Scalamandre & Sons Works to Improve Safety for Motorists Across

December 23, 2014

Scalamandre & Sons Works IN THIS ISSUE to Improve Safety for • Scalamandre & Sons Works to Improve Motorists Across Long Island Safety for Motorists Across Long Island

The end of the year didn’t see a reduction in hard work during tough conditions. • LICA Member Scores Contract to The construction men and women of LICA member Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc. Replace the Ellison Avenue LIRR were caught by photographers while removing barriers and grading the shoulder on the Bridge Built in 1896 Sagtikos State Parkway at Veterans Memorial Highway (NY 454). • NY State Comptroller Offers a Fiscal The work is part of a $4.8 million contract awarded to Scalamandre & Sons by the New Reminder on How the Multibillion York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to extend acceleration lanes to help Windfall Should be Spent improve motorist safety and meet current designs for major roadways across Long Island. • NYSDOT Reports 77 Miles of Long Island Roads Repaved Construction to lengthen acceleration lanes on the Meadowbrook State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Northern State Parkway and Robert Moses Causeway is also expected. • Register Now for LICA’s 2015 The project, which began in August 2013, has an estimated completion date of March 2015. Safety Seminar

Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc. is a well-established civil contractor, incorporated • LICA’s 2015 Calendar of Events in 1923. They have been continuously engaged in civil, structural and architectural • CFMA Features LICA Members During construction, encompassing projects that include plan and specification, design-build, Roundtable Discussion and value engineering and constructability review of various projects. PSSI specializes in roadway construction, power plants, residential, commercial, office buildings, correctional • Christmas and New Year’s facilities, sewage treatment plants, chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial and renovations. Holiday Schedule

• A Snapshot of LICA’s 2014 Holiday Party

• Bid Results

• SAVE THE DATE: LICA Annual Golf Outing

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Tel: 631.231.LICA • Fax: 631.231.4291 • www.licanys.org • [email protected] December 23, 2014 2

LICA Member Scores Contract to Replace the Ellison Avenue LIRR Bridge Built in 1896

LICA member Posillico Civil, Inc. was awarded a contract by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the design and construction of a new bridge over the railroad tracks at Ellison Avenue in Westbury that will improve the safety of the crossing, create jobs and stimulate economic development.

The Ellison Avenue Bridge, which was originally built as an overpass by the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in 1896, has been in serious need of repair. According to the LIRR, 90 percent of the deck of the Ellison Avenue Bridge is covered with steel plates and the NYSDOT has found serious deterioration in the structure.

The $7 million contract, which is scheduled to begin construction in January, will include the demolition and replacement of the existing 3-span bridge (including piers and abutments) with a pre-stressed concrete bridge.

The project will be covered by a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and is part of a five-year, $211.5 million infrastructure investment by the MTA into the LIRR’s busy Main Line Corridor. According to the MTA, some 40 percent of daily ridership passes along this critical stretch of track where trains from five branches of the railroad converge every day.

The project is slated for completion in 2016.

For three generations, Posillico has combined an ironclad commitment to quality performance with an unequaled family work ethic, making the company a leader in private and public works projects. Incorporated in 1946 as a small trucking contractor, the company has grown to become one of the top construction firms in New York. Their integrated services of civil, materials, environmental, drilling and consulting have allowed them to provide seamless, cost-effective construction solutions to complex problems for their government and private clients located in the Tri-State area. NY State Comptroller Offers a Fiscal Reminder on How the Multibillion Windfall Should be Spent

With New York State counting billions of dollars in windfall revenue, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is warning against thinking of it as a budget surplus.

“I wouldn’t call it a surplus. It’s really more of a windfall. It’s unexpected money that comes out of the settlements. It’s not a surplus in the sense that we’re going through the budget year and we have money that wasn’t expended or the traditional revenues have produced more than anticipated,” DiNapoli recently told the Albany press corps.

New York is receiving billions of dollars from massive settlements with major financial institutions.

“I think the bottom line is the overriding principle should be: do not use this non-recurring revenue for recurring expenses,” DiNapoli said. “I think that should limit some of the options as far as where that money should go.”

