August 16 2010 Weekly Bulletin

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August 16, 2010 Issue #33 Web Site: www.marinba.org Email: [email protected]

Thank you to the 2010 Golf Tournament

Participants, Sponsors, & Dinner Guests

WEEKLY BULLETIN

The annual Golf Tournament held at Indian Valley Golf Course was a successful event. Thank you Indian Valley Golf Club. All the money raised goes to support the MBA Scholarship Fund. Once again, the golfers enjoyed oysters and margaritas served on the 13th hole, hosted by The Dutra Group and Cal-West Rentals.

Many thanks to all who participated and sponsored this wonderful event.

Congratulations to all the winners!

President Jeff Grady ~ Grady Consulting Services

Vice President Mark Silvia ~ Marin Mechanical Inc

Chief Financial Officer Rick Nichelini ~ Nichelini & Sons Inc

Secretary Jeff Mertel ~ Mertel Carpets Inc

Past President

Keith Dotto ~ Dotto Glass, Inc.

2009-2010 MBA Directors & Officers

Aimi Dutra~The Dutra Group

Barry Arends ~ Morris Roofing

Dave Trahan ~ Patriot Mechanical

Tyler Doherty ~ Cal West Rentals Inc

Gary Frugoli ~ Construction Consultant

Peter Migale ~ Migale Painting Company

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 Paula Krause ~ Assistant General Manager Sue Peterson ~ Controller Karen Adams ~ Insurance Administrator Diane Van Renselaar ~ Planroom Enid Lifson ~ Reception ~ Planroom Joan Szarfinski ~ Front Office Assistant Janet Alessandra ~ Website – Weekly Bulletin ~ Notary Casey Mazzoni ~ Legislative Analyst Klif Knoles ~ Workers’ Comp Safety Director

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Publisher: Klif Knoles; Data Editor: Janet Alessandra

Thank you to the Golf Committee

Aimi Dutra

Paula Krause

Casey Mazzoni

Rick Nichelini

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Aimi Dutra – The Dutra Group

Donating the Drink Cooler Bags

Dick Ghilotti – Ghilotti Construction Hosting the Cocktail Hour

Cal-West Rentals & The Dutra Group

Hosting Oysters & Margaritas on the 13th Hold

Ghilotti Brothers, Inc Sponsoring Refreshments on the Course

Indian Valley Golf Course – Jeff McAndrew & Staff 19th Hole Bar & Grill – Fermin

And To ALL THE GOLFERS For Supporting

MARIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT

2 Giants Tickets-Club Level with Parking Beronio Lumber

“The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide” & Case of Wine Selected by Leslie Sbrocco Big Cat Advertising

Basket of Locally Grown Goodies Brigitte Moran

Free Weekend Rental-Margarita Machine Cal-West Rentals

$250.00 Buckeye Roadhouse Gift Certificate The Dutra Group

Basket of Enviro-Friendly Cleaning Products Fairfax Lumber

4 Bottles Wine–(2)Murphy-Goode(2)Folie a Deux Forster Pump & Engineering

Apple I Pod Touch 8G Friends of MBA

$100.00 Gift Certificate, Shirts, Apron & Hat Marin Joe’s

4 Giants Tickets – Club Level with Parking Golden State Lumber

Golf Scope, 1 Dozen Balls, Putter Grady Financial

Golf Bag & Golf For 4 Indian Valley Golf Course

$50.00 Gift Certificate Lombardi’s Deli

$500.00 Paper Shredding Certificate Marin Sanitary Service

Round of Golf for Four McInnis Park Golf Center

1 Cube of Bricks or Pallet of Pavers McNear Brick & Block

4 ft. X 6 ft. Shag Area Rug Mertel Carpets

$125.00 Whole Foods Gift Certificate Morris Roofing Co.

$125.00 Bungalow 44 Gift Certificate Morris Roofing Co.

2 each $50.00 Il Davide Gift Certificates Nichelini & Sons

4 sets Giants tickets – 4 Seats each Game Patriot Mechanical

$50.00 Trader Joe’s Gift Certificate Peter Arrigoni

2 each $100.00 La Toscana Gift Certificates Schalich Bros. Construction

1 ½ Hour Kitchen Design Consultation Spacial Design

2 each $50.00 Gift Cards State Fund

3 Dozen Wilson Golf Balls T&B Sports

2 A’s Tickets with VIP Parking Van Midde & Son Concrete

Golf Tournament 2010

See All Photos: http://www.henleyphotography.com/Events/MBA/080510MBA‐Golf‐Tournament/13227960_itGfJ#960549866_vodzD

Gross Score Results

1st Place

Raul Garcia Slim Chatfield

Barry Freeman Les Percebski

Blind Bogey Results – 1st Tom Mathews Tom Williams Roy Forster Jim Schalich

Blind Bogey Results – 2nd Matthew Olsen Tom Nordquist

Lee Borilla Tom Ganley

Blind Bogey Results – 3rd Mark Silva Dan Ackley

Bill Tomrose Chris Diaz

Closest to the Hole 4 – Mike McSweeney

17 – Scott Nelson



After all these years, it's still embarrassing for me to play on the American golf tour. Like the time I asked my caddie for a sand wedge and he came back ten minutes later with a ham on rye. ~

Chi Chi Rodriguez, on his Puerto Rican accent

If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball. ~Jack Lemmon



Thank You to our Sponsors & Contributors for Your Support

of the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund

Alten Construction, Inc.

Cal-West Rentals

The Dutra Group

Fairfax Lumber & Hardware

Ghilotti Bros., Inc.

Ghilotti Construction Co.

Jerry Thompson & Sons Painting

Maggiora & Ghilotti

Nichelini & Sons

State Fund

THANK YOU – TEE SIGN SPONSORS

Alten Construction, Inc. Marin Lumber

Bank of Marin Marin Sanitary Service

Barardi Tile Mayock Drywall

California Mortgage Advisors Mclennon Law Corp.

CTW Designs McNeil, Silveira, Rice & Wiley

De Mello Roofing McPhail Fuel Company

Fairfax Lumber Mertel Carpets

Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Migale Painting Company

Ghilotti Construction Nichelini & Sons

Greene Building Co., Inc. Northgate Garage Door

Hillside Drilling OnSpot Welding & Design

Hughes General Contractor Peter Levi Plumbing

Jackson’s Hardware Powerhouse Building, Inc.

Jerry Thompson & Sons Painting Rempe Construction

Jim Judd for Congress Schalich Bros. Construction

Kies Strategies Shamrock Materials, Inc.

Lamperti Contracting & Design Tamalpais Paint & Color

Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. Valley Tree Service

Maher Accountancy Water Components

Advertising Is easy—contact janet 415-462-1220

Sponsored Bills Move Forward

BY: Phil Vermeulen, Legislative Advocate

With the end of the legislative session just around the corner (August 31st is the last day of the session), yesterday was a key day for many of our bills. As previously reported, several of our bills were placed on what is called "Suspense" in the Appropriations Committee of the house they were in (some in the Assembly, the others in the Senate). Any bill with a projected cost of $100,00 or more to the state automatically goes to Suspense and is dealt with on Suspense Day, which happened to be yesterday. For your information, which bills get off suspense versus which do not really depends on politics "behind the scenes." I am proud to report, ALL of our bills that were on suspense made it out yesterday! This is huge, but then both were authored by Democrats which certainly made a huge difference! With this last hurdle resolved, ALL of these bills will be approved out of the legislature and head to the governor by the end of the month for his expected signature. Following is a brief recap of these bills: AB 2036 (Berryhill, Bill) - As many of you know, more and more public agencies are now requiring contractors and plan rooms to pay for sets of plans and specifications in order to bid on their public works projects. This bill would require public agencies to provide plans and specifications for free to ALL parties (including plan rooms) and would also require them to make the materials available by an electronic means as well. This measure would allow an agency to charge a deposit of up to $250 for the materials, BUT as long as the contractor returned them to the agency within 14 days of the bid opening, the fee would be refunded in full. This measure, which was set to go to suspense yesterday, but due to a hard core press of the Senate Appropriations Committee members during our testimony, we were able to obtain a 11-0 vote and avoided this pitfall (AND this was a Republican-authored bill which would have made it tough to get off suspense!). My message to the committee was, this is good public policy AND the minor costs of providing sets of plans and specs to contractors will be more than offset due to the increased competition and potential innovation. Thankfully, the committee members agreed with me! AB 2060 (Calderon) You may recall that my colleagues and I tried to get a bill out of the Legislature last year that would have exempted fixed price construction contracts, consummated prior to April 1st, 2009, from the 1 cent sales tax increase which took effect on that date. Unfortunately, we got "tripped up" due to the uncertain cost impacts it would have had on the state. Not to be deterred, we are back again this year with a bill that applies prospectively. Specifically, AB 2060 (Calderon) would provide a general exemption from any future sales and use tax increases for fixed price contracts entered into with government entities if that contract was entered into prior to the operative date of that tax increase. This exemption would specifically apply to: (1) fixed price contracts to furnish a government entity with tangible personal property;

(2) fixed price construction contracts to provide materials and fixtures to a government entity; and (3) specified leases of tangible personal property. This exemption would not apply to contracts that include a provision if either party has a right to terminate the contract. For purposes of this exemption, "fixed price" also means a contract for a "guaranteed maximum price," which is a contract for a price specified in a contract for actual costs plus a fixed fee, but subject to a maximum price. This bill would apply to all future increases enacted after the effective date of the bill and for any extension of the one percent increase that is scheduled to expire on July 1, 2011. SB 1254 (Leno) - Co-sponsored with the Contractors' License Board, this measure will provide the board with the ability to issue a stop work order against a contractor for NOT providing workers' compensation (which would pull his employees off the job). This would only apply to the contractor NOT in compliance with the law so other contractors on a job who were abiding by the law would NOT be affected. This measure will apply to both unlicensed and licensed contractors, because many legitimate contractors file a workers' compensation exemption with the board and then hire workers. This is blatantly unfair to legitimate contractors trying to compete against these (dirt bags). This bill will also give the board authority to request authorization to hire 9 more peace officers (one for each office) to help enforce their laws. They currently have 3 for the entire state. Proudly, this measure has been pegged as one of THE most important bills moving through the Legislature this year. It is said that politics makes for strange bedfellows. Interestingly, SB 1254 is a literal example of this phrase since, among many strong supporters, both the California Chamber of Commerce AND the California Applicants Attorneys have both written letters and testified in strong support of this measure! Besides the aforementioned bills, our SB 694 (Correa) is on third reading on the Assembly Floor and will be voted out next week: SB 694 (Correa) - The Uniform Cost Accounting Act was created through legislation approved back in 1983. The Act was created as a consensus solution to resolving what had been a long standing battle between local government and private contractors about complying with existing force account limits for performing construction work in-house using their own workforces instead of requesting bids to have the work done by outside contractors. Many of the problems were due to local governments and special districts using different accounting procedures that, for example, did not account for their true overhead costs to build or repair a project using their in-house staff. Consequently, while a public entity's force account limit to use their in-house staff at that time was $5,000 for labor and material costs combined, they would often not account for their true labor costs to pay for in-house staff in their calculations, and thus would perform work significantly over this amount. It was due to this constant battle between the private and public sectors that a consensus solution was reached that created the Uniform Cost Accounting Act and the Commission in 1983. The commission adopted an accounting procedure that agencies voluntarily agreed to adhere to in return for an increase in their force account limits which is now at $30,000 and is adjusted every few years to match inflation. Opting into the Act also allows these agencies to

