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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

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October 2010 Monthly Meeting for NAWIC

San Francisco Chapter 19

When: Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010 Time:::: 6:00 p.m. General Meeting (5:oo p.m. Board Meeting — open to all members)

Where:::: Law offices of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold One Market Plaza Steuart Tower, 8th Floor San Francisco, California 94105 Cost: : : : $30 members / $35 non-members & guests Register by PayPal through our website: www.nawicsanfrancisco.com to our “Meetings” section Deadline is Monday, Oct 11th Agenda:

• Member Spotlight • Presentation of 2010-2011 budget for SF Chapter • Review of open committee positions • APC (Annual Planning Conference for Region 10) — find how you can get involved and help

our Chapter host this exciting event in Napa/American Canyon in November

• Education: • Topic — Common Construction Defects and their Causes • Speakers — David M Field, A.I.A. & Susan E. Spott from Richard Avelar & Associates Architects (resumes attached)

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COUNTY OF MARIN Tentative ruling makes supervisors responsible for Redwood Landfill expansion

A Marin Superior Court ruling may force county supervisors to issue a judgment on the contentious question of whether Novato's Redwood Landfill should be allowed to expand.

Local environmental groups claim the county failed to consider the environmental risks from ground-water that sinks into the ground, air quality, flooding and earthquakes.

On Monday, Marin Superior court Judge James Ritchie issued a tentative ruling that would "set aside and vacate" certification of an environmental impact report that paved the way for the landfill's current operating permit.

The permit, approved by the state Integrated Waste Management Board in December 2008, would al-low increased capacity at the landfill by 6 million cubic yards to a total capacity of 25 million cubic yards and to continue operating the landfill for another 16 years.

Ritchie's tentative ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by No Wetlands Landfill Expansion, a local environmental organization. In its suit, No Wetlands Landfill Expansion contends that the county of Marin violated the California Environmental Quality Act when it denied a request for the Marin Board of Supervisors to rule on an appeal of the environmental impact report approval.

Proponents of the landfill claim it is a valuable resource to the county and the region. and decertifying the environmental impact report that made its operating permit possible would be a extreme.

SAUSALITO

Sausalito Council might adopt an election ordinance

With election season right around the corner, the Sausalito City Council discussed adding guidelines to election-related expenses at its Sept. 14 meeting.

Council members looked at adopting an ordinance that requires additional reporting and disclosure of independent expenditures spent for or against candidates running for office. Marin County and San Rafael have already passed similar measures.

If adopted, the city’s ordinance would target independent expenditures, or money spent outside the control of a candidate or candidate’s committee.

The Sausalito City Council unanimously voted to have Sausalito’s legislative committee draft an ordi-nance and then bring it back to the council for review.

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].

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Cures for 10 Common Web Writing Mistakes

Sometimes it’s difficult to communicate what you know about your company in a meaningful and direct way. When you’re planning the content for your Web site, watch out for some of the most common writing mistakes and find out how to make your words speak volumes.

1. Using company-focused language

Open your Web site copy with “We’re the largest sock retailer in the Midwest”, and your visitor thinks “Great. So what?”

While being the largest is impressive, you’re telling your potential customers about yourself, rather than explaining what you can do for them. Use customer-focused language such as “Keep your feet warm this winter with the Midwest’s largest selection of socks.”

2. Touting features, not benefits

You don’t buy a vacuum cleaner for its powerful motor. You buy it because it cleans your floors and your home. The first one is a feature, and the second is a benefit.

When you write copy for your Web site, focus on the benefits over the features. Benefits make a better impression on your customers and may increase sales.

3. Relying on business-speak

There are two types of business-speak: jargon, understandable only to those in the industry, and buzzwords, trite words and phrases that lose their impact through constant repetition.

Your readers may simply not understand jargon or buzzwords. When you find yourself wanting to use jargon or buzzwords, fight the urge by using a more specific way to communicate your thoughts.

