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DECEMBER 23, 2013 MAJOR PROJECTS
Project City Project Name Date Time 13E San Francisco Boarding Area G A380 Improvements, Phase A SFIA 8519A 12/19 2PM 58 San Pablo Montalvin Elementary School New Classroom Building 12/19 2PM Secure 3 Tuolumne Moccasin Control & Server Building HH-963 12/19 2PM Online 2 Roseville Kids Footlocker Westfield Galleria 12/19 2PM Online 34 Tracy Sports Authority Building Shell Work 12/19 2PM 10 Hayward City Sports 12/19 2PM Online 13 Santa Barbara Oak Cottage Of Santa Barbara 12/19 2PM 70 Novato Chick-fil-A New Restaurant 12/20 1PM 60 Santa Cruz Dientes Community Dental Clinic Expansion 12/20 2PM Online 3 Compton O’Reilly Auto Parts 12/20 2PM 75 Oakland Phoenix Commons Project 12/23 2PM Online 53 Mountain View Mountain View Studios 12/23 5PM Online 38 Roseville Sam’s Club #6621-101 12/31 11AM Online 21 Modesto Walmart #1587-215 12/31 11AM 100 Milpitas Walmart Supercenter 12/31 12PM 71 Dublin Dublin Swim House 1/6 3PM Online 51 Windsor Forest Winds 2 1/7 2PM 34 Concord PE Building Renovation @ Mt Diablo High School #1649 1/8 2PM Online 57 San Jose Centerra Tower 1/8 4PM 44 San Jose Adam’s Pet Hospital 1/10 12PM 400 Salinas Hartnell College Science Building 1/14 2PM 14E Oakland 39th Avenue & Redwood Pumping Plants Rehabilitation 2063 1/15 1:30PM 104E Santa Clara Valley C753 ( 13139F ) – Residential Noise Insulation Program 1/16 2PM 65 Sunnyvale Fremont High School New Cafeteria, Kitchen & Classroom Bldg 1/16 2PM 200 San Jose Japantown Senior Apartments 1/21 2PM
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PRESIDENT: Jake Shumaker, JL Shumaker 408-980-8115 VICE PRESIDENT: Dawna Cilluffo, DC Law Corporation 408-988-7946 SEC/TREASURER: Ben Cooper, Commercial Door 408-727-5027 PAST PRESIDENT: Eileen Scrodin, Contractor’s Lic. Courses 408-727-4325 DIRECTORS: Rene L. Macias, Glazier Iron Works, Inc. 510-697-4197 Mel Sakata, South Bay Piping Trust 408-970-8858 Felipe Vera, Kier & Wright Civil Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. 408-727-6665 Rob Trammell, Abbott, Stringham & Lynch 408-377-8700 Link Hirst, Q&A Insurance Marketing 408-727-6771 Anita Woodson, Woodson Administrative Services 408-859-9029 John Pluff, Facilities Solutions 408-982-5112
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PROJECTS OUT TO BID – INFORMATION UPDATED 12-23-13 Please verify your information with the plans and specifications and addenda. Information contained in this Bulletin is obtained with the realization that you depend on its accuracy. Every reasonable effort is made to procure the most current information possible. The Builders Exchange of Santa Clara County does not make any guarantee or warranty, or assume any liability, legal or moral, or other responsibilities by reason of the compiled and published information.
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#13E SAN FRANCISCO 12/19 2PM BOARDING AREA G A380 IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE A SFIA 8519A PROJ MGR: SFIA 650-821-7819 Rosalyn Yu PROJ INFO: Boarding area improvements ENG EST: $2 million ADDENDUM: 1 (12-16) CF Contracting, Inc. San Francisco 415-721-7160 FX 296-6437 Rodan Builders, Inc. Burlingame 650-508-1700 FX 508-1705 Trico Construction & Development San Francisco 415-543-2100 FX 543-2106
#58 SAN PABLO 12/19 2PM MONTALVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJ MGR: WCCUSD 510-307-4682 Terrell Miller PROJ INFO: New classroom building PRE BID: Mandatory 12/3 4PM ENG EST: $2.6 million ADDENDUM: 1 w/drw (11-25), 2 (12-9), 3 w/drw (12-16) Arntz Builders, Inc. Novato 415-382-1188 FX 883-3756 Alten Construction, Inc. Richmond 510-234-4200 FX 234-4221 Bay Construction Oakland 510-658-7225 FX 658-4890 BHM Construction, Inc. Vallejo 707-643-4580 FX 643-4581 DL Falk Construction Inc. Hayward 510-887-6500 FX 887-6501 Gonsalves & Stronck Construction San Carlos 650-802-2960 FX 802-2970 Midstate Construction Petaluma 707-762-3200 FX 762-0700 Pacific Mountain Contractors Concord 925-603-2652 FX 687-8430 Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. El Dorado Hills 916-939-1110 FX 939-4027 S&H Construction Inc. Fremont 510-579-7382 FX 280-6087 Transworld Construction, Inc. San Francisco 415-626-5500 FX 863-3578 Vila Construction Richmond 510-236-9111 FX 236-4979 WA Thomas Co., Inc. Martinez 925-228-9600 FX 228-6932 Younger General Contractors, Inc. Rancho Cordova 916-631-8000 FX 631-8293 Zolman Construction & Development Inc. San Carlos 650-802-9901 FX 802-9902
#SECURE 3 TUOLUMNE 12/19 2PM MOCCASIN CONTROL & SERVER BUILDING HH- 963 SECURED PROJECT PROJ MGR: SFPUC 415-551-4603 (Secured Docs Please Ask Staff For Bid Docs) PROJ INFO: New PRE BID: 12/3 10AM ENG EST: $3.5 million Bobo Construction, Inc. Elk Grove 916-685-2285 FX 714-4850 Blocka Construction, Inc. Fremont 510-657-3686 FX 657-3688 Big B Construction Stockton 209-472-9809 FX 951-2430 Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. San Francisco 415-206-0524 FX 206-0528 Robert Boyer Construction Twain Harte 209-586-5010 FX 586-5099
#ONLINE 2 ROSEVILLE 12/19 2PM KIDS FOOTLOCKER WESTFIELD GALLERIA (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Sierra Contracting, Escondido 760-745-8769 FX 760- 745-5121 PROJ INFO: Tenant Improvement Sierra Contracting Escondido 760-745-8769 FX 745-5121
