Returning Those Public Servants Who Get It Servants Who Get It • United Fence & Guardrail Makes Progress on Bethpage LICA Honors State Senator Martins Bike Path

October 23, 2012

Returning Those Public • Returning Those Public Servants Who Get It Servants Who Get It • United Fence & Guardrail Makes Progress on Bethpage LICA Honors State Senator Martins Bike Path

and Congressman Tim Bishop • Long Island Mourns the Loss of for Their Infrastructure Leadership Assemblyman James Conte • Time for the Industry to “Vote Its Pocketbook”

• Helena Williams, LIRR President, Discusses Status of LIRR Projects at Recent LIMBA Meeting

• J.H. Cohn LLP and Reznick Group, P.C. Combine Firms, Forming CohnReznick LLP

• OSHA Releases New Instruction Guide for Inspection Procedures in Roadway Construction Zones

• LICA Member to be Honored as CFMA’s ‘2012 Construction Executive of the Year’

• Bid Results

With Election Day only two weeks away, the Long Island Contractors’ Association (LICA) believes it is crucial for our industry to support the elected officials who have consistently fought on behalf of Long Island’s roads, rails, sewers and bridges.

New York State Senator Jack M. Martins is among those elected officials who have displayed consistent leadership in this arena and that is why the Long Island Contractors’ Association (LICA) chose him as our honoree at this year’s Infrastructure Advocacy Reception. 150 Motor Parkway Suite 307 Hauppauge, NY 11788-5145 (Continued on next page)

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In addition, the LICA PAC has thrown its support to U.S. Congressman Tim Bishop for his continued leadership in seeking investment dollars for our region’s crucial infrastructure.

It’s not about partisanship – it’s about leadership

“Our organization is indifferent to political labels when it comes to supporting political candidates. LICA members have always supported, and will continue to support, the elected officials who unfailingly advocate on behalf of the heavy construction and transportation industry,” said LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst.

“State Senator Martins, a Republican, understands firsthand the positive impact the heavy construction industry has on our local economy. He continues to be one of our industry’s biggest allies in Albany, championing for state funding for vital infrastructure projects on Long Island. For that we thank him,” stated Herbst.

During his appearance at the Infrastructure Advocacy Reception, Senator Martins thanked LICA for its support and renewed his pledge to keep infrastructure investment a top priority.

“Senator Martins has proven, through his record as Mayor of the Village of Mineola and now as a New York State Senator, that he is a true advocate of public works and infrastructure necessary to protect our region,” stated LICA Chairman James Pratt, III of Pratt Brothers, Inc. “Throughout his political career he has been keenly aware of the value the heavy construction industry provides and has made investing in our infrastructure and local community one of his top Showing their support for an infrastructure ally, Teamsters Local 282 representatives Mike O’Toole, Tom Gesualdi, Tony Pirozzi, and Mickey Bird pose for a picture with Senator priorities. This is why LICA chose to honor Martins Jack Martins (center) at LICA’s Infrastructure Advocacy Reception last week. at this year’s Infrastructure Advocacy Reception.”

Martins’ track record

Immediately upon taking office in January 2011, Senator Martins began working with his colleagues to get New York on the right fiscal path. The result was an on time budget for 2011-2012 that reduced State spending by 2 percent and eliminated a $10 billion deficit without any tax or fee increases.

In 2012, Senator Martins and his colleagues followed up their success, again passing an on-time budget without raising any taxes or fees. The budget also once again made job creation a priority by investing in infrastructure and promoting regional economic development. Because of his work in economic development and community revitalization, Senator Martins was named as the lone Senate representative to the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council.

Demonstrating the importance of this elected official, LICA’s political action committee matched individual contributions to ensure that Senator Martins has the resources he needs to have his message heard. October 23, 2012 3 United Fence & Guard Rail Makes Progress on Bethpage Bike Path

Nassau County bicyclists, joggers and park visitors have LICA member United Fence and Guard Rail Corp. to thank for the construction taking place at Bethpage State Park that will extend the existing 6.8-mile Bethpage Bike Path from the picnic fields at Bethpage State Park through Trail View State Park on to Woodbury Road for a total length of 12.5 miles of shared-use bikeway.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) awarded United Fence & Guard Rail, the lowest responsible bidder, a $6.5 million contract to perform this recreational infrastructure improvement which will relieve overcrowding of the already popular Bethpage State Parkway Bikeway south of Bethpage State Park as well as create and encourage new opportunities for exercise and improved health.