Rather than saying a deal creates “synergy”, for example, you can say that the deal combines your supply chain with company x’s worldwide distribution network for next day deliveries.

4. Writing in the passive voice

We’ve all heard this one before. But it’s worth noting again that lively, active verbs make your copy more interesting to read.

Consider this example:

Passive: “Your wait time is cut by ordering directly from our Web site.”

Active: “Online orders cut your wait time in half.”

Writing in the active voice makes your copy more concise and easier to understand.

5. Writing for the wrong audience

Your writing style will have a big effect on your audience. If you write your copy as if you’re writing an academic paper, your average reader will click away. When you’re writing for your Web site, write for your customers and prospective customers, not a college professor. Use a conversational tone and avoid complex words that will send your readers to the dictionary.

6. Creating large blocks of text

Unlike the printed page, it’s difficult to read large blocks of text on a computer monitor. Limit your paragraphs to just a few sentences. Also, use bulleted lists to make it easy to scan your text and pick out the important thoughts.

7. Publishing before proofreading

It’s tempting to publish your copy as soon as you’re finished writing. But make sure you thoroughly proofread it before posting it on your Web site.

First, take a break and walk away from it for a while. Come back and read what you wrote. You’re sure to make a few changes yourself. Then, ask a friend or employee to read it over. Sometimes you’re too close to your own work to notice an extra word or a typo.

8. Misusing quotation marks

Many people will put a word in quotation marks to emphasize it. But boldface type or an underline is more effective. Quotation marks should only be used to indicate dialog, a direct quote from another source or irony. If you use quote marks for emphasis, they’re actually read as an ironic statement.

For example: We’re having a big “Sale” today.

In this example, it seems as if the sale is either fake or suspicious.

9. Overusing your caps lock button

Using initial caps on words for emphasis is another common mistake. Often people will capitalize the first letter of every important noun in a sentence. Again, using boldface or underline would be better than breaking one of the simplest rules of grammar.

Only proper nouns should have an initial cap and the first word of a sentence. In titles, use an initial cap for the first word of the title, and important words that follow. Do not capitalize the first letter of articles (a, the) or prepositions (of, to) unless they are the first word of the title. Using initial caps in other places looks sloppy and creates confusion.

10. Mixing metaphors

Perhaps one of the most amusing mistakes for readers, mixed metaphors create a jumbled image by combining two unrelated, but common metaphors. For example: “He stepped up to the plate and grabbed the bull by the horns.”

While we know what the writer is trying to communicate, the phrases used create a funny picture of someone bullfighting on a baseball field. Mixed metaphors can detract from your message by causing readers to stop and think about your word choice. When you use a metaphor, be consistent in the images you evoke through your word choice.

Following these 10 tips can help you focus your text and create a professional impression on your site visitors.

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NONDISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL INFORMATION By Sam K. Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

This case deals with plans and specifications that were issued by the public authorities, which were inaccurate. They were used as the basis for bids. As a result, the contractor submitted a bid, which was lower than he would have otherwise bid because the public authority neglected to provide information that it had which materially affected the cost and performance.