#ONLINE 34 TRACY 12/19 2PM SPORTS AUTHORITY BUILDING SHELL WORK (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: SD Deacon, Citrus Heights 916-969-0900 FX 916- 735-0800 PROJ INFO: Building shell modifications SD Deacon Citrus Heights 916-969-0900 FX 735-0800 Three Rivers Construction, Inc. Sparks NV 775-825-5248 FX 825-5326
#10 HAYWARD 12/19 2PM CITY SPORTS PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: SD Deacon, Citrus Heights 916-969-0900 FX 916- 735-0800 PROJ INFO: Building demo & re-work of site to prepare for new buildings SD Deacon Citrus Heights 916-969-0900 FX 735-0800
#ONLINE 13 SANTA BARBARA 12/19 2PM OAK COTTAGE OF SANTA BARBARA (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Lewis C Nelson & Son, Selma 559-896-1443 FX 559- 896-8609 PROJ INFO: Proposed memory care community Lewis C. Nelson & Sons, Inc. Selma 559-896-1443 FX 896-8609
#70 NOVATO 12/20 1PM CHICK-FIL-A NEW RESTAURANT PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: R & O Construction, Ogden UT 801-627-1403 FX 801-399-1480 PROJ INFO: New restaurant R & O Construction Ogden UT 801-627-1403 FX 399-1480
#60 SANTA CRUZ 12/20 2PM DIENTES COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC EXPANSION PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Bogard Construction, Inc., Santa Cruz 831-426-8191 FX 831-426-4921 PROJ INFO: Demo existing administration; addition ADDENDUM: 1 (12-18) Bogard Construction, Inc. Santa Cruz 831-426-8191 FX 426-4921
#ONLINE 3 COMPTON 12/20 2PM O’REILLY AUTO PARTS (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: GM Northrup Corporation, Prior Lake MN 925-226-3090 FX 925-226-3091 email: [email protected] PROJ INFO: Plumbing, electrical, sprinkler, hvac, framing / drywall, eifs, acoustic ceiling, paint, polished concrete glass / mirror, concrete, tint, demo -NEGOTIATED- GM Northrup Corporation Prior Lake MN 925-226-3090 FX 226-3091
#75 OAKLAND 12/23 2PM PHOENIX COMMONS PROJECT PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: JS Builders, San Ramon 925-299-8811 FX 399-8813 PROJ INFO: New four story building JS Builders San Ramon 925-299-8811 FX 399-8813
#ONLINE 53 MOUNTAIN VIEW 12/23 5PM MOUNTAIN VIEW STUDIOS (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: L & D Construction, San Jose Steve Davis Fax 408-993-1511 or email: [email protected] PROJ INFO: New MEMO: #1 d/c (12-18) -NEGOTAITED- L & D Construction San Jose 000-000-0000 FX 993-1511
#ONLINE 38 ROSEVILLE 12/31 11AM SAM’S CLUB #6621-101 (ONLINE ONLY_ PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Shames Construction, Livermore 925-606-3000 FX 925-606-6656 PROJ INFO: Remodel Shames Construction Livermore 925-606-3000 FX 606-6656
#ONLINE 21 MODESTO 12/31 11AM WALMART #1587-215 (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Shames Construction, Livermore 925-606-3000 FX 925-606-6656 PROJ INFO: Remodel Shames Construction Livermore 925-606-3000 FX 606-6656 Diede Construction Woodbridge 209-369-8255 FX 368-0600 Moorefield Construction Bids Due 12/30 2PM Santa Ana 714-972-0700 FX 972-3030
#100 MILPITAS 12/31 12PM WALMART SUPERCENTER PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Shames Construction, Livermore 925-606-3000 FX 925-606-6656 PROJ INFO: Expansion of existing open store; onsite & offsite work Shames Construction Livermore 925-606-3000 FX 606-6656
#71 DUBLIN 1/6 3PM DUBLIN SWIM HOUSE REBID PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Huff Construction, Modesto 209-545-7505 FX 209- 545-4767 PROJ INFO: New Hufff Construction Modesto 209-545-7505 FX 545-4767
#ONLINE 51 WINDSOR 1/7 2PM FOREST WINDS 2 (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Midstate Construction, Petaluma 707-762-3200 FX 707-762-0700 PROJ INFO: Rehabilitation Midstate Construction Petaluma 707-762-3200 FX 762-0700
#34 CONCORD 1/8 2PM PE BUILDING RENOVATION @ MT DIABLO HIGH SCHOOL #1649 PROJ MGR: MDUSD 925-782-8000 xt 85616 PROJ INFO: Building renovation PRE BID: Mandatory 11/21 9AM ADDENDUM: 1 d/c (12-4) Arntz Builders, Inc. Novato 415-382-1188 FX 883-3756 B-Bros Construction, Inc. San Leandro 510-351-3048 FX 351-9575 Bobo Construction, Inc. Elk Grove 916-685-2285 FX 714-4850 CF Contracting, Inc. San Francisco 415-721-7160 FX 296-6437 Cal-Pacific Construction Pacifica 650-557-1238 FX 557-1239 E.F. Brett & Company Woodacre 415-524-8351 FX 524-8349 Galaxy Construction Services Pleasanton 925-265-6879 FX 265-6877 Hometown Construction Rio Linda 916-991-2486 FX 991-2881 JUV, Inc. Oakland 510-836-1300 FX 836-1301 KenRidge Builders, Inc. Napa 707-254-9900 FX 254-9944 N.S. Construction Danville 925-389-1122 FX 820-1508 Pacific Mountain Contractors Concord 925-603-2652 FX 687-8430 Parc Services, Inc. Livermore 925-371-4610 FX 606-8704 Pro Builders Orangevale 916-225-0373 FX 745-3404 R&R Design & Construction Riverside 415-218-1891 FX 951-977-8752 Rodan Builders, Inc. Burlingame 650-508-1700 FX 508-1705 Sausal Corporation San Leandro 510-568-6600 FX 632-9769 TPA Construction, Inc. Antelope 916-560-8835 FX 560-8836 US Matrix Construction Pittsburg 925-473-1043 FX 432-7103 World Priority Construction Discovery Bay 925-420-6210 FX 420-6381
#ONLINE 57 SAN JOSE 1/8 4PM CENTERRA TOWER (ONLINE ONLY) PROJ MGR: Barry Swenson Builder San Jose 408-938-6325 FX 408-287-0299 PROJ INFO: The project consists of new residential construction of a 347 unit, 21 story, mixed use apartment, concrete structure with 5 levels of parking ( 4 within the superstructure and 1 below grade ) in Downtown San Jose. Exterior is a combination of pre-cast and GFRC panels, Stucco, Glass Storefront and Window Walls. Interior is metal stud framing and drywall. There is retail and rental office at the first floor level, various amenity spaces, and patio deck with a pool and spa at 5th level. Construction has started in August, 2013. Total construction duration is 26 months. ADDENDUM: 1 (12-6) MEMO: #1 d/c (12-18) All others due on 1/8 @ 4PM -NEGOTIATED- Barry Swenson Builder San Jose 408-938-6325 FX 287-0299