DiNapoli’s obvious logic is one of the reasons why LICA is advocating that the money be spent on infrastructure projects like upgrading roads, bridges and sewers – all items that don’t require adding more money year after year but do lead to strong economic growth. December 23, 2014 3

NYSDOT Reports 77 Miles of Long Island Roads Repaved

The NYSDOT has reported that the state has repaved 77 of the 300 lane miles promised by Governor Andrew Cuomo as part of his $100 million resurfacing plan to address Long Island’s worst winter-ravaged roadways. NYSDOT explained that construction on the repaving projects was prioritized to target some of worst local roadways first.

NYSDOT Public Information Officer Eileen Peters told Newsday that the repaving projects were “mill and fill” jobs in which the top 2 to 3 inches of old asphalt is removed, necessary repairs are made to the base of the road, and a new asphalt coating and lane markings are applied. Drainage improvement, replacement of traffic signal vehicle detectors, and fresh new pavement markings were also added.

“The reality is Long Island is heavily dependent on having a viable, well maintained road network,” said LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst. “Whether its commerce or commuting, our roads determine our region’s quality of life and the amount of dollars allocated for road maintenance continue to fall behind the obvious and immediate need. State funding is crucial, but it is only part of the solution as local municipalities must also play a role in addressing this issue.”

2015 Safety Seminar 2015 SEMINAR FRIDAY,JANUARY 9, 2015

Protecting the job site as a safe working environment for our respective employees remains one of our most important responsibilities, and the annual LICA Safety Seminar scheduled after the New Year allows our members to meet that challenge. FREE for LICA Members as part of your 2015 Membership! LICA members will be presented with the latest news, techniques and Non-LICA Members $20 (meal value) information during this innovative safety training program. LICA has secured R.S.V.P.page 2 the services of our national affiliate organization, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to present a new and insightful program. LICA’s Annual Heavy Construction and Transportation Infrastructure Safety Seminar Date: Friday, January 9, 2015 from 8:00am - 2:00pm (meals provided) Place: UPSKY Long Island Hotel, 110 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY

LICA’s 2015 seminar will be held on Friday, January 9th from 8:00 a.m. Professional Development Hour (PDH) Credits for engineers will be awarded Presentations will be made by representatives of the American Road and Transportation to 2:00 p.m. at the UPSKY Long Island Hotel, 110 Motor Parkway in Builders Association (ARTBA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT). Hauppauge.

To register, please click here for the seminar announcement and registration form and fax to 631-231-4291 or email your attendance confirmation to LICA’s Manager of Communications Michelle Giametta at [email protected].

Registration is free to LICA members, a benefit of your annual dues. There is a nominal fee of $20 to non-members to cover food costs. December 23, 2014 4

LICA’s 2015 Calendar of Events With the New Year just days away, LICA wants to make sure our members and industry partners mark their calendars with important events coming up in 2015:

DATE TIME EVENT/HOLIDAY Friday, January 9, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. LICA SAFETY SEMINAR Sheraton Long Island Hotel - UPSKY

Monday, January 19, 2015 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY – Holiday*

Monday, February 16, 2015 PRESIDENTS’ DAY – Holiday*

Friday, March 13, 2015 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. LICA NYS BREAKFAST The Fox Hollow

Wednesday-Friday, March 18-20, 2015 AGC 96th ANNUAL CONVENTION San Juan, Puerto Rico http://meetings.agc.org/convention/

Friday, April 3 – April 11, 2015 PASSOVER

Sunday, April 5, 2015 EASTER

Monday, May 11, 2015 LICA GOLF OUTING Huntington Crescent Club (Hosted) & Huntington Country Club

Monday, May 25, 2015 MEMORIAL DAY – Holiday*

Thursday, June 11, 2015 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. LICA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & DINNER Woodbury Country Club, Woodbury

Saturday, July 4, 2015 INDEPENDENCE DAY – Holiday*

Monday, September 7, 2015 LABOR DAY – Holiday*

Friday, September 18, 2015 8:00-10:00 a.m. LICA NASSAU/SUFFOLK BUDGET BREAKFAST Huntington Hilton

Monday, October 12, 2015 COLUMBUS DAY – Holiday*

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 VETERANS’ DAY – Holiday*

Thursday, November 26, 2015 THANKSGIVING DAY – Holiday*

Friday, November 27, 2015 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING*

Thursday, December 10, 2015 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. LICA HOLIDAY PARTY *Location TBD

Thursday, December 24, 2015 CHRISTMAS EVE*

Friday, December 25, 2015 CHRISTMAS DAY – Holiday*

Thursday, December 31, 2015 NEW YEAR’S EVE* December 23, 2014 5

CFMA Features LICA Members During Roundtable Discussion

The Long Island Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is hosting a breakfast and panel discussion titled “Joint Venture Entity Structure Roundtable Legal, Tax, Surety and Insurance Issues” on Wednesday, January 21st from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Huntington Hilton in Melville and has asked our members to attend.