increase their informal bidding as well, which means that they can use a streamlined bidding process on projects that cost up to $125,000. Intent of the Bill For all of these reasons, the Act and the Commission have been tremendously successful which has resulted in over 740 local agencies participating as members. With the Act now approaching its 30 years of existence, there are a couple of fixes that need to be made which are the purpose of the measure. One fix would have provided for a small fee that all participating agencies would have paid annually; however, in these tough economic times this provision could not be agreed upon and was removed. This leaves the only remaining provision in the bill to be an extension of the timelines for the Controller's office to investigate and act on disputes over whether member local agencies have followed the Uniform Public Contract Construction Cost Accounting procedures properly. The bill would extend the time for commission review to 45 days for a review of a public agency project that is to be performed after rejection of all bids, and to 90 days for a review of work for which evidence was provided that the work has exceeded the force account limits or has been improperly classified as maintenance. Governor Signs Bill Delaying California Water Bond The $11.1 billion water bond has been shifted from the November 2010 statewide ballot to the November 2012 statewide ballot, after the Legislature passed AB 1265 (Caballero) and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2012. The Governor requested Proposition 18, the water bond, be delayed because of concern that voters would reject it given California’s $19 billion budget deficit and struggling economy. Two sets of amendments were made to the bond through AB 1265. The first change moved the bond to the November 2012 ballot. The second removed a controversial provision of the original bond bill that would allow private companies to get bond funding through joint powers authorities to build water storage facilities. The Legislature had a short time to act on AB 1265 because of the Aug. 9 deadline for making changes to the state’s official Voter Information Guide. The guide is mailed to 10 million voter households across the state and includes summaries, fiscal analyses and arguments for and against each measure. Heat Illness Regulations Move Forward With Cal OSHA One bill that did not get off suspense (even though it had a Democrat as its author) was SB 477 Florez. The senator is known for trying to legislate things that should be done through regulations and it was for this reason that the committee agreed with our contention that the process should remain in Cal OSHA. So too, we have reached an agreement on some reasonable changes to the existing regulations which everyone can live with. Finally, we contended that legislating something instead of going through the regulatory process means that any future changes would also have to be done through legislation, an arduous and very cumbersome process! Following is the language in a letter that we signed on to with all of the employer

groups in Sacramento. I fully expect Cal OSHA to ultimately adopt the currently proposed regulations within the next month or so. The California Chamber of Commerce and the above named organizations (the Coalition) appreciate the opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed revisions to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, General Industry Safety Orders, §3395 - Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment. We are in SUPPORT of the proposed amended regulation. Thank you for taking our concerns into consideration. We share your commitment to ensuring the safety and health of our outdoor workers. We also urge caution and the continued consideration that an employer’s strict compliance with a regulation is no guarantee that an employee will never suffer from heat illness. We commend your diligence to develop the most appropriate solution and appreciate the amendments to the October 2009 proposal. We SUPPORT the proposed revised regulation and are see it as a balanced approach to the health and safety of our outdoor workers with the reality of outdoor workplaces for our employers.

The Coalition continues to be concerned about creating a two tiered trigger system which could create further liability and burdens for employers. We can appreciate the need to take extra care as the temperature rises, but the proposed solution will make compliance challenging.

Workplace situations are varied, requiring a variety of approaches to suit the workplace and workforce. In the coming months ahead through the end of this heat season, and going into the next, we look forward to the opportunity to work with the Division to craft guidelines for employers so that we can understand how to comply with these provisions.

Many Other Bills Still Moving

There are myriad other bills still moving through the legislature that I'm also actively working on. I will report on these in a future update. So too, watch for my annual report which discusses all the bills signed into law that affect your business. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

Build It Green

Certified Green Building Professional Training

LEARN HOW TO DESIGN & BUILD HEALTHIER, HIGHER QUALITY GREEN HOMES!

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) August 31-September 1, 2010 8 AM-5 PM

Where: Marin Builders Association 660 Las Gallinas Avenue

San Rafael, CA 94903 415-462-1220

Cost Per Course: Early Bird Registration

Member $350 Non-Member $400 After July 31, 2010

Member $400 Non-Member $450 Pay by check, credit card, or call for financing options. Registration: (510) 845-0472 x 603 http://www.builditgreen.org/event-

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Learn how to market the benefits of green building to your customers

Get listed in Build It Green’s Certified Professionals Directory

Position yourself for success in the green building market!

“Attend Build It Green trainings to learn innovative techniques to better prepare you to deal with the mandatory and voluntary green building programs that are being implemented in Marin in 2010.” -Bob Brown, Community Development Director, City of San Rafael

Take advantage of our Member and Early Bird discounts $50 discount for Build It Green Members

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The class will focus on English needed on the

construction site -- including terminology, task

commands, and safety-related phrases.

Cost for 30 hours of instruction, including materials:

▪ $100 for employees of MBA members ▪ $125 for others

For more information or to RSVP, contact Casey Mazzoni at 462-1220 / [email protected] .

Classes begin on September 14. Space is limited.

Truitt & White Contact: Emily Blakesley 642 Hearst Avenue Phone: (510) 649-4400 Berkeley, CA 94710 [email protected] www.truittandwhite.com

Need a Business Boost?

Refine your craft and gain client loyalty with this workshop on Marvin’s Ultimate Casement Replacement Collection

Window replacements represent a great opportunity to boost your business while helping your clients save energy and increase comfort. Led by product specialists Victor Vandenberg (Marvin) and Manuel Morgado (Truitt & White) this workshop will focus on two premium window styles from the Marvin collections: Ultimate Replacement Casement and Ultimate Replacement French Casement. During the seminar pro builders will gain invaluable tips on precise and efficient installation methods. Building Professional Seminar: Pro's Perspective: Marvin Replacement Window Installation Techniques When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Time: 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Location: Truitt and White Conference Room 1817 Second Street, Berkeley

Cost: Seminars are $10 per person, $15 at the door. Group rates are available for companies registering 6 or more attendees. A light dinner is included.

Registration: Required for seminar. Call Emily Blakesley at (510) 649-4400 or sign up at http://www.truittandwhite.com/. To complete your registration, please send payment to Truitt & White ATTN: Emily Blakesley by September 10, 2010.

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Press Release

Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Recent Recipient of Caltrans Excellence in Partnering Gold Award

San Rafael, California – August 9, 2010 – Ghilotti Bros., Inc. (GBI) is the recent recipient of Caltrans, California Department of Transportation Excellence in Partnering Gold Award for our efforts in the New Highway 101/580 Connector Project in San Rafael. GBI was responsible for GBI widened HWY 101 through Central San Rafael by adding HOV lanes in both northbound and southbound directions and reconstructed the overcrossing from HWY 101 to HWY 580 to make major improvements in the traffic flow through Central San Rafael. This is GBI’s 7th award received from Caltrans for our excellence in partnering.

Mike Ghilotti, President of Ghilotti Bros., Inc. and Mike Llamas, Vice President of Construction of Ghilotti Bros., Inc. receiving award.

About Ghilotti Bros., Inc: As one of the leading construction companies in the Bay Area, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. has established a permanent presence as a premiere general engineering contractor with projects spanning over numerous county lines. With our strong complement of dedicated employees and our family-owned heritage, now in its third generation, GBI is excited about its future outlook in continuing its 96-year legacy in the Bay Area. As GBI approaches our centennial celebration, we can reflect on three generations’ worth of change and transformations in the construction industry. GBI has always prided itself on being at the forefront of the industry, keeping an edge on the competition. Throughout our history, there has been a constant principle that has guided our way by means of our philosophy to, “Earn respect by doing a job well, treat employees with courtesy and respect, and do good work for the community,” as enumerated by our founder, James Ghilotti.”

GREEN CORNER

Lifecycle Building

Also known as design for disassembly and design for deconstruction, lifecycle thinking encourages creating buildings that provide resources for future buildings. Building material recovery and reuse reduces energy and resource consumption. Why Lifecycle Building? More of the 100 million tons of building-related construction and demolition debris are sent to land-fills in the United States each year. Construction and demolition debris comprises about 40 percent of the solid waste stream. Reusing building components reduces the energy and greenhouse gases emissions associated with producing and transporting building materials. Between the years 2000 and 2030, an estimated 27 percent of existing buildings will be replaced, and 50 percent of the total building stock will be constructed. Imagine these possibilities: A recreational building that breaks into 3 parts for transportation by truck to a new site; The green mobile home with detachable rooms allowing for additions or remodeling; A plug-in home with a specialized connector joint, allowing components to be unplugged quickly and without damage; Zip tape that allows drywall to be easily removed and reused. Building science fiction?! Not at all - these are just a few examples of ideas from previous Lifecycle Building Challenges! 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].

NOVATO Strings are attached for Support for Novato sales tax Novato is looking for local supporters to campaign for the proposed sales tax in November, The law states that local governments can not campaign for revenue measures; they can only supply data.

In recent weeks two influential groups have come forward, pension reform supporters and the Novato Chamber of Commerce, have come forward to say they will support the sales tax if the city acts on their issues

The pension reform activists, a group of residents and includes a few former Novato mayors, submit-ted a letter to City Council claiming that the city’s pension costs are expected to increase from $4 mil-lion now to $6.2 million in five years. The group is asking for changes in pensions, including establish-ing reduced pension benefits for new employees, phasing out the city’s policy of paying the employee’s portion of pension costs, and basing final compensation on the last three years of an employee’s service to prevent “spiking,” or collecting a large pension based on one final year of high salary.

In addition, the chamber of commerce wants to make sure that the city ensures that tax-generating re-tail and commercial uses are given priority in the North Redwood Corridor and Hanna Ranch. In re-cent months there has been a push to move affordable housing there. Currently only 5 percent of Novato is zoned for commercial and retail use, compared to 11 percent of Petaluma and 17 percent of San Rafael.

MARIN COUNTY The Federal Government puts a stop to Marin solar plan

Regardless of objections from the feds, the Marin Energy Authority is still hoping that it will be able to proceed with a $20 million program to help local property owners to install solar.

A state law passed in 2008 allows local government entities to recover money spent on such projects by placing a tax assessment on the property that owners pay off over a period of years as part of their property taxes. The law specified that the assessment could not extend past 20 years. When the solar system or improvements are paid for, they belong to the property owner who benefits from lower en-ergy costs.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, however, has insisted the authority put plans on hold. The agency regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,

The FHFA has objected to the initiatives, known as Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, because it contends that such assessments would be equivalent to liens on the property, which would have to be paid first, before other mortgage lenders, if a property owner defaulted.

California Attorney General Jerry Brown recently filed suit against Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHFA over their measures in blocking PACE programs. Sonoma County, which funded $30 million to jump-start its PACE program, has also filed suit challenging the FHFA ruling.

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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Open letter to California State Legislators Page 1

MBA Weekly Bulletin 08-16-10

Open letter to California State Legislators

You can take pride in knowing that you are a part of the business community who's listed as sponsoring this "Open Letter." Scroll down through the names immediately after the letter.

Phil Vermeulen

Dear Members:

You face a tremendous challenge to balance the state budget and spur job growth in California to lower our record unemployment rate. We encourage you to meet these goals by creating jobs and growing state revenues through sound regulatory policies that will attract new private investment, promote new hiring and protect existing jobs in small businesses, manufacturing and innovation firms.

Our recommendations here do not include substantive reforms of specific regulations, but rather identify improvements in the process of creation, analysis and enforcement of regulations. Without sacrificing important societal protections, we strongly recommend that you make the regulatory system in California more cost-effective and predictable through measures that ensure regulatory agencies, departments, and boards understand the impacts of proposed regulations and are held accountable for effective outcomes.

To that end, we urge you to support legislation that embodies the following principles that promote these important purposes:

GET CONTROL OF THE BUREAUCRACY

Past legislatures have ceded to unelected officials sweeping powers to impose new regulations, collect administrative fees and assess fines and penalties – all with no requirements for legislative oversight or approval. This creates the potential for an uncertain, punitive and increasingly unaccountable regulatory environment. Requiring legislative review and approval for major new regulations ensures that the intent of legislation you approve is carried out in the most effective manner.

