BKF Engineers is providing comprehensive civil engineering and land surveying services for the redevelopment of the 888/894 Ross Drive site in Sunnyvale, California. The project involves the demolition of existing buildings, adjustment of property lines, and construction of new data center facilities and a power substation to support high-performance computing operations.
BKF is supporting the project through all phases, from schematic design and entitlement documentation to construction-level drawings and field implementation. Early efforts included coordination with the architect and design team to develop schematic site plans and entitlement packages. Stormwater strategies were prepared to meet local and state compliance requirements, including preliminary C.3 calculations and a stormwater control report outlining low-impact development (LID) features.
A critical aspect of this project is extensive coordination with PG&E due to a large gas distribution line and easement that runs through the site. BKF is working closely with PG&E to navigate easement constraints, utility relocations, and future land use compatibility. The team is also preparing for future easements associated with a new street overcrossing over Highway 101, which involves coordination with Caltrans and the City of Sunnyvale to align with right-of-way requirements and long-term infrastructure planning.
Offsite improvements include grading, utility, and demolition plans for public infrastructure adjacent to the site. BKF is coordinating with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) on a proposed 12-inch domestic water line and preparing a demolition and excavation permit package.
Surveying efforts include topographic mapping, legal descriptions, plats, and closure calculations to support the Lot Line Adjustment process. BKF is coordinating with utility agencies and City staff to ensure accurate documentation and approval.
This project exemplifies BKF’s ability to deliver technically complex, multi-agency coordinated infrastructure for mission-critical data center environments, with a focus on entitlement strategy, utility integration, and long-term site resilience.