The roundtable will be moderated by LICA member Andrew Richards of Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP. He will be joined by fellow LICA members Steve Bongiorno of Ruttura & Sons, Stephen D. Ebinger of CohnReznick, LLP, and Ed Johnston of Skanska USA Civil, as well as, William Gary Morrissey of Marsh, USA.

If you are interested in attending, click here to register online. Cost to attend is $50 per person.

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule

Please click here for the LICA and GCA holiday schedules.

A Snapshot of LICA’s 2014 Holiday Party

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(Continued on next page) December 23, 2014 8 December 23, 2014 9 Bid Results **Numbers in red represent the winning bid **Highlighted and bold companies represent LICA Members

Bid Date Project Name Owner Contractor Bid Amount 12/9/14 Maint/Emerg Svcs Contracts for Riverhead Water District Riverhead Town Hall Contract C - Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 NSI/Neal Systems Inc. $ 19,888 Lexington Technologies Inc. 21,924 Wire To Water Inc 22,900

Contract C - Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 NSI/Neal Systems Inc. $ 20,195 Lexington Technologies Inc. 21,924 Wire To Water Inc 23,850

Contract C - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 NSI/Neal Systems Inc. $ 20,512 Lexington Technologies Inc. 21,924 Wire To Water Inc 24,800

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 Bancker Construction Corp $ 40,049 Elmore Associates Inc 43,778 Roadwork Construction 48,075

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 Bancker Construction Corp $ 41,647 Elmore Associates Inc 45,330 Roadwork Construction 50,197

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 Bancker Construction Corp $ 43,332 Elmore Associates Inc 46,945 Roadwork Construction 52,311

Contract E - Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 New York Trenchless, Inc. $ 30,930 Hinck Electrical Contracting, Inc. 36,510 Wire To Water Inc 40,900 All Service Electric 43,652 Palace Electrical Contractors Inc. 53,489 Bancker Electric aka Baltray 62,676

Contract E - Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 New York Trenchless, Inc. $ 31,040 Hinck Electrical Contracting, Inc. 36,530 Wire To Water Inc 42,810 All Service Electric 44,306 Palace Electrical Contractors Inc. 54,434 Bancker Electric aka Baltray 65,678

Contract E - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 New York Trenchless, Inc. $ 31,795 Hinck Electrical Contracting, Inc. 36,550 Wire To Water Inc 44,720 All Service Electric 45,092 Palace Electrical Contractors Inc. 55,379 Bancker Electric aka Baltray 68,862

12/9/14 Waterfront Park Bulkhead Reconstruction Inc. Village Of Freeport-Purchasing Rockmore Contracting Corporation $ 948,000 Atlantic Coast Dock Construction 992,092 ConStar Inc. 1,022,980 Stout Construction 1,197,395 Woodstock Construction Corp. 1,450,000

12/9/14 South Ocean Avenue Water Main Replacement Inc. Village Of Freeport-Purchasing Bancker Construction Corp $ 443,871 Elmore Associates Inc 490,650 G & M Earth Moving Inc 551,322 Merrick Utility Associates Inc. 563,255

12/11/14 2015 Requirements Work Along Various Roadways Town of Hempstead Richard W. Grim Inc. $ 272,574 Landtek Group Inc. 291,965 Tri State Paving LLC 300,435 Roadwork Ahead, Inc. 347,231 J Anthony Enterprises 389,135

12/11/14 2015 Pedestrian Access Ramp Installation Program Town of Hempstead Roadwork Ahead, Inc. $ 206,790 Valente Contracting 208,679 Louis Barbato Landscaping 214,983 J Anthony Enterprises 248,700 E Cook Industries 259,136 Laser Industries Inc. 267,805 Pioneer Landscaping & Asphalt Paving Inc. 446,000 Landtek Group Inc. 506,965

