Architectural Engineering and Contracts
The Architectural Engineering and Contracts Division provides project management through the following programs:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Private Agency Block Grant section provides project assistance for non-profit agency CDBG-funded brick and mortar projects such as a training centers, health clinics, and recreation centers.
The Project Management (PM) sections provide project management and design for public building projects such as the ballpark, community service centers, police, libraries, fire stations, and lifeguard facilities. PM also provides for project and construction management of the General Requirements Contracts, which provides for an alternative construction delivery system, to support the Department's efficient construction of projects less than $500,000. The division also utilizes the Primavera Project Planning system for financial tracking and scheduling of all its CIP projects to support the timely execution of its project commitments.
Both the CDBG and PM sections provide management of the projects including initiation, consultant selection and management, design, environmental review, contract processing, construction, and closeout.
The Utilities Undergrounding Program manages the
efforts to underground electric, telecom and cable utility
lines within the City. Projects are selected once per year
by the Mayor and City Council and include projects from
each Council District. The Program team makes sure all
utility companies complete their work in a timely fashion
and assists affected constituents through the process.
The Access Law/Design Review section provides detailed reviews of Capital Improvements Program projects for compliance with the Federal and State accessibility regulations.
The Contract Processing and Awards (CP&A) section provides assistance for construction contracts to project managers in all departments in the City. This includes distributing and monitoring plan checks, and reviewing and preparing contract documents in accordance with City and Industry standards. This section also routes action documents, advertises, opens and tabulates bids, resolves bid protests, reviews insurance requirements, and issues authorization to issue Notices to Proceed. This section is also responsible for maintaining the City's standard specifications and drawings used in construction work.
The Contractor Pre-Qualification Program pre-qualifies prime contractors for public works projects exceeding $250,000. The process entails verification of the contractor's history and background, review of financial statements, bonding capability and evaluation of past performance. The program acts as an additional level of assurance for the City of San Diego to seek truly responsible bidders.
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