MEASURE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NEW REGULATIONS

Many regulations are imposed without a true understanding of their impact on jobs and economic growth. Requiring economic impact reports by independent experts or an entity other than the regulatory agency will reveal the true cost in jobs and lost revenue, empowering you to make reasonable adjustments as necessary.



WEED OUT INEFFECTIVE REGULATIONS

Businesses must continually update processes to improve products and services to remain competitive. In the same manner, the legislature should review regulations already on the books and require periodic reviews for new regulations, removing those that are duplicative, outdated or failing to deliver on their promises.

The time to start is now. Your commitment to improving the regulatory climate will help to restore California’s reputation as an attractive state for investment and jobs. Dozens of bills have already been introduced on these topics and we urge your support as they move through the process.

On behalf of the coalition, please contact Cynthia Leon with any questions or comments at 916-498-3322.

Thank you in advance for your support of this important effort.

7 11 Materials, Inc. A Levy & Assoc. A-1 Door Acclamation Insurance Management Services ACE Clearwater Enterprises Action Auto Wreckers Aero Products Co Ahlborn Structural Steel, Inc. Alcoa All Dodge Truck Parts Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Alliance Property & Asset Mgmt Allied Auto Salvage, Inc. Almega Environmental American Council of Engineering Companies of California American Forest and Paper Association American Graphic Board Inc. American Handforge American Licorice Company American Prototype, Inc. American Team, LLC AMPAC Fine Chemicals Amway Corporation - Nutrilite Ancient Art, INC. Andreini & Company Anza Pacific Properties, Inc. APC, Inc. Apex Envirotech, Inc Argyle Financial

ARI Group Arlie M. Skov, Inc. Ashland Inc Associated Builders and Contractors of California Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers Atkins Transportation AutoGator Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association B-K Mill & Fixtures, Inc. Bauer's Auto Wrecking Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. Berg McAfee Companies Biagini Properties, Inc. Bill Welch Portable Welding Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation Blue Mountain Minerals Boodspeed Bros. Leasing LLC. Boulevard Blacksmith & Welding Works Inc. BP Bracken Oil Company Bragg Crane Service Brenntag Pacific, Inc. Buck Petroleum Company Building Owners and Managers (BOMA) Orange County Bulk Transportation BW Auto Dismantlers, Inc. C & M TRUCKING Calco Fence Inc.



CALED California Aerospace Technology Association California Association Of Wheat Growers California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association California Bean Shippers Association California Building Industry Association California Business Properties Association California Chamber of Commerce California Chapter of the American Fence Association California Construction and Industrial Materials Association California Dump Truck Owners Association California Fence Contractors’ Association California Framing Contractors Association California Grain & Feed Association California Grocers Association California Hotel & Lodging Association California Independent Grocers Association California Independent Oil Marketers Association California League of Food Processors California Manufacturers & Technology Association California Nevada Cement Association California Paperboard Corp. California Pear Growers California Precast Concrete Association California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors California Restaurant Association California Retailers Association California Sign Association California Space Authority California State Floral Association California Steel Industries, Inc. California Taxpayers Association California Warehouse Association CalPortland Company Calscience Environmental Laboratories, Inc. Canvas Concepts, Inc.

CBRE Chad Pankey Construction Charting the Seas of Success Chemical Industry Council of CA CMA CMAC Construction Co. Coast Oil Co. LLC ColorKote Commerce Printing Services Commercial Real Estate Development Association Compton Trading, Inc. Computer Solutions Company Consumer Specialty Products Association Cool Power Incorporated Cordova Truck Dismantlers Corning Olive Oil Comapny Country Naturals Cross Petroleum Dart Container Corporation Dassel's Petroleum Inc DDH Enterprise, Inc. Delano Growers Grape Products DeWitt Petroleum Dinon & Associates Dion & Sons, Inc. Downs Energy DST Output DuPont Company Dynamic Plumbing SFH, Inc. E. R. Vine & Sons, Inc. Easy Fuel, Inc. Ed Staub & Sons Petroleum, Inc Egge Machine Company Engineering California Association Engineering Contractors Association Equa-Chlor, Inc Equality Plating Faris Lee Investments Fintech Precast, Inc.



Flasher/Barricade Association Fontana Area Chamber of Commerce Gallade Chemical Inc. Gandy-Staley Oil Co., Inc. Gekko Engineering Georgia Pacific Gold Ticket Communications Goodrich Corporation Goodspeed Auto-Fuel Systems Inc. Grafil Inc Granite Construction Inc. Graniterock Greg's Petroleum Service Inc. GT Petroleum GTL Inc. Guardian Fabrication Inc Guardian Industries Corp. Hambro Forest Products, Inc. Hasa Haycock Petroleum Health Science Associates Hedman Partners Higgins Auto Wrecking, Inc Hill Brothers Chemical Co. Hormel Foods Corporation Hoyt Energy LLC Ian Gecker & Associates, LLC Industrial Ceramic Product Independent Oil Producers' Agency Independent Waste Oil Collectors and Transporters Association Industrial Environmental Association Ingomar Packing Company LLC Ingot Auto Dismantlers Inline Translation Services, Inc. International Council of Shopping Centers International Paper J. E. DeWitt, Inc J. R. Ulrich & Associates J.R. Simplot Company

Jack Tarr Development Company Jelly Belly Candy co Jonas Oil, Jonas Heating Kagome, Inc. Kelly's Sheet Metal & Fabrication Kennedy Auto Co. Inc. Knife River Construction KRT Management, Inc. L & S Construction, Inc. La Salle Group, Inc. Lee & Associates Lehigh Hanson, Inc. LKQ Corporation Lockheed Martin Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. LyondellBasell MacValley Oil Co. Marin Builders' Association Marin Fence Company Mark Company Marketplace Properties Martec Industries, Inc. McCormix Corp McLellan Industries, Inc. MEHS Consulting Metalmorphosis Metalrevelations Miller Financial & Insurance Services Mini Truck Dismantling Mosier Bros Mueller Lewis Concrete, Inc. Musco Family Olive Co. National Cement Company of California, Inc, National Federation of Independent Business National gypsum company National Ready Mixed Concrete Navajo concrete inc. New Era Tile & Stone, Inc. Now Ventures Inc



NuStar Energy L.P. NuWest Milling,LLC O&M Industries Oak Grove Enterprises, Inc Olin Chlor Alkali Products Olin Chlor Alkali Products Orbital Engineering, Inc. Orthopliance Group Osterling Consulting, Inc. P&C Auto recyclers PABCO Building Products, LLC Pacific Coast Producers Pacific Coast Renderers Association Pacific Egg & Poultry Association Pacific M Painting, Inc. Pacific Management Services Pacific Marine Sheet Metal Corp. Pacific Metal Stampings Pacific States Environmental Contractors Pacific Truck Tank, Inc. Paladin Principle LLC Paramount Ready Mix Concrete Pattersons Collision Center Paulson Manufacturing Personal Insurance Federation of California Petromax Technologies Pick A Part Hesperia, LLC Pick Your Part Auto Wrecking Pine Hill PMCS, Inc Poma Holding Company, Inc. PPG Aerospace Praxair Principal Technical Services Procter & Gamble Proctor Trucking Professional Personnel Leasing PPL QMC Cranes Qwik Parts Auto Salvage R. J. Bellevue

R.E. Goodspeed & Sons Dist. Inc. Ramos Oil Co. Raytheon RC Equitiess, LLC RCR Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. Reading Oil, Inc. Redding Oil Company Redman Equipment & Manufacturing. Co. Reese-Chambers Systems Consultants, Inc. Ring Container Technologies Rock & Roll Auto Recycling Roe Oil Company, Inc Romo & Associates, Inc. Ross, Inc. Royal Range of California, Inc Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc. RT Yee & Associates, Inc S&H Welding, Inc. San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce San Joaquin Refining Co., Inc. San Luis Rey Auto Salvage & Towing San Marino Seafood SBIA Scribner Plastics Searles Valley Minerals Searles Valley Minerals Select Auto & Truck Recyclers Service Rock Products Sheffield Platers Shuster Oil Co. Inc Sierra Auto Recycling SierraPine Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. Silvas Oil Co Inc Smith Precision Products Company Snapp & Associates Soiland Management Co., Inc. Sorensen Marketing Spartan Tank Lines Spaulding Thompson Associates



Stabile Plating Co., Inc. State of California Auto Dismantlers Association Statewide Safety & Signs Statewide Towing & Recovery Sturdy Oil Company Subway Truck Parts, Inc. Sun Engineering Services, Inc. Sunsweet Dryers Superior Spring Co. T W Contracting, Inc TareBare Maintenance Team Truck Dismantling, Inc Teichert TerraMins, Inc. Tesei Petroleum, Inc. The California Redwood Company The Dow Chemical Company The Film Emporium: A Mo Pic Co. The Morning Star Company The Newark Group dba California Paperboard The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. The Stockdale Group Thorco USA TIC Tom R. Ward, Inc. Total Safety US, Inc. Trailers Unlimited Trench Plate Rental Co. Union Marine Station

Uniquity USANA Health Sciences, Inc. USG Corporation USS-POSCO Industries Valero Valimet, Inc. Valley Pacific Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc Vanitas, Inc. Victaulic Vista Metals Corp. Vulcan Materials Company, Western Division Walnut Industries Weatherford Weathers Place, LLC Wellness Express Healthcare, Inc. West Auto Wreckers Ltd West Coast Aggrgates,Inc. West Coast Sustainables Western Growers Association Western States Oil Co. Western States Petroleum Association Western Steel Truss & Supply Western Wood Preservers Institute Wine Institute Woodward Oil Company World Energy Development, LLC Yosemite Environmental Specialties

cc: The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger, California State Governor Ms. Susan Kennedy, Governor’s Office

Meet Their Needs

The 5 critical needs of your customers

When it comes to growing your business, it's important to think about your customers' needs — beyond selling them your product or service. How you sell to them is as important as what you sell to them. If you think of your customers' basic needs, and use that knowledge when selling to them, you can make yourself invaluable to them — a key to the customer relationship-building process. Here are five needs that all customers share:

1. To be heard and understood. This is just human nature. When customers, who are spending money on you, feel you no longer understand why they do business with you, they may start to look for a business that does. Understanding your customers' emotional needs requires engagement on your part. Ask open-ended questions and maintain a full-fledged conversation, not just an initial sales pitch. Build a relationship, not just your database.

2. To belong and contribute. Socially, people want to live in groups. Work to create a brand that offers a community feel, like Coke as a cultural choice over Pepsi. This helps your customers feel that they belong to the tribe that is your business.

3. To feel stable and in control. Stability can be established through consistent service, or by allowing customers to have control over exactly how and when they receive your product. This means offering choices that are relevant to your customers' needs. The security that arises from stability and control also builds longevity for your customer relationship.

4. To feel significant and special. You can meet this need by rewarding your most loyal customers. It's important, too, to recognize the accomplishments of your employees. Take the time to treat people the way they'd like to be treated. It pays dividends to your business.

5. To be successful and reach one's potential. As a business leader, consider it part of your responsibility to help customers and clients take advantage of opportunities and to try new things. Not only does this meet their needs and build loyalty, but that success is ultimately shared with you.