12/12/14 Storm Sewer Rehab Main Street & Stanton Street Village of Northport Bancker Construction Corp $ 273,070

12/16/14 Road Improvement Program 2014 - Phase II Village of Rockville Centre Roadwork Ahead, Inc. $ 2,915,297 Tri State Paving LLC 2,997,491 Laser Industries Inc. 3,087,387 Richard W. Grim Inc. 3,165,256 J Anthony Enterprises 3,322,914 Valente Contracting 3,421,017 Pratt Brothers Inc. 3,523,325 Araz Industries 3,654,172 Bove Industries 3,715,324

12/16/14 Searingtown Aeration Plant Tower Packing Repl Manhasset-Lakeville Water District Bensin Contracting Inc. $ 62,300 Philip Ross Industries Inc. 110,000

12/17/14 2014 Repair & Install Sidewalks Town of Southampton Long Island Mason & Concrete Corp. $ 78,811 TRS Construction 84,360 Laser Industries Inc. 91,600 WGP Contracting Inc. 174,190 AGL Contracting Ltd. 251,425 Dhother Construction, Inc. 453,850

12/22/14 Emergency Demolition of Unsafe Structures Town of Hempstead Bid 1 L & G Ruggiero Inc. (Continued on$ next page) 1,750 King Metal Corp. 1,900 Watral Brothers Inc. 19,850

Bid 2 King Metal Corp. $ 1,900 L & G Ruggiero Inc. 2,000 Watral Brothers Inc. 24,800

Bid 3 King Metal Corp. $ 1,900 L & G Ruggiero Inc. 2,000 Watral Brothers Inc. 29,600

Bid 4 King Metal Corp. $ 1,900 L & G Ruggiero Inc. 2,000 Watral Brothers Inc. 39,800 Bid Date Project Name Owner Contractor Bid Amount 12/9/14 Maint/Emerg Svcs Contracts for Riverhead Water District Riverhead Town Hall Contract C - Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 NSI/Neal Systems Inc. $ 19,888 Lexington Technologies Inc. 21,924 Wire To Water Inc 22,900

Contract C - Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 NSI/Neal Systems Inc. $ 20,195 Lexington Technologies Inc. 21,924 Wire To Water Inc 23,850

Contract C - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 NSI/Neal Systems Inc. $ 20,512 Lexington Technologies Inc. 21,924 Wire To Water Inc 24,800

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 Bancker Construction Corp $ 40,049 Elmore Associates Inc 43,778 Roadwork Construction 48,075

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 Bancker Construction Corp $ 41,647 Elmore Associates Inc 45,330 Roadwork Construction 50,197

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 Bancker Construction Corp $ 43,332 Elmore Associates Inc 46,945 Roadwork Construction 52,311

12/12/14 Storm Sewer Rehab Main Street & Stanton Street Village of Northport Bancker Construction Corp $ 273,070

12/16/14 Road Improvement Program 2014 - Phase II Village of Rockville Centre Roadwork Ahead, Inc. $ 2,915,297 Tri State Paving LLC 2,997,491 Laser Industries Inc. 3,087,387 Richard W. Grim Inc. 3,165,256 December 23,J Anthony 2014 Enterprises 3,322,91410 Valente Contracting 3,421,017 Pratt Brothers Inc. 3,523,325 Araz Industries 3,654,172 Bove Industries 3,715,324

12/16/14 Searingtown Aeration Plant Tower Packing Repl Manhasset-Lakeville Water District Bensin Contracting Inc. $ 62,300 Bid Results Philip Ross Industries Inc. 110,000 12/17/14 2014 Repair & Install Sidewalks**Numbers in red represent the winningTown bid of Southampton **Highlighted and bold companies representLong Island LICAMason &Members Concrete Corp. $ 78,811 TRS Construction 84,360 Laser Industries Inc. 91,600 WGP Contracting Inc. 174,190 AGL Contracting Ltd. 251,425 Dhother Construction, Inc. 453,850 Bid Date Project Name Owner Contractor Bid Amount 12/22/1412/9/14 Maint/EmergEmergency Demolition Svcs Contracts of Unsafe for Riverhead Structures Water District RiverheadTown of Hempstead Town Hall BidContract 1 C - Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 LNSI/Neal & G Ruggiero Systems Inc. Inc. $ 19,888 1,750 KingLexington Metal Technologies Corp. Inc. 21,924 1,900 WireWatral To Brothers Water Inc Inc. 22,90019,850