#44 SAN JOSE 1/10 12PM ADAM’S PET HOSPITAL PROJ MGR: See Bidding General For Questions Plans: Alpha Property Development, Sacramento 916-825- 3200 FX 916-684-5855 PROJ INFO: New veterinary clinic Alpha Property Development Sacramento 916-825-3200 FX 684-5855 Bains Developments Fremont 510-445-0227 FX 770-1679
#400 SALINAS 1/14 2PM HARTNELL COLLEGE SCIENCE BUILDING REBID PROJ MGR: Hartnell College, Facilities 831-770-7011 PROJ INFO: New PRE BID: Mandatory 10/17 & 10/24 11AM, 12/12, 12/17 & 12/19 11AM ADDENDUM: 1 w/drw (10-29), 2 (10-29), 3 (10-29), 4 (11-7), 1 d/c (rebid) (12-17) Dilbeck & Sons Inc. Salinas 831-422-8213 FX 422-1882 Lewis C. Nelson & Sons, Inc. Santa Barbara 559-896-1443 FX 896-8609 Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. El Dorado Hills 916-939-1110 FX 939-4027
#14E OAKLAND 1/15 1:30PM 39TH AVENUE & REDWOOD PUMPING PLANTS REHABILITATION 2063 PROJ MGR: EBMUD, 510-287-1040 PROJ INFO: Rehabilitation PRE BID: 12/19 10:30AM ENG EST: $3-4 million Aztec Constructors San Ramon 925-837-1050 FX 837-1652
#104E SANTA CLARA 1/16 2PM C753 ( 13139F ) – RESIDENTIAL NOISE VALLEY INSULATION PROGRAM PROJ MGR: SCVTA Fax 408-955-9729 Travis Weeks email: [email protected] PROJ INFO: Residential noise insulation PRE BID: 12/6 10AM Rodan Builders, Inc. Burlingame 650-508-1700 FX 508-1705
#65 SUNNYVALE 1/16 2PM FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL NEW CAFETERIA, KITCHEN & CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJ MGR: Lathrop Construction, Benicia 707-746-8000 FX 707-746-8080 PROJ INFO: Abating & demo two buildings; constructing new two story building-Cafeteria, kitchen & classroom building ENG EST: $15 million -NEGOTIATED- Lathrop Construction Benicia 707-746-8000 FX 746-8080
#200 SAN JOSE 1/21 2PM JAPANTOWN SENIOR APARTMENTS PROJ MGR: Branah General Contractors, Oakland 510-638-6455 FX 510-562-8371 PROJ INFO: 75 unit senior apartments -NEGOTIATED- Branah General Contractors Oakland 510-638-6455 FX 562-8371 MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS OUT TO BID
38E San Carlos Furnish Elevator Maintenance Services 14-SAMTR-S-023 12/19* PROJ MGR: Samtrans 650-508-7973 Brian Geiger 2PM PRE BID: 11/21 9AM
Secure 2 San Mateo Peninsula Pipelines Seismic Upgrade WD-2727 SECURED PROJECT 12/19* PROJ MGR: SFPUC 415-551-4603 (Secured Docs Please Ask Staff 2PM For Bid Docs) PRE BID: 11/25 10AM ENG EST: $22.5 million ADDENDUM: 1,2, 3
50E Burlingame Burlingame Public Library Lighting Control Project 12/19* PRO MGR: City, DPW 650-558-7230 2PM PRE BID: Mandatory 12/4 8:30AM
38 San Jose 5980 Roberto Antonio Balermino Park 12/19* PROJ MGR: City, DPW 408-535-8427 Al Smith 3PM ADDENDUM: 1, 2, 3, 4
39 San Jose 6549 Steinbeck School Soccer Fields 12/19* PROJ MGR: City, DPW 408-535-8300 Chris Mastrodicasa 3PM ADDENDUM: 1, 2
2E Richmond Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Restroom, Parking & Access 12/19* Upgrades 2PM PROJ MGR: East Bay Regional Park District, 510-544-2301 PRE BID: Mandatory 12/2 10AM ENG EST: $79,500.00
Online 25 Stockton RFP To Provide Defined Contribution Plans PUR 13-055 (Online 12/19 Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: City, 209-937-8875 Sheri Dentone
91E San Jose 6952 Traffic Signal Modification At Dry Creek Road & Leigh Avenue 12/19* PROJ MGR: City, DPW 408-535-8496 Adolfo Alvarez 3PM
96E San Jose 7469 Public Works On-Call Contract General Building 12/19* PROJ MGR: City, DPW 408-535-8441 Jim Wilson 3PM
109E San Jose 7476 Park, Recreation & Neighborhood Services On-Call Contract 12/19* Facilities & Parks 3PM PROJ MGR: City, Parks 408-793-5523 Abraham Chacko ADDENDUM: 1
64 Santa Clara Co 2013 Sidewalk Repair & Replacement Project ( East Yard Locations ) 12/19* PROJ MGR: Roads & Airports 408-494-1308 Herbert Naraval 2PM PRE BID: 12/12 10AM
8E San Francisco Moffitt Hospital 8th Floor North, NEURO-ICU ( NICU ) Ventilation 12/19* Upgrade 12-728 / L00159 2PM PROJ MGR: UCSF 415-476-0113 PRE BID: Mandatory 12/9 7:30AM ENG EST: $200,000.00-$225,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1
30 Fremont Building 22 Fire Alarm Ohlone College 9108-K 12/19* PROJ MGR: Ohlone College Elain Trujillo email: [email protected] 3PM PRE BID: Mandatory 12/2 9AM
Online 26 Manteca Louise Avenue Median Beautification & Bicycle Enhancements 12/19* (Online Online) 2PM PROJ MGR: City, 209-456-8421 Mark McAvoy
43 Berkeley Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Piedmont Avenue 14-10787-C 12/19* PROJ MGR: City, Engng 510-981-6400 2PM
Online 1 Somerset Mount Aukum Road At North Fork Cosumnes River Bridge 12/20* Maintenance (Online Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: El Dorado Co, Department Of Transportation 530-621-5941 PRE BID: 12/3 1:30PM ENG EST: $350,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1, 2 d/c CLARIFICATION: #1, #2
Online 62 Sacramento RFP American River Parkway Enhancements @ Sutter’s Landing 12/20* Park P14190021001 (Online Only) 3PM PROJ MGR: City Tim Hopper email: [email protected] PRE BID: 12/3 10:30AM ADDENDUM: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Secure 1 San Francisco Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Chemical System 12/20* Relocation & Facility Upgrades WW-556 SECURED PROJECT 2PM PROJ MGR: SFPUC 415-551-4603 (Secured Docs Please Ask Staff For Bid Docs) PRE BID: 11/20 9AM ENG EST: $13 million ADDENDUM: 1, 2 d/c, 3