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The Marin Municipal Water District has launched a Twitter account to enhance communications with customers and help keep them informed about their water supply, water conservation and other news. Twitter is a free social networking and microblogging service that enables users to read and send short, 140-character messages, known as “tweets.” By following MMWD on Twitter, customers will have quick, easy access to information including:

• construction updates and road/trail closures • conservation events, news and tips • weekly watering guidelines • volunteer opportunities on the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed • rainfall totals and reservoir storage • updates on water supply planning and projects

The district also plans to use Twitter to provide real-time alerts in the event of an emergency. MMWD has embraced social media tools such as Twitter as part of an effort to make it simpler for customers to connect with, get information from and provide feedback to the district. MMWD’s online communications also include a blog, Facebook page and YouTube channel, as well as free electronic newsletters on topics ranging from general district news to water-smart gardening tips. MMWD is a public agency that provides drinking water to 195,000 people in a 147-square-mile area of southern and central Marin County. The district’s mission is to provide customers with reliable, high-quality water that maintains and protects public health and to ensure the fiscal and environmental vitality of the district for future generations. Follow MMWD on Twitter: twitter.com/thinkbluemarin Find MMWD online: Blog: thinkbluemarin.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/marinwater YouTube: youtube.com/thinkbluemarin Find a complete list of electronic newsletters and subscribe at marinwater.org.

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Rules to Write By 5 grammatical copywriting mistakes to avoid

If you're writing your own copy for your web site or blog or are handling the promotional copywriting for your business, it's important to avoid some basic mistakes that make many readers cringe. It's the simple grammar mistakes that will make your copy look unprofessional and drive readers and prospects away. Here are five of the most common errors to avoid:

1. Your vs. You're. "You're" is a contraction for "you are." "Your" is a possessive pronoun, as in "your dog." Simple rule: when you write either one, reread it as "you are" and it will become clear. For example, "You're using it right" becomes "you are using it right," while "your dog" becomes "you are dog." You will know which one is correct.

2. Its vs. It's. "It's" is a contraction for "it is," while "its" is a possessive pronoun, as in "this car is missing its engine." Another simple rule: read both as "it is" to root out any errors. "It's a boy!" translates to "It is a boy!" But "this car is missing it is engine" makes no sense at all.

3. There vs. Their. This one pops up as a typo as often as it is actually used by mistake. Microsoft Word rarely picks it up as an error, so watch for it as you proofread. "There" is a multi-purpose pronoun that is used many ways, like "I'm going over there" or "there is nothing left." "Their" is another possessive pronoun, such as "their water is theirs, and no one else's." Are you talking about multiple people who have possession of something? Use "their." Otherwise, you want "there."

4. Affect vs. Effect. This one seems to trip up everyone. Affect is a verb — an action word — as in "the rain will affect the outcome of the game." Effect is a noun — a thing — as in "the effect of puppies on my mood is rather positive." Think in terms of "the effect." You can't put "the" in front of a verb. This one has no trick, you have to just take a moment and think: are you describing an action, like the action the rain is taking on the game, or a thing, like the specific effect that puppies have on my mood?

5. Dangling Participle. This error can actually make your text unreadable. It's best explained with an example: "After rotting in the cellar for a few weeks, Billy brought the bananas up to throw them away." Ew, what is wrong with Billy and why was he rotting in the cellar? Readers expect that an opening participle (all that stuff before the comma) will refer to the first noun they encounter after the comma, in this case, Billy, rather than the bananas. To avoid confusion, always follow a participle with the object it modifies: "After rotting in the cellar for a few weeks, the bananas were brought up and thrown away by Billy."

Kalb's Q&A for Contractors Week of 08-16-2010 By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc. Having options is great. However, for a contractor the choices sometimes are really limited to ‘one or the other’. Bankruptcy is a painful decision for anyone, but doubly so when I tell a contractor his problem hasn’t been solved despite drastic action on his part… Q: We received paperwork today from the CSLB and it states we need to pay an additional $12,500 per application. Is this correct or do we just need to provide more information? You received a standard “bond and fee” letter. This is typically sent by the CSLB after they accept an application. You now have two options: Your company can file a $12,500 Bond of Qualifying Individual for each Qualifier or you could file a $12,500 cash deposit in lieu of the bond. Most contractors opt for the Bond since they don’t want to tie up thousands of dollars in a CD or bank account.

Q: Due to the economy, I had to declare personal bankruptcy. I am listed on a corporate license, which has a significant judgment; however, the company is no longer in business. An attorney told me that I should now be able to apply for a new license. I would appreciate your opinion before I spend the money on a new application.

A: If the judgment is on the corporation, this will need to be resolved first. Declaring personal bankruptcy likely DID NOT clear the judgment so it is still on record. And as long as it is on record, the CSLB will not allow you to Qualify, or even be listed on, a new license. You may want to consult with an attorney that specializes in bankruptcy law and to see if the corporation can get out from under this judgment.

Q: I have a legal dispute with a contractor. I checked his license some months ago on the CSLB web site and it was suspended due to a

Worker’s Comp cancellation. Now when I check the license, the suspension has been lifted and I have no way of telling when this took place. Can you answer a few questions: First, how do I find out if the license was suspended for a specific time period and second is there a way to get this information in writing from the CSLB?

A: Thank you for the email. On the CSLB web site under the Current Worker’s Compensation information tab there is a link to a company’s “Workers Compensation History”. Not knowing the name of the company you are referring to I chose one at random as an example. This particular corporation has been licensed for over ten years and has had coverage from a series of insurance companies. The effective date each year is 12/31 and the expiration date is 12/31 of the following year. In other words there is no lapse that I can see during this ten-year period.

The company you’re referring to likely filed a backdated certificate. This is allowed under Code Section 7125.1 which states, “the Registrar shall accept a certificate…as of the effective date shown…if the certificate is received by the registrar within 90-days of that date and shall reinstate the license…if otherwise eligible, retroactive to the effective date of the certificate.”

Further if the licensee can show that the failure to file the certificate within this 90-day period was due to circumstances beyond his control, he can petition the Registrar to accept the form and lift the suspension retroactively.

The sure fire way of determining if and when a license was suspended (or in good standing) is to request a Certification of Records for the time period in question. This can be done by paying the $67.00 fee and filing the prescribed form by mail, or by delivering the form directly to the CSLB, which I often do for clients.

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. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

Owner Address Contractor Work ValueIssued7-Aug

John Ragano 200 Atherton Avenue Novato Sears Home Improvement ReRoof 37,662.00$

Strawberry Village 800 Redwood Hwy #609 Michael Hubbard TI 160,000.00$

Scott A Murphy 75 Eliseo Drive Greenbrae Caletti Jungsten Const Kit/Rmd 38,500.00$

Henry M Shreibman 22 Dolphin Isle Novato ARN Design Corp Deck 10,000.00$

Keegan Eamonn 290 Seadrift Road Stinson Beach Belenus Renewable Solar 37,400.00$

Ann Jo Joy 151 Wild Horse Valley Drive Novato John McLean ReRoof 28,000.00$

Leslie Baronian 392 Richardson Way Mill Valley Mac's Roofing ReRoof 10,350.00$

Laurence M George 296 Olive Avenue Novato Solarcraft Services Solar 41,000.00$

Charles A Deardorff 50 Oak Knoll Drive San Anselmo Solarcraft Services Solar 9,500.00$

William J Cahill 149 Dipsea Road Stinson Beach Duffy Construction Rmd 50,000.00$

Mark Daley 160 Railroad Avenue Woodacre Aspenwood Construction Conversion 74,000.00$

Lisa N Hamilton 810 Butterfield Road San Anselmo David Kennedy Const Rmd 21,000.00$

Lisa N Hamilton 810 Butterfield Road San Anselmo David Kennedy Const Garage 15,000.00$

Eve Hinman 380 Marin Avenue Mill Valley California Earthquake Seismic Upg 10,703.00$

Robert M Loback 933 Vernal Avenue Mill Valley Walt Clayland Ret/Wall 40,000.00$

Kule D Rosseau 3 Shell Road Mill Valley BYC Construction Kit/Rmd 40,000.00$

Roger Silloway 102 Belvedere Drive Mill Valley Christopher Phibbs Bath/Rmd 15,000.00$

MV School District 305 Montford Avenue Mill Valley Plant Construction Seismic Upg 128,410.00$

Ho S Song 34 Meadow Drive Mill Valley Raindance Roofing ReRoof 5,800.00$

Christopher Zak 70 Margarita Drive San Rafael Raindance Roofing ReRoof 9,400.00$

Allish P Schutz 65 Sunset Way Muir Beach Owner Deck 5,000.00$

Charles & Anne Eads 291 Ellen Drive San Rafael EK Construction Rmd 75,000.00$

Timothy C Draper 560 Pierce Point Road Inverness James Lino Construction Rmd 75,000.00$

Gale F Greisen 171 St Thomas Way Tiburon Sausalito Construction Rmd 373,182.00$

County of Marin Permits

Gale F Greisen 171 St Thomas Way Tiburon Sausalito Construction Rmd 373,182.00$

Gale F Greisen 171 St Thomas Way Tiburon Sausalito Construction Addn 100,000.00$

William R Wilson Jr 120 Briar Road Kentfield Alan R Taylor GC Kit/Rmd 34,000.00$

Received7-Aug

Nicasio Ranch LLC 11100 Pt Reyes Petaluma Rd Nicasio Agricultural Exp 20,000.00$

Steven L Fisher 107 Richardson Drive Mill Valley Deck/Addn 35,000.00$

Hanna M Burgherr 119 Schmidt Lane San Rafael Bath/Rmd 95,000.00$

San Francisco Zen Cntr 1601 Shoreline Hwy Mill Valley Demolition 13,000.00$

Heather Holcomb 105 Skyline Terrace Mill Valley Addn/Rmd 10,000.00$

Monika Leitz 833 Spring Drive Mill Valley Addn/Rmd 80,000.00$

Johann Enslin 55 Verissimo Drive Novato Ret/Wall 10,000.00$

Kathleen W Williams 111 Via De La Vista Inverness SFD 820,000.00$

Kathleen W Williams 111 Via De La Vista Inverness Garage 80,000.00$

Mitra Mavaddat 405 Wellesley Court Mill Valley Storage/Decks 30,000.00$

Christopher Yates 455 Woodland Road Kentfield Pool 100,000.00$

Christopher Yates 455 Woodland Road Kentfield Ret/Wall 5,000.00$

Christopher Yates 455 Woodland Road Kentfield Ret/Wall/Bench 15,000.00$

Hart Estate Investment 4810 Paradise Drive Tiburon Bath/Rmd 12,000.00$

Trinh Hong 1055 Bel Marin Keys Blvd Novato Addn/Rmd 400,000.00$

David Pearch 11 Hotaling Court Kentfield Rmd 15,000.00$

Chester Aldridge 6 Laurel Grove Avenue Kentfield SFD 450,000.00$

Anita L Draeger 511 McClay Road Novato Solar 21,000.00$

Owner Address Contractor Work Value

Received7-Aug

David W Downey 522 Midvale Way Mill Valley Addn/Rmd 80,000.00$

Willem Van Dam 15 Palomino Circle Novato Kit/Rmd 16,000.00$

Richard J Cottrell 183 Oak Manor Drive Fairfax Guest House 60,000.00$

John M Pope 594 Trumbull Avenue Novato ReRoof 11,760.00$

Leslie Baronian 392 Richardson Way Mill Valley ReRoof 10,350.00$

Roger Silloway 102 Belvedere Drive Mill Valley Bath/Rmd 15,000.00$

Housing Auth of Marin 89 Cole Drive Sausalito Boiler 49,151.00$

County of Marin Permits

Zero In

Easy ways to identify your target market

Whether you're just starting a business, or growing an existing one, knowing who your target market is, where they are, and what they want are all critical to effective sales. This information helps you to create an effective marketing strategy — and evolve it as your target market changes and grows. That's why it's important for you to always have your customers' profile in mind. Here are a few simple tips to help you with the profiling process.

• Determine who your customers are. The demographics of your customer base are critical to helping you expand your products and services, hone your marketing, and differentiate your business from competitors. Who does your business serve? Is it international, national, statewide, or local in scope? Think about where your existing customers come from, or where your prospects are. Use a library, town hall, or the Internet to learn the population count of each demographic pertinent to your business. Consider, too, the age, race, gender, income level, and education of your customers. Break down your customer base into groups, or segments, that share very similar characteristics. This will help in targeting your media channels and your messages.