ContractBid 2 C - Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 KingNSI/Neal Metal Systems Corp. Inc. $ 20,195 1,900 LexingtonL & G Ruggiero Technologies Inc. Inc. 21,924 2,000 WireWatral To Brothers Water Inc Inc. 23,85024,800

ContractBid 3 C - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 NSI/NealKing Metal Systems Corp. Inc. $ 20,512 1,900 LexingtonL & G Ruggiero Technologies Inc. Inc. 21,924 2,000 WireWatral To Brothers Water Inc Inc. 24,80029,600

Bid 4 King Metal Corp. $ 1,900 Contract D - Jan. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 Bancker Construction Corp $ 40,049 L & G Ruggiero Inc. 2,000 Elmore Associates Inc 43,778 RoadworkWatral Brothers Construction Inc. 48,07539,800

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016 Bancker Construction Corp $ 41,647 Elmore Associates Inc 45,330 Roadwork Construction 50,197

Contract D - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 Bancker Construction Corp $ 43,332 Elmore Associates Inc 46,945 Roadwork Construction 52,311

Contract E - Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2017 New York Trenchless, Inc. $ 31,795 Hinck Electrical Contracting, Inc. 36,550 Wire To Water Inc 44,720 All Service Electric 45,092 SAVE THEPalace ElectricalD ContractorsA Inc. TE 55,379 Bancker Electric aka Baltray 68,862

12/9/14 Waterfront Park Bulkhead Reconstruction Inc. Village Of Freeport-Purchasing Rockmore Contracting Corporation $ 948,000 Atlantic Coast Dock Construction 992,092 , ConStar Inc. , MONDAY MAY 11 2015 1,022,980 Stout Construction 1,197,395 Woodstock Construction Corp. 1,450,000

12/9/14 South Ocean Avenue Water Main Replacement Inc. Village Of Freeport-Purchasing Bancker Construction Corp $ 443,871 HuntingElmoreto Associatesn C Incr escent Club 490,650 G & M Earth Moving Inc 551,322 HuntinMerrickgt Utilityon AssociatesCou Inc.n try Club 563,255 12/11/14 2015 Requirements Work Along Various Roadways Town of Hempstead Richard W. Grim Inc. $ 272,574 LandtekHu Groupnt Inc.in gton, New Yor k 291,965 Tri State Paving LLC 300,435 Roadwork Ahead, Inc. 347,231 J Anthony Enterprises 389,135

12/11/14 2015 Pedestrian Access Ramp Installation Program Town of Hempstead Roadwork Ahead, Inc. $ 206,790 Valente Contracting 208,679 2015 LICA AnnuaLouisl GBarbatoo Landscapinglf Ou ting 214,983 J Anthony Enterprises 248,700 E Cook Industries 259,136 Laser Industries Inc. 267,805 Pioneer Landscaping & Asphalt Paving Inc. 446,000 Landtek Group Inc. 506,965

12/12/14 Storm Sewer Rehab Main Street & Stanton Street Village of Northport Bancker Construction Corp $ 273,070

12/16/14 Searingtown Aeration Plant Tower Packing Repl Manhasset-Lakeville Water District Bensin Contracting Inc. $ 62,300 Philip Ross Industries Inc. 110,000

12/22/14 Emergency Demolition of Unsafe Structures Town of Hempstead Bid 1 L & G Ruggiero Inc. $ 1,750 King Metal Corp. 1,900 Watral Brothers Inc. 19,850

Bid 2 King Metal Corp. $ 1,900 L & G Ruggiero Inc. 2,000 Watral Brothers Inc. 24,800

Bid 3 King Metal Corp. $ 1,900 L & G Ruggiero Inc. 2,000 Watral Brothers Inc. 29,600

Bid 4 King Metal Corp. $ 1,900 L & G Ruggiero Inc. 2,000 Watral Brothers Inc. 39,800