Author Archives: Blocka Construction, Inc.

ACWD LOX Conversion Project

BCI was recently selected to perform the electrical and instrumentation upgrades associated with the LOX Conversion and Process Upgrades project for ACWD. The electrical and instrumentation portions of work will support the installation of a liquid oxygen storage tank,  vaporizers, … Continue reading

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SFPUC San Antonio Pipeline Project

Preliminary construction activities are underway on the SFPUC San Antonio Pipeline Project, which includes installation 6,600′ of 66″ welded steel pipeline, control structures, chemical facilities, discharge structures, and other various facilities. BCI’s scope of work includes electrical, instrumentation, and control … Continue reading

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Standby Generator and Bus Duct Replacement Project

BCI was recently awarded a contract for electrical and standby power improvements at the South San Francisco / San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant. This project consists of demolition of an existing standby generator building, construction of a new pile-supported … Continue reading

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MUNI Integrated Systems Replacement Project

On January 15th, SFMTA Board of Directors approved a recommendation to award the MUNI Integrated Systems Replacement Project to BCI. The scope of this project includes  replacing and installing the Subway Public Address/Platform Display System (PA/PDS), the Subway Facility SCADA system, … Continue reading

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NTP received on Sunnyvale Water Plant Reconstruction

BCI has received a Notice to Proceed for reconstruction work of the Sunnyvale Wright Avenue Water Plant. Work includes replacement of (3) 90HP LPG engine-driven emergency pumps,  replacement of pump station roof and structural components, replacement of the main switchboard, … Continue reading

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BART Fire Alarm Renovation – M-Line

BCI was recently awarded a contract to replace existing fire alarm systems at (7) BART stations located throughout San Francisco and Daly City with new detection and alarm systems. Work on this project is expected to be completed by April … Continue reading

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BCI awarded Soulajule Pump Station Project

BCI was recently awarded the Soulajule Pump Station Diesel Engine Replacement Project for Marin Municipal Water District. This contract includes removal of two 930 BHP diesel engines and provision of two new 800 HP electrical motors connecting to existing centrifugal … Continue reading

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NTP received for BART Site Hardening Project

BCI recently received a NTP from Bay Area Rapid Transit for the Site Hardening of 3  Stations – Civic Center Station (SF), Downtown Berkeley, and 19th Street (Oakland). This $2.7 million contract will include installation of various hardening devices and … Continue reading

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Rinconada WTP Generator Installation

Below are some pictures from a recent Generator and Fuel Tank installation at the SCVWD Rinconada WTP in Los Gatos, CA. This unique installation involved separating a 2000KW Diesel Powered Portable Generator from its trailer assembly and installing the Genset as a permanent unit … Continue reading

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Oakmead Pump Station Update

Below are some pictures showing the removal of (2) 1000HP engines at the Oakmead Stormwater Pump Station in San Jose, CA.

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