• Learn why they buy. After demographics always comes customer psychographics — lifestyle, interests, activities, opinions, beliefs, views, etc. Some of this information will be available to you through research, while some might require customer surveys. Knowing what motivates your customer is critical for your business.

• Identify your ideal customer. With all this information at your fingertips, describe your ideal customer — for example, liberal men in their 20s-30s who are married with children. Then, use your research to see just how many of those men live in your market area. If you see that only 93 men fit that description in your area, then perhaps it's time to seriously rethink your business plan. On the other hand, you might discover that there are 6,000 — which is a much better number against which you can focus your marketing efforts.

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Plan#: 799 CVS STORE #3039

10-00799

Addenda: 0Project Type: COMMERCIAL

Contact: S.D. DEACON 916-969-0900

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

ALAMEDA2:00 PM 8/17/2010

Ref #: P.W. 01-10-03Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 7/27/10 10:00 AM

Plan#: 701

CYCLIC SEWER REPAIR PROJECT, PHASE 8: PORTIONS OF BUENA VISTA AVENUE, PACIFIC AVENUE AND LINCOLN AVENUE

10-00701

Addenda: 0Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: ALAMEDA, CITY OF, D.P.W. 510-749-5840

ANTIOCH2:00 PM 8/17/2010

Ref #: P.W. 507-13Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 8/10/210 2:00 PM

Plan#: 707

CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REPAIR INCLUDING TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP GRINDING AND INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE RAMPS AT MISC. LOCATIONS

10-00707

Est. Cost: $200000Addenda: 0Project Type: STREET IMPVS

Contact: ANTIOCH, CITY OF, OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 925-779-7050

MOUNTAIN VIEW

2:00 PM 8/17/2010Ref #: 09-37

Bid Date:


REPAIR DAMAGE DONE BY STREET TREES Plan#: 709

EL CAMINO REAL SIDEWALKS, CURBS & GUTTER REPAIR

10-00709

Est. Cost: $600000to $650000

Addenda: 1 8/6/2010Project Type: STREET IMPVS

Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW, CITY OF, DPW 650-903-6311

HAYWARD2:00 PM 8/17/2010

Ref #: 11-07Bid Date:


Plan#: 710

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER, BUIILDINGS 1400/1600 RENOVATION-CHABOT COLLEGE

10-00710

Addenda: 2 8/11/2010Project Type: RENOVATION

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

BOLINAS12:00 PM 8/17/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 715

BCPUD OFFICE BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

10-00715

Addenda: 0Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: BOLINAS COMMUNITY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 415-868-1224

UKIAH

2:00 PM 8/17/2010Ref #: 10-12

Bid Date:

INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINS AND WATER MAIN FACILITIES, ROADWAY REHABILITATION, CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, RAMPS AND STRIPING

Plan#: 726

NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT - CLARA AVENUE PHASE 1 PROJECT

10-00726

Addenda: 1 8/10/2010Project Type: STREET IMPVS

Contact: UKIAH, CITY OF, DPW 707-4636284

HAYWARD

2:00 PM 8/17/2010

Ref #: 5142

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 8///4/10 2:30 PM

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENT, SAWCUTTING, ROADWAY EXCAVATION, PLACEMENT OF FULL DEPTH ASPHALT CONCRETE, ADJUSTMENT OF UTILITY FRAMES AND COVER TO GRADE AND INSTALLATION OF RUBBER SIDEWALK AND CONCRETE SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER AND DRIVEWAY APPR

Plan#: 727 B STREET SIDEWALK REHABILITATION

10-00727

Est. Cost: $315000Addenda: 0

Project Type: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: HAYWARD DPW, ENGINEERING 510-583-4761

WINDSOR

2:00 PM 8/17/2010Bid Date:


EXTRACT, DEWATER,CONTAIN, TRANSPORT, WEIGH AND BENEFICIALLY REUSE THE STABILIZED WASTEWATER BIOSOLIDS GENERATED BY THE RECLAMATION PLANT

Plan#: 734

TOWN OF WINDSOR RECLAMATION PLANT BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL PROJECT

10-00734

Addenda: 2 8/11/2010Project Type: WASTEWATER

Contact: BRELJE & RACE 707-576-1322

SAN MATEO1:00 PM 8/17/2010

Ref #: 469913-46000-9126

Bid Date:Plan#: 755 31ST AVENUE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION

10-00755

Est. Cost: $160000Addenda: 0Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: SAN MATEO, CITY OF DPW 650-522-7351

ANTIOCHGRIND IN-PLACE 27,400 SF AC; GRADE FOR ADA PARKING, ACCESS AISLES, AND DRAINAGE AND COMPACT GRINDINGS; REPAVE WITH 1/2 " MED. HOT MIX AC,; REMOVE AND REPLACE AC BERM; CONSTRUCT NEW ADA WALKWAYS AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 764

ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS AND ADA UPGRADES - CONTRA LOMA REGIONAL PARK

10-00764

2:00 PM 8/17/2010Ref #: 118-10-260

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 8/10/10 10:00 AMEst. Cost: $150000Addenda: 0

Project Type: UPGRADES

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

CONCORD

2:00 PM 8/17/2010Ref #: 2167

Bid Date:

REHAB PAVEMENT FROM OAK GROVE ROAD TO DETROIT AVENUE ON WHITMAN ROAD: HOT MIX ASPHALT, COLD PLANING, CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, STRIPING, TRAFFIC CONTROL, ROOT PRUNING AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 800 WHITMAN ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION

NEW10-00800

Est. Cost: $492190Addenda: 1 8/12/2010Project Type: STREET IMPVS

Contact: CONCORD D.P.W. ENGINEERING SERVICES 925-671-3361

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

RICHMOND

1:30 PM 8/18/2010Ref #: 1995

Bid Date:


REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF 24,000 GALLONS OF RESERVOIR HEEL WATER, DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING CONCRETE-LINED OPEN-CUT RESERVOIR AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1,000,000-GALLON CAPACITY PRE-STRESSED CYLINDRICAL CONCRETE TANK AND RELATED SITE WORK

Plan#: 620 SCHAPIRO RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT

10-00620

Est. Cost: $3000000to $4000000

Addenda: 2 8/11/2010Project Type: REPLACEMENT

Contact: EBMUD, PURCHASING DIVISION 510-287-1040

SACRAMENTO COUNTY

1:30 PM 8/18/2010Ref #: 2029

Bid Date:


SITE IMPROVEMENTSPlan#: 702

FREEPORT SEGMENT NO. 3 PIPELINE-SITE IMPROVEMENTS

10-00702

Est. Cost: $130000to $180000

Addenda: 1 8/4/2010Project Type: PIPELINE

Contact: EBMUD, ENGINEERING SERVICES 510-287-1040

SAN FRANCISCO12:00 PM 8/18/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 713

ESCALATOR RELOCATION PROJECT AT THE METREON CENTER

10-00713

Addenda: 1 7/26/2010Project Type: ESCALATOR

Contact: WESTFIELD CONSTRUCTION, LLC 707-399-1940

SAN FRANCISCO

2:30 PM 8/18/2010Ref #: 1444J

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 8/3/10 1:30 PM

PAVEMENT RENOVATION INCLUDING ASPHALT GRINDING & PAVING, CONCRETE PAVEMENT, BASE, CURB, SIDEWALK & CURB RAMP CONSTRUCTION; TRAFFIC ROUTING; SEWER AND ALL APPURTENANT WORK

Plan#: 743

VARIOUS LOCATIONS PAVEMENT RENOVATION NO. 13 AND SEWER REPLACEMENT

10-00743

Est. Cost: $3200000Addenda: 1 8/10/2010Project Type: STREET IMPVS

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO DPW 415-558-4030

NAPA

3:00 PM 8/18/2010Ref #: SW10PW002

Bid Date:


REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, DRIVE APPROACHES, DRIVEWAYS, STREET SECTIONS AND THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF STREET TREES

Plan#: 747 LOS ROBLES SIDEWALK REPAIR - PHASE X

10-00747

Est. Cost: $356868Addenda: 0Project Type: SIDEWALK

Contact: NAPA CITY OF, DPW 707-257-9305

MENLO PARK

2:00 PM 8/18/2010Ref #: 20-010

Bid Date:


INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 283,000 SQUARE YARDS OF TYPE II LATEX MODIFIED SLURRY SEAL AND PREP WORK IN THE FORM OF WEED REMOVAL AND CRACK SEALING

Plan#: 751 2009-2010 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT

10-00751

Addenda: 0Project Type: STREET IMPVS

Contact: MENLO PARK, CITY OF 650-330-6740

SAN PABLO

2:00 PM 8/18/2010Bid Date:


43,000 SF GROCERY STORE. Plan#: 778 LAS MONTANAS SUPERMARKET

10-00778

Addenda: 0Project Type: SUPERMARKET

Contact: S.D. DEACON CORP OF CALIFORNIA 916-969-0900Contact: MENA ARCHITECTS 415-348-0100

PETALUMA2:00 PM 8/18/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 795

PETALUMA CAMPUS PARKING RENOVATIONS PROJECT

10-00795

Addenda: 0Project Type: RENOVATION

Contact: SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE 707-527-4422

Thursday, August 19, 2010

OAKLAND

2:00 PM 8/19/2010Ref #: 07099

Bid Date:


PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLYPlan#: 720

ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT

10-00720

Est. Cost: $460000Addenda: 3 7/23/2010Project Type: FIRE ALARM

Contact: OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST 510-879-8386

ALAMEDA2:00 PM 8/19/2010

Ref #: 06-10-14Bid Date:


Plan#: 721

REPAIR OF PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK, CURB, GUTTER, DRIVEWAY AND MONOR STREET PATCHING, FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011, PHASE 11

10-00721



SAN LEANDRO11:00 AM 8/19/2010

Ref #: 09-593-52-216Bid Date:Plan#: 724 2660 EDEN ROAD GRADING AND DIRT DISPOSAL

10-00724

Addenda: 1 8/9/2010Project Type: ROAD WORK

Contact: SAN LEANDRO, CITY OF E. & T. DEPT. 510-577-3412

SAN JOSE

3:00 PM 8/19/2010Ref #: 6288

Bid Date:


CLASS "A" OR C4 LICENSE REQUIREDPlan#: 744

WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SILENCER EG-1 REPLACEMENT

10-00744

Addenda: 0Project Type: REPLACEMENT

Contact: SAN JOSE, CITY OF 408-945-5481

SAN JOSEDISMANTLE AND DISPOSE OF 3,250 LF OF EXISTING HANDRAILS AND 225 FT OF EXISTING HANDRAILS INCLUDING POSTS, BRACKETS AND ANCHOR BOLTS. iNSTALL NEW ALUMINUM

Plan#: 745 HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT PHASE III

10-00745

3:00 PM 8/19/2010Ref #: 6072

Bid Date:


HANDRAILS AND STAIRWELL HANDRAILS INCLUDING POSTS, TOE BOARDS, BRACKETS AND OTHER RELATED HARDWARE


Contact: SAN JOSE/DPW, E.S.D. 408-945-5178

NOVATO2:00 PM 8/19/2010

Ref #: 72706Bid Date:


Plan#: 746

COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 72706, PHASE F CENTER ROAD, RICA VISTA TO WESTERN DRIVE SEWER PROJECT

10-00746


Contact: NUTE ENGINEERING 415-453-4480Contact: NOVATO SANITARY DISTRICT 415-892-1694

LIVERMORE

2:00 PM 8/19/2010Ref #: 04-10-203

Bid Date:


INSTALL ELECTRICAL HOOKUPS AT 21 EXISTING CAMPGROUND RV SITES. WORK INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF RV POWER PEDESTALS, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL, AN UPGRADED ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND INCIDENTAL SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING WIDENING OF AC PAVEMENT AT SELECTED SITES