54E Livermore Patterson Pass Water Treatment Plant Ultrafiltration Clarifier 12/20* Corrosion Control Upgrades Project 233-14 2PM PROJ MGR: Zone 7 Water Agency 925-454-5033 PRE BID: Mandatory 12/6 10:30AM ADDENDUM: 1
95E San Carlos Shoreway Environmental Center-Transfer Station Floor Resurfacing 12/20* PROJ MGR: South Bayside Waste Management Authority 11AM email: [email protected] Hilary Gans
Online 30 Vallejo Hiddenbrooke Park Grading (Online Only) 12/23* PROJ MGR: City, 707-648-5251 2PM PRE BID: 12/17 2PM ADDENDUM: 1
Online 61 Sacramento RFP Audiovisual Technology For Operations Control Center 12/27* P14141222006 (Online Only) 2:30PM PROJ MGR: City Pete Millino email: [email protected]
Online 27 Chico Black Walnut Tree Removals-December 2013 (Online Only) 12/30 PROJ MGR: City, 530-896-7241 2PM
53E Novato AEEP-B3 Tree Removal Project 12/30* PROJ MGR: North Main Water District, 415-897-4133 2PM PRE BID: 12/19 10AM ADDENDUM: 1
Online 33 Elk Grove Police Uniforms (Online Only) 12/30 PROJ MGR: City, DPW 916-683-7111 4PM
Online 44 Elk Grove Police Duty Equipment (Online Only) 12/30 PROJ MGR: City, DPW 916-683-7111 4PM
Online 50 Elk Grove RFP For Police Uniform Alterations (Online Only) 12/30 PROJ MGR: City, DPW 916-683-7111 4PM
22E Santa Clara Valley Waste Removal & Disposal Services For Year 2014-028 M13143 12/31 PROJ MGR: SCVTA 408-952-8981 Del Sabeti email: delsabeti@vta 1:30PM PRE BID: 12/17 10:30AM
Online 66 Fresno Fax Parking Lot Fence-Masonry (Online Only) 12/31* PROJ MGR: City, Engng 559-621-1339 2PM ADDENDUM: 1
39E Oakland Rehabilitation Of Sanitary Sewers Area Bounded By Broadway 1/2 C329134 2PM PROJ MGR: City, DPW 510-238-3303 Jimmy Mach PRE BID: 12/10 11AM ENG EST: $804,176.00
41E Oakland RFP Off-Site Records Storage / Management Services & On-Site 1/2 Destruction / Shredding A466210 2PM PROJ MGR: City, DPW 510-238-3624 PRE BID: Mandatory 12/12 10AM
48E Oakland Rehabilitation Of Sanitary Sewers In Area Of Ostrander Road 1/2 C329137 2PM PROJ MGR: City, DPW 510-238-3303 Jimmy Mach PRE BID: 12/10 11AM ENG EST: $284,640.00
31E Oakland Power Transformer Replacement & Installation For SBS & SPS 1/7 Auxiliary Substations 15EI-170 2PM PROJ MGR: Bart 510-464-6544 PRE BID: 11/26 10AM ENG EST: $1.2-1.5 million ADDENDUM: 1, 2
112E San Francisco Window Replacement & Exterior Repairs Thornton Hall-West 1/7* Elevation D000859 2PM PROJ MGR: SFSU 415-338-1698 PRE BID: 12/11 11AM ENG EST: $250,000.00
Online 47 Black Mountain CHP Enhanced Radio System 122805B (Online Only) 1/7* PROJ MGR: DGS 916-376-1683 Kim Peters 2PM PRE BID: Mandatory 12/5 1PM
Online 15 Fresno Ashlan Avenue Wireless ITS From Blackstone To Peach (Online 1/7 Only) 3PM PROJ MGR: City, Purchasing 559-621-1332 PRE BID: Mandatory 12/18 10AM ENG EST: $490,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1
4E Fremont Central Park Picnic Area Renovations 8738, 8739, 8745 1/7* PROJ MGR: City, 510-494-4620 2PM PRE BID: Mandatory 12/3 2PM ENG EST: $900,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1
111E Oakland Procurement Of 75KVA, 34.5kv / 208Y-120V Control Transformers 1/7 15E1-230 2PM PROJ MGR: Bart 510-464-6544 PRE BID: 11/5 10AM ENG EST: $200,000.00-$250,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1, 2 d/c
Online 18 Fresno Fresno Yosemite International Airport Sound Mitigation Acoustical 1/7* Remedy Treatment (Online Only) 3PM PROJ MGR: City, 559-621-1332
78E Hayward ADA Upgrades At Douglas Morrisson Theatre 1/7 PROJ MGR: Hayward Area Recreation & Park District 510-881-6715 1:30PM PRE BID: Mandatory 12/19 9AM ENG EST: $450,000.00
Online 63 Fresno Fresno Yosemite International Airport Synthetic Turf-Chestnut Ave & 1/7 Dakota Ave (Online Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: City, 559-621-1339
24E Palo Alto California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Improvements 1/7 152629 3PM PROJ MGR: City, DPW 650-329-2271 ADDENDUM: 1
56E San Jose RFP Design-Build District Wide Swimming Pool Modernizations 1/7 PROJ MGR: Sam Palley 408-886-3669 2PM PRE BID: 12/10 4PM
97E Sacramento Co Sacramento Area Sewer District Irrigation Pipeline Project 4123 1/7 PROJ MGR: Co, DPW 916-874-6544 2PM PRE BID: 12/17 9AM ENG EST: $70,000.00
21 Alameda Co Repair & Rehabilitation Of High Street Bridge & Park Street Bridge 1/7* PROJ MGR: Co, DPW 510-670-5450 2PM PRE BID: Mandatory 11/5 10AM ADDENDUM: 1 d/c, 2 d/c w/drw
Online 69 Fresno Police Department Headquarters 6” HVAC Pipe Replacement (Online 1/7 Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: City, Engng 559-621-1443
86E San Francisco McAllister Street Pavement Renovation & Sewer Replacement 2182J 1/8* PROJ MGR: City & Co, DPW 415-554-6229 2:30PM PRE BID: 12/4 1:30PM ENG EST: $2.5 million ADDENDUM: 1 d/c
6E San Francisco Contract 61 New Traffic Signals 2246J 1/8 PROJ MGR: City & Co, DPW 415-554-6229 2:30PM PRE BID: 12/12 1:30PM ENG EST: $1.1 million
Online 42 Fresno Traffic Signal Intersection Improvements Fresno Street (Online Only) 1/8* PROJ MGR: City, Engng 559-621-1332 1:30PM PRE BID: 1/8 1:30PM ENG EST: $1,096,800.00
Online 67 Sacramento Regency Community Park Softball Field (Online Only) 1/8* PROJ MGR: City, DPW Tim Hopper email: 2PM [email protected]
19E San Jose 6903 Cinnabar & North Autumn Streets Sanitary Sewer Replacement 1/9 PROJ MGR: City, DPW 408-793-5305 3PM