The bikeway extension can be accessed from almost any location along its 8.2 mile length. In addition to the parking field at the Bethpage State Park picnic field, “Park and Bike” lots will be constructed within Trail View State Park on East Bethpage Rd., just north of Old Country Road and at Executive Drive off of Washington Avenue. Additional parking will be provided on Sunnyside Boulevard near Woodbury Road. Mile markers will be placed on the shared use path every 0.1 miles to help users gauge distance.

According to the NYSDOT’s website, project features also include 2.4 miles of on-road bike facility with kiosk maps providing guidance to the downtown Syosset area, destination signage, and landscaping with native species to enhance the view for local residents and path users. Road improvements provided for on-road bike lane segments include “Share the Road” signs, pavement markings for increased motorist awareness, and pedestrian signals at road crossings.

Construction, which began in February 2012, is estimated to be completed in mid-December. October 23, 2012 4

Long Island Mourns the Loss of Assemblyman James Conte Another sad day for Long Island as residents across our region say goodbye to a dear friend and dedicated public servant, Assemblyman James Conte.

Conte, who represented the 10th District which includes parts of Nassau and Suffolk for nearly 25 years, lost his battle to cancer last week.

“Huntington has lost one of its finest,” said Senator John Flanagan. “Long Island has lost an extremely valuable public servant. Jim’s consistency is probably his strongest suit -- he never changed his stripes. He rose to a very senior position, where he helped control debate and really hit his mark. He could be tough, but was always fair. He was a steady hand on the helm.”

Highly regarded and well liked across party lines, Assemblyman Conte was extremely passionate about helping others. Having received an organ transplant himself, he was a strong advocate for organ donation. Among the legislation Conte championed was Lauren’s Law, which passed this year and seeks to increase organ and tissue donations by requiring new driver’s license applicants to indicate whether they want to join the state’s list of donors. The question is currently optional.

Governor Andrew Cuomo praised Conte for giving those needing vital organ transplants “new hope for life.”

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb said Conte’s battle for organ donations “moved him deeply because it touched him personally.”

LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst, an ordained member of the clergy who serves as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Syosset, was humbly honored to be asked by Assemblyman Conte’s wife Debbie, to participate in the funeral and preside at the internment at the burial. Herbst and his wife Carol are personal friends of the Conte Family.

Assemblyman Conte leaves behind his wife, Debra; son, Jeffrey; daughters Sarah and Samantha; brothers Michael, of Yorktown, Iowa, and Robert, of Huntington Station; and sisters Donna Farmer, of Huntington Station, and Susan Zimmer, of upstate Wynantskill. October 23, 2012 5 Time for the Industry to “Vote Its Pocketbook”

By: Pete Ruane, president and CEO of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Recently, I attended an event for association CEOs and had the chance to visit with several colleagues from other trade associations. They were all aware of the recent passage of the federal surface transportation law, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, and congratulated ARTBA on our sustained and successful efforts to pass it.

Many of these folks noted that important federal legislation relating to their associations’ own industries or professions remained bottled up in Congress, and their outlook continued to be pessimistic because of the extreme partisanship on Capitol Hill. So they told me, in effect, that it must have been a relief to get MAP-21 done and “out of the way.” Unfortunately, these comments reflect a belief among many that the job is done.

While ARTBA’s members, chapters and staff deserve some plaudits for a seven-year effort to help frame the debate for reauthorization, support of the efforts of congressional transportation leaders to shape the best bill possible under the circumstances, and the grassroots push with our coalition partners to get it through each chamber, full blown kudos are premature.

