CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

The Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility will be a new 1.3 MGD Envision Gold membrane bioreactor treatment facility, owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), marking SFPUC’s first new treatment plant in 40 years. Delivered via a Fixed-Price Design-Build (DB) approach by PCL Construction and Stantec Consulting, the project faces unique challenges in maintaining budget while managing change orders. The lump sum nature of the contract adds complexity, as any deviation must be meticulously priced to stay within financial constraints and achieve project goals. The project team addressed historical challenges through early coordination with key SFPUC stakeholders, ensuring all internal interests were represented and managed effectively. The collaborative approach focused on early identification of Envision Gold requirements, negotiation of aspirations to align with budgetary limits, and integration of shifting timelines. Partnership with the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) and navigation of the San Francisco Civic Design Review further demonstrate the project's "best for project" mindset, allowing the team to jointly mitigate risks and overcome hurdles on an island under development. This collaborative effort sets a new standard for balancing budget, quality, and stakeholder engagement in fixed-price scenarios.