Various authorities were used, including ones where the contractor had to show that the public entity misrepresented or intentionally concealed material facts leading to misleading information. Another case held that the contractor did not need to prove an “affirmative fraudulent intent to conceal” when disclosure would have eliminated or materially qualified the misleading effect of facts disclosed. Another authority stated that the thoughtless failure to provide information may allow recovery if the public entity had knowledge inaccessible to the contractor. In this case, the Court of Appeal decided that a contractor does not need to prove there is an “affirmative fraudulent intent to conceal.” Instead, a public entity may be required to provide extra compensation if it knew, but did not disclose, material facts that would affect the contractor’s bid or performance. The main facts of this case are that Hayward Construction Company (Hayward) successfully bid a project to the Los Angeles Unified School District (District) to complete work that was left unfinished by a previous contractor that had been fired. The contract between Hayward and the District for this project was a guaranteed maximum priced contract. Almost immediately after starting the work, Hayward found deficiencies that were not on the pre-punch lists and could not have been known by simple observation. Therefore, Hayward asked for extra compensation above the maximum contract amount for work they described as latent defects. The District disputed the sum, but paid Hayward additional money under an express reservation of rights to take action to recover the additional compensation. Hayward Cross-Complained stating that the District did not disclose the full extent of the defects in the existing construction. The Court of Appeal stated that, “Hayward may maintain a cross-action for breach of contract based on nondisclosure of material information if it can establish that the District knew material facts concerning the project that would affect Hayward’s bid or performance and failed to disclose those facts to Hayward.” Hayward was not asking for additional monies based on “careless bidding practices” but based it on the District’s “misleading nondisclosure to recover only on a showing the public entity harbored a fraudulent intent.” There was, however, a dissenting opinion that, in essence, said that the Court of Appeals rule was overbroad in suggesting that recovery may be had for any failure to disclose material information.

Attorney Sam Abdulaziz of Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman has been practicing construction law for over 30 years. He has written a book called “California Construction Law” which is updated annually. He represents numerous construction trade associations and contractors. He appears at Contractors State License Board meetings and has argued a number of cases before the appellate courts, including the California Supreme Court dealing with the "Pay-If-Paid Clause." Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman provides this information as a service to its friends & clients. This document is of a general nature and is intended to highlight areas of the subject matter being discussed and may not contain all of the information; it should not be used as a substitute for legal advice in that some items discussed my be used as examples only. This document does not create an attorney-client relationship, or protect any confidential information until a written agreement is signed. You should seek the aid and advice of a competent attorney, accountant and/or other professional instead of relying on the presentation and/or documents. Sam Abdulaziz can be reached at Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman, P.O. Box 15458, North Hollywood, CA 91615-5458; (818) 760-2000, Facsimile (818) 760-3908; or by E-Mail at [email protected] . On the Internet, visit our Website at www.agrlaw.net

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Kalb's Q&A for Contractors By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc. I get a host of questions from contractors and most are pretty straightforward. Every once in awhile I get a contractor’s question from ‘left-field’ that ‘catches’ me off guard. It also is interesting when I get an inquiry from what some may consider my ‘competition’. Really, in your effort to ‘score’ a contractor’s license it’s no contest when I begin ‘pitching’ the answers… Q: I recently received my specialty contractor license. Last week, a “B” contractor contacted me about becoming his Responsible Managing Officer (RMO). He says I don't have to own 20%; he just has to buy a bond to cover this percentage of ownership. I’ve never heard of this. Is it true what he’s saying? A: There is no requirement that a RMO own 20% (or any percentage) of a corporation. This minimum ownership is only required if you want to keep your existing license active. I’m not sure what he’s referring to regarding “buying a bond to cover 20%”? The only bonding requirement is if you own less than 10% of the company, in which case a $12,500 Bond of Qualifying Individual would be necessary. Q: I probably shouldn’t tell you this but I’m from a license school. This being said, I’m hoping you can answer a question about use of a business name. A “C-10” contractor that has been licensed for 20 years, as “XYZ Construction”, wants to transfer his sole owner license to a new corporation. The CSLB has rejected his application telling him he cannot use the word “Construction” (as in XYZ Construction Inc.). Why, since he has been using this name for so long?

A: The rules have changed in the last 2 decades. Most contractors could use “construction” in their business name; however, about a dozen years ago, the policy was changed. To my knowledge, the Board did not retroactively require that contractors drop this name; however, today only an “A” (General engineering) or “B” (General building) contractor can use the word “construction” -- unless it’s prefaced by a descriptor, as in XYZ “Electrical” Construction.