Yes, it was not an easy task, and indeed MAP-21 represents one of the few bipartisan accomplishments of the current Congress. As we reported in the last issue of Transportation Builder, which included ARTBA’s comprehensive analysis of the legislation, the highway and transit investment levels still fell short of what the nation needs. Numerous program reforms in MAP-21, however, provide the opportunity for meaningful improvements in areas like planning, permitting and project delivery.

A daunting task still remains

Nonetheless, as ARTBA has made clear since President Obama signed MAP-21 on July 6, our work is far from over. We remain in full “reauthorization mode” with less than two years remaining until MAP-21 expires and the Highway Trust Fund once again faces insolvency. Congress has put off key revenue/investment decisions until the next time around.

We have a critical two years ahead, and the next step in the road to MAP-21 reauthorization is the November elections. This issue of Transportation Builder features ARTBA’s report on the transportation records of the presidential candidates. I urge you to examine this information carefully in the final days before the election. Talk to your industry colleagues, employees, suppliers and families about which candidates – whether for president, U.S. senate, U.S. house, state or local office – have made transportation investment a priority. On the other hand, think about which candidates have been hostile or have just given you lip service when the industry has needed their help with a critical vote in Congress or your legislature. In the campaign’s closing days, you may even have a chance to question candidates in your area about these issues. Those with the strongest records and positions on transportation investment are the people who deserve your support.

One of the oldest sayings in politics is that “people vote their pocketbook.” When they work on the successor to MAP-21, the next president and Congress will decide what your transportation design and construction market looks like for the rest of this decade. So it’s time for our industry to “vote its pocketbook” – now more than ever before!

The preceding article has been reprinted with permission from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). LICA is an affiliate of ARTBA. For more information, visit www.artba.org. October 23, 2012 6 Helena Williams, LIRR President, Discusses Status of LIRR Projects at Recent LIMBA Meeting

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) President Helena Williams was the guest speaker at the Long Island Metro Business Action’s (LIMBA) meeting earlier this month where she brought Long Islanders up to date on current issues involving the busiest commuter line in the United States.

Most important to LICA members, Williams discussed the progress of the design-build program for the second track on the LIRR’s busiest branch, the Main Line, from Farmingdale (l to r) LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst, Kevin Padden of Greenman to Ronkonkoma. According to Williams, the Pedersen, LIRR President Helena Williams, Ernie Fazio of LIMBA, and Andy preliminary plans for the $138 million project have Kaufman of the Brookhaven Rail terminal. been completed and the build out has begun.

The project, which is said will create more than 300 jobs and add benefits to transit-oriented-developments such as the Republic/Route 110 Corridor project and the Ronkonkoma Hub, is crucial for Long Island commuters and the region’s economy. According to Williams, adding the second track will improve LIRR service by helping to ease congestion, invite economic development and increase ridership.

The Main Line between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma spans 17.9 miles and currently has only 5.3 miles of double track territory. This project will cover the remaining 12.6 miles of single track. Williams also added that the better service may also include a Bus Rapid Transit link connecting Farmingdale station to Huntington.

With the completion of the East Side Access still several years away, Williams assured the community that the LIRR remains unequivocally committed to completing the link. The construction project will be difficult because three current rail systems must stay in operation while the work is being done. According to Williams, the presence of soft dirt on the Queens side requires construction workers to use special equipment, making the work there more dangerous. Williams explained that drilling through granite in the bowels of Manhattan is actually easier and safer because the granite is self-supporting. The completion date is estimated for 2019.

Williams also discussed the possibility of restoring Penn Station to incorporate some of its original design, making it more spacious, airy and welcoming. She cautioned that a task of this magnitude would be extremely expensive. In the meantime, Williams explained there are other ways of making Penn Station more user-friendly, such as new signage to make it easier to navigate the around the station. Other small, interim changes could make it more efficient for visitors, tourists and commuters to use Penn Station.

