DEPARTMENT Power Enterprise
AGENDA NO. 6b
MEETING DATE
March 24, 2026
AGENDA ITEM
Public Utilities Commission
City and County of San Francisco
Calendar: Consent Calendar
Contract/Project Manager: Avashi Lal
Award Contract PRO.0286, As-Needed Technical Support Services for Electrical Distribution Systems
Summary of Proposed
Commission Action:
Award professional services Contract No. PRO.0286, As-Needed Technical Support Services for Electrical Distribution Systems , to E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. , in the amount not -to-exceed $5,000,000 and with a duration of five years.
Background: The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Power Enterprise staff requires the assistance of a consultant with specialized engineering and technical expertise to assist with its projects. T he consultant will provide engineering and technical services to support staff in planning, design, operations and maintenance aspects of its electric distribution systems.
Scope of Contract: The primary role of the consultant will be to provide engineering and technical service for the following tasks, including but not limited to:
1. Utility Infrastructure Planning
2. D esign and Engineering
3. Job Site and Field Support
4. Other Specialized Services
Funding and Costs: Funding Source: Redevelopment Capital Project funds.
Total Not-To-Exceed Contract Amount: $5,000,000 (per
contract)
Schedule: Advertised: August 26, 2025
Estimated Notice-to-Proceed Date: May 2026
Estimated End Date: April 2031
Duration: Five years
Agenda Title: PRO.0286, As-Needed Technical Support Services for Electrical Distribution Systems Commission Meeting Date: March 24, 2026
Evaluation and
Selection Criteria:
On August 26, 2025, the SFPUC issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for this contract . On September 25, 2025, the SFPUC received two proposals. The Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) determined that one of the two proposals was non- responsive for failure to meet the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement. Staff has determined that the one proposer to submit a responsive proposal is qualified to perform the contract services.
Staff recommends awarding a professional service contract to the qualified proposer that submitted a responsive propos al , E2
Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Environmental
Review:
This action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it does not involve commitment to any specific project that may result in a physical change in the environment.
This action is not an approval of a project and no support services during construction will be initiated until any necessary environmental review has been completed as required by the CEQA.
Local Business
Enterprise Utilization
and Non-
Discrimination in
Contracting:
The CMD established a 20% LBE subcontracting requirement for this contract. The sole responsive proposer committed to a 30% LBE participation in its proposal.
Attachment(s): 1. CMD Memorandum
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
City and County of San Francisco
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Power Enterprise staff requires the assistance of a consultant with specialized engineering and technical expertise to supplement SFPUC staff with as-needed technical support services for its electric distribution systems; and
WHEREAS, The estimated cost of services is not-to-exceed $5,000,000; and
WHEREAS, On August 26, 2025, the SFPUC advertised a Request for Proposals for As-Needed Technical Support for Electric Distribution Systems; and
WHEREAS, On September 25, 2025, the SFPUC received two proposals, one of which was determined to be non-responsive; and
WHEREAS, Services are anticipated to begin in May 2026 and end in April 2031 and the duration of contract is five years; and
WHEREAS, SFPUC and Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) staff, upon review of the proposals, determined that E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc., is the sole qualified firm to submit a responsive proposal based on the established minimum qualifications and commitment to the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) requirements; and
WHEREAS, The CMD established a 20% LBE subcontractor participation requirement for this contract and E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. , committed to an LBE subcontractor participation of 30% with its proposal; and
WHEREAS, This action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it does not involve commitment to any specific project that may result in a physical change in the environment, and this action is not an approval of a project and no support services during construction will be initiated until any necessary environmental review has been completed as required by the CEQA; and
WHEREAS, Funds for Contract No. PRO.0286, As -Needed Technical Support Service for Electric Distribution Systems, will be available from Power Enterprise operating and project specific funds; now, therefore, be it,
RESOLVED, That this Commission hereby awards Contract No. PRO.0286, As - Needed Technical Support Service for Electric Distribution Systems , to E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc., w ith an amount not -to-exceed $5,000,000 and with a duration of five years, to provide professional services supporting technical and engineering functions related to electric distribution facilities, including but not limited to electric infrastructure planning; design and engineering; job site and f ield support; and other specialized services.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission at its meeting of March 24, 2026.
Director of Commission Affairs,
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Telamon Engineering
Consultants
,
Inc
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Civil and
structural
SF LBE
-
WBE
Small
100
%
10.00 %
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
satisfied the “Good Faith Efforts” requirement.
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
utilized Approach A and
counted its
own
self
-
performed work for the 35%
good faith outreach portion.
CMD finds
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
is responsive to pre
-
award requirements of Chapter 14B. Once
awarded, the contract will be monitored for compliance with the LBE subcontractor participation
commitment, as well as other 14B requirements.
Primary CMD contact for the contract:
Jovi Cuntapay
-
Vitin
,
jovineth.cuntapay
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[email protected]
CMD must be contacted immediately for:
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Subcontractor addition/substitution;
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Contract modification that
cumulatively increases the original contract value by 20%;
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Prompt payment issues;
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Any other issues pertaining to LBE subcontractor participation.
Noncompliance may result in penalties, including monetary fines. Please communicate with CMD early.
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