61E San Rafael Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Westbound Bike Lane 1/9 PROJ MGR: Co Of Marin, DPW 415-473-7877 2:30PM ENG EST: $265,000.00
66 San Francisco UCSF Mt Zion Cancer Center Linear Accelerator & Hyperthermia 1/9* Replacement 12-706 / L00160 2PM PROJ MGR: UCSF 415-476-0113 PRE BID: Mandatory 12/10 8AM ENG EST: $1.8-2.1 million
94E San Jose 6982 West Virginia Street & Hull Avenue Sanitary Sewer 1/9 Replacement 3PM PROJ MGR: City, DPW 408-793-5305 Titus Raceles
Online 23 Sacramento Co Arcade Creek Park Preserve And Extension 9197 (Online Only) 1/9* PROJ MGR: Co, DPW 916-874-6544 2PM PRE BID: 12/4 10AM ADDENDUM: 1 d/c, 2 d/c
Online 8 Sacramento Co Secondary Sedimentation Tanks 4, 13, 19 & 22 Rehabilitation 4188 1/9 (Online Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: Co, DPW 916-874-6544 PRE BID: 12/19 10AM ENG EST: $3.7 million
79E Cupertino Swim Center Cogeneration System HHW Modifications De Anza 1/10 College #1674 3PM PROJ MGR: Foothill De Anza College District 650-949-6163 PRE BID: 12/12 10AM
Online 14 Madera Co RFP #2013-10 Library ADA Remodel Architectural / Engineering 1/13 Services (Online Only) 4PM PROJ MGR: Madera Co Government Center 559-675-7703
Online 54 San Francisco TG07.2 Structural Concrete Superstructure Package Transbay 1/14 Transit Center (Online Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: Webcor Obayashi Fax 510-476-3005 PRE BID: 11/14 10AM -NEGOTIATED-
Online 37 Modesto Emerald Trunk Sewer Relief Project (Online Only) 1/14* PROJ MGR: City, Engng 209-577-5462 11AM PRE BID: 12/11 11AM ENG EST: $4,878,116.00 ADDENDUM: 1
82E Foster City Two Natural Gas Powered Engines & Pumps Replacement 1/14 PROJ MGR: City, DPW 650-286-3270 2PM PRE BID: 1/7 9AM
Online 10 Fresno Left-Turn Phasing Signal Modification @ Shields & Millbrook 1/14 Avenues Rebid (Online Only) 3PM PROJ MGR: City, Engng 559-621-1332 PRE BID: 12/18 2PM ENG EST: $411,300.00
Online 24 Clovis Cell Tower Park Play Structures Rebuild (Online Only) 1/14 PROJ MGR: City, 559-324-2374 Thomas Cheng 2PM ENG EST: $44,000.00
Online 31 Modesto Stormwater Drywell Construction Services (Online Only) 1/14 PROJ MGR: City, Engng 209-577-5462 11AM
42 San Mateo Co Buckland Tanks Replacement Project 1/14 PROJ MGR: Pakpour Consulting Group 925-224-7717 Victor Fung 2PM PRE BID: 12/19 10AM
18 Livermore El Charro Specific Plan Infrastructure Project, Phase 2A 2007-2044 1/14 PROJ MGR: City, Engng 925-960-4500 2:30PM
Online 55 San Francisco TG08.1 Glazing Design / Build Transbay Transit Center (Online Only) 1/15 PRO MGR: Webor / Obayashi Fax 510-476-3005 2PM ADDENDUM: 8, 9 -NEGOTIATED-
Online 9 Davis International Complex Phase 1 UCD 9522700 (Online Only) 1/15* PROJ MGR: UCD 530-754-1111 2PM PRE BID: Mandatory 11/7 10AM ADDENDUM: 1, 2 d/c, 3
77E Oakland Fontaine St, El Portal Dr & Euclid Ave Pipeline Improvements 2071 1/15* PROJ MGR: EBMUD, 375 11th Street, Oakland 94607 510-287-0425 1:30PM PRE BID: 12/18 10AM ENG EST: $4.5-2 million
20E Los Gatos 13-296 Roof Replacement DMV Field Office 1/15 PROJ MGR: DMV 916-657-6912 Cindy Huynh 2PM PRE BID: Mandatory 12/19 11AM
55E Redwood City Main Public Library Counter Streamlining Project 1/15 PROJ MGR: City, Engng 650-780-7380 3PM PRE BID: 1/6 10:30AM ENG EST: $150,000.00-$200,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1
27 Concord Downtown Sewer & Streetscape Improvements #2 2295 1/15 PROJ MGR: City, Engng 925-671-3361 10AM PRE BID: Mandatory 1/7 10AM
93E San Jose 7100 RFQ Of Design-Build Entities For Digester Gas Compressor 1/15 Upgrade Project Revised 5PM PROJ MGR: City, Environmental 408-945-5177 David Montenegro
Online 68 Sacramento Wild Rose Park (Online Only) 1/15* PROJ MGR: City, DPW Tim Hopper email: 2PM [email protected] ENG EST: $2,111,535.60
Online 11 Oakland Security Fiber Optic Network Expansion & Redundancy 2013-01-M1 1/15* (Online Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: Port 510-627-1364 PRE BID: 12/4 9AM ENG EST: $1,560,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1, 2 d/c
Online 39 Bakersfield Median Construction: Clay Patrick Farr Way, Rosedale Hwy North To 1/15 Second Set Of Driveways (Online Only) 11AM PROJ MGR: City, DPW 661-326-3746
Online 56 San Francisco TG08.2 Exterior Awning Trade Package Transbay Transit Center 1/16 (Online Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: Webcor / Obayashi Fax 510-476-3005 PRE BID: 11/14 2PM ADDENDUM: 1 -NEGOTIATED-
15 San Francisco Moffitt Long ( M / L ) Ground Floor Distribution Panel A Replacement 1/16* 11-635 / L00158 2PM PROJ MGR: UCSF 415-476-0113 PRE BID: Mandatory 12/10 11AM ENG EST: $950,000-1.1 million
Online 41 Sacramento Spandrel Panel Replacement Board Of Equalization 125828C (Online 1/16* Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: DGS, 916-376-1664 Andre Arnold PRE BID: Mandatory 10/17 9AM ADDENDUM: 1, 2 d/c, 3, 4 d/c
51E Richmond Surface Drainage Improvement Project Ohio Avenue From 39th 1/16 PROJ MGR: City, Engng 510-307-8116 Andy Yeung 1:30PM ENG EST: $118,000.00
128E Richmond Marina Bay Park Restroom Facility 1/17* PROJ MGR: City, Engng 510-231-3073 Chris Chamberlain 2PM PRE BID: Mandatory 12/16 10AM
Online 64 Kings Co Prequalification Questionnaire For Kings County Jail Expansion 1/17 (Online Only) 2PM PROJ MGR: Kings Co, DPW 559-582-3211 xt 2700 Kevin McAllister
26E Alameda RFP For Labor, Materials & Equipment To Restore Six Hundred 1/21 Eighty Four Streetlights 3PM PROJ MGR: City, Alameda Municipal Power 510-748-3967 Lilly Amargo
