October 18 2010 Weekly Bulletin

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The Marin Builders Association weekly bulletin will be available exclusively online.

The MBA Board of Directors in their continuing effort to be more environmentally aware and fiscally responsible have decided to discontinue the printing and mailing of the weekly bulletin as of November 1, 2010.

We now have the capabilities to offer a more comprehensive weekly bulletin, color advertising, guest articles, and up to date information. All for the benefit of membership!!

We will be distributing a weekly e-bulletin and the uploaded version can be read at www.marinba.org.

If you would like to have a white paper copy, please stop by the Association and say hello. We will keep a hot cup of coffee and a few copies of the bulletin available for those individuals who want to pick one up!!

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

President Dave Trahan ~ Patriot Mechanical

Vice President

Mark Silvia ~ Marin Mechanical Inc

Chief Financial Officer Jeff Mertel ~ Mertel Carpets Inc

Secretary

Aimi Dutra~ The Dutra Group

Past President Jeff Grady ~ Grady Consulting Services

2010-2011 MBA Directors & Officers

Barry Arends ~ Morris Roofing Tyler Doherty ~ Cal West Rentals Inc

Gary Frugoli ~ Construction Consultant Peter Migale ~ Migale Painting Co

Keith Dotto ~ Dotto Glass, Inc.

Jim Schalich ~ Schalich Brothers Construction

Dick Ghilotti ~ Ghilotti Construction Company

Dave Garbarino ~ Marin Sanitary Service, Inc.

Jeff Pottorff ~ North Bay Landscape Management

Staff

Klif Knoles ~ General Manager / Safety Director

Paula Krause ~ Assistant General Manager

Sue Peterson ~ Controller

Diane Van Renselaar ~ Planroom

Joan Szarfinski ~ Front Office Assistant

Janet Alessandra ~ Website – Weekly Bulletin ~ Notary

Casey Mazzoni ~ Legislative Analyst

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Dear Members: I’d like to introduce myself to those of you that I have not yet had the opportunity to meet. My name is Chelsea Sabre Lee and I am the Benefits Consultant for the Marin Builders Association. I am responsible for assisting members with all of their health insurance needs - whether it’s Group, Individual & Family or Medicare. I will be on-site at the Marin Builders Association at least 1 day a week to assist participating members and meet with prospective members. My schedule for the month of October 2010 is shown in the calendar below. I invite you to please give me a call at (800) 437-8770, schedule an appointment or just stop by to say hello if you are in the area. I can also be reached via email at [email protected].

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November 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2010

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This course is a comprehensive safety program designed specifically for safety

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Cancellations made after November 1st will be billed

CARB Admits Errors - Too Little, Too Late? BY: Phil Vermeulen, Legislative Advocate

First, the Legislature finally agreed to a budget early this morning. Attached is a copy of the Legislative Analyst's overview of its provisions. Stay tuned for more updates as they ensue.

CARB OVERSTIMATES BY 340%!

Back in July of 2008, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was poised to adopt their proposed off-road diesel regulations. At this final hearing, several of my colleagues and I pleaded with the board to be careful what they were wishing for, that the minute they adopted the proposed regulations the vast majority of off-road diesel construction equipment would become virtually worthless and that we still seriously questioned the data they were using to justify their draconian regulations.

Fast forward to today. It has been reported that over 30,000 pieces of off-road diesel equipment have now been sold from California - much of it to places like China and Mexico where it will continue to be used for decades to come while in California probably 50,000 jobs have been lost as a result. Certainly the industry's ongoing depression has exacerbated this problem, but there is little doubt that these regulations were a major contributing factor!

Now to add injury to insult, CARB released a press release yesterday admitting that their numbers were wrong which they used to develop their off-road diesel regulations and, as a result, proposed revisions to the standards that will reflect these changes. That's great they're admitting guilt, but the fact still remains that the damage they caused to our industry can and will NEVER be fixed! In essence, you cannot put the Genie back into the bottle!

Not only does this apply to this over-zealous regulation. It applies to virtually EVERY regulation emanating from Sacramento! The only glimmer of hope to this mess is the fact that maybe we can use this mistake to offset future regulations?! Following is an article from today's San Francisco Chronicle which accurately reflects this entire mess!

California grossly miscalculated pollution levels in a scientific analysis used to toughen the state's clean-air standards, and scientists have spent the past several months revising data and planning a significant weakening of the landmark regulation, The Chronicle has found.

The pollution estimate in question was too high - by 340 percent, according to the California Air Resources Board, the state agency charged with researching and adopting air quality standards. The estimate was a key part in the creation of a regulation adopted by the Air Resources Board in 2007, a rule that forces businesses to cut diesel emissions by replacing or making costly upgrades to heavy-duty, diesel-fueled off-road vehicles used in construction and other industries.

The staff of the powerful and widely respected Air Resources Board said the overestimate is largely due to the board calculating emissions before the economy slumped, which halted the use of many of the 150,000 diesel-exhaust-spewing vehicles in California. Independent researchers, however, found huge overestimates in the air board's work on diesel emissions and attributed the flawed work to a faulty method of calculation - not the economic downturn.

The overestimate, which comes after another bad calculation by the air board on diesel-related deaths that made headlines in 2009, prompted the board to suspend the regulation this year while officials decided whether to weaken the rule.

Proposal announced

On Thursday, after months of work, the air board and construction industry officials announced a proposal that includes delaying the start of the requirements until 2014 and exempting more vehicles from the rule. It would be a major scaling back of the rule if the air board approves it in a vote scheduled for December. The announcement was made as The Chronicle was preparing to publish this report, which had been in the works for several weeks.

The setbacks in the air board's research - and the proposed softening of a landmark regulation - raise questions about the performance of the agency as it is in the midst of implementing the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 - or AB32 as it is commonly called, one of the state's and the nation's most ambitious environmental policies to date.

AB32, which aims to reduce carbon emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2020, has come under intense political attack this year as the state prepares to elect a new governor. Critics cast the law as a jobs killer because of the expenses to industry and businesses in conforming to new

pollution regulations. Supporters say it will reinvigorate the state's economy and create thousands of new jobs in the emerging green sector.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has promised to suspend the law for at least a year, while Democrat Jerry Brown supports the law. California voters, meanwhile, will vote on Proposition 23, a November initiative to suspend AB32 until the unemployment rate - now at 12.4 percent in California - falls to 5.5 percent or less for a year.

No answers

Mary Nichols, chairwoman of the California Air Resources Board, offered no explanation when The Chronicle questioned her about the diesel emissions miscalculation. She was recently asked why the air board estimate of a nitrous oxide source was off by at least a factor of two - air board scientists have since revised their numbers, and data show the estimate was off by 340 percent. Nichols' response: "I can't answer that for you."

Nichols was emphatic, though, when asked whether she has concerns about other scientific calculations made by air board scientists.

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no and no," she said.

Members of Nichols' board don't have an answer for the overestimate either, said Ron Roberts, an air board member who is a Republican supervisor in San Diego County and who voted in favor of the diesel regulation.

"One of the hardest things about being on the board is separating fact from political fancy," Roberts said.

Roberts has been on the board for 15 years and said the agency has built a solid scientific reputation, but he said the board can't afford another mistake and he still does not know what really happened.

"I think somehow some very poor decisions have been made and politics have entered the picture too much," he said. "There are plenty of excuses but no explanations."

The regulation - called the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation - was adopted by the board in July 2007 to cut the amount of emissions released by diesel vehicles, with some exceptions, that aren't operated on regular roads and highways. Most of the affected vehicles are used in construction, mining and airport ground support and include such machinery as bulldozers, dump trucks, forklifts and cranes.

The construction industry had said the rule would cost construction businesses $10 billion to $12 billion in equipment purchases or upgrades required to make the machines run cleaner.

The regulation restricts the emission of two pollutants - nitrous oxide and particulate matter - to meet federal clean-air standards and to benefit public health.

Praise and criticism

Most standards created by the board have been praised as groundbreaking in the fight against pollution, but recent errors have also made the board a target for criticism.

One of the major recent problems was an air board estimate of premature deaths caused by particulate matter spewing from diesel engines. The first calculation found 18,000 deaths a year in the state had links to particulate matter. That has been revised down by nearly half.

The revision was ordered after the board scientist who oversaw that study was outed as having faked his scientific credentials.

Roberts and other board members were not told by Nichols that the scientist, Hien Tran, lied about earning a doctorate from UC Davis before they voted in favor of regulations based in part on his science. That vote took place in December 2008.

Nichols, who acknowledges she knew about the falsification prior to the vote, has apologized for not sharing that information with her fellow board members.

Roberts called the spate of errors "a major black eye" for the board. He said he does not know why the process to fix them is taking longer than first expected.

Changing data

Top researchers at the air board said they are dealing with complex issues and that their jobs have been made harder because the economic downturn has shut down some of the pollution-emitting machines that were in use in industries like construction and trucking.

Todd Sax, chief of the board's mobile source analysis branch, said scientists are trying to keep up with changes in the economy to have the best pollution estimates and to ensure the state meets federal air-quality obligations.

"We've been trying to get the numbers right, and the recession continues to take hold," Sax said, adding that his branch is "constantly re-evaluating" its numbers.

Their latest estimate for sources of nitrous oxide found that off-road vehicles are burning 228 million gallons of diesel fuel per year. The previous estimate was 1 billion gallons, which means the first estimate was 340 percent higher than the new calculation. Sax said roughly half of that is due to the recession but the other half is due to a revised method of calculation that focuses more directly on the amount of fuel sold instead of estimates about equipment use.

The problem, and the revised counting method, came to light after Robert Harley, a UC Berkeley professor of environmental engineering, and a colleague at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory did their own evaluation, which was published in December in the journal Atmospheric Environment.

