Project Description The objective of the project is to install a new 16-in pipe to accommodate the demand for water. The work under this contract includes the installation of a new 16 in. ductile iron pipe on San Bruno Avenue, Tunnel Avenue, Blanken Avenue, and Executive Park Boulevard; and also the replacement of an 8 in. ductile iron pipe on San Bruno Avenue, Tunnel Avenue, and Blanken Avenue. The work is to be performed in San Francisco, California. Bid discounts may be applied as per San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 14B and Section 2.01 of CM D Attachment 1. The Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement is 14.00%. The LBE subcontracting requirement can only be met with CM D certified San Francisco Micro and Small-LBEs. SFPUC-LBEs cannot be counted towards meeting the LBE subcontracting requirement(s). The contract includes Contractor procurement of pipeline materials to be installed within the project limits. Pipeline procurement is through a non-LBE supplier and therefore reduces the overall LBE availability on this contract. Prime and Joint Venture level LBE participation cannot be counted towards meeting any of the LBE subcontracting requirement(s). LBE subcontractors must be certified with CM D in the scope of work they are being listed to perform. All Bidders shall submit documented Good Faith efforts with their Bids as directed on CM D Form 2B, except those who exceed the above-stated subcontracting requirement(s) by at least 35%. Refer to CM D Attachment 1. Failure to comply with Chapter 14B requirements may result in a Bid being deemed non-responsive and ineligible for Contract award. Please contact Jason Chow at (415) 581-2310 or jason.chow@sfgov.org for further information about the LBE requirements. Subcontracting opportunities may include, but not limited, to the following major types of work: trucking, hauling, shoring, pavement restoration and renovation, saw cutting, and traffic control. SFPUC encourages Bidders to complete the Safety Prequalification Web Form at least 3-weeks prior to the date of Bid opening in accordance with Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders. Bidders are required to pass the Safety Prequalification prior to SFPUC considering their bid submission complete. SFPUC will notify Bidders that have passed the Safety Prequalification prior to or on the date of Bid opening. Refer to Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders, "Bidder Qualifications" and the website listed above for additional information. A Class "A" California Contractors License is required to bid. Furthermore, each listed subcontractor must possess appropriate active licenses for the work each subcontractor will be performing. Micro and Small-LBE subcontracting participation breakdown: 6.00% MBE; 1.80% WBE; 6.20% OBE. The LBE subcontractor participation requirement for this Contract is 14.00%