Online 52 Bakersfield Maintenance Shop Roof Reconstruction @ Fire Station #1 (Online 1/23* Only) 11AM PROJ MGR: City, Purchasing 661-326-3744 Kim Berrigan PRE BID: 11/7 10AM ENG EST: $60,000.00 ADDENDUM: 1, 2 d/c, 3
Online 17 Elk Grove Grant Line Road Widening Phase 1 Project PT034A (Online Only) 1/30 PROJ MGR: City, DPW 916-627-3218 Danielle Dees 2PM PRE BID: 1/10 AM ENG EST: $13,480,000.00 LETTER: Stock Pile Report
Online 4 San Francisco TG18.1 Bus Ramp Package Transbay Transit Center (Online Only) 2/6 PROJ MGR: Webcor / Obayashi Fax 510-476-3005 2PM PRE BID: 11/19 2PM
46E Marina Del Monte Boulevard Drainage Project 2/6 PROJ MGR: City, DPW 831-884-1212 2PM ADDENDUM: 1 d/c
92E Santa Cruz RFP For Maintenance Services For LCNG Fueling Station 4-02 2/10 PROJ MGR: Santa Cruz Metro Transit District 831-426-0199 5PM PRE BID: 1/7 10AM
10E Oakland Wayside Fence Refurbishment, R-Line 15TF-130A 2/25* PROJ MGR: Bart 510-464-6544 2PM PRE BID: 10/22 9AM ENG EST: $900,000-1.1 million ADDENDUM: 1 d/c, 2 d/c *Bid list on file at the Exchange The bidders listed may not represent all of the potential bidders on each project. The Builders Exchange does not assume responsibility in determining if all bidders have been identified. Any general contractor wishing to add or delete their name from the list is requested to inform the Exchange. We receive plans that are out of our area. We do not verify list on these projects. We do confirm our regular sources to insure lists are as complete as possible.
CALTRANS PROJECTS OUT TO BID (* = Addendums on Project)
# Bid Date Bid Time Zone & Project Location C-27 1/4 2PM 04-3E5504 04-Nap,Sol-29,80 Spot Blast Clean & Paint C-23 1/7 2PM 06-0Q8404 06-Ker-43,58,233-Var Place Polymer Asphaltic Emulsion C-09 1/7 2PM 05-1A0904 05-SLO-58 Replace Culvert C-28 1/7 2PM 02-4G1104 02-The-32 Asphalt Rubber Overlay With Dig Outs C-04 1/8 2PM* 04-1A2904 04-Son-12 Replace Bridge C-29 1/8 2PM 06-0N2004 06-Mad-99 Install Median Barrier C-18 1/14 2PM 04-245444 04-Son-101 Widen HMA Street C-19 1/14 2PM 05-1A3404 05-SB-192 Cold Plane Existing Pavement C-24 1/15 2PM 10-0W0004 10-Cal,Ama-26 Repair Failed Areas C-25 1/15 2PM 10-0Y1204 10-Mer-59 Cold In Place Recycling C-12 1/22 2PM 04-3E4604 04-CC-4 Treat Bridge Decks C-14 1/28 2PM 04-235624 04-SCl,SM-101 Bridge Replacement C-05 1/28 2PM 04-3E5004 04-Sol-80,113,505-Var Treat Bridge Decks C-20 1/29 2PM 03-0F2204 03-ED-50 Replace Bridge C-03 2/4 2PM 04-153304 04-SCl-101 Install TOS, Ramp Metering C-26 2/4 2PM 04-265604 04-SM-1 Bridge Replacement C-07 2/19 2PM* 04-3G4844 04-CC,Mrn-580 Clean & Paint Bridge C-01 2/19 2PM* 04-3A8704 04-CC-680 Retrofit Bridge C-11 4/29 2PM* 04-2A2504 (Online Only) 04-SCl-152 Roadway Realignment
BID RESULTS & APPARENT LOW BIDDER
Location Project Bid Date & Amt San Jose 7427 Public Works General Engineering Contract For Sewer Repairs 11-21-13 JMB Const., Inc. Alameda Co Install & Upgrade MBGR 04-4A2604 12-11-13 Apex Fence Co., Inc. $2,395,00.00 Alpine Co Construct Wash Building 10-0X2104 12-11-13 Tricon Aquatics $5,395,360.00 San Francisco Castro Streetscape Improvements Project 2124J 12-11-13 Ghilotti Bros., Inc. $6,808,098.39 San Leandro Monarch Bay Drive Bridge Repair 12-11-13 Vortex Marine Const., Inc. $243,600.00 Oakland Wet Weather Facilities Chemical Systems Improvement Phase 2 SD-348 12-11-13 GSE Const. $2,390,000.00 Sacramento P / Q Alley Sewer & Water Replacement, 16th to 17th Street B14141321015 12-11-13 Csi Consulting $129,351.49 Livermore Building 2000, Library Renovation Project, Las Positas College CM At Rick 12-12-13 Mark Scott Const., Inc. $301,000.00 Brentwood L-10 Brentwood Center New Classroom / Laboratory Preparation Room 12-12-13 World Priority $274,500.00 San Francisco Alhambra / Bay / Beach Streets & Mallorca / Retiro / Toledo Way Sewer WW-547 12-12-13 Precision Engineering $2,363,904.00 San Jose 7409 Water Valve Rehabilitation 2014 Rebid 12-12-13 San Jose Water Company $418,500.00 Santa Cruz Merrill College Renovations Phase 2 Plaza Building @ Gatehouse #2636 12-12-13 Gonsalves & Stronck $6,118,777.00 Placer Co Install Pipe & Raise Profile 03-3F4404 12-17-13 Hansen Bros Enterprises $1,980,000.00 Milpitas Cathodic Protection Improvement 7115, 6115 & 3706 12-17-13 Exaro Technologies Corp. $477,630.00 Berkeley Street Rehabilitation FY 2014 14-10776-C 12-17-13 JA Gonsalves & Son Const. $1,568,245.00 Santa Cruz Paving Contract C1368013 12-17-13 Earthworks Paving Const. $223,530.87 Vallejo Chemical System Rehabilitation Project 134314 12-17-13 Myers and Sons Const. $1,610,000.00
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DESIGN/BUILD EXPOSURES $10.5 Million Contract Needed $10.2 Million Fix – What can happen and how to avoid it By Scott Bailey, Merchants Bonding Company’s Contract Underwriting Manager
In recent years we’ve seen frustrated owners opt out of the traditional design/bid/build approach in favor of design/build contracts for their projects. At Merchants Bonding Company, we are willing to consider design/build contracts for the well qualified contractor who is financially strong, has experience relevant to the contract, and has effectively mitigated the additional exposure being assumed when including design in the contract. The challenge we face, along with the rest of the surety industry, is that bonds were never intended to cover design and the long-term warranties typically associated with the design part of a project. While surety professionals understand construction, we still have a lot to learn about design.