While air board officials and other defenders of the board's science point to the economy as a major factor in the overestimates, Harley found that prior to the recession the board's estimates of nitrous oxide were too high by a factor of 4.5 and its estimate of particulate matter was off by a factor of 3.1, an extraordinarily high amount to be off scientifically.

"The difference is large enough that it changes policy," Harley said.

Harley said he has not found major discrepancies in other industrial sectors - such as trucking - where the air board has estimated pollution emissions.

Meanwhile, the estimate of premature deaths linked to diesel engine particulate matter has been downsized to 9,200 from the previous study's estimate of 18,000. Bart Croes, chief of research for the air board, noted that the board used an entirely new model developed by the federal Environmental Protection Agency that more directly links pollution with mortality and that the levels of uncertainty are much smaller under the new estimate.

The Air Resources Board acknowledges that the new estimates mean that emitters of the pollution would need to make significantly smaller - and in turn less expensive - changes to their vehicles.

Orchestrated delay?

Some construction industry leaders, whose businesses have been a major target for reducing pollution, said they have long been skeptical of the board's estimates. They had eagerly awaited proposals for regulation changes, and some even believe the air board was intentionally slowing down the adoption of changes to lie low while the debate over AB32 rages in the public forum.

"I think they're waiting till after November because they are really hoping the election goes one way that's more favorable than another and they would have a freer hand to do what they want to do," said Michael Lewis, president of the Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition, which monitors regulations affecting the industry.

The coalition supports Prop. 23, but has not made major donations to the campaign, Lewis said, citing the severe impact of the recession. "There's not a lot of money to spread around on ballot measures," he said.

The Associated General Contractors of America, which jointly announced the air board's proposed regulation scale-back Thursday, expressed satisfaction with the planned changes.

On Thursday, Michael Kennedy, general counsel for the industry group, called the proposed changes a "win-win" for industry and the air board, and called the board staff "fair." The group said that despite the significant flaws, the air board did the right thing.

Air board staff members are considering changing other regulations, too, including for on-road trucks, though there has been no formal agreement like the one announced Thursday.

Julie Sauls, spokeswoman for the California Trucking Association, said the delay has led to immense confusion in the industry over what regulations companies ultimately will have to comply with and when. The initial rules affecting trucks begin this year, and the more expensive regulations take effect and ramp up over the next several years.

She said she could only speculate on the delay, but said, "I think maybe they're just waiting" to see what happens on election day. The association has endorsed Prop. 23.

AB32 delays

While the air board has spent the past few months revising its diesel data, something else has happened: It has pushed back one of the most controversial parts of AB32 - the cap-and-trade program for carbon emissions.

The cap-and-trade regulation was expected to be put before the public for review this spring, but now board officials say it will be sometime this fall and will be voted on before the end of the year.

Nichols, the air board chairwoman, rejects notions that the air board is avoiding the spotlight, calling the delays the nature of science and adding that, "In politics people can fudge; in science you can't. The great benefit of science is it is peer-reviewed."

Dan Kalb, California Policy Manager for the Union of Concerned Scientists, which strongly supports cap-and-trade, said he is not aware of an orchestrated slowdown of work, but said the board is sensitive to the attention it is receiving.

"The Air Resources Board is trying to be as careful and thorough as they can. Everyone knows they're in the spotlight, the national spotlight," Kalb said. He said it did not matter to him if it takes longer than planned, "Just as long as they get it done."

No matter what happens, Nichols said her board will complete its work on AB32 by the mandated end-of-year deadline. "We are on schedule; there has been no delay," she said. Nichols said every new regulation involves times of uncertainty and requires time to come to the best rule.

"It's science and it's analysis, and it takes however long it takes," Nichols said.

About the board

The Legislature created the California Air Resources Board in 1967 to oversee the state's air quality by conducting research into sources of pollution and ways to remove it from the air, and by setting and enforcing emissions standards. It has an 11-member board and a large staff.

The air board sets the pollution limits used in vehicle smog checks and consumer products like spray paint and even sets standards for idling trucks and buses. It has created some of the strictest clean-air rules in the country.

E-mail Wyatt Buchanan at [email protected].

SHELLY SCOTT

for

MARIN COUNTY ASSESSOR-RECORDER

BACKGOUND Shelly Scott, with over 29 years of service with the County of Marin, is an experienced professional. She started with the Marin County Municipal, Superior Court & County Clerk. While working in the Courts she handled probate & civil cases and all phases of the accounting department.

Shelly is currently a Deputy Assessor for the Marin County Assessor-Recorder. She is certified by the State Board of Equalization as an Auditor Appraiser and a Real Property Appraiser. Her goal is to see that the assessments are correct, fair and equitable to ensure that every taxpayer pays only his or her fair share of the tax burden. She also enjoys working with the public and helping them to better under-stand the assessment process.

PRIOROITIES Break up the logjam Thousands of properties are waiting for reassessment due to declining property values. Make sure owners are not over-taxed.

Bring AB811 to Marin We are missing out. Since 2008, homeowners in other counties have had the option to finance energy efficiency and solar panels through their property taxes. Good for the environment and for green jobs.

Inform taxpayers about all the tax relief programs available to them

Shelly will get the information to you using the media, community workshops, and cutting-edge staff training. The current Assessor and her assistant have failed here; there are several underused pro-grams.

Redesign the Assessor’s web site This site can be a valuable online resource that is both user-friendly and informative.

Stop wasting your time and money Provide a one-stop customer service counter and also reduce needless expenses such as the satellite office (closing it will save over $100,000 per year).

For more information on this issue or any other issues of interest to the construction industry please contact Casey Mazzoni at 415.342.3328 or [email protected].

Casey Mazzoni 415 .342 .3328 or [email protected] .

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(Cancellations made after November 15th will be billed)

Date Owner Contractor Project Address Work Value

Novato4-Oct Whole Foods Market Construction Management 790 DeLong Avenue Rmd 40,000.00$

Joel M Lutz Owner 46 Rowe Ranch Way Rmd 26,100.00$

Samuel M Roth Cutting Edge Construction 2700 Topaz Drive Rmd 10,000.00$

Timothy V Doherty G Moran Construction Inc 6 Santa Victoria Court Rmd 20,000.00$

Frank Annicelli Owner/Builder 1697 Hill Road Rmd 50,000.00$

Nava Brothers DeMello Roofing Inc 1539-1545 S Novato BlvdReRoof 44,000.00$

John Bartley McLeran Inc 5 Sunnyhill Road ReRoof 11,500.00$

JCC Cal Properties Cedars Enterprises Too Inc 208 Vintage Way K9-11 TI 195,000.00$

John McDowell Owner 1647 Center Road Windows 12,237.00$

5-Oct Walter Kieckhefer Co Owner 404 Ignacio Blvd Rmd 20,000.00$

Kaiser Foundation Owner 97 San Marin Drive Rmd 280,000.00$

JCC Cal Properties Chateau Electric Inc 208 Vintage Way A-1 Electrical 10,000.00$

Fred Youngswick Hallroan & Powers Construction 96 San Domingo Way Rmd 25,000.00$

Daniel R Koppit Larry Smith Construction Inc 220 Shevelin Road Rmd 15,000.00$

LVC Gene Burch Plumbing & Heating 14 Commercial Blvd 22 Mechanical 6,828.00$

Mark Boozenny Sun First Solar 661 Peach Street Solar 33,000.00$

Dennis P Stearns Excel Solar & Electric 2034 Leese Lane Solar 35,000.00$

6-Oct JCC Cal Properties Peacock Construction 208 Vintage Way K-21 TI 20,000.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld I Rmd 63,126.00$

Northbay Childresn Bachelder and Associates 932 C Sstreet Rmd 14,000.00$

John Anton Owner 708 Del Mar Avenue Rmd 46,000.00$

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Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld F Rmd 13,180.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld M Rmd 26,012.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld L Rmd 35,146.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld J Rmd 39,218.00$

ARV Assisted Living Draeger Construction Inc 853 Tamalpais Ave D Rmd 12,008.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld H Rmd 23,704.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld G Rmd 49,802.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld K Rmd 41,858.00$

Gerald G Hoytt Ceridono Heating & Cooling 1710 Novato Blvd Mechanical 27,370.00$

Fairfield Properties Keller Company 809 Diablo Avenue Plumbing 5,000.00$

Robert Morgan Owner 7 Nina Drive ReRoof 6,900.00$

7-Oct Van Scotto Owner 842 Sutro Avenue Rmd 75,000.00$

Marion Park Assoc Owner 1725 Marion Ave Bld D Rmd 13,326.00$

Brad Lapoint Plath & Company Inc 12 Nunes Drdive Rmd 50,000.00$

Jessica Schlecht Owner 2425 Topaz Drive Rmd 5,000.00$

Steven V Bacon Golden Gate Home Improvement 60 Gustafson Court Rmd 5,866.00$

Michael Koniaris Owner 53 Santa Maria Drive Rmd 5,500.00$

Barbra J Butner Owner 221 Michele Circle Rmd 12,500.00$

Shamsavari Owner 24 Reichert Court Rmd 5,800.00$

Robert Fink Sean McCauley 871 Pine Avenue Rmd 18,600.00$

Douglas E Franklin Owner 105 Samrose Drive Rmd 25,000.00$

Gerald G Hoytt Superior Roofing 1710 Novato Blvd ReRoof 11,800.00$

Alan MacLeod American Windowy Systems 1540 Center Road 271 Windows 5,243.00$


San Anselmo

1-Sep Catherine Garcia London Tile 440 The Alameda Bath/Rmd 13,363.00$

2-Sep SF Theological Camello Inc 380-8097 108 Ross Avenue #1 Siding 7,000.00$

Schmidt 925-969-9778 Donald Barry 880 Sir Francis Drake TI 160,000.00$

W Walker 456-1250 Ongaro & Sons 17 Stone Court Sewer 6,500.00$

7-Sep R Wakehan Severa Seasons 985-3508 246 San Francisco Blvd Deck/Railing 14,000.00$