In conclusion, Williams stressed the LIRR’s commitment to train safety, telling the attendees that in the years to come, the LIRR will install Positive Train Control (PTC), a self-monitoring system that overrides a human operator if the person fails to execute an avoidance maneuver. October 23, 2012 7 J.H. Cohn LLP and Reznick Group, P.C. Combine Firms, Forming CohnReznick LLP

New Firm is the 11th Largest U.S. Accounting, Tax and Advisory Firm, With 2,000 Employees, 25 Offices, More Than $450 Million in Revenue

LICA member J.H. Cohn LLP and Reznick Group, P.C., two of the top-20 accounting and consulting firms in the U.S., announced the completion of their merger earlier this month, forming CohnReznick LLP. CohnReznick is now the 11th largest firm in the country with 25 offices, 2,000 employees and combined revenues of more than $450 million.

CohnReznick will benefit from its broad geographic reach with headquarters in New York and offices from Boston to Atlanta on the East Coast; Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego on the West Coast; and a growing presence in Austin and Chicago. The firm also has offices in Chennai, India and the Cayman Islands, and is a member of Nexia International, the 10th largest global accounting, tax and advisory network.

Thomas J. Marino, former chief executive officer of J.H. Cohn and Kenneth E. Baggett, former chief executive officer of Reznick Group will serve as Co-CEOs of CohnReznick.

“This combination represents incredible opportunity for our clients, partners and our employees,” said Marino. “The firm has exceptional accounting and tax expertise and advisory skills in such areas as governance, risk and compliance; government advisory; bankruptcy and restructuring; valuation; transactions; and management consulting. We also offer deep industry insight in a number of industries, including renewable energy, hospitality, manufacturing and wholesale distribution, private equity, construction, life sciences and technology, not-for-profit and education, and very large concentrations in commercial real estate and affordable housing.”

“The market is already recognizing the unique differentiators of this firm,” said Baggett. “During our integration efforts over the last few months, we’ve secured a number of exciting new opportunities together and we’re already providing additional value-added resources to existing clients. In the current economic environment, clients require a strong combination of geographic reach, diverse resources, and deep industry expertise. CohnReznick provides all of this along with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking culture that sets us apart from other firms.”

Baggett and Marino also noted that CohnReznick will maintain and build on their shared legacy of commitment to investing in their employees and giving back to their communities through learning and development programs, women’s initiatives, and a variety of community involvement and charitable giving campaigns.

About CohnReznick

With origins dating back to 1919, CohnReznick is currently the 11th largest accounting, tax and advisory firm in the United States, combining the resources and technical expertise of a national firm with the hands-on, entrepreneurial approach that today’s dynamic business environment demands. CohnReznick serves a large number of industries and offers specialized services for Fortune 1000 companies, middle-market firms, international enterprises, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and other key market sectors.

Headquartered in New York, NY, CohnReznick serves its clients with 25 offices, more than 280 partners, and 2,000 employees. The firm is a member of Nexia International, a global network of independent accountancy, tax, and business advisors. For more information, visit their website by clicking here. October 23, 2012 8 OSHA Releases New Instruction Guide for Inspection Procedures in Roadway Construction Zones

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new Instruction Guide which provides guidance for the safe inspection of work sites where employees engaged in construction work on and near roadways or highways are exposed to struck-by hazards from vehicular traffic.

This Instruction is intended to help Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) safely inspect roadway and highway construction work zones and to issue consistent citations for violations. Working near fast-moving public traffic presents obvious hazards for CSHOs performing inspections.

This is the first OSHA instruction on inspection procedures in roadway and highway construction work zones.

Click here to view OSHA’s new instruction guide.

LICA Member to be Honored as CFMA’s ‘2012 Construction Executive of the Year’

Just two weeks away, Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is hosting their Annual Dinner to benefit Contractors for Kids (CFK) on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

As the CFMA’s 2010 Construction Executive of the Year, LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst is asking you to support this year’s honoree and LICA member, Skanska USA Executive Vice President Michael Viggiano.

CFK is a not-for-profit organization founded for the purpose of providing assistance to families in our communities. Their goal is to assist children and their families overcome obstacles that have unfortunately changed or impacted their lives through sickness, injury or death. Whether it is to pay a phone bill or mortgage payment, aiding in paying for medical bills deemed experimental or due to lack of insurance, arranging transportation or paying for a room to allow families to remain close during these tough times, or in heartbreaking cases when a child does not survive illness and a family needs financial help with burying a child, Contractors for Kids will be there.