Q: I am a “B” contractor. Many of my projects have involved pouring concrete for foundations as part of this general construction. In fact, sometimes I’ll handle a job that only involves the “C-8” trade. In your opinion, do you think I could run into any problems? A: Yes, you could have a problem in the future. As a “B” you should be working on projects that involve two or more unrelated trades – not including framing or carpentry. It is not proper to handle one trade alone unless you sub contract this work – or personally hold the specialty classification. Since it appears you have a number of years experience with concrete, I would suggest that you apply for the additional “C-8” classification. While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email [email protected], or write me at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814.Researchpastcolumnsat www.cutredtape.com.

6 Business Start Up Tips For Ultimate Success

by Jill Hart

You have a great idea and are ready to begin building your business, but how do you know where to start? What are the first steps that you should take? Below are a few tips to get you started in the right direction.

Have a Plan & Work That Plan The first step toward starting a business is to have a plan in place. Most successful businesses take the time to make sure they have a blueprint to success, a plan. When you have a blueprint and a direction to go, you will be so much more successful. There are many free resources across the Internet that can aid you in structuring and thinking through the writing of your business plan. Once you get the plan in place, follow it!

Don’t Try To Do It All Yourself A wise business owner knows that they can’t do it alone. Even if you have a small budget to begin with, you can enlist the help of a virtual assistant or possibly volunteers or mentors. Get more on board who have experience that can help you in your business.

Know Your Audience (and why they would be interested in your products or services) Who are you trying to reach? Who needs your product or information? Take the time to do market research and list out who you are selling to and where you can find them - both online and offline. This will help you both when creating the product/service and in your marketing efforts. Also, make sure you keep in touch with your audience and find out how they feel. You can easily create surveys and find out valuable information about what they really think.

Be Clear On Your Rates You must be clear not only with potential clients, but you must know for yourself what you need to earn. Be brutally honest with yourself about how much you need to earn to keep your business afloat. Now set realistic goals and figure out how to make that happen. Remember in setting your rates that often times you are selling the value of your services or products, and not necessarily the service or product itself.

You Gotta Want It

Someone asked me once why I thought some entrepreneurs succeeded while others, just as talented, failed. My answer? Those that succeeded wanted it bad enough to do whatever it took to make it happen. Running a business isn’t easy, especially in the beginning. There will be long hours, tough critics and disappointments that can’t be prepared for. The entrepreneur who works through the tough times is the one who succeeds in the end.

Get Busy Don’t wait until you “have it all together” to take that first step - it will never happen. If you have a great idea and have done enough planning to know where you’re headed, go for it. Be prepared to learn some lessons. Be prepared to make changes along the way. But, if you never take the first step you’ll never know the joy of the journey.

Jill Hart of Christian Work at Home Moms, CWAHM.com and Diana Ennen of VirtualWordPublishing.com are the co-authors of So You Want To Be a Work-at-Home Mom. For more tips visit http://SoYouWantToBeaWAHM.com.

State of California Division of Workers’ Compensation Carrie Nevans, Acting Administrative Director 1515 Clay Street, 17th floor, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 286-7100 Internet: http://www.dwc.ca.gov

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Division of Workers’ Compensation posts new workers’ compensation poster, new claim form and notice of potential eligibility effective Oct. 8, 2010

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has posted clean versions of the revised workers’ compensation poster and the “DWC Claim Form 1” with the notice of potential eligibility (NOPE) to reflect recently amended regulations on employee information that go into effect on Oct. 8, 2010. Employers and insurers are required to revise workers' compensation posters and update the employee information provided to workers.

These new versions of the workers’ compensation poster and the DWC claim form with the NOPE become effective Oct. 8, 2010.

• The revised fillable poster, effective Oct. 8, is currently on the DWC Web site.

• The revised DWC claim form 1 with the NOPE is also effective Oct. 8 and available on the DWC Web site.

Existing versions of the current documents should be used until the new versions go into effect on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010.

The regulatory amendments to the medical provider network (MPN) and employee information regulations were filed with the secretary of state on Aug. 9 and become effective on Oct. 8, 2010. These amendments are authorized by Labor Code sections 4616, 3550, and 3551.