B Ramonowski DiPaula Roofing 460-1467 56 Elm Avenue ReRoof 11,500.00$

8-Sep Heung 650-888-8445 Owner 21 Cypress Road Windows 7,850.00$

9-Sep Brad Rollin 454-5394 Jim Young 672-2822 100 Holstein Road Kit/Rmd 40,000.00$

C Martin 457-5596 Owner 240 Butterfield Road ReRoof 5,000.00$

14-Sep I White 302-5102 Downing Heating 18 Amborwood Lane Furnace 6,419.00$

SF Theological CF Slating 451-4784 5 Richmond Road Slate 70,000.00$

S Klempan 456-2042 Owner 159 Alder Avenue Rmd 30,000.00$

15-Sep B Rollin 454-5394 Jim Young 672-2822 100 Holstein Road Fireplace 5,000.00$

Asselstine 827-1282 Jim Young 672-2822 17 Indian Rock Court Rmd 130,000.00$

Russ Silva 250-7864 Wighers Erection 381-1206 44 San Rafael Avenue Kit/Rmd 90,000.00$

Brad Rollin 454-5394 Jim Young 672-2822 100 Holstein Road Door 20,000.00$

20-Sep Stan Kaloski Dan Young 457-6747 20 Rivera Street Kit/Rmd 65,000.00$

R Crotti 457-4668 Ongaro & Sons 123 San Francisco Blvd Sewer 5,000.00$

Bill Albright Northern Pacific 456-3482 190 Oak Avenue ReRoof 13,000.00$

21-Sep C Forrer 456-3367 Ongaro & Sons 28 Ridge Road Sewer 5,500.00$

C Hubbard 454-0480 Ongaro & Sons 39 Alderney Road Furnace 5,227.00$


R Perham 269-2381 Ongaro & Sons 45 Broadmoor Avenue Sewer 9,000.00$

C Lock 457-9932 Pennypacker Drake 299 Oak Avenue Deck 15,000.00$

SF Theological Hughes Structural 454-9172 105 Seminary Road Piers/Beams 46,284.00$

L Breeze Larry Breeze 28 Elk Horn Way Decks/Steps 5,000.00$

22-Sep Geraghty Owner 775-384-3072 284 The Alameda Windows 8,300.00$

J Minus 459-4813 Pimentel Const 454-3918 82 Alder Avenue Addn/Rmd 50,000.00$

23-Sep J Rotter 858-336-9992 Owner 80 Forrest Avenue ReRoof 7,495.00$

Diane Nichols Agape All American 707-570-0217 121 Oak Knoll Avenue ReRoof 10,650.00$

J Rotter 858-336-9992 Owner 80 Forrest Avenue ReRoof 7,495.00$

Adams 673-8640 Owner 68 Austin Avenue Deck/Dormer 45,000.00$

J Seymour Ron Constructioon 457-6075 322 Greenfirld Conversion 8,000.00$

27-Sep Steve Emery Patrick Segale 250-7254 38 San Francisco Blvd Bath/Rmd 7,300.00$

S Stuart 510-774-7083 Owner 43 Calumet Avenue ReRoof 10,000.00$

W Massara 256-2398 DeMello Roofing 456-0741 109 Sunnyside Avenue ReRoof 8,810.00$

28-Sep K McTerhan 485-5921 Owner 26 Grove Lane Furnace 5,000.00$

R Nicolaisen Charles Window 459-1600 1507 Sir Francis Drake Windows 8,000.00$

N Abrams John Wagner 309-6625 31 Sierra Avenue Bath/Rmd 8,000.00$

C Richardson 457-3790DeMello Roofing 456-0741 429 The Alameda ReRoof 12,500.00$

29-Sep von Buchau 509-8410 Wilson Remodeling 485-6776 201 Forbes Avenue Addn/Rmd 140,000.00$

30-Sep E Heath Kami Construction 510-867-4030 205 Tunstead Avenue Rpr/Rplc 5,000.00$

Petersen Javier Chavez 510-494-9982 90 Greenfield Avenue ReRoof 7,500.00$


Tiburon4-Oct Mark Petri 308-6133 Owner/Builder 10 Midden Lane Steps/Trellis 47,250.00$

W Downs 408-431-160Old Town Glass 897-0088 33 Mercury Avenue Window/Door 35,000.00$ 5-Oct N Malecek 601-6316 Jim Thompson 328-7420 12 Malvino Court ReRoof 14,500.00$

Brian Comm Floyd Const 483-0645 5070 Paradise Drive Deck 10,000.00$ S Rankin 789-1350 McLeran Inc 456-7663 13 Maravista Court ReRoof 12,400.00$ L Mathews 435-3882 United Contractors 479-9269 131 Esperanza Street Rmd 35,030.00$

6-Oct B Lane Ken Smith Roofing 60 Reed Ranch Road ReRoof 15,000.00$

7-Oct Kucera Properties Rain Defense 510-769-0102 48 Lyford Drive ReRoof 10,000.00$

H Saxton 847-4438 George Bond GC 847-4438 99 Lyford Drive #42 Stucco 10,000.00$

Jeff Ott Caletti Jungsten 381-3162 8 Mariposa Court Rpr/Rplc 37,000.00$

30-Sep N Zimmerman Save Energy Co 707-347-1900 28 Southridge West Kit/Rmd 15,394.00$

11-Oct P Fox 435-6884 Euro Const 987-3669 167 Avenida Miraflores Deck/Patio 18,865.00$

Byron Pollitt J H Olsen Construction 987-3669 68 Via Los Altos Kit/Rmd 74,454.00$

B Auld 435-2946 B Cantarutti Electric 577-5199 7 Palmer Court Conduit 59,000.00$

P Mathews 435-3885 United Contractors 479-9269 131 Esperanza Street Bath/Kit/Rmd 16,000.00$ 12-Oct R Hill 435-2758 Dickson Co 456-1830 4655 Paradise Drive Furnace 14,000.00$

S Schwartz 323-2900 Superior Structures 336-4743 490 Ridge Road Bath/Kit/Rmd 125,000.00$ S Schwartz 323-2900 Superior Structures 336-4743 490 Ridge Road Spa/Fence 100,000.00$ Brian Conn Floyd Const 483-0645 5070 Paradise Drive Bath/Kit/Rmd 200,000.00$ John Nooteboom Koeford Const 378-7099 677 Hawthorne Drive Conversion 55,000.00$ A Hoybach 435-1277 Chris Wadleigh 246-6383 96 Sugarloaf Drive Addn/Rmd 400,000.00$

14-Oct J Boris 305-3368 Jim Thompson 328-7420 3 Apollo Road ReRoof 7 500 00$


14-Oct J Boris 305-3368 Jim Thompson 328-7420 3 Apollo Road ReRoof 7,500.00$

Owner Address Contractor Work ValueReceived

9-OctJOHN Hoy 208 Tiburon Blvd San Rafael Rmd 17,204.00$

Donald A Sheff 811 Spring Drive Mill Valley Solar 30,000.00$

Strawberry Village Ret 800 Redwood Hwy Suite 405 TI 102,813.00$

Arthur D Libera 400 Oak Manor Drive Fairfax Solar 50,000.00$

Wayne Kirk 6 Morgan Lane San Rafael Deck 18,500.00$

Marinwood Plaza 155 Marinwood Avenue San Rafael Fence 8,000.00$

Mark Medin 15 Drakes View Drive Inverness Addn/Rmd 126,900.00$

James V Babock 110 Crown Road Kentfield Conversion 11,300.00$

Barbara E Lekisch 9 Cresthave Drive San Rafael Solar 17,916.00$

Mani Cassandrda Simm 77 Calypso Shores Novato Rmd 135,000.00$

Thomas J Gangitano 117 Bretano Way Greenbrae Deck 6,000.00$

Sequoia Park City 50 Barbaree Way Tiburon Skylight 74,995.00$

Mark Franz 168 W Oak Knoll Drive San Anselmo ReRoof 7,150.00$

Julian J Brandes 541 Marin Avenue Mill Valley Solar 15,000.00$

Issued9-Oct

Gregory S Rudder 251 Emerystone Terrace San Rafael Able Roofing Company ReRoof 11,750.00$

Frederick K Shephert 309 Crown Road Kentfield Owner Conversion 12,500.00$

Skywalker Properties 5858 Lucas Valley Road Nicasio Alternative Roofing ReRoof 5,895.00$

Ryan Freeborn 2 Zephyr Court San Rafael D 7 Roofing ReRoof 25,060.00$

Iris Saligman 265 Ricardo Road Mill Valley Wood Duck Building Rmd 113,075.00$

S tt Cliff d 125 W dl d R d K tfi ld G t i C t ti Add /R d 1 500 000 00$

County of Marin Permits

Scott Clifford 125 Woodland Road Kentfield Gaetani Construction Addn/Rmd 1,500,000.00$

Scott Clifford 125 Woodland Road Kentfield Gaetani Construction Garage 9,000.00$

Corinne Kelly 5 Gregory Drive Fairfax The Home Depot Windows 6,929.00$

Gerry Goldsholle 916 Alturas Way Mill Valley D 7 Roofing ReRoof 12,100.00$

Fred W Ruhland 9 Sherwood Court Kentfield SolarCraft Services Solar 17,850.00$

Valentine Morozoff 249 Sea View Avenue San Rafael Slack & Son Construction Kit/Rmd 102,768.00$

Allison L Radcliffe 323 Starling Road Mill Valley Grand Roofing Inc ReRoof 12,150.00$

Bruce R Guile 380 Belvedere Avenue Stinson Beach Jim Allen Construction Demolition 30,000.00$

David B Ross 102 Bretano Way Greenbrae Charles Window & Door Windows 12,667.00$

Bernard H Mizel 410 E Strawberry Drive Mill Valley Renewal By Andersen Windows 7,000.00$

Winna M Hostetler 46 Crescente Avenue Bolinas Lewis Construction Windows 15,000.00$

