O’Shaughnessy Camp Utility Upgrades

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is requesting bids on utility upgrades at O'Shaughnessy Backpackers Camp in Tuolumne, California, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid teleconference on September 29 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The project carries a hard Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement of 20%, which must be met using only CMD-certified San Francisco Micro and Small-LBEs and PUC-LBEs — bidders exceeding this threshold by at least 35% are exempt from Good Faith effort documentation.

The scope encompasses water, power, and communications utility upgrades: installing a separate water source for the camp and undergrounding existing communications and power lines in the Hetch Hetchy area. Major subcontracting opportunities include plumbing, electrical, excavation, trucking, and paving work. Bidders must hold a California Class "A" Contractors License and complete the Safety Prequalification Web Form at least three weeks prior to bid opening.

The estimated project cost is $5.5 million. A site inspection is highly recommended for September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the backpacker parking lot adjacent to the public restroom at O'Shaughnessy Backpackers Camp. Bid discounts may be applied per San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 14B and Section 2.01 of CMD Attachment 6. Electronic bidding forms are available upon request by emailing QBD@sfwater.org with the contract number, firm name, full address, email, phone number, contractor's license or business card copy, and government-issued identification. For LBE requirement inquiries, contact Helen Smolinski at 415-554-0649 or helen.smolinski@sfgov.org.