Click here for sponsorship opportunities and/or to purchase a journal ad for this event. For more information or to RSVP for this event, click here.

(Bid Results on next page) October 23, 2012 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 10/9/12 2012 - 2014 Annual Contract for Demolition County of Suffolk, Dept. of Public Works L & G Ruggiero Inc. $ 136,875 Quintal Contracting Corp. 152,500 Norman Kurrass Contractor Inc. 153,437 Watral Brothers Inc. 154,125 D F Stone Contracting 182,500

10/9/12 Electrical Work @ Development Dr Chemical Treatment Bldg Suffolk County Water Authority JVR Electric $ 123,850 Emerald Electric & Solar 142,475 MMJ Electric Inc. 162,356 Palace Electrical Contractors Inc. 174,000 Neos Associates Inc. 176,000 Lake Grove Electric 178,465 JD Faro Electric 223,000 LEB Electric 224,000 Relle Electric Corp. 230,987 Bancker Construction Corp 234,000 Bana Electric Corp. 292,000

10/9/12 pH & Chlorine Flow Pacing @ Plant No. 1 Plainview Water District Bensin Contracting Inc. $ 214,620 Atlantic Wells Inc. 242,700 RJ Industries Inc./RJI Mech 247,490 Philip Ross Industries Inc. 265,500 Bancker Construction Corp 276,000

10/9/12 Road & Stormwater Improv - North Queens Ave Area Village Of Lindenhurst Bimasco Inc $ 799,786 J Anthony Enterprises 844,685 Adjo Contracting Corp. 851,515 Laser Industries Inc. 861,690 Suffolk Asphalt Corporation 895,350 Araz Industries 917,360 Norman Kurrass Contractor Inc. 934,480 KPI/Kings Park Industries Inc. 936,135 Tri State Paving LLC 1,197,935 Galvin Brothers, Inc. 1,287,915

10/10/12 2012 Concrete Paving Improvements Incorporated Village Of Ocean Beach (Incorporated) Quintal Contracting Corp. $ 287,946 J Anthony Enterprises 294,825 Saracino Construction 296,625 Patriot Organization 312,650 LoDuca Associates Inc. 442,958 Metro Group of LI Inc. 487,350

10/10/12 Remove/Transport/Dispose of Liquid Sludge from STF Incorporated Village Of Ocean Beach (Incorporated) Al Aparo Crane & Cesspool $ 37,800 Tully Construction Co. 58,060 Russell Reid 70,130

10/10/12 New Synthetic Turf In-Fields Town of Hempstead Landtek Group Inc. $ 593,900 Laser Industries Inc. 895,424 Custom Clay Inc. 974,800

10/10/12 New Wellhouse at Plant #3 Greenlawn Water District Wire To Water Inc $ 287,317 Eldor Contracting 358,240 JVR Electric 359,550 Rolands Electric Co. 363,300 Hinck Electrical Contracting, Inc. 366,640 Relle Electric Corp. 370,927 Palace Electrical Contractors Inc. 384,000 Baltray Enterprises Inc. 387,448 South Shore Electric 388,240 Welsbach Electric of Long Island 399,616 Commander Electric, Inc. 408,871 ASR Electrical 460,871

10/11/12 Emerg Standby Contract on Various Routes in Various Towns New York State Department Of Transportation El Sol Contracting/El Sol Ltd. JV $ 1,861,675 United Fence & Guard Rail 1,892,450 Intercounty Paving Associates, LLC 1,950,350 Bove Industries 1,988,050 Pratt Brothers Inc. 2,057,850 Grace Industries LLC 2,133,800 ALAC Contracting Corp. 2,259,450 Posillico Civil Inc. 2,260,650 Quintal Contracting Corp. 2,276,640 Commodore(Bid Maintenance Results Corp. continued on next 2,510,400 page)

10/11/12 Where & When Bridge Repairs @ Various Locations New York State Department Of Transportation El Sol Contracting/El Sol Ltd. JV $ 1,987,325 Intercounty Paving Associates, LLC 2,128,350 Bove Industries 2,157,450 Grace Industries LLC 2,233,500 Posillico Civil Inc. 2,356,050 ALAC Contracting Corp. 2,379,150 Commodore Maintenance Corp. 2,656,200