Julian J Brandes 541 Marin Avenue Mill Valley Solar City Corp Solar 15,000.00$

Corine S White 36 Turnagain Road Kentfield Strom Electric Inc Electrical 7,000.00$

Christopher D Larson 2500 Chileno Valley Road Petaluma Owner Agricultural 28,800.00$

Marion R Weber 7250 Panoramic Hwy Stinson Beach American Solar Corp Solar 50,000.00$

Joseph G Uzelac 45 Buena Vista Avenue Fairfax Donald Lazzarini Addn/Rmd 300,000.00$

Joan H Hall 128 Morning Sun Avenue Mill Valley Marin County Roofing ReRoof 10,000.00$

Barbara Hancock 145 Seadrift Road Stinson Beach Gubbins Building Co SFD 700,000.00$

Susan C Royce 1207 W Californai Avenue Mill Valley RKS Roofing ConstructionGarage 5,000.00$

Thomas Rhodes 155 Bayview Drive San Rafael Sonrise Roofing ReRoof 15,725.00$

Francis F Chin 18 Oak Mountain Court San Rafael Armstrong Installation ReRoof 23,000.00$

Frank A Divita 970 Calle Paseo Novato Owner Kit/Rmd 15,000.00$

Phillip Bartholo 123 Wild Horse Valley Drive Novato Hulbert Heating & AC Water Heater 16,850.00$

Dennis M Dougherty 1000 Bayhills Drive San Rafael O'Connell Plumbing Solar 14,000.00$

Owner Address Contractor Work Value

Received9-Oct

Giulio Andreoli 459 Green Glen Way Mill Valley Jumpstart Construction Demolition 10,000.00$

Senta Bergeron-Malek 164 Stadium Avenue Mill Valley Owner Decks 5,500.00$

Valentin L Manglapus 24 Hillcrest Road Tiburon Modern Method Roofing ReRoof 11,300.00$

Jerilyn Mearns 552 Northern Avenue Mill Valley Soto Construction Garage 35,000.00$

Robin Wright 210 Camino Del Mar Inverness Henris Supply Inc ReRoof 12,000.00$

Carolyn Boyce 353 Quietwood Drive San Rafael Colin Birmingham Garage 30,000.00$ Catherine J Dunlap 309 E Strawberry Drive Mill ValleyPederson-Dean Inc Solar 18,000.00$ Richardo S Figueroa 665 Bugeia Lane Novato Tropicana Pools Pool 40,000.00$ Rolf Morgenlaender 180 Saddle Wood Drive Novato Tropicana Pools Pool 45,000.00$ David C Mullarkey 20 Dry Creek Lane Novato Tropicana Pools Pool 50,000.00$ Bert Faerstein 30 McAllister Avenue Kentfield Kerr Construction Inc Bath/Rmd 20,000.00$

County of Marin Permits

MARIN COUNTY CODES ADVISORY BOARD

Lunch Meeting every third Wednesday 12:00 - 2:00 PMAt Embassy Suites - San Rafael - $20.00

We are proving a forum to discuss code questions or problems . Officials will participate in these discussions.

Presents

EPA’s New Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)

What is the new RRP Rule & how does this EPA Regulation affect you?

Tuesday November 30, 2010 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.


$185 Members ~ $250 Nonmembers Must Be PrePaid

This course will meet the EPA Training requirements for persons performing renovation in pre1978 housing and child care facilities. Students that complete the course will become Certified Renovators and know how to perform all work using lead safe work practices. Students will also learn how to perform acceptance testing for their work.

For reservations please complete and return this form with a check made payable to: Marin Builders Association or go to our website www.marinba.org and pay online.

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MBA has an extensive website with an alphabetical and category membership directory which is an excellent resource for homeowners and associates. The Construction Referral Guide is published and distributed countywide.

Green Building Committee

Green Building Committee serves the construction industry by promoting the best green building practices, providing quality education opportunities to our members and working responsibility with our community for the enhancement of the Green Building Industry.

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Kalb's Q&A for Contractors By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc. A complex question regarding bids after the If you are reading this for the first time, or are a regular, don’t forget the answer you may need is likely to be found on my website from a previous column. As our first contractor has learned, a lot of good information is accessible online but sometimes going directly to the source for an answer is what’s really required. As consumer interest in solar power grows, let me offer a ‘general’ suggestion on who can benefit from this work… Q: I went through about 30 of your columns on line but could not find anything on this topic. I’m a “C-10” contractor and just secured a job installing coaxial cable. I went to pull a permit and was told I needed a “C-7” (low voltage) license. Okay, how do I go about getting this; what paperwork is required and how long will it take? I’m afraid I might lose the project if I can’t get the “C-7” very soon.

A: I’ll respond to all your questions but you may not like the answers. By the time you go through the application, testing, and fingerprinting, it may be about 6 weeks or more before the “C-7” can be added to your license.

A better response is to tell you that a year ago, I had a similar question that I posed to a License Manager at the CSLB. She wrote back confirming that “…the “C-10” Electrical classification covers both high and low voltage (“C-7”) installation, maintenance and service”. To prevent this problem in the future, you may want to secure the “C-7”. To save this current job, give the permitting authority a copy of my response. If they have any doubts, I’ll be happy to email them the classification determination to help straighten out any misconception or inaccurate information.

Q: I was just issued my “B” license yesterday and want to install a solar system on a neighbor’s home. I read the “B” definition and it appears I cannot do this. Any suggestions? Should I now apply for the “C-46”? Thanks for your help.

A: Congratulations on obtaining your General building license. While you are reading Code Section 7057 correctly, the Board has passed Rule 832.62 that allows a “B” contractor to perform solar installations. The Contractors Board has determined that an “active SOLAR energy system constitutes use of more than two unrelated building trades or crafts…” so you and your neighbor can both ‘shine’.

Q: Has the Home Improvement Salesperson license been invalidated? We did some research and according to the CSLB website the home improvement classification was repealed. However, it does not appear the same is true for the “home improvement salesperson” (HIS). An “HIS” is governed by Section 7152, and requires employment by a “home improvement contractor”. All that said it seems if the “home improvement contractor” classification was actually repealed, then the “home improvement sales person” license would be invalidated as well. Are we correct? A: The HIS “Registration” is still valid and in-force while the Home Improvement Certification was, as noted, eliminated in 2004. The key here is, these are two different code sections that are not connected. A home improvement salesperson (HIS) is defined in Section 7152 as a person who is employed by a licensed contractor to solicit, sell, negotiate or execute contracts under which home improvements may be performed or home improvement goods or services installed or furnished. These improvements include (but are in no way limited to) flooring, pools, painting, tile, fencing, etc. The Home Improvement “Certification” contained in code section 7150.2 was not a “classification”.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email [email protected], or write me at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814.Researchpastcolumnsat www.cutredtape.com.

The Secret Behind Successful Branding by Michele Pariza Wacek

Of all the different marketing tools out there, the most nebulous, and also the most misunderstood, are these two -- branding and positioning.

And since they're misunderstood, they aren't used correctly, leading to all sorts of problems.

Branding and positioning are extremely powerful. Used correctly, you will magically attract your ideal clients to you. Used incorrectly, and that same power can destroy your business.

So, let's talk definitions. First, branding. No I'm not talking about logos, colors or slogans. Yes that's a part of branding. But branding is a lot more then that.

Branding is really about your business's core identity. (Not your personal core identity, your business's core identity). That's probably the easiest way to explain it. And yes I'm simplifying it some -- but hang with me.

Branding is what your business represents. What your business is all about. Once you know this, and you have a strong core identity, the logos and colors and slogans all fall into place. But you need to have that core identity first.

Your positioning is how you stack up in the marketplace. How your ideal clients describe you and how you compare against your competition.

Your branding comes first. So the first thing you need to do is figure out your business's core identity.

Not sure what I'm talking about? Okay let's start with a quiz. Have you ever found yourself thinking --

• I don't know what makes me different

• I can't describe what I do for my clients

• I'm not sure why my clients hire me instead of my competition, but I know they love me -- I get great testimonials from them

• I'm not sure and/or I can't describe what my strengths are

• I'm not sure what I should be offering

• I don't do anything different than what my competition does

• I can't compete -- I don't know why anyone would hire me over my competition

• I never know what to say at networking events

If the answer is yes, you have a core identity problem.

So, how do you fix this? Well, I'm going to give you a few tips to get you started.

First off, write down everything your business represents to you. What you do, why this is important to your clients, what your vision is, what you feel your gifts/brilliance is, etc.

Next, write down what you want your clients to think of when they think of you. Write down everything, not just "good service and high quality." I want you to write down things like "trustworthy, high sense of integrity and honor, expert in the field." Things like that.

Now, I want you to go talk to your clients. Ask them why they hired you.

Ask them how they would describe you to someone else. Ask them what they would say if they were recommending you to someone else. Ask them how they differentiate you from your competition.

Now compare the lists. What do you like? What don't you like? What "feels" right? What doesn't "feel" like you or where you want to go with your business?

Once you get a handle on this, you can take that and start building your business around it. Michele PW (Michele Pariza Wacek) is your Ka-Ching! Marketing strategist and owns Creative Concepts and Copywriting LLC, a copywriting and marketing agency. She helps entrepreneurs become more successful at attracting more clients, selling more products and services and boosting their business. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.MichelePW.com

Make a Splash

4 tips for planning a website redesign

If you're thinking about redesigning your website as part of a niche marketing effort, start out with a clear

set of goals. Rather than focus purely on cosmetic changes, consider the navigational and marketing

challenges that lie underneath. You'll save time and money by focusing on the key drivers that make your

website valuable to visitors. Here are four tips for planning your website redesign:

1. Develop a plan. Just like blueprints for a new house, a properly executed wireframe shows you

how a new website will function before being built. It's far easier to move a wall during the planning

stage than after construction has begun. The same principle applies to building websites.