Plan#: 748

DEL VALLE REGIONAL PARK - CAMPGROUND RV ELECTRICAL HOOKUPS

10-00748

Est. Cost: $170000Addenda: 0Project Type: PARKS-RECREATION

Contact: EAST BAY REG PARK DISTRICT 510-544-2301

NAPA

3:00 PM 8/19/2010Ref #: MS10PW001

Bid Date:


INSTALL PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SLAB EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED OVER-EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL OF SITE SOILS, INSTALL ENGINEERED FILL, REMOVE AND INSTALL STORM DRAIN WATER SYSTEM AND IMPROVEMENTS AND REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHAIN LINK FENCING

Plan#: 754

MATERIAL DIVERSION FACILITY SOUTHWEST CONCRETE SLAB EXTENSION

10-00754

Est. Cost: $560000Addenda: 0Project Type: CONCRETE WORK

Contact: NAPA, CITY OF P.W.D. 707-257-9386

SAN MATEO

2:00 PM 8/19/2010Ref #: 469933-46000-

9125-46305

Bid Date:

APPLY FOAMING ROOT CONTROL PRODUCT IN SANITARY SEWER LINES, PROVIDE TRAFFIC CONTROL, REMOVE AND DISCPOSE ALL DISCHARGE RESULTING FROM THE ROOT FOAMING APPLICATIONS AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 765 2010 SANITARY SEWER ROOT FOAMING PROJECT

10-00765


Friday, August 20, 2010

NAPA COUNTY

3:30 PM 8/20/2010Ref #: RDS 10-25

Bid Date:


GRIND AND CLEAN TRANSITION AREAS, RESTRIPE ROADWAY SURFACE AND OVERLAY ONLY WITHIN THE EXISTING PAVEMENT LIMITS OF THE ROADWAY INCLUDING EXISTING PAVED SHOULDERS.

Plan#: 769

SILVERADO TRAIL OVERLAY: LARKMEAD LANE TO BALE LANE

10-00769

Addenda: 0Project Type: ROAD WORK

Contact: NAPA , COUNTY OF D.P.W. 707-253-4351

SAN GERONIMO VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

MARIN COUNTY

2:00 PM 8/20/2010Ref #: SGV-R1-02-10

Bid Date:


ROAD SURFACE GRADING, CULVERTS AT STREAM CROSSINGS, CRITICAL DIPS, ROLLING DIPS, ARMORED FILL STREAM CROSSINGS AND RELATED WORK TO DECREASE EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION OF WATERCOURSES

Plan#: 777 10-00777

Est. Cost: $150000Addenda: 0Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: SALMON PROTECTION AND WATERSHED NETWORK 415-663-8590 ext 110

Monday, August 23, 2010

CORTE MADERA

2:00 PM 8/23/2010Ref #: 06-202

Bid Date:

INSTALL 1,800 LF OF 8-INCH SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN, 1,800 LF OF 12-INCH SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN AND 600 LF OF 14-INCH SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN. PROJECT INCLUDES CONNECTIONS TO 3 EXISTING PUMP STATION FORCE MAINS AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 590 PARALLEL FORCE MAIN

10-00590

Est. Cost: $1005000Addenda: 2 7/14/2010Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: CORTE MADERA, TOWN OF, D.P.W. 415-927-5057Contact: SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 2 415-927-5057

CORTE MADERA

2:00 PM 8/23/2010Ref #: 09-001

Bid Date:

CONSTRUCT STORM DRAIN LINES, GRATED LINE DRAINS, CATCH BASINS, MANHOLES, CURB AND GUTTER, STORM WATER PUMP STATION AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS

Plan#: 591

GOLDEN HIND PASSAGE STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION AND IMPROVEMENTS NEAR CAY PASSAGE AND TRADEWIND PASSAGE

10-00591

Est. Cost: $658000Addenda: 2 7/12/2010Project Type: PUMP STATION

Contact: CORTE MADERA, TOWN OF, D.P.W. 415-927-5057

TRUCKEE

2:00 PM 8/23/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND TBD

Measure C Project – Cancer Center

The TFHD Cancer Center Project is part of the District’s Measure C Seismic Upgrade plan. It is the construction of a 2 story OSHPD-3 building which includes 18,893sf of area on the first floor for medical, radiation,

Plan#: 725 MEASURE C - CANCER CENTER

10-00725

to $28000000Addenda: 0Project Type: UPGRADES

Contact: GENEY/GASSIOT,INC 775-747-2200

SONOMA COUNTY

3:00 PM 8/23/2010Ref #: No. M05047

Bid Date:The work to be done consists of repairing landslide and replacing roadway.Plan#: 793 FORT ROSS ROAD SLIDE REPAIR

10-00793


Contact: SONOMA COUNTY DEPART OF TRANSPORTATION 707-565-2620


MENDOCINO COUNTY2:00 PM 8/24/2010

Ref #: 080001

Bid Date:Plan#: 730

2006 STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS ON ORR SPRINGS ROAD CR 223, AT M.P. 33.05, M.P. 33.26 AND M.P. 33.73 IN MENDOCINO COUNTY

10-00730

Addenda: 1 8/11/2010

Project Type: STORM DAMAGE REPAIR

Contact: MENDOCINO, COUNTY OF 707-463-4363

2006 STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS ON EAST ROAD, CR 230 AT M.P. 2.43

MENDOCINO COUNTY2:00 PM 8/24/2010

Ref #: 070082

Bid Date:Plan#: 731 10-00731

Addenda: 0

Project Type: STORM DAMAGE REPAIR

SAN FRANCISCO

3:00 PM 8/24/2010Ref #: ON LINE ONLY

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 08-04 OR 08-11 @ 3:30pm

EDSION SCHOOL, ACCESSIBILITY AND MODERNIZATION, PROJECT NO: 11090

General School Modernization including ADA Access and Fire/Life-Safetyupgrades, including but not limited to coordination of interim housing portable classrooms installation and relate

Plan#: 757 EDISON SCHOOL ACCESSIBILITY & MODERNIZATION

10-00757

to $4900000Addenda: 0Project Type: SCHOOL

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 415-241-6152

DANVILLE

2:00 PM 8/24/2010

Ref #: B-512

Bid Date:

REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONCRETE BRIDGE AND ABUTMENTS, REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIDEWALK AND FENCE, MINOR GRADING, CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE AND ABUTMENTS, CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK AND CURB RAMPS, RECONSTRUCTION OF FENCE, WATER POLLUTION CONTROL, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND

Plan#: 761

WOODBINE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

10-00761

Addenda: 1 8/12/2010

Project Type: BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Contact: DANVILLE, TOWN OF, CITY ENGINEER 925-314-3340

CASTRO VALLEY

2:00 PM 8/24/2010Ref #: 2171

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 7/13/10 & 8/3/10 10:00 AM

PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES REMOVING, RELOCATING AND INSTALLING ROADSIDE SIGNS AND POSTS; REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRAFFIC STRIPES, PAVEMENT MARKERS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS; REMOVING AND CONSTRUCTION OF MEDIAN ISLAND, CURB RAMPS, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, REMOVE

Plan#: 768

THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF CROW CANYON ROAD AND NORRIS CANYON ROAD IN CASTRO VALLEY, EDEN TOWNSHIP

10-00768

Addenda: 1 8/3/2010Project Type: TRAFFIC SIGNAL

Contact: ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 510-670-5450

UKIAH

2:00 PM 8/24/2010Ref #: 10-15

Bid Date:

PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL, EXCAVATE, TRENCH, BACKFILL, SOIL REMOVAL, ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT, PIPE AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION, RELOCATE EXISTING WATER SERVICE, ELECTRICAL AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 782

REMEDIATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION - UKIAH CORPORATION YARD

10-00782

Addenda: 0Project Type: SITEWORK

Contact: UKIAH, CITY OF D.P.W. 707-463-6282

ANTIOCH/OAKLEY

2:00 PM 8/24/2010Ref #: 187M-10-654

Bid Date:


AC REPAIRS AT THREE LOCATIONSPlan#: 783

ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIRS - EASTERN CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL TRAILS

10-00783


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

DALY CITY3:00 PM 8/24/2010Bid Date:

Plan#: 787 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL A SKID COMPRESSOR

10-00787

Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER-POWER

Contact: DALY CITY, DEPT. OF WATER & WASTEWATER RESOURCES 650-991-8206

RIO VISTA

3:00 PM 8/24/2010Bid Date:

REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RESTROOM BUILDING AND ALL APPURTENANCES, CONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL, WATER AND SEWER LATERALS TO BUILDING, ADA ACCESSIBLE RAMP AND MISC. CONCRETE FLATWORK

Plan#: 807

PROPOSITION 40 BOAT LAUNCH RESTROOM REPLACEMENT

NEW10-00807

Est. Cost: $120000Addenda: 0Project Type: REPLACEMENT

Contact: DILLON & MURPHY 209-334-6613Contact: RIO VISTA, CITY OF, 707-374-6451

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

SAN LEANDRO

3:00 PM 8/25/2010Ref #: 08-962-86-067

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 06/22/10 @ 2:00 PM

Consists of minor asbestos abatement, demolition and removal of a 2-3 story parking garage structure,,,,,,construction of a new 4-5 story parking garage within the same 36,500 sq.ft. footprint, construction of a 2,000 sq.ft. office space within the first

Plan#: 624 ESTUDILLO CALLAN 2008 PARKING GARAGE

10-00624

Addenda: 3 8/11/2010Project Type: PARKING STRUCTURE

Contact: SAN LEANDRO, CITY OF, DPW, E. & T.D. 510-577-3428

UKIAH

2:00 PM 8/25/2010Ref #: 10-13

Bid Date:


CLEARING, GRUBBING, REMOVAL OF A VARIETY OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, ESTABLISHING ROUGH GRADE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILS, AND SEEDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

Plan#: 733 RIVERSIDE PARK PHASE 1 - ROUGH GRADING

10-00733

Addenda: 0Project Type: SITEWORK

Contact: UKIAH, CITY OF 707-463-6233

SAN FRANCISCO

2:30 PM 8/25/2010

Ref #: 3023V

Bid Date:


DEMOLITION OF CONCRETE, ASPHALT, LAWN, EXISTING PLAYGROUND, PARK ACCESS ROAD; EARTHWORK AND GRADING & DRAINAGE. SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW WATER, STORM AND SANITARY SEWER LINES, SITE LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL UTILITIES, SITE FURNISHINGS, NEW PLAYGROUND

Plan#: 756 HELEN DILLER PLAYGROUND AT DOLORES PARK

10-00756

Est. Cost: $2000000Addenda: 1 7/30/2010

Project Type: REHABILITATION & UPGRADES

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO RECREATION & PARKS 415-581-2575

SAN FRANCISCO

2:30 PM 8/25/2010

Ref #: 6510A

Bid Date:


REPAIR, ALTERATION, MODERNIZATION, MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR OTHER REAL PROPERTY.

Plan#: 774

JOB ORDER CONTRACT NO. J15 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

10-00774

to $2000000Addenda: 0

Project Type: JOB ORDER CONTRACT

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO D.P.W. 415-557-4672

2008 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

MENLO PARK

2:00 PM 8/25/2010Ref #: 77003

Bid Date:

FURNISH AND INSTALL WATER MAINS BY OPEN TRENCH AND JACK AND BORE METHODS, VALVES AND APPURTENANCES, SERVICES AND METER BOXES, CONNECTING DIRECT TAPS AND FIRE HYDRANTS, STREET PAVING AND STRIPING

Plan#: 779 10-00779


Contact: MENLO PARK, CITY OF 650-330-6740

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 8/25/2010Ref #: 1697J

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCT 55 CURB RAMPS, RELATED PAVING WORK, DEMOLITION, TRAFFIC ROUTING AND ALL APPURTENANT WORK

Plan#: 790 HOLLOWAY AVENUE CURB RAMPS PROJECT

10-00790


Contact: SAN FRANCISCO, CITY AND COUNTY 415-554-6229

SAN PABLO

2:30 PM 8/25/2010Ref #: PW 333

Bid Date:

Consists of roadway reconstruction, sidewalk improvements (including ADA Curb Ramps), driveway improvements, raised crosswalks, signing and striping, utility adjustments, and tree planning.

