The City of Redwood City has selected BKF Engineers to perform the design and prepare the plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the 2025-2026 Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvement Project. The Project consists of three (3) locations with model-predicted overflowing and surcharging pipes, totaling approximately 6,000 linear feet of pipeline replacement, with a possibility of including an additional 1,200 linear feet to the Project scope. The Project involves upsizing the City’s existing 8 to 27-inch diameter vitrified clay pipes (VCP) with new 12 to 36-inch diameter pipes, and will also include replacing and/or rehabilitating manholes and lateral connections as necessary. The project sites are relatively narrow residential and commercial streets with existing utility congestion, and BKF has proposed several options to meet the City’s needs and overcome foreseeable obstacles.

About the Client
Redwood City is a San Francisco Bay Area community located in the heart of Silicon Valley. With a population of over 86,000, Redwood City is the third largest city within the County of San Mateo. The City of Redwood City was incorporated in 1867 and became a Charter City in 1929. The Redwood City sanitary sewer system serves over 220,000 people and businesses in its service area, as managed by Silicon Valley Clean Water.

BKF has supported the City for decades through numerous projects, including recent sanitary sewer projects such as Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 8 & 9, Redwood Shores Isolation Valve Installation, and the 2018 Redwood City Sanitary Sewer Replacement. BKF is excited to continue to support the City on projects that benefit the communities in the Bay Area.

About BKF Engineers:

BKF Engineers is a leading civil engineering, land surveying, and grants and funding consultant with a legacy dating back to 1915. BKF’s mission is to be the foremost consulting firm by collaborating closely with clients as integral partners. Leveraging its diverse project portfolio and innovative design solutions, BKF delivers sustainable and dynamic projects for communities and partners across the West Coast.