2. Go easy on technology. Studies show that a well designed and easy-to-navigate website will

outperform one with every bell and whistle over the long run. While it's alright to integrate hot

technology, just be sure it not only serves the needs of your website, but also your customers and

their technology to view and use your site.

3. Take a team approach. Before you launch an updated website, seek buy-in from key people

within your business, especially during the planning stage. Not only will it make them feel valued, it

will reassure you that what you're doing makes sense for growing the business.

4. Seek customer feedback. Once the site launches, the only way to know what is working and what

is not is to ask your customers. Send out a questionnaire, conduct a phone interview, or make a few

house calls — whatever it takes. And if you put their feedback to good use, be sure to thank them

via a personal letter, card, or email.

Easier Reading at the Computer

As we age, some of us have discovered that our vision requirements are changing. Presbyopia, the normal age-related loss of near focusing ability, usually becomes a problem in our 40s. There are many ways to compensate for this with the most frequently seen and most easily observed being the use of corrective lenses. A variety of solutions are available to make reading computer displays and other office tasks easier.

Single Vision Glasses work best when the computer display and other reading materials are at approximately the same distance. However, they have only one focal distance, limiting their flexibility.

Specially Designed Bi-Focals have the upper portion set for reading computer displays, while the lower portion is used for seeing up close. These glasses have a line that is visible to both the user and others and do not have any benefit for distance viewing.

Occupational Tri-Focals use the top for distance viewing, a large intermediate area for computer display viewing, and have a bottom portion for other reading tasks. While this eliminates one limitation of the preceding glasses, these still have a visible line which may make some users self-conscious.

Occupational Progressive Lenses have a narrow channel at the top for "far intermediate" (approximately 15-ft) viewing distance, a large intermediate zone for computer display reading, and a large lower channel for other reading tasks. These three areas will accommodate an employee throughout the workday and eliminate the lines associated with multi-focal lenses. These glasses should be left at the desk.

Another option that many people choose is the use of traditional progressive lenses. These types of glasses introduce similar problems as traditional bi-focals while using the computer. The reading channel is not wide enough and usually too low for computer viewing.

ENHANCING AND ENLARGING THE DISPLAY

In addition to corrective lenses, employees can make their computer display easier to read by enlarging the characters displayed on it. There are at least two methods for accomplishing this—changing the display resolution setting, and utilizing program specific magnifying tools.

The display or screen resolution tells the computer how many pixels should be displayed. To make text (or anything else being displayed) appear larger, simply tell the computer to display fewer pixels on the screen. In Windows XP, this feature can be found under the Start Menu®Control Panel®Display or by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Properties, and then click on the Settings tab. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) have a "native resolution"—one where the image is the most clear—and it is usually their highest resolution. Adjusting the resolution downward on these displays will make the images larger, but not as clear.

Many applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite, will allow the user to select a magnification level. A dropdown box for this feature is included in the "Standard" toolbar for Microsoft Office applications. The Standard toolbar can be selected through the View menu (View®Toolbars®Standard). If the magnification level is not displayed in the Standard toolbar, select "Add or Remove Buttons" by clicking the down arrow at the end of the toolbar and selecting "Zoom:". Since this feature zooms in on the display, rather than changing the font size, text and pictures will show larger on the screen, but still print at a reasonable size.

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PROJECT BID SCHEDULE

Bid List Subject to Change Prior To Bid Date, Please Check With Association

Monday, October 18, 2010

SONOMA COUNTY

2:00 PM 10/18/2010Ref #: CO1137

Bid Date:

CONSTRUCT EARTHQUAKE UPGRADES FOR PORTIONS OF THE ANNAPOLIS BRIDGE OVER THE WHEATFIELD FORK OF THE GUALALA RIVER

Plan#: 935

SEISMIC RETROFIT ANNAPOLIS ROAD BRIDGE (20C-0141)

10-00935

Addenda: 4 10/15/2010Project Type: BRIDGE

Contact: SONOMA COUNTY TRANS & PW

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

FREMONT

2:00 PM 10/19/2010

Ref #: Proj. No. 129053

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 09/14/10 @ 10:00 A.M.

Work consists of minor demolition, new siding, painting sheet metal, cement plaster and related work.

Plan#: 860

REPAIR EXTERIOR SIDING AT COTTAGES-PHASE THREE

10-00860

Addenda: 3 10/14/2010

Project Type: REPAIR & RENOVATION

Contact: STATE OF CALIFORNIA-DEPT GENERAL SERVICES 916-375-4215

DAVIS

1:00 PM 10/19/2010Ref #: Q-214031

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/30/10 9:00 AM

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING

Plan#: 906 PRIMATE CENTER SHOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

10-00906

Est. Cost: $205000Addenda: 1 10/13/2010Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: UC DAVIS

VALLEJO

1:00 PM 10/19/2010Bid Date:


SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, TI, REMODELING, ADA UPGRADESRANDALL B. LAWRENCE - ARCHITECT

Plan#: 910 GIGEB VALLEJO-ONLINE ONLY

10-00910

Addenda: 3 10/13/2010

Project Type: RENOVATION PROJECT

SAN MATEO2:00 PM 10/19/2010

Ref #: 463004-46000-3004-46305

Bid Date:Plan#: 932

BAYWOOD/ARAGON STREETLIGHT CONDUIT UPGRADE PROJECT

10-00932

Est. Cost: $275000Addenda: 2 10/14/2010Project Type: UPGRADES

Contact: SAN MATEO P.W.D. 650-522-7316

WALNUT CREEK2:30 PM 10/19/2010

Ref #: 10-12

Bid Date:Plan#: 944

CLARKE SWIM CENTER SHOWER ROOM REHABILITATION

10-00944

Est. Cost: $65000Addenda: 0

Project Type: REHABILITATION & UPGRADES

Contact: WALNUT CREEK, CITY OF, P.S.D. 925-943-5899

HAYWARD

2:00 PM 10/19/2010Ref #: 241M-10-255

Bid Date:


DON CASTRO SWIM COMPLEX AC/CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECTPlan#: 945

ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS AND ADA UPGRADES DON CASTRO REGIONAL RECREATION AREA

10-00945

Est. Cost: $95000Addenda: 0Project Type: REPAIR PROJECT

Contact: EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 510-544-2703


SAN FRANCISCO

2:30 PM 10/20/2010Ref #: 1702J

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/21/10 10:00 AM

DEMO. EXISTING CONCRETE STAIRWAY, SIDEWALK AND RETAINING WALLS AND WORK TO FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW CONCRETE STAIRWAY, SIDEWALK AND RETAINING WALLS AND METAL HANDRAIL WORK.

Plan#: 936 CORBIN PLACE STAIR REPLACEMENT

10-00936

Est. Cost: $325000Addenda: 0Project Type: REPLACEMENT

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO DPW 415-558-4585

SAN FRANCISCO2:30 PM 10/20/2010

Ref #: 1735JBid Date:

Prebid Conf: 10/6/10 10;00 AM

Plan#: 951 HALL OF JUSTICE FIRE ALARM UPGRADE PHASE II

10-00951

Addenda: 0Project Type: FIRE ALARM

SAN JOSE

2:00 PM 10/20/2010Bid Date:Fast Fix – Jewelry & Watch Repairs – San Jose, CA

Plan#: 967 ONLINE

FAST FIX -JEWELRY & WATCH REPAIRSNEW10-00967

Addenda: 0Project Type: SITEWORK

Contact: CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPERS, INC. 559-277-4700

Thursday, October 21, 2010

SALIDA

2:00 PM 10/21/2010Ref #: HH-935B

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/30/10 1:30 PM

PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLY. CONSTRUCT A 78-INCH DIAMETER PIPELINE TOTALING 11 MILES

Plan#: 874 SAN JOAQUIN PIPELINE SYSTEM-WESTERN SEGMENT

10-00874

Est. Cost: $60000000to $70000000

Addenda: 1 10/14/2010Project Type: PIPELINE

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES 415-551-4603

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 10/21/2010

Ref #: WD-2625

Bid Date:


INSTALL FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER INSIDE THE RESERVOIR; ADD NEW ACCESS OPENING AND OTHER MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK

Plan#: 891

HUNTERS POINT RESERVOIR REHABILITATION AND SEISMIC UPGRADE

10-00891

Est. Cost: $1200000to $1800000

Addenda: 1 10/15/2010

Project Type: REHABILITATION & UPGRADES

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 415-

551-4603

SAN RAFAEL

1:30 PM 10/21/2010

Ref #: PROJECT NO. CAP-10014

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 09/30/10 @ 1:30 P.M.

Install of new duct work, demo and install of one new packaged roof mounted air conditioning unit, emo and install of curbs, selective demo of existing roof covering and install of new electrical components.