Case In Point: Design Flaw Doubles Contract Size Why Choose Design/Build? It was a very large concrete structure for a power plant. The contract Design/build is defined as an agreement between an owner and a amount was just over $10.5 million. During the course of construction, contractor to perform construction under one contract that includes a seismic design error was identified, and the contractor and design Architect/Engineer (A/E) design services, construction of the project, firm acknowledged the errors. After much debate among various and long-term warranties. Design/build entities can include integrated consultants and experts on both sides, it was deemed that either the firms (in-house A/E professionals and contractors), prime (which is a structure needed to come down and be replaced or a very expensive contractor with an A/E subcontractor or vice versa), or a joint venture fix needed to be implemented. between a contractor and an A/E firm, with one or the other in the lead. The large concrete structure was part of a multi-billon dollar facility, According to the Design-Build Institute of America, advantages of using so demolition and rebuilding would have set the schedule back the design/build approach to owners/agencies include faster delivery, several months and created huge negative consequential costs to the cost savings, better quality, reduced risk, singular responsibility, and reduced litigation claims. Advantages to the practitioners include higher construction manager and the parties involved in the dispute. The profit margins, decreased administrative burden, reduced litigation, and owner decided that the fix needed to be put in place. increased market share. Unfortunately for the contractor, the subcontractors on the project knew While the design/build process can provide advantages to the owner of the time-sensitive nature of the project and used that to leverage a and design team, this project procurement process can also present significant increase in their original pricing. When the dust settled, significant challenges to all parties involved. the “fix” cost the contractor $10.2 million – in addition to the $10.5 Foremost among these is that the contractor assumes all cost, quality, million contract. schedule, and risk issues. It is our role as underwriters to identify the The post-mortem on the project revealed that the design firm was potential pitfalls to the contractor and surety from assuming the additional responsible for the design problem, but that didn’t relieve the risk associated with the design component of a project. It is our contractor of liability for which he was contractually responsible. objective to attempt to understand and mitigate those risks as much as Unfortunately, the Architect/Engineer carried only $2 million in possible before agreeing to provide bonds on these projects. The key professional liability insurance. Their carrier surrendered the full policy limits underwriting issues include: and the design firm agreed to come up with another $3 million due to the Who is doing the design? significant liability related to the design error (an amount for which they Is design going to be retained in-house, or will a subcontracted A/E would certainly have been liable had the issue been litigated). be engaged? If it’s going to be in-house, what is the experience of the The contractor carried $1.5 million in professional liability coverage, and licensed staff doing the work relative to the contract being bonded? If again, the carrier surrendered the policy limits. Even with $3.5 million in it’s an outside firm, what is their experience? The downside of keeping professional liability coverage in place, the design firm and contractor design in-house is that 100% of the liability for any design problem also had to come up with another $6.7 million out of their own resources. stays in-house. Sureties like to see the design subcontracted to an outside Because there was no litigation in this particular case, attorney fees firm experienced with that type of project. were limited to consulting and review of documents. Fortunately for both parties, they had adequate resources to come up with the settlement funds and remain viable businesses. CALL 877.550.7803 For a Builders Exchange Bond Quote DESIGN/BUILD EXPOSURES - continued
Do the contractor and the A/E firm carry professional Adequate Insurance liability insurance? If the assessment of risk on a design/build contract reveals a design The surety will want to know the limits of professional liability exposure, then the underwriter will begin the discussion of adequate insurance carried by the designer, whether in-house or a subcontractor. insurance coverage. A frequent response I hear is that the design is being Underwriters will also want to know the limits. sub-contracted and that the A/E firm carries design E&O coverage; What type of work is it? therefore, the contractor does not need separate coverage. Contractors It’s much easier to support a design/build project for a pre-engineered will also mitigate exposure by being added to the design firm’s policy as building than a co-generation plant or a new high-speed rail line that an additional insured in lieu of getting their own coverage, maintaining includes rail cars as part of the contract. While these are extreme, that obtaining their own policy is cost prohibitive and will make them underwriters will want to understand how prior experience ties into the non-competitive on the project. As I’ve seen first-hand, a very large claim job. There’s always the risk that output will not be achieved, especially resulting from a design flaw can have a negative impact on the contractor, if it involves a new, unproven process. and I tend not to be very sympathetic to these arguments. What is the warranty period? Adequate insurance coverage is a must. While this article isn’t intended to It’s not unusual for the design/builder to be expected to assume longer explain all of the subtleties of professional liability coverage, it provides a warranty periods in the range of 5-10 years. Assuming the design high-level view of the surety’s expectations for using insurance to mitigate responsibility subjects the contractor to more than just performance design exposures. Consider the following: issues, they now have assumed liability for design deficiencies that may • An increasing number of projects in the $5 million–$10 million range not appear for several years. are being left as design/build projects, meaning more contractors are assuming design liability than ever before. Tools for Success • Most small to mid-size A/E’s are still carrying only $1 million per How to mitigate exposure under a design/build contract occurrence/$2 million aggregate limits for professional liability, and these limits apply to all of that A/E’s projects. If claims are brewing on other The best way to mitigate the design exposure under a surety bond is projects, insufficient limits may remain on your project if there is a problem. to exclude design from the bond and clearly state that the bond covers • Going without adequate insurance protection for your design only the construction work. It’s also possible to include wording in the exposure is similar to not buying insurance coverage on your building. bond stating that it excludes any liability for design. Bond costs drop You probably won’t have a fire, but if you do, you’ll regret your lack significantly if design is excluded from the bonds, resulting in a lower of coverage and risk the future viability of your company. bond penalty as Class B rates will be used instead of D/B rates, which • You may not have a design claim; however, if you do, adding your are typically much higher. company to the A/E’s policy as an additional insured isn’t a viable If the owner doesn’t want to exclude design from the bond obligation, solution. Even if the A/E’s carrier adds you, the policy will preclude then the design exposure must be mitigated in other ways: any coverage since you won’t meet the definition of an insured. “Hold Harmless” Language • Professional liability insurance is available only on a claims-made Identifying and crafting an acceptable indemnification and hold basis. You and your A/E should maintain your policies throughout the harmless provision between the contractor and design professional is duration of the project and for at least 2-3 years after completion – the critical. The wording should be clear that the contractor will hold the typical time frame in which design and/or latent defects will appear. design firm harmless for acts of omission in the construction process, • Coverage can be obtained for specific projects or for general practice. and the design firm should do the same for the contractor in the project’s • Design/builders should always insist the owner directly contract for design. The value of hold harmless provisions is only as strong as the geotechnical services. With the owner responsible for any soil issues, entities providing them and the amount of insurance available to fund design/builder exposure will reduce significantly, and contractor’s those agreements. insurance premiums will lower on the project.