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Date Owner Contractor Project Address Work Value

Belvedere2-Aug Krahulik Design Build Alliance 34 Bella Vista Deck 80,000.00$

Miller Morris Roofing 454-6066 104 Bella Vista ReRoof 11,225.00$ Bode Paul Ryan Associates 180 San Rafael Rmd 60,000.00$

3-Aug Kline Gannon Construction 314 Bella Vista Siding 8,000.00$ 4-Aug Pasquan The Murphy Co 18 Eucalyptus Rmd/Garage 400,000.00$

Belvedere Land Co Jim Thompson 45 Beach Siding 8,000.00$ 5-Aug Conner Jim Thompson 81 West Shore ReRoof 20,000.00$

Bode Acker & Guerrero 510-261-7227 180 San Rafael ReRoof 25,905.00$ 17-Aug Johnson Cill Daa 89 Bayview Rmd 7,500.00$

McCaskill Sun First 9 Crest Solar 38,000.00$ Otteson Northern Pacific Roof 400 Golden Gate ReRoof 9,980.00$

23-Aug Barsotti Babcock Construction 5 West Shore Bath/Rmd 49,500.00$ Heller PWD Northern CA 6 Maybridge Sliders 19,251.00$

24-Aug Maier Glen Springs Enterprises 322 San Rafael Landscape 22,000.00$ 26-Aug Sunderland MW General Contractor 551 San Rafael Kit/Rmd 500,010.00$ 30-Aug McCaskill Booth & Little 9 Crest ReRoof 15,355.00$

Hahn Precise Framing 428 Golden Gate Deck/Rails 28,500.00$ Johannsmeier Owner 5 Blanding Pier 35,000.00$ Bishop Fatima Electric 241 Bayview Utility Panel 6,600.00$ Fagersten Fatima Electric 244 Golden Gate Utility Panel 9,000.00$ Silberstein Atlas Landscapes 29 Eucalyptus Gas/Water 20,000.00$

31-Aug Wiseman Fatima Electric 10 Pomander Utility Panel 5,500.00$ 1-Sep Ward/Hall Caruso Construction 19 Acacia Rmd 9,225.00$ 2-Sep Blajwas Plath & Co 14 Crest Demo/SFD 1 250 000 00$

Permits - Permits - Permits - Permits - Permits

2-Sep Blajwas Plath & Co 14 Crest Demo/SFD 1,250,000.00$ Rouda M & K Construction 314 San Rafael Windows 8,000.00$

7-Sep Killips Fortier Builders 31 West Shore Bath/Rmd 13,000.00$ Piatek Jac Construction 24 Bayview Pool/Remove 30,000.00$ Moffitt Ongaro & Sons 1 Pelican Water Heater 8,900.00$

9-Sep Danel Owner 339 Golden Gate Rmd 101,000.00$ 14-Sep Brown/Pratt Owner 1 Golden Gate Deck/Rails 7,000.00$ 16-Sep Ellis Steve Janney Roofing 18 Maybridge ReRoof 15,000.00$ 22-Sep Briggs MW Brougham 160 Bayview Roof/Siding 5,200.00$

Novato20-Sep Joseph Santangelo Owner 709 Cherry Street Rmd 8,000.00$

Donna Bellucci-Rich Kenneth A Bellucci 845 Reichert Ave #1/2 Rmd 8,500.00$ ARV Assisted Living Draeger Construction Inc 853 Tamalpais Ave D206Rmd 12,008.00$ Joseph B Colfer Macs Roofing Inc 9 Country Lane ReRoof 6,700.00$ Ardith M Parra Macs Roofing Inc 681 Cherry Street ReRoof 8,800.00$ Craig B Belfor Modern Method Roofing 15 Los Cedros Drive ReRoof 7,100.00$ Jim/Lisa Breheney Darren Whiteside 2114 Feliz Drive Ret/Wall 7,500.00$