Plan#: 813

BROADWAY AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING & PAVING RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

NEW10-00813

to $1100000Addenda: 0Project Type: TRAFFIC CALMING

Contact: SAN PABLO, CITY OF DPW 510-215-3137

Thursday, August 26, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO2:00 PM 8/26/2010

Ref #: WD-2619Bid Date:


Plan#: 704

8-INCH DUCTILE IRON PIPE MAIN INSTALLATION IN HARRISON STREET FROM 18TH STREET TO CESAR CHAVEZ STREET

10-00704

Est. Cost: $1194762Addenda: 1 8/12/2010Project Type: PIPELINE

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES 415-551-4603

HILLSBOROUGH

2:00 PM 8/26/2010Bid Date:


CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER MAINS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Plan#: 729

2009-10 SANITARY SEWER CLEANING AND VIDEO INSPECTION PHASE VII (B)

10-00729


Contact: HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF 650-375-7400

PITTSBURG

2:00 PM 8/26/2010

Ref #: 2010-20

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BOOKSTORE TENANT IMPROVEMENT AND NEW RESTAURANT SHELL TENANT IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE VIDRIO BUILDING. SCOPE INCLUDES INTERIOR FINISHES, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND UTILITIES

Plan#: 766

VIDRIO TENANT IMPROVEMENTS RESTAURANT SHELL BUILD-OUT

10-00766

Addenda: 0

Project Type: TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: PITTSBURG, CITY OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPT 925-252-6946

MANTECATHE CITY OF MANTECA ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITYREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Plan#: 791 ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY - ONLINE ONLY

10-00791

3:00 PM 8/26/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 08-12-2010 @ 10:00AMAddenda: 0

Project Type: DESIGN/BUILD

Contact: MANTECA, CITY OF 209-456-8014

GRASS VALLEY

2:00 PM 8/26/2010Bid Date:

Scope:360 s.f. addition and interior room remodel of an assisted living facilityDirect Questions: Hearn Construction - do not call architect or owner.Trades Involved:Hard/Soft demolition, concrete, lightweight concrete, rough carpentry, cabinets/c

Plan#: 796 HIGHGATE ADDITION/REMODEL - ONLINE ONLY

10-00796

Addenda: 0Project Type: ADDITION

Contact: Hearn & Nolan Construction 707-446-3761

SAN RAFAEL2:00 PM 8/26/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 803

5TH AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT H STREET TO K STREET

NEW10-00803


Contact: NUTE ENGINEERING 415-453-4480Contact: SAN RAFAEL PUBLiC WORKS 415-499-7877

UKIAH, CA

2:00 PM 8/26/2010Ref #: Spec. NO. 10-11

Bid Date:

Manhole rehabilitation & sewer relining 2010 shall be performed in accordance with the Plans and Special Provisions therefore adopted, to which special reference is hereby made.

Plan#: 812 MANHOLE REHAB & SEWER PIPE RELINING 2010

NEW10-00812

Addenda: 0Project Type: MANHOLE RETROFIT


Friday, August 27, 2010

NAPA COUNTY

3:30 PM 8/27/2010Ref #: RDS 10-41

Bid Date:

RUBBERIZED ASPHALT EMULSION SLURRY SURFACE TREATMENT ON SEVEN NAPA COUNTY STREETS

Plan#: 784

ROAD SURFACE TREATMENTS-NORTH NAPA TO YOUNTVILLE VICINITY

10-00784



SANTA ROSA

2:00 PM 8/27/2010Bid Date:


C-39 LICENSE REQUIREDPlan#: 794

TAUZER GYMNASIUM SCHEDULED ROOF MAINTENANCE

10-00794

Est. Cost: $210000Addenda: 0Project Type: ROOF REPAIR

Contact: COKER ARCHITECTS 707-527-0880Contact: SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE 707-527-4422

NAPA

1:00 PM 8/27/2010Ref #: MS08CR003

Bid Date:

EXTENSION OF A METAL CANOPY OVER THE PARKING GARAGE STAIRWELL ALONG WITH THE INSTALLATION OF TWO FLOOR DRAIN INLETS AND STORM WATER PIPING IMPROVEMENTS THAT COLLECT UPPER PARKING DECK STORM-WATER RUNOFF AND DISCHARGE IT TO THE PARKING GARAGE STORM DRAINAG

Plan#: 797 PEARL STREET GARAGE CANOPY EXTENSION

10-00797

Addenda: 0Project Type: PARKING GARAGE

Contact: NAPA, CITY OF P.W.D. 707-257-9386

ALAMEDAPlan#: 804 NORTHSIDE PUMP STATION UPGRADES

NEW10-00804

2:00 PM 8/27/2010Ref #: 02-20-06

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 8/13/10 10:00 AMAddenda: 0

Project Type: PUMP STATION


UKIAH

2:00 PM 8/27/2010Ref #: 10-16

Bid Date:CLASS "A" OR C-32 LICENSE REQUIREDPlan#: 816 STREET STRIPING 2010

NEW10-00816



SAN RAFAEL

5:00 PM 8/27/2010Bid Date:

CLEAR SITE, EXCAVATION, PIERS, REBAR, CONCRETE, DRAINAGE, WATERPROOF: FOUNDATION ONLY

Plan#: 820 MCBRIDE RESIDENCE

NEW10-00820

Addenda: 0Project Type: SITE IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: CHARLES McBRIDE 415-716-6339


LARKSPUR

2:00 PM 8/31/2010Ref #: 2011-FT-3

Bid Date:


REPLACE SEWER AND BILGE PIPELINES; REPLACE BILGE TANKS; INSTALL BILGE PUMPS AND COMPRESSED AIR PIPELINES, MODIFYING STEEL PIPE RAILING, INSTALL STEEL PUMP MODULES AND ALL OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 737

LARKSPUR FERRY TERMINAL UTILITY REHABILITATION

10-00737

Addenda: 0Project Type: REHABILITATION

Contact: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE-HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DISTRI 415-923-2369

WILLITS

2:00 PM 8/31/2010Ref #: 106160

Bid Date:


DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CDF 6,159 SF 5-BAY PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING AUTO SHOP WITH OFFICES, WELDING SHOP, ELEC. VEHICLE LIFTS, RESTROOMS, HAZMAT AND TOOL STORAGE, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, A DETACHED BULLDOZER STORAGE FACI

Plan#: 739 MENDOCINO RUH - REPLACE AUTO SHOP D.F.F.P.

10-00739

Addenda: 0Project Type: NEW CONSTRUCTION

Contact: CALIFORNIA, STATE OF, DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES 916-376-1730

FAIRFIELD

2:00 PM 8/31/2010Bid Date:


DEMOLITION, ASPHALT PAVEMENT, SITE CLEARING, TREE REMOVAL, SITE GRADING, INSTALL DRAINAGE, WATER & ELEC. UTILITIES, CONCRETE PATHWAYS & PLAZAS, PLAY EQUIPMENT, PICNIC AREAS, SITE LIGHTING, L.D. SYSTEM, FENCING, GATES, LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION

Plan#: 742 TABOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

10-00742


Contact: FAIRFIELD DPW 707-428-7484

SAN FRANCISCO

5:00 PM 8/31/2010

Ref #: 0804

Bid Date:

RENOVATION OF EXISTING BUILDING (HERBST PAVILION & COWELL THEATER) OCCUPYING PIER 2 IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICES

Plan#: 760 FORT MASON - PIER 2 SHED PROJECT

10-00760

Addenda: 3 8/13/2010

Project Type: RENOVATION PROJECT

Contact: OLIVER & COMPANY 510-412-9090

SOULAJULE PUMP STATION FUELING SYSTEM

MARIN COUNTY10:00 AM 8/31/2010

Ref #: 1617Bid Date:


Plan#: 763 UPGRADE PROJECT

10-00763

Addenda: 0Project Type: PUMP STATION

Contact: MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 415-925-1580

WALNUT CREEK

2:30 PM 8/31/2010Ref #: 10-08

Bid Date:

REMOVE AND REBUILD EXISTING MEN'S ANFD WOMEN'S SHOWERS. WORK INCLUDES DEMOLITION, FRAMING, GYPSUM WALLBAORD, CERAMIC TILE, SOLID SURFACING, LIGHTING, ROOF TOP EXHAUST FANS AND TOILET ROOM ACCESSORIES.

Plan#: 786 CLARKE SWIM CENTER SHOWER ROOM REHAB

10-00786

Est. Cost: $65000Addenda: 0Project Type: REHABILITATION

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

FAIRFIELD

2:00 PM 8/31/2010Bid Date:


PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLY. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION

Plan#: 789

FAIRFIELD PD COMMUNICATION CENTER & ELECTRICAL WORK

10-00789

Est. Cost: $1400000Addenda: 0

Project Type: TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

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

EDEN TOWNSHIP

2:00 PM 8/31/2010Ref #: 2151

Bid Date:

Prebid Visit: 08/13/10 @ 10:00 A.M.

Project includes reconstruction of Boston Rd including the installation of asphalt pavement roadway, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters and street trees.

Plan#: 792

BOSTON ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM HAMPTON RD TO NORTH END

10-00792


Contact: ALAMEDA COUNTY- PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 510-670-5450

UKIAH

2:00 PM 8/31/2010Ref #: 10-01

Bid Date:


REMOVE AND REPLACE ASPHALT C0NCRETE SURFACING, CURBS AND GUTTERS, CURB RAMPS, SIDEWALK, TRAFFIC CONTROL, RESTRIPING AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 798 SOUTH DORA STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT

10-00798


Contact: UKIAH, CITY OF, DPW 707-4636284

SAN RAFAEL

10:00 AM 8/31/2010Ref #: 11161

Bid Date:VARIOUS STREETSPlan#: 809 STREET RESURFACING CURB RAMPS 2010-2011

NEW10-00809


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

LIVERMORE

2:30 PM 8/31/2010Ref #: 98-74, 09-03,

06-48

Bid Date:

REPLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER PIPELINE, MAINTENANCE HOLES, CLEANOUTS, LATERALS AND RESTORATION OF PAVEMENT SURFACES

Plan#: 815

SANITARY SEWER MAINLINE BOTTLENECKS. SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT & BEAR CREEK DRIVE STORM DRAIN PROTECTION

NEW10-00815


Contact: LIVERMORE, CITY OF DPW 925-960-4540

RIO VISTA

3:00 PM 8/31/2010Ref #: RR1017

Bid Date:

REMOVE AND REPLACE REGISTERS ON THE EXISTING WATER METERS AND INSTALL NEW, RADIO READ ENDPOINTS IN THE EXISTING WATER METER BOXES

Plan#: 821 WATER METER RETROFIT, PHASE I, 2010

NEW10-00821

Est. Cost: $100000Addenda: 0Project Type: REPLACEMENT

Contact: DILLON & MURPHY 209-334-6613

Wednesday, September 01, 2010


Ref #: 6511A

Bid Date:


Plan#: 773

JOB ORDER CONTRACT NO. J16 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (MICRO-LBE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM)

10-00773

to $1000000Addenda: 0

Project Type: JOB ORDER CONTRACT

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO D.P.W. 415-557-4672

HERCULES

11:00 AM 9/1/2010Ref #: 2010-06

Bid Date:

ASPHALT CONCRETE, STRIPING, TRAFFIC CONTROL, REPLACE WATER VALVE BOX, DEMO CONCRETE FINGERS, SANITARY, STORM DRAIN & BELL SYSTEM MANHOLE COVERS, ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY AND LEVELING, PLANE AND WEDGE GRIND. ADJUST SURVEY MONUMENT & PG&E CASING

Plan#: 775 STREET MAINTENANCE REPAIR PROJECT

10-00775


Contact: HERCULES-DPW 510-799-8241

LIVERMORE

2:30 PM 9/1/2010Ref #: 2007-15

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN/BIKE TRAIL AND EQUESTRIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS. INSTALLATION OF NEW ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND DECOMPOSED GRANITE SURFACES, ACCESS CROSSINGS, DRAINAGE, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC MARKINGS

Plan#: 814 SEGMENT "H2 & F" TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS

NEW10-00814

Addenda: 0Project Type: PARKS-RECREATION

Contact: LIVERMORE, CITY OF DPW 925-960-4540

UKIAH3:00 PM 9/1/2010

Ref #: 09010.00

Bid Date:


Plan#: 819

UKIAH VALLEY CULTURAL AND RECREATION CENTER BUILDING G INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

NEW10-00819

Addenda: 0

Project Type: COMMUNITY CENTER IMPVMTS.