Plan#: 895 SHOWCASE THEATER MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS

10-00895

Est. Cost: $230000Addenda: 2 10/12/2010

Project Type: HVAC REPAIR SERVICES

Contact: MARIN COUNTY DEPT. OF PUB WORKS 415-499-7877

MARIN COUNTY

2:30 PM 10/21/2010Ref #: 2008-045

Bid Date:

INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE PADS AND INVERTED-U BICYCLE RACKS AT AGATE BEACH, STAFFORD LAKE, BLACK POINT AND MCINNIS PARK

Plan#: 930 COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PARKING PILOT PROJECT

10-00930

Est. Cost: $50000Addenda: 1 10/14/2010Project Type: INSTALLATION

Contact: MARIN COUNTY D.P.W. 415-499-7877

FAIRFIELD

2:00 PM 10/21/2010Ref #: FY 2010-2011

Bid Date:


FOUR PROJECTS AT THE NORTH BAY REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCLUDING REPLACEMENT & NBR FILTER #4, REPLACE MEDIA & NBR FILTER #4 AND CONCRETE REPAIR

Plan#: 934

NBR FILTER #4 VALVE REPLACEMENT & NBR CHEMICAL PIPING

10-00934

Addenda: 1 10/12/2010Project Type: WATER-POWER

Contact: FAIRFIELD, CITY OF DPW 707-428-7485

BERKELEY

2:00 PM 10/21/2010Ref #: 183M-050505

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCT POST TENSIONED CONCRETE DECK WITH ARCHITECTURAL FINISH ON PIER AND GRADE BEAM FOUNDATION WITH SURFACE AND SUBGRADE DRAINAGE. CLASS "A" LICENSE REQUIRED

Plan#: 939

TILDEN NATURE AREA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER CONCRETE DECK

10-00939

Est. Cost: $115000Addenda: 1 10/4/2010Project Type: CONCRETE DECK

Contact: EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 510-544-2560

SAN JOSE

3:00 PM 10/21/2010

Ref #: CPMS #6639

Bid Date:

CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION OF THE TRAIL MILESTONE MARKERS, SIGNS, REMOVABLE BOLLARDS, REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT STRIPING AND REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING POSTS, SIGNS AND TWO FENCES ALONG LOS ALAMITOS CREEK AND CALERO CREEK TRAIL

Plan#: 942

TRAIL: MILESTONE MARKERS TEST DEPLOYMENT, CPMS #6639

10-00942

Addenda: 0

Project Type: CONSTR/INSTALLATION

Contact: SAN JOSE, CITY OF, DPW-CFASD 408-535-8350

Monday, October 25, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO2:00 PM 10/25/2010Bid Date:

Plan#: 929 HUNTERS VIEW PHASE 1 BLOCKS 4, 5 & 6

10-00929

Addenda: 3 10/14/2010

Project Type: CONSTRUCTION/SITE WORK

Contact: NIBBI BROTHERS 415-863-1820

WOODACREPlan#: 948

SAN GERONIMO TREATMENT PLANT CLARIFIER #2 COATING PROJECT

10-00948

11:00 AM 10/25/2010Ref #: 1630

Bid Date:


INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE COATING ON CONCRETE AND STEEL, INSTALLATION OF FILTER VALVES AND OTHER MECHANICAL WORK

Addenda: 1 10/6/2010Project Type: INSTALLATION

Contact: MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 415-945-1557

WINDSOR

5:00 PM 10/25/2010Bid Date:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE A CLASS 2 BICYCLE LANE BETWEEN REIMAN LANE AND THE TOWN CORP YARD

Plan#: 956 WINDSOR ROAD BICYCLE LANE AT POND 7 PROJECT

10-00956

to $250000Addenda: 0Project Type: BIKE LANES

Contact: WINDSOR, TOWN OF/ENGINEERING 707-838-5340

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

DALY CITY

2:00 PM 10/26/2010Bid Date:


REMOVAL OF EXISTING HVAC EQUIPMENT AND APPUTENANCES AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES, ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS, SYSTEM TESTING, BALANCING AND FEDERAL REPORTING.

Plan#: 907

CIVIC CENTER SOUTH HVAC (ENERGY RETROFIT) REPLACEMENT 271 - 92ND STREET

10-00907

Est. Cost: $680000Addenda: 1 10/14/2010Project Type: HVAC

Contact: DALY CITY -CITY ENGINEER 650-991-8264

FAIRFIELD

2:00 PM 10/26/2010Bid Date:


LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT 9 LOCATIONSPlan#: 924

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES

10-00924

Est. Cost: $120000Addenda: 1 9/29/2010

Project Type: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 10/26/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 10/12/10 1:00 PM

A SAN FRANCISCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECTPlan#: 927

VETERANS COMMONS FIRE SPRINKLER AND ELEVATOR

10-00927

Addenda: 0

Project Type: FIRE SPRINKLER & ELEVATOR

Contact: CAHILL CONTRACTORS 415-986-0600

HERCULES

2:00 PM 10/26/2010Ref #: 0904

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 10/7/10 1:30 PM

TRADE PACKAGE N: SITE UTILITIES AND EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Plan#: 928

SYCAMORE DOWNTOWN NORTHSIDE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

10-00928

Est. Cost: $1030000Addenda: 0Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: OLIVER & COMPANY 510-412-9090

SAN RAFAEL

2:30 PM 10/26/2010Ref #: CAP-10008

Bid Date:

DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PLUMBING FIXTURES, CERAMIC TILE AND BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

Plan#: 931

120 NORTH REDWOOD RESTROOM ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS

10-00931

Est. Cost: $80000Addenda: 0Project Type: RESTROOMS

Prebid Conf: 10/19/10 11:00 AMContact: MARIN COUNTY DEPT. OF PUB WORKS 415-499-7877

BOONVILLE

2:00 PM 10/26/2010Ref #: 120298

Bid Date:


DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW REPLACEMENT 2-ENGINE FOREST FIRE STATION INCLUDING A 14-BED BARRACKS/MESS HALL BUILDING, A 3-BAY APPARATUS BUILDING, A DOZER SHED, AN OFFICE BUILDING, A WATER STORAGE TANK, SITE WORK, PAVING, LANDSCAPING AND OTHER RELATED

Plan#: 938

BOONVILLE FOREST FIRE STATION REPLACE FACILITY

10-00938

Addenda: 0Project Type: FIRE STATION

Contact: CALIFORNIA, DOGS-RESD-PSB-CSS 916-376-1688

NOVATO

2:00 PM 10/26/2010Ref #: 209-062-6100-

10

Bid Date:


DEMOLITION AND CLEARING, EARTHWORK, ASPHALT PAVING AND ASSOCIATED WORK

Plan#: 947

ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING WORK AT THE RANCHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10-00947

Addenda: 2 10/15/2010Project Type: PAVING

Contact: NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST 415-885-5873Contact: NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST 415-898-2859Contact: MARSHALL/LEE INC ARCHITECTS 415-509-8766

SAN RAFAEL

10:00 AM 10/26/2010Ref #: Proj. No. 11159

Bid Date:

Work includes install of a new tennis and basketball court, new sidewalk curb and gutter, re-grading and paving asphalt pathways and parking lot, and install of a curb ramp to comply with the current ADA requirements.

Plan#: 952

SANTA MARGARITA PARK TENNIS & BASKETBALL COURT RENOVATION (REBID)

10-00952

Addenda: 1 10/15/2010Project Type: PARKS-RECREATION

Contact: SAN RAFAEL, CITY OF, D.P.W. 415-485-3355

DAVIS2:00 PM 10/26/2010

Ref #: 9541400Bid Date:Plan#: 959 VET MED 3B BUILDING

10-00959

Est. Cost: $56156Addenda: 9 10/12/2010Project Type: SCHOOL

Contact: U.C. DAVIS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 530-754-0116


MOUNTAIN VIEW

2:00 PM 10/27/2010Ref #: 09-23

Bid Date:

INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS AND SOLAR-POWERED IRWLS, SIGNING, STRIPING, CURB RAMP, MEDIAN ISLAND, INSTALL SOLAR RADAR FEED-BACK SIGNS

Plan#: 941

IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHT ON SHOWERS DRIVE AT LATHAM STREET

10-00941

Est. Cost: $70000to $100000

Addenda: 0Project Type: INSTALLATION

Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6311

SUISUN CITY

2:00 PM 10/27/2010Bid Date:

INSTALL AND COMPLETE FOUR SOLAR-POWERED SPEED RADAR SIGN ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING POSTS, FOUNDATIONS, RADAR DETECTION AND SPEED DISPLAY SIGNS, SOLAR PANELS AND BATTERIES WITH ENCLOSURE BOXES

Plan#: 946 SPEED RADAR SIGNS ON PINTAIL DRIVE

10-00946

Est. Cost: $30000to $40000

Addenda: 0Project Type: SIGNAGE

Contact: SUISUN CITY D.P.W. 707-421-7340

PITTSBURG

10:00 AM 10/27/2010

Ref #: 2010-18

Bid Date:

FURNISH TREES, PLANS, SHRUBS, IRRIGATION PIPE, VALVES, SOLENOIDS, BATTERY OPERATED IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS, FIELD TRANSMITTERS, REPLACE CHAIN LINK FENCE AND GATES, HYDROSEED AND ALL INCIDENTALS TO COMPLETE SITE WORK INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE, PLANTING

Plan#: 949 KIRKER CREEK MITIGATION PROJECT

10-00949

Addenda: 0

Project Type: WATERWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: PITTSBURG, CITY OF, ENGINEERING 925-252-4930

OAKLAND

2:15 PM 10/27/2010Ref #: 07078

Bid Date:


PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLY: SITE WORK FOR PORTABLE PAD, INTRUSION ALARM, FIRE ALARM, WATER/SEWER, PHONE, ELECTRICAL, DATA, DEMO AND BUILD OUT OF AN INTERIOR

Plan#: 957 ELMHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTER

10-00957

Est. Cost: $400000Addenda: 0Project Type: SCHOOL

Contact: OAKLAND U.S.D. FACILITIES PLANNING & MGT. 510-879-8640

OAKLAND

2:00 PM 10/27/2010Ref #: 07075

Bid Date:


PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLY: SITE WORK FOR PORTABLE PAD. RETAINING WALL. INTRUSION ALARM, FIRE ALARM, WATER/SEWER, PHONE, ELECTRICAL, DATA, SETTING/RELOC PORTABLE, DEMO, AND BUILD OUT OF AN INTERIOR

Plan#: 958 SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTER

10-00958

Est. Cost: $400000Addenda: 0Project Type: SCHOOL

Contact: OAKLAND U.S.D. FACILITIES PLANNING & MGT. 510-879-8640

SAN FRANCISCO

2:30 PM 10/27/2010Ref #: 1724J

Bid Date:

PAVING, ELECTRICAL AND RAFFIC ROUTING INCLUDING DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION, CURB RAMPS AWSS CISTERN RING AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 961 VARIOUS LOCATIONS PAVEMENT RENOVATION #14

10-00961

Est. Cost: $2600000Addenda: 0Project Type: RENOVATION

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO DPW 415-554-8280

Thursday, October 28, 2010

SAN RAFAEL

2:00 PM 10/28/2010Ref #: CAP-10012

Bid Date:


Remodeling of 3 bathrooms within the detention area of Juvenile Hall, the addition of a toilet sink unit in an existing cell and one restroom remodel in the cafeteria.

