engineering needs and Port ’ s Seawall Resiliency project . The Port ’ s 5-Year Strategic Plan ( an overview of which was published in our
Summer 2019 issue ) continues with the same goals , although with its budget hit hard by the pandemic and having to incorporate safety measures , the Port is having to make adjustments to timelines and tactics . As Stephanie explains , “ We know that when the Port is working , local businesses and contractors are working , so we are making every effort to move forward safely and efficiently .”
Late last year , the Port was advertising and doing outreach for an LBE-only micro set-aside . The Port posted a Heron Head ’ s Park electrical improvement contract for necessary civil and electrical upgrades , as well as a FEMA-funded SFPD Marine Unit dock replacement project .
Additional opportunities will be forthcoming and the inclusion of LBEs remains a priority . Based on years of experience working to help certify small businesses , Stephanie encourages contractors experiencing any pandemic-related slowdown to take the opportunity to address the areas of their business that most need strengthening . “ Now is a good time to tackle the aspects of running your business that are your least favorite – whether that is organizing and maintaining your company ’ s financial records , improving certain skills , getting training in specific areas – such as estimating and bidding — or whatever else tends to get put on the back burner when you ’ re busy . Using your time wisely now will prepare and position you to hit the ground running when new opportunities present themselves .”
Click on the image above to view the Port of San Francisco ’ s full video detailing their COVID-19 response .
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