Contact: TLCD ARCHITECTURE 707-525-5600

Thursday, September 02, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 9/2/2010Ref #: WD-2430

Bid Date:


INSTALL NEW DUCTILE IRON PIPE TO IMPROVE WATER SERVICEPlan#: 749

8-INCH DUCTILE IRON MAIN INSTALLATION IN HOWARD, HARRISON, NATOMA, CLEMENTINA, TEHAMA AND JULIAN STREETS

10-00749

Est. Cost: $1400000Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER MAIN

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

LIVERMOREPlan#: 750

PHASE II SECURITY IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, LAS POSITAS COLLEGE

10-00750

2:00 PM 9/2/2010Ref #: 11-09

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 8/12/10 11:00 AMAddenda: 0

Project Type: SCHOOL

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


Ref #: WW-481Bid Date:


Plan#: 801

BAKER/GROVE/COLE/CLAYTON/WALLER/DUBOCE/HENRY STREETS SEWER REPLACEMENT

NEW10-00801


Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES 415-551-4603

BERKELEY

2:00 PM 9/2/2010Ref #: 09-10401

Bid Date:


REMOVE AND REPLACE ROOFS AT TWO FIRE STATIONSPlan#: 802 FIRE STATIONS #4 & #6 ROOF REPLACEMENT

NEW10-00802

Addenda: 0Project Type: REROOFING

Contact: BERKELEY DPW-ENGINEERING DIVISION 510-981-6300

NAPA COUNTIES

3:30 PM 9/2/2010Ref #: RDS 10-37

Bid Date:

APPLY RUBBERIZED EMULSION AGGREGATE SLURRY AND TYPE 2 SLURRY TO VARIOUS STREETS. FAX QUESTIONS TO JANET WALKER AT 707-299-4210.

Plan#: 810

ROAD SURFACE TREATMENTS-BERRYESSA, MONTICELLO AND SILVERADO RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY VICINITIES

NEW10-00810



NAPA COUNTY

3:30 PM 9/2/2010Ref #: RDS 10-38

Bid Date:FAX QUESTIONS TO JANET WALKER AT 707-299-4210Plan#: 811

ROAD SURFACE TREATMENTS-ST. HELENA AREA AND VICINITY

NEW10-00811



MARIN COUNTY

10:00 AM 9/2/2010

Ref #: 1624

Bid Date:

DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING REDWOOD WATER TANK, INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION OF ONE 50,000 GALLON BOLTED STEEL TANK, INSTALLATION OF PIPING, TELEMETRY CONTROL, ALL APPURTENANCES AND PAVING

Plan#: 818 SWIG TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT

NEW10-00818

Addenda: 0

Project Type: WATER TANK REPLACEMENT

Contact: MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 415-945-1572

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

SANTA ROSA

1:00 PM 9/7/2010Ref #: 70-7 #7

Bid Date:


REPLACEMENT OF SEWER PIPE AND APPURTENANT LATERALS, MANHOLES AND SEWER MAIN CLEANOUTS; BORE AND JACK CASINGS; TRENCHING; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ROAD SURFACE REPAIR.

Plan#: 770

SPCSD BIWANA DRIVE COLLECTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

10-00770

Est. Cost: $3025000to $3525000

Addenda: 1 8/6/2010Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: SOUTH PARK COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 707-547-1900

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Marin Builders Association Safety Topics

Company: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Meeting Attended By: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

MACHINE GUARDS

If a machine has a part, function or process, which can cause injury, it needs a safeguard. Guards are installed on machinery to protect you and others from injury. This means that when a machine is in operation, its guards must be in place. A guard must never be bypassed or removed during use. If a guard is removed for machine cleaning or repairing, it must be put back into place before reuse or storage.

Before beginning any work on a machine, check its moving parts to make sure that all guards are properly functioning and securely in place. Checking the guards should be part of your regular daily inspection. Missing or damaged guards should be reported to your supervisor – whether the equipment belongs in your work area or not.

Make sure you understand and follow lockout/blockout rules for use, maintenance, and repair of moving machinery. Don’t let breakdowns, jammed work or broken parts cause you to forget safety procedures. Power should be turned off and switches locked and tagged during repair and moving equipment should be blocked to protect against stored energy. When the repair has been completed, guards must be replaced and checked that they work properly.

Before you use moving machinery, make sure you’ve been trained in its safe operation. Only trained and authorized workers are allowed to operate moving machinery. You should be instructed in the proper clothing for working around machines including required personal protective equipment. Periodically review safety procedures to assure you understand all training and safe machine-operating practices.

Pay attention when working with or around moving machines. Keep yourself – and your hands – away from moving parts of machinery. Machines have guards to protect you. Let them do their job so that you can do your job.

Marin Builders Association Safety Topics

Company: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Meeting Attended By: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

RESGUARDOS EN MAQUINARIAS

Si alguna maquinaria tiene una parte, función o proceso que pueda causar lesiones, requiere un resguardo. Los resguardos se instalan en las maquinarias para protegerlo a usted y a otras personas contra posibles lesiones. Esto significa que cuando una maquinaria está en funcionamiento, sus resguardos deberán estar instalados. Nunca se debe quitar o inhabilitar un resguardo mientras la maquinaria está en funcionamiento. Si se desmonta un resguardo para limpieza o reparación, éste deberá instalarse de nuevo antes de usar la máquina o guardarla.

Antes de comenzar cualquier trabajo en una máquina, revise sus partes móviles para asegurar que todos los resguardos estén funcionando debidamente y estén bien sujetos. La revisión de los resguardos debe ser parte de su inspección diaria de rutina. Los resguardos faltantes o dañados deben reportarse a su supervisor, ya sea que el equipo esté en su área de trabajo o en otra.

Asegúrese de entender y cumplir con las reglas de cierre/bloqueo para el uso, mantenimiento y reparación de maquinaria con partes móviles. No permita que una avería, atoramiento o rotura de una parte le haga olvidar los procedimientos de seguridad. Se debe desconectar la alimentación eléctrica y bloquear y etiquetar los interruptores durante las reparaciones, y el equipo con partes móviles debe bloquearse para proteger contra energía almacenada. Una vez terminada la reparación, se deben instalar de nuevo los resguardos y verificar que funcionen correctamente.

Antes de utilizar maquinaria con partes móviles, asegúrese de estar debidamente capacitado en su operación segura. Sólo trabajadores capacitados y autorizados deben operar maquinaria con partes móviles. Usted debe recibir instrucción sobre la ropa que se debe vestir para trabajar cerca de la maquinaria, incluyendo los equipos de protección personal requeridos. Periódicamente repase los procedimientos de seguridad en su operación para constatar que usted entiende toda la capacitación y las prácticas de operación segura de la maquinaria.

Preste atención cuando trabaje en maquinarias con partes móviles o en sus alrededores. Mantenga su persona – y sus manos – alejados de las partes móviles de la maquinaria. Las máquinas tienen resguardos para protegerlo a usted. Deje que los resguardos hagan su tarea para que usted pueda hacer la suya.

Propane Forklift Safety

Every year, there are hundreds of accidental deaths in the United States from carbon monoxide poisoning. Some of these deaths occur in the workplace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 21 worker deaths in private industry from carbon monoxide exposure in 2001.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating gas, so you don’t know when you are breathing it. Normally, when we breathe, the hemoglobin in our blood combines with oxygen and transports it throughout our body. When CO is present, it combines 200-250 times more readily with hemoglobin, depriving the body of necessary oxygen.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include headache, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and coma. Because some of these symptoms are common to other illnesses, CO poisoning is often misdiagnosed. Severe poisonings can result in permanent damage to the brain, nerves, and heart or even death. Even at low levels of exposure, where the worker may not experience any symptoms, CO may contribute to heart disease and have adverse effects on the fetus of a pregnant woman.

How much CO is too much? Cal/OSHA has two exposure limits for CO. The average exposure for an 8-hour day cannot exceed 25 parts per million (ppm) and exposures may never exceed 200 ppm. Worker exposures can be measured easily and inexpensively with color diffusion tubes. More sophisticated equipment is also available.

All propane-powered forklift trucks produce some carbon monoxide because of the incomplete combustion of fuel, but a poorly maintained truck can produce extremely high concentrations of CO. In a poorly ventilated area, dangerous levels of CO can build up even with a well-maintained truck. So what can you do to protect your workers from carbon monoxide poisoning?

To protect workers from CO:

• Use electric forklifts indoors or in enclosed spaces. This is essential in cold storage rooms or other poorly ventilated areas.

• Set up a regular maintenance program for your propane forklift. Various maintenance problems can lead to higher CO emissions.

• Check CO emissions when tuning your engine. Tuning by “sound” and “performance” is likely to result in a rich fuel mixture, which produces higher CO concentrations.

• Install a three-way catalytic converter in conjunction with an air-to-fuel ratio controller. In addition to removing up to 99% of the CO emissions, toxic NOx and hydrocarbons are also removed.

• Allow your engine to warm up outside. A cold engine produces more CO. • Ensure the work area is adequately ventilated. • Train your employees to recognize the signs and symptoms of CO poisoning. • If you suspect someone has CO poisoning, remove the person to fresh air and call 911.

If you need assistance identifying or controlling carbon monoxide exposures in the workplace, your loss control representative can put you in touch with a State Fund industrial hygienist.


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 August 8, 2010

Consumption

Average million gallons/day

Average gallons/**capita/day

For Aug. 2 – Aug. 8, 2010 31.7 170.6

For same week in 2009 31.7 170.7

Storage Acre-feet (AF)* % of capacity

Total capacity of 7 reservoirs 79,566 100 %

Storage as of Aug. 8, 2010 70,032 88 %

Storage for this date last year 54,989 69 %

Average for this date 59,706 75 %

Our current storage (70,032 AF) is 117 % of the average storage (59,706 AF) for this date.

Supply Source

MMWD Reservoirs Average

million gallons/day

Russian River Average

million gallons/day

For Aug. 2 – Aug. 8, 2010 28.2 3.5

For same week in 2009 28.2 3.5

Rainfall At Lake Lagunitas (Rainfall Year Begins July 1)

Total To Date (inches)

Average Rainfall To Date

From July 1, 2010 – Aug. 8, 2010 0.00 0.08

From July 1, 2009 – Aug. 8, 2009 0.00

Temperature (at Corte Madera)

Average High Temperature (ºF)

For Aug. 2 – Aug. 8, 2010 68.6

For same week in 2009 78.1

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

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