Plan#: 922 JUVENILE HALL ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES

10-00922

to $120000Addenda: 1 10/12/2010Project Type: RESTROOMS

Contact: MARIN, COUNTY OF ,D.P.W. 415-499-7877

LIVERMORE2:00 PM 10/28/2010

Ref #: 11-04Bid Date:


Plan#: 925

NEW SCIENCE BUILDING & GENERAL ALTERATIONS TO BUILDING 1800 LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

10-00925

Est. Cost: $11000200Addenda: 1 10/8/2010Project Type: ALTERATIONS

Contact: CHABOT-LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 925-485-5287

DAVISPURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A FULLY AUTOMATIC Plan#: 940

MANGANESE TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT, WELL NO.32

10-00940

2:00 PM 10/28/2010Ref #: C.I.P. 8129

Bid Date:

PRESSURE-TYPE MANGANESE REMOVAL FILTRATION SYSTEN AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

Est. Cost: $2700000Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER-POWER

Contact: DAVIS PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. 530-757-5686

LARKSPUR

11:00 AM 10/28/2010Ref #: 500-2008-019-

240-010

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE STAIRWAY/PATHWAY WITH RAILINGS, LIGHTING, DRAINAGE AND SIGNAGE BETWEEN LOCUST AND MAGNOLIA AVENUES WITHIN AN EXISTING PATHWAY AND ANCILLARY WORK

Plan#: 954 POST STREET STAIRS

10-00954

Addenda: 1 10/14/2010Project Type: PUBLIC WORKS

Contact: LARKSPUR, CITY OF, D.P.W. 415-927-5017

LARKSPUR

11:30 AM 10/28/2010Ref #: 500-2008-010-

240-002

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE STAIRWAY/PATHWAY WITH RAILINGS, LIGHTING, DRAINAGE AND SIGNAGE WITHIN AN EXISTING PATHWAY AND ANCILLARY WORK

Plan#: 955 ELM AVENUE STAIRS

10-00955

Addenda: 1 10/14/2010Project Type: PUBLIC WORKS

Contact: LARKSPUR, CITY OF, D.P.W. 415-927-5017

Friday, October 29, 2010

MARIN COUNTY

4:00 PM 10/29/2010Bid Date:

CONTRACT PROPOSAL FOR SCADA SYSTEM SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS WITHIN A SPECIFIC TIME FRAME AT 20 SITES

Plan#: 970

SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) PROJECT

NEW10-00970

Addenda: 0Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: ROSS VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT 415-259-2949

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

OAKLAND

2:00 PM 11/3/2010Ref #: #07047-3 &

#07076

Bid Date:


PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLY: CONSTRUCTION OF LA ESCUELITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & GREAT ROOM BUILDING AND DOWNTOWN HEALTH CLINIC.

Plan#: 960

DOWNTOWN EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX-PHASE 1, INCREMENT 2

10-00960

Est. Cost: $28000000Addenda: 0Project Type: NEW CONSTRUCTION

Contact: OAKLAND USD FAC. PLANNING & MANAGEMENT 510-879-2959

Thursday, November 04, 2010

PACIFICA

2:00 PM 11/4/2010Ref #: 1116-300

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCT A RECYCLED WATER PUMP STATION WITH ELECTRICAL AND RECYCLED SOURCE WATER CONNECTIONS TO THE EXISTING CALERA CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

Plan#: 886

PACIFICA RECYCLED WATER PROJECT PUMP STATION AND TANK

10-00886

Est. Cost: $3000000Addenda: 3 10/18/2010Project Type: PUMP STATION

Contact: NORTH COAST COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 650-852-2800

BUSH STREET SEWER REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION AND PAVEMENT

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 11/4/2010Ref #: Contract No.

WW-495

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 10/21/10 @ 10:00 a.m.

To replace the existing sewer and street pavement on the subject streets.Plan#: 953 RENOVATION

10-00953

to $1900000Addenda: 0Project Type: REPLACEMENT

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 415-551-4603

OAKLAND

2:00 PM 11/4/2010Ref #: C346910

Bid Date:


CONCRETE REPAIR OF BRIDGE ABUTMENT, DRILL AND BOND, CLEANING REBARS AND PATCHING DAMAGED CONCRETE BARRIER, REPAIR OF DAMAGED FENCE AND RAILING, REPLACEMENT OF EXPANSION JOINT, SEALING CONCRETE DECK, PAINTING RAILING AND JOINTS AND OTHER MINOR CONCRETE WOR

Plan#: 969 SEISMIC RETROFIT OF PARK BLVD. VIADUCTS

NEW10-00969

Est. Cost: $1880000Addenda: 0Project Type: SEISMIC RETRO

Contact: OAKLAND PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, D.E.& C. 510-238-6605

WINDSOR

3:00 PM 11/4/2010Ref #: 49-133

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MUSIC BUILDING AND ADJACENT SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH 2007 TITLE 24 ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Plan#: 971

MUSIC CLASSROOM BUILDING AT WINDSOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEW10-00971

Addenda: 0Project Type: SCHOOL

Contact: WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 707-837-7700

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

MARIN COUNTY

2:00 PM 11/9/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 8/26/10 10:00AM

San Quentin Condemned Inmate Complex - Construction Package 1

Bid Package 1 - Demolition, Hazardous Material Remediation & Site GradingBid Package 2 - Site Utilities and Miscellaneous ImprovementsBid Package 3 - Housing, Guard Towers & Sitewide Har

Plan#: 835

SAN QUENTIN CONDEMNED INMATE COMPLEX - ONLINE ONLY

10-00835

to $165000000Addenda: 5 10/13/2010Project Type: PRISON

Contact: KITCHELL CEM 916-442-6996Contact: CALIFORNIA DEPAT OF CORRECTIONS 999-999-9999Contact: HELLMUTH, OBATA & KASSABAUM 415-243-0555Contact: WINSLOW REPROGRAPHICS 916-921-9311

VALLEJO

2:00 PM 11/9/2010Ref #: 110316

Bid Date:

WORK INCLUDES REPLACING 5 MANHOLES, PROPERTY RESTORATION, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SURFACE RESTORATION

Plan#: 963 MANHOLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

10-00963

Est. Cost: $35000to $50000

Addenda: 0Project Type: REPLACEMENT

Contact: VALLEJO SANITATION AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 707-644-8949

PALO ALTO

Project 640-378 - Mental Health Training Center and Project 640-10-208P Relocation of Commemorative Rose Garden VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Plan#: 965-ONLINE

VA PALO ALTO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMNEW10-00965

2:00 PM 11/9/2010Bid Date:Addenda: 0

Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: ROCHE CONSTRUCTORS INC 702-252-3611


CLOVERDALE

2:00 PM 11/10/2010

Ref #: 120299

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCT 12-BED BARRACKS/MESSHALL, 3-BAY APPARATUS BUILDING, A STORAGE BUILDING, AND AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR SHELTER. PROJECT TO INCLUDE HAZMAT ABATEMENT, REPAVING, LANDSCAPING, UTILITIES, FENCING AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS.

Plan#: 962

CLOVERDALE FOREST FIRE STATION REPLACE FACILITY

10-00962

Addenda: 0

Project Type: DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION

Contact: CLAIFORNIA D.O.G.S.-R.S.D.-P.M.B. 916-376-1688

NAPA

2:00 PM 11/10/2010Ref #: CIP 5506

Bid Date:


FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

Plan#: 964

NAPA STATE HOSPITAL RECYCLED WATER PIPELINE PROJECT

NEW10-00964

Est. Cost: $3800000Addenda: 0Project Type: PUBLIC IMPVS

Contact: NAPA SANITATION DISTRICT 707-258-6000

ALAMEDA

2:00 PM 11/10/2010Ref #: P.W. 09-10-22

Bid Date:


FURNISH ALL LABOR, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND DOING ALL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE DELIVERY OF FUEL TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS AS SPECIFIED

Plan#: 966 ANNUAL FUEL DELIVERY

NEW10-00966

Addenda: 0Project Type: FUEL DELIVERY

Contact: ALAMEDA, CITY OF, DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 510-749-5840

Friday, November 12, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 11/12/2010Ref #: WD-2583

Bid Date:


CEMENT MORTAR LINE AND INSTALL CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR 10,000 LF OF EXISTING STEEL MAIN

Plan#: 950

CEMENT MORTAR LINE AND INSTALL CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR 60-INCH STEEL WATER MAIN IN 28TH AVENUE AND KIRKHAM STREET

10-00950

Est. Cost: $2300000Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER-POWER

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 415-551-4603

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

VACAVILLE

2:00 PM 11/16/2010Bid Date:DENITRIFICATION IMPROVEMENTSPlan#: 968

REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS FOR THE EASTERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TERTIARY PROJECT

NEW10-00968

Est. Cost: $32000000Addenda: 0

Project Type: WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Contact: VACAVILLE DPW ENGINEERING SERVICES 707-449-5170

SONOMA COUNTYPlan#: 972

1315 AIRPORT BOULEVARD TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (MEZZANINE SYSTEM)

NEW10-00972

11:00 AM 11/16/2010

Ref #: 0-83-7#01A

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCTION OF A 4,000 SF MEZZANINE SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS, BEAMS, FASTENERS, ACCESSORIES, STAIRS AND RAILINGS

Est. Cost: $125000to $150000

Addenda: 0

Project Type: TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY 707-547-1900