Verify Design Expertise Scott Bailey has been a leader in the surety industry in the Midwest since The contractor shouldn’t be considering a design firm outside of the 1984, managing the integration of the St. Paul surety business with Architect/Engineer’s area of expertise. If the design includes seismic Travelers when that merger was completed in 2004. Bailey has also been issues, for example, make sure the firm not only has that expertise, but an active participant in industry associations including Associated General Contractors, Master Builders of Iowa, Construction Financial Managers also confirm that the people doing the design have that expertise. Association, and the Surety Underwriters Association.
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Working ‘unlicensed’ in California can really ‘sting’. If you are ‘planting’ pipe are you a contractor, a farmer or both? Another contractor discovers that his ‘judgment’ has limitations that might never go away…
As 2013 winds down, we can look back at the many illegal and unlicensed individuals that were taken off the street by the CSLB. While there is no way to fully alleviate unlicensed activities in CA, the Contrac- tor’s Board Enforcement Unit is doing its best to level the playing field for those who are properly li- censed and playing by the rules. For instance, in late July, fifteen illegal individuals were arrested and cited in Concord for working without a contractor’s license. According to the CSLB, back in May State- wide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) Investigators were in Ridgecrest “doing what they do best…citing (another fifteen) illegal operators masquerading as licensed contractors”. Eight unlicensed individuals were ‘stung’ and cited by the CSLB in one San Jose neighborhood last February, while more recently in September, the Board apprehended another eight suspected illegal “contractors” bidding work in Santa Monica. To date, SWIFT, in conjunction with various State and local government agencies, have con- ducted over 30 stings throughout the State. It is common knowledge that some homeowners fail to check whether a person has a valid contractors license or go with the unlicensed operator thinking they are saving money. “Unlicensed contractors put homeowners in jeopardy,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “If a contractor isn’t properly licensed and insured, the homeowner could pay more than ex- pected to get the job done right or could be liable for accidental onsite injuries.”
Q: We are a General Building contractor and a question has been raised as to whether a contractor’s li- cense is required for installing irrigation and drainage pipelines? All of this work is done on agricultural operations. Thank you in advance for your response. A: B&P Code section 7049 allows for an agricultural exemption from requiring a contractor’s license for any “construction or operation incidental to the construction and repair of irrigation and drainage ditches of regularly constituted irrigation districts, reclamation districts, or to farming, dairying, agricul- ture, viticulture, horticulture, or stock or poultry raising, or clearing or other work upon the land in rural districts for fire prevention purposes”. So if the work being done is strictly for agricultural operations, then it appears based on the above code section that a Contractor’s License would not be needed. However, if you would like an official determination I recommend contacting the CSLB.
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Punctures and cuts are common on-the-job injuries. Punctures occur when objects such as splinters, nails, glass, and sharp tools such as scissors and knives pierce the skin and cause a small hole. Cuts occur when sharp objects, including knives, scissors, sharp metal edges, and glass slice through the skin superfi cially or into the deeper layers of fat, tendons, muscles, and even bone.
The best way to deal with cuts and punctures is to avoid getting them in the fi rst place. Wear appropriate clothing on the job such as sturdy shoes or work boots, long sleeve shirts, and long pants. Consider sturdy coveralls to protect your skin from sharp and fl ying objects. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job tasks such as gloves, safety glasses, work boots, gauntlets, and chaps. Follow safe work practices and know how to use your tools properly. Inspect, maintain, and replace your tools when necessary. Always use the correct tool for the job. Ensure that blades on cutting tools are sharpened; dull cutting surfaces can cause accidents. When working with sharp tools, always know where both of your hands are at all times. Practice good housekeeping with your sharp and cutting tools by sheathing and storing them properly. Place tools far back on workbenches and shelves, not against the edge where someone walking by might get stuck.
If you have to pick up broken glass or metal shards, use a broom and a dustpan or pieces of cardboard. Never pick up broken glass with your bare hands. Dispose of sharp objects properly in rigid sided containers that will not get punctured and spill. Label these containers with the word “Sharp” to warn coworkers of the hazard. Never reach into a garbage can with your hands or try to “tamp” it down with your hands or booted feet in case someone has improperly disposed of a sharp object or even a syringe. To properly dispose of syringes, pick them up with tongs and place them into hard plastic medical waste containers.
If you receive a puncture or cut on the job, notify your supervisor immediately. If you can, gently wash the area with soap and water. To stop bleeding, apply gentle pressure to the wound with clean gauze, cotton, or other absorbent material. When bleeding has stopped, apply an antibacterial ointment and a clean dressing to the wound. If you cannot stop the bleeding, if the wound is very large, or if you are impaled with an object, seek medical attention. Watch your wounds for signs of infection including fever, severe pain, redness beyond the wound edge, swelling, warmth, or pus drainage. Get medical attention immediately if you suspect infection.
If your wound was caused by stepping on a nail or other sharp object in contact with the soil, you may be exposed to the bacteria that cause tetanus. Consider getting regular boosters for tetanus every fi ve to ten years. If your wound was caused by a needlestick, seek medical testing and treatment due to a potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Consider a Hepatitis B vaccination if you are exposed to potential needlesticks.Any way you cut it, puncture and cut wounds expose you to pain and potential infection, so avoid them through good work practices!
The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifi cally discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.
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