21-Sep Dan Cooley Owner 1 Lauren Avenue Rmd 12,000.00$ Mac Knight Owner 10 Laurie Drive Rmd 7,000.00$ Danny Q Collman Marin Kitchen Works Inc 18 Washington Street Rmd 8,000.00$ Bonnie L Smith Blue Pacific Heating & AC 2709 Topaz Drive Rmd 9,300.00$ David S Rubinger Stop Home Service Roofing Co 28 Pamaron Way ReRoof 38,880.00$


Novato22-Sep Randall P Willis Fairfield Heating & AC 28 Woodleaf Court HVAC 12,230.00$

David L Hoffman Hoffman Construction 73 Santa Maria Drive Rmd 22,000.00$ Richard Breiner Morris Roofing Co 25 Pamaron Way ReRoof 40,800.00$ Frank L Baldassari Superior Roofing 58 Bonnie Brae Drive ReRoof 16,800.00$ Western Village HOA Northern Pacific Roofing Inc 29 Rosewood Drive ReRoof 6,686.00$

23-Sep Phillip M Waegner Owner 642 Olive Aveue ReRoof 5,700.00$

San Anselmo4-Aug Jim/Diane Grubb Luis Gonzales 479-7552 212 Spring Grove Ave Landscaping 65,000.00$

R.E. Scott 459-4533 Owner 10 Tomahawk Drive Deck/Rails 10,000.00$ 5-Aug G Peck 485-1884 Owner 58 Berkeley Avenue Addn/Rmd 7,500.00$

Jean Dupret Capstone Roofing 707575-3377 1420 Sir Francis Drake ReRoof 5,200.00$ 9-Aug Melvin Colombo Owner 479-7849 6 Elm Court Windows 5,500.00$

D Brown 459-3492 Mirandas Roofing 707-694-3912 4 Lincoln Court ReRoof 7,500.00$ 10-Aug H Suddy 459-5855 Marin County Roofing 453-3511 28 Crest Avenue ReRoof 10,520.00$ 12-Aug L Yetman 722-0155 Calder Const 458-2904 17 Park Drive Laundry Closet 23,000.00$

Don Rickets Creative Roofing 707-588-9889 100 Morningside Drive ReRoof 7,345.00$ Cahn Family Owner 386-3067 21 A Rowland Court Rmd 15,895.00$

16-Aug G Newman 457-9338 Rich Arnesewick 45 Salinas Avenue HVAC 12,000.00$ M Barney 485-0966 Owner 55 Camino De Herrera Windows 14,976.00$

19-Aug Vaughn 451-8124 Ongaro & Sons 454-7400 34 Ridge Road Sewer Line 9,000.00$ Partce 463-1975 Crown Ridge Roofing 485-1500 1348 Sir Francis Drake ReRoof 5,467.00$

23-Aug Pollack 454-6924 Alternative Roofing 707-836-0800 170 Camino De Herrera ReRoof 9,160.00$ Tim Maas 459-6674 Hughes SC 726-3580 110 Calumet Avenue Shed 12,000.00$


Tim Maas 459 6674 Hughes SC 726 3580 110 Calumet Avenue Shed 12,000.00$ Paul Cullen Ongaro & Sons 454-7400 251 Sequoia Drive Furnace/Heater 6,400.00$

24-Aug J Richards 457-9532 Allen Heating 924-2425 15 Sturdivant Avenue Furnace 5,910.00$ E Tope 254-9532 Gary Giesen 999-0276 30 Vineyard Avenue Pool 60,000.00$ M Attell T & C Roofing 925-634-7663 124 Pine Street ReRoof 14,750.00$

25-Aug Traeger Byde & Keegan 453-9145 440 Laurel Avenue Kit/Rmd 85,000.00$ 30-Aug Tom Sargent 455-9210 Kaplan Bros Inc 454-1216 40 Alta Vista Avenue Windows 60,000.00$

