SSIP Jobs & Contracts Report Edition 1: March 2017

EDITION 01 | MARCH 2017
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Grey. Green. Clean.
JOBS & CONTRACTS
About the Sewer System Improvement Program
For the past 100 years, the City of San Francisco has protected public health by operating
a sewer system that treats and disposes of sewage and stormwater to the Bay and Pacific
Ocean. Today many of the system’s pipes and facilities are at the end of their useful life. It
is critical to invest and strengthen this system now to ensure that the people who live, work,
and visit San Francisco everyday can continue to depend on its reliable operation.
The owner and operator of this system, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
(SFPUC), has embarked upon the Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP), a
20-year, multi-billion dollar citywide investment, necessary to upgrade our aging sewer
infrastructure to ensure a reliable and seismically safe system now and for generations to
come. An investment in sewer infrastructure of this magnitude presents a once in a lifetime
opportunity to:
• upgrade our aging sewer system to sustainably support all who live, work, and visit our
amazing City;
• provide training and support services for the community to access, and meaningfully
participate, on projects being constructed in their neighborhoods;
• create job opportunities and access to careers that provide living wages and benefits; and
Making a Lasting Investment
With our current and upcoming
infrastructure investments, the SFPUC
has an opportunity to support San
Francisco’s ongoing economic vitality
by strengthening its neighborhoods,
businesses, and workforce through:
JOBS: Our projects are covered by the
San Francisco Local Hiring Policy for
Construction and have a goal of 30% at
this time, meaning these hours must be
worked by San Francisco residents. For
apprenticeships (entry-level jobs) this
goal is 50%.
Percentage of hours worked
(required vs. actual)
• provide opportunities for the startup or growth of small businesses.
A Success Story: Robert Harrison
For every successful resident that gains
valuable career skills and employment
opportunities on our capital projects, a ripple
effect of positive change and empowerment
reverberates throughout our community.
“I was looking for a good job to take care of
my family,” said Robert Harrison, a father
of three who grew up in SF’s Sunnydale
neighborhood. “I had a warehouse job, but
not a career; CityBuild provided me with an
opportunity on the SSIP through its referral
program.” Robert’s sister is a bricklayer and
through her he was connected with Young
Community Developers (YCD) for workforce training then CityBuild. Following several months
on his new job, his daughter saw his paycheck and said, “Dad, I want to do what you did!”
“I was looking for a good job to take care of my family”
Robert is one example of an increasing number of workers benefiting from, and sharing their
experiences in connection with, these workforce partnerships. “I tell my story to my family
and a lot of the young guys in the community,” Robert concludes. “I tell them go sign-up for
CityBuild Academy, get up early and stay focused, and you can get into a good career with
union wages and benefits.”
Actual
72%
Actual
Goal
30%
36%
All San Francisco
Residents
Goal
50%
San Francisco
Apprentices
CONTRACTS: The City also has
a mandate for local community
contractors to participate. Although
the goals vary per contract the SFPUC
is committed to maximizing local
participation on every project.
THIS REPORT is designed to provide
a biannual snapshot of the jobs and
contracts provided by the SSIP and
serve as a resource guide for those
looking to get involved with this once in
a generation opportunity. The data in
this report is as of December 31, 2016.