10/11/12 Roberts Street Roadway Improvements Town of Brookhaven, Purchasing Division Norman Kurrass Contractor Inc. $ 697,167 Delalio Southfork Asphalt 713,177 Pratt Brothers Inc. 733,733 G & M Earth Moving Inc 753,277 Suffolk Asphalt Corporation 761,658 Fort Hill Ind. Inc. 769,638 J Anthony Enterprises 776,837 Laser Industries Inc. 787,685 Araz Industries 836,000 Terry Contracting 847,684 Rosemar Construction 859,958

10/12/12 Parking Lot Improvements - 125 Convent Road Jericho Water District Pioneer Construction Co. $ 157,570 Galvin Brothers, Inc. 192,450 Stasi Brothers Asphalt Corporation 230,850

10/16/12 Rebid-Parking Lot Reconstruction @ Hillside Pub Library Hillside Public Library Roadwork Ahead, Inc. $ 109,225 All Island Paving 123,000 Fasco Asphalt Paving 129,760 Pioneer Landscaping & Asphalt Paving Inc. 138,840 Patriot Organization 162,000 Watral Brothers Inc. 166,400 Galvin Brothers, Inc. 191,000 Saracino Construction 221,500

10/18/12 Mastic Road Sidewalk & Drainage Improvements Town of Brookhaven, Purchasing Division Laser Industries Inc. $ 422,500 G & M Earth Moving Inc 428,575 D F Stone Contracting 457,136 Fort Hill Ind. Inc. 476,710 Norman Kurrass Contractor Inc. 586,825 Pratt Brothers Inc. 591,591 Bimasco Inc 639,000 Ora Construction, Inc. 678,525 Quintal Contracting Corp. 703,320 Araz Industries 713,600 Adjo Contracting Corp. 760,750 J Anthony Enterprises 783,150

10/19/12 Storm Water Drain & Road Improvement Town of Hempstead Fort Hill Ind. Inc. $ 331,819 Valente Contracting 335,833 Araz Industries 336,336 J Anthony Enterprises 347,245 Bimasco Inc 347,507 Roadwork Ahead, Inc. 352,565 PSL Industries, Inc. 394,976 Laser Industries Inc. 416,170 Bid Date Project Name Owner Contractor Bid Amount 10/9/12 2012 - 2014 Annual Contract for Demolition County of Suffolk, Dept. of Public Works L & G Ruggiero Inc. $ 136,875 Quintal Contracting Corp. 152,500 Norman Kurrass Contractor Inc. 153,437 Watral Brothers Inc. 154,125 D F Stone Contracting 182,500

10/10/12 Remove/Transport/Dispose of Liquid Sludge from STF Incorporated Village Of Ocean Beach (Incorporated) Al Aparo Crane & Cesspool $ 37,800 Tully Construction Co. 58,060 Russell Reid 70,130

10/10/12 New Synthetic Turf In-Fields Town of Hempstead Landtek Group Inc. $ 593,900 October 23, 2012 Laser Industries Inc. 895,42410 Custom Clay Inc. 974,800

10/10/12 New Wellhouse at Plant #3 Greenlawn Water District Wire To Water Inc $ 287,317 Eldor Contracting 358,240 JVR Electric 359,550 Rolands Electric Co. 363,300 Bid Results (continued)Hinck Electrical Contracting, Inc. 366,640 Relle Electric Corp. 370,927 **Numbers in red represent the winning bid **Highlighted and bold companies representPalace LICA MembersElectrical Contractors Inc. 384,000 Baltray Enterprises Inc. 387,448 South Shore Electric 388,240 Welsbach Electric of Long Island 399,616 Commander Electric, Inc. 408,871 ASR Electrical 460,871

10/12/12 Parking Lot Improvements - 125 Convent Road Jericho Water District Pioneer Construction Co. $ 157,570 Galvin Brothers, Inc. 192,450 Stasi Brothers Asphalt Corporation 230,850