REDWOOD CITY

2:00 PM 11/17/2010Bid Date:

PORT SECURITY LIGHTING, CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) AND TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC) PROJECTPLANS AND SPECS FROM R.A.N. ELECTRIC CO.General Scope of Work: The work consists of*Furnish, install, test and provide a fully

Plan#: 914

PORT SECURITY LIGHTING, CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) AND TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC) PROJECT-ONLINE ONLY

10-00914

Addenda: 0Project Type: ELECTRICAL

Thursday, November 18, 2010

OAKLAND

2:00 PM 11/18/2010Ref #: C389410

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ON-STREET BIKEWAYSPlan#: 973 CITYWIDE BIKEWAYS ARRA-DOE 2011

NEW10-00973

Est. Cost: $161097Addenda: 0Project Type: BIKE LANES

Contact: OAKLAND PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 510-238-7049

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Tips to help you succeed in the social media space

We recently came across an interesting study by Opinion Research Corp. that found that 52 percent of small businesses believe having a social media presence is important for a company, and of those that currently engage customers through social media platforms, 59 percent say it has provided value to their business. While the percentage of small businesses using social media channels to boost their business development efforts is still relatively low, there's no denying that sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn (not to mention company blogs) are becoming an increasingly cost-effective way for companies to build relationships with customers. If you're considering the social media space for your growing business, we suggest that you take it slow. But do consider these tips:

• Be a good listener. Before you create, say, a Twitter account, take the time to see how users are engaging their "followers." What is being said? What kind of messages are being forwarded? Who should you follow? It's important to sift through the noise and find people with whom you wish to engage. Here's how to get started: go to Twitter.com/search and type in a keyword or phrase, such as "brand building." You'll immediately see "tweets" from those folks who have posted messages on the topic.

• Have a conversation. Think of social media as a room filled with potential customers. Your job is to find a way to converse with them in a meaningful, relevant way. Like the real world, if you bully your way in and try to steal the spotlight, people will simply give you the cold shoulder.

• Lay out your objectives. Do you want to boost brand awareness for your business? Gain new customers? Promote a product or service? Track your competition? It's important to establish your objectives so that implementing and maintaining a social media program takes up a reasonable amount of your overall time.

• Be informative. Rather than react to a post with a blunt sales pitch, tell your side of the story. Provide expert advice if someone asks for it, or point them to a white paper you may have developed on the topic. Inform rather than "me-form."

• Know thy audience. To better connect with social media users, understand their needs and engagement style. That will give you a better chance of joining the conversation and having a positive experience.

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Marin Builders Association Safety Topics

Company: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Meeting Attended By: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Special Concerns for Current Site: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

BAND SAW SAFETY

Band saws use a powered and rotating continuous metal blade to make even and precise cuts on metal, wood, and other objects. Because the moving blade has cutting teeth, serious injury and even death can occur if you use a band saw incorrectly.

Get training on safe band saw use. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Always wear safety glasses when you use a band saw. They protect your sight in case pieces of stock fly off or the saw blade breaks and injures your eye. Tie back your hair, remove jewelry, and wear fitted clothing so that you don’t get caught by or pulled into the moving blade.

Perform routine maintenance and inspections according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and before each use. Before you do any maintenance work, turn the band saw off and wait for it to come to completely stop. Use lockout/blockout to prevent accidental startups during your work. If the band saw needs repair, unplug it and take it out of service until it is safe to use.

During inspection and maintenance work, ensure that the blocks and wheels are adjusted properly and the blade is in good condition. Set blade tension within manufacturer standards. Ensure the blade is positioned properly on track. All guards should be in place before use.

When you use a band saw, adjust the blade guards to within 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the top of the material. A wider gap will place tension on the blade and increase the risk of breaking. Start up the band saw and let it come to full speed before you begin cutting. Keep the stock flat on the work surface; don’t try to hold it in your hands. Keep hands at least 3 inches from the blade. Use stock pushers, miter gauges, jigs, and fences when you can for accuracy and safety.

When you cut curves in material, move the pieces slowly to avoid placing too much tension on the blade. If you need to “back out” of a cut, hold the material firmly in place and shut the machine down. Wait for the blade to stop completely to remove the piece. When you cut tight curves or angles, consider “relief” cuts on short sections of material at a time instead of one long cut that may stress the blade.

Know where your hands are at all times when you cut. Keep one hand on each side of the stock piece. Never reach across the blade or place your hands in the cut line. Don’t try to pick up or flick away any loose scraps of material. Use the work piece itself or a push stick to remove the material from the work surface.

Work in a shop that has good lighting so that you can see the blade and your stock materials clearly. Stand firmly at the band saw to prevent accidentally tripping into the moving blade. Avoid distractions while you cut. Don’t be distracted by other activity, engage in conversation, or horseplay while you are cutting. Never leave your band saw operating while unattended.

Marin Builders Association Safety Topics

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Special Concerns for Current Site: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

SEGURIDAD CON LAS SIERRAS DE BANDA

Las sierras de banda utilizan una hoja de corte metálica continua rotativa accionada por corriente para realizar cortes uniformes y precisos en metal, madera y otros objetos. Debido a que la sierra en movimiento tiene dientes de corte, pueden ocurrir lesiones graves e incluso la muerte si usted utiliza indebidamente una sierra de banda.

Obtenga capacitación en el uso seguro de las sierras de banda. Lea y siga las instrucciones del fabricante. Use siempre gafas de seguridad cuando use una sierra de banda. Éstas protegen su vista en caso de que piezas de material salgan lanzadas al aire o si la sierra se rompe y lesiona sus ojos. Amárrese el cabello hacia atrás, quítese la joyería, y use ropa ajustada para evitar quedar atrapado o ser halado hacia la sierra en movimiento.

Realice mantenimiento de rutina e inspecciones de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del fabricante y antes de cada uso. Antes de realizar trabajo de mantenimiento, apague la sierra y espere hasta que se detenga completamente. Aplique prácticas de bloqueo con candado y etiquetado para prevenir arranques accidentales mientras usted trabaja. Si la sierra de banda necesita reparaciones, desenchúfela y póngala fuera de servicio hasta que sea seguro usarla.

Durante la inspección y los trabajos de mantenimiento, asegúrese de que los bloques y las ruedas estén ajustados debidamente y que la hoja de corte esté en buenas condiciones. Ajuste la tensión de la hoja de corte según las normativas del fabricante. Asegúrese de que la hoja de corte esté colocada correctamente sobre las guías. Todas las guardas deberán estar en posición antes del uso.

Al usar una sierra de banda, ajuste las guardas de la hoja de corte a una distancia de 1/8 a 1/4 pulg. desde la parte superior del material. Una junta más ancha impondrá tensión sobre la hoja de corte y aumentará el riesgo de ruptura. Ponga en marcha la sierra de banda y déjela que alcance la velocidad completa antes de comenzar a cortar. Mantenga el material plano sobre la superficie de trabajo; no trate de sujetarlo con sus manos. Mantenga las manos a una distancia mínima de 3 pulgadas de la hoja de corte. Use empujadores de material, escuadras para corte en inglete, plantillas y topes siempre que pueda para mayor precisión y seguridad.

Al efectuar cortes curvados en material, mueva las piezas lentamente para evitar crear mucha tensión en la hoja de corte. Si necesita “retroceder y salirse” de un corte, sujete firmemente el material en posición y apague la máquina. Espere hasta que la hoja de corte se detenga completamente antes de retirar la pieza. Al efectuar cortes curvos o ángulos estrechos, considere efectuar cortes de “alivio” en secciones cortas de material una a la vez, en vez de efectuar un solo corte que pueda causar esfuerzos en la hoja de corte.

Sepa dónde pone sus manos en todo momento al cortar. Mantenga una mano en cada lado de la pieza del material. Nunca extienda su brazo hacia el otro lado de la hoja de corte ni coloque sus manos en la línea de corte. No trate de recoger o empujar con la mano piezas sobrantes y sueltas de material. Use la pieza de trabajo misma o un empujador para retirar el material de la superficie de trabajo.

Trabaje en un taller con buena iluminación para que pueda ver claramente la hoja de corte y sus materiales. Colóquese de pie firmemente frente a la sierra de banda para prevenir tropiezos accidentales y caer hacia la hoja de corte en movimiento. Evite distracciones mientras corta. No se distraiga por otras actividades, no participe en conversaciones, ni juegos violentos o payasadas mientras corta. Nunca deje desatendida una sierra de banda en funcionamiento.

WATER WATCH Marin Municipal Water District

Report On Water Levels, Use & Precipitation MMWD, serving Central and Southern Marin, reports on the following

supply sources, reservoir levels, precipitation and temperature for the week ending October 10, 2010

Consumption

Average million gallons/day

Average gallons/**capita/day

For Oct. 4 – Oct. 10, 2010 28.6 153.7

For same week in 2009 28.1 151.0

Storage Acre-feet (AF)* % of capacity

Total capacity of 7 reservoirs 79,566 100 %

Storage as of Oct. 10, 2010 62,167 78 %

Storage for this date last year 47,029 59 %

Average for this date 51,772 65 %

Our current storage (62,167 AF) is 120 % of the average storage (51,772 AF) for this date.

Supply Source

MMWD Reservoirs Average

million gallons/day

Russian River Average

million gallons/day

For Oct. 4 – Oct. 10, 2010 24.6 4.0

For same week in 2009 23.8 4.3

Rainfall At Lake Lagunitas (Rainfall Year Begins July 1)

Total To Date (inches)

Average Rainfall To Date

From July 1, 2010 – Oct. 10, 2010 0.01 1.59

From July 1, 2009 – Oct. 10, 2009 0.20

Temperature (at Corte Madera)

Average High Temperature (ºF)

For Oct. 4 – Oct. 10, 2010 76.8

For same week in 2009 71.7

*One acre-foot equals 325,851 gallons **Population of Fiscal Year 2000-2001 = 185,786

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