Blackwell 999-9946 DeMello Roofing 456-0741 7 Willow Way ReRoof 5,000.00$ Robert Ahlstrom Vanderbuilt Construction 142 Woodside Drive Rpr/Rplc 53,066.00$ Rob Lay 456-7876 Superior Roofing 491-1144 464 Laurel Avenue ReRoof 13,600.00$ Eric Russell DiPaula Roofing 460-1467 6 Meadowcroft Drive ReRoof 5,240.00$ Koutsoukos 453-9906 Morris Roofing 454-6066 85 Park Drive ReRoof 5,190.00$

Tiburon12-Sep K Nemzer 435-4574 Sun First Solar 458-3870 664 Hilary Drive Solar 27,060.00$ 13-Sep Z Faidi 713-4466 Owner 55 Mt Tiburon Road Siding 14,000.00$ 14-Sep P Mourani 889-5678 Owner 15 Rowley Circle Addn/Rmd 6,500.00$ 15-Sep Corinthian Yacht ClubOwner 435-4771 43 Main Street Rpr/Rplc 18,555.00$ 16-Sep D Mazzolini Celtic Construction 453-9400 1685 Mar West Street Bath/Rmd 16,900.00$

R Helmenstine James A Reed 435-0607 10 Circle Drive Siding 7,300.00$ 20-Sep C Clifford 717-0975 Joseph Ward 925-336-8810 17 Cecilia Court Kit/Rmd 48,000.00$

David Eisele 389-1912 Brownco Construction 721-0463 3 Burrell Court Deck 10,000.00$ P McDowell 789-0178 DV Rasmussen 892-8255 7 Park Place Deck 25,000.00$

21-Sep J Runnfeldt 250-1457 SolarCraft Services 382-7717 193 Gilmartin Drive Solar 90,000.00$


Novato22-Sep Susan Ross 435-4234 Ongaro & Sons 454-7400 2334 Mar East Street Furnace 5,500.00$

P Petri 254-6537 Marin Plastering 453-8468 8 Burrell Court Stucco 16,500.00$ C Berman 383-9510 Save Energy Co 707-347-1900 140 Blackfield Drive Windows 11,000.00$

23-Sep D Sebastian 435-2429 Renewal By Anderson 120 Sugar Loaf Drive Windows 5,980.00$ Jon Plexico Casile Construction 144 Avenida Miraflores Addn/Rmd 329,000.00$ F Halberg 435-5058 Owner 24 Old Landing Road Patio/Ret/Wall 8,000.00$ T Lizza 435-5476 Cullen Construction 383-6372 2036 Paradise Drive Parking Deck 20,000.00$ T Lizza 435-5476 Cullen Construction 383-6372 2036 Paradise Drive Rpr/Rplc 10,000.00$


Owner Address Contractor Work ValueReceived

25-SepLawrence R Pentis 222 Seaview Avenue San Rafael Ret/wall 50,000.00$

Laouise M Patterson 316 Seadrift Road Stinson Beach SFD/Deck 12,000,000.00$

Mohamad Shooshtarian 279 Richardson Drive Mill Valley Ret/Wall 4 22,000.00$




Strawberry Village Ret 800 Redwood Hwy 405 Mill Valley TI 15,000.00$

Raymond Avila 50 Oceana Drive Dillon Beach Deck/Window 12,000.00$

Jennifer L Donahue 343 Kent Avenue Kentfield Garage/Storage 80,000.00$

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

Tyler J Rodrigue 5 Ethel Lane Mill Valley Ret/Wall 33,050.00$

County of Marin 451 Airport Road Novato Rmd 10,000.00$

Leo Trepp 503 The Alameda San Anselmo ReRoof 14,150.00$

James J Clark 18 Braun Court Sausalito Water Heater 5,000.00$

Charles W Snook 310 Seadrift Road Stinson Beach ReRoof 18,893.00$

Nicholas E Whitney 98 Camino Del Mar Inverness Service Charge 5,000.00$

Issued25-Sep

David L Furnanz 45 Sanchez Way Novato Hovden Roofing ReRoof 9,318.00$

John A Gurley 529 Charles Lane Mill Valley Leslie Citroen Const Rmd 50,000.00$

Willliam F Mellin 151 Hanken Drive Kentfield Plath & Company Inc Deck 45,000.00$

Stanley C Pilc 212 Emerystone Terrace San Rafael Owner ReRoof 10,124.00$

C ti S Bl l 114 C t l A W d M d F id C t Kit/B th/R d 6 500 00$

County of Marin Permits

Curtis S Bleyle 114 Central Avenue Woodacre Mundy - Friday Const Kit/Bath/Rmd 6,500.00$

Karen M Corbelli 204 Mark Twain Avenue San Rafael Crown Ridge Roofing ReRoof 12,165.00$

Hart Estate Invest 4810 Paradise Drive Tiburon Maloney Fine Building Deck 50,000.00$

Bruce F Braden 40 Poplar Drive Kentfield Redhorse Constructors Ret/Wall 7,500.00$

Bruce F Braden 40 Poplar Drive Kentfield Redhorse Constructors SFD 1,100,000.00$

Elizabeth R Bartl 104 Ash Way San Rafael McLeran Inc ReRoof 9,650.00$

James J Clark 18 Braun Court Sausalito Moore Plumbing Water Heater 5,000.00$

Charles W Snook 310 Seadrift Road Stinson Beach Baldwin Roofing ReRoof 18,893.00$

Jeannette Rodgers 14 Hillcrest Road Tiburon The Home Depot Rpr/Rplcv 6,001.00$

Donald C Miller 25 Archibald Lane Novato Capstone Roofing ReRoof 20,000.00$

Stephen V Shekter 389 Quietwood Drive San Rafael Leonardo Construction Kit/Rmd 25,000.00$

Anton Baker 310 Highland Avenue San Rafael Alcazar Concrete Ret/Wall 13,000.00$

Clarence Wiebke 216 Roundtree Way San Rafael Mt Tam Construction Bath/Rmd 15,810.00$

Elizabeth L Mahedy 48 Blackstone Drive San Rafael Charles Window & Door Windows 30,427.00$

Alan J Noble 310 Cape Court Mill Valley Charles Window & Door Windows 8,861.00$

Jeffrey R Martin 6 Blue Blossom Court San Rafael Capstone Roofing ReRoof 12,400.00$

Paul H Hickman 6 Blue Oak Court San Rafael Capstone Roofing ReRoof 12,400.00$

SF Zen Center 1601 Shoreline Hwy Muir Beach Sawyer Construction Addn/Rmd 680,000.00$

Justin Albrecht 104 Blackstone Drive San Rafael Owner ReRoof 7,000.00$

Carmen E Fraetis 139 Tiburon Blvd San Rafael Sun First Construction Solar 35,000.00$

Mary P Lynch 55 Lancaster Avenue Kentfield Allen Heating & Sheet Mt Furnace 8,755.00$

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

Brittany Wedereit 15 Corte De Sabla Greenbrae Owner Siding 7,000.00$

Eike Konopath 395 Panoramic Hwy Mill Valley Renewal By Andersen Windows 8,627.00$

Kentfield Fire Protection 1004 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield MT2 Telecom LP Fiber Hub 5,000.00$

Charles W Snook 310 Seadrift Road Stinson Beach Ron Wright Construction Rpr/Rplcv 8,000.00$

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PROJECT BID SCHEDULE

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

Monday, October 04, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO

6:00 PM 10/4/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/28/10 10:00 AM

START PROJECT NOVEMBER 2010. eND PROJECT SEPTEMBER 2011

Plan#: 912 MISHEV RESIDENCE

10-00912

Addenda: 0

Project Type: ADDITION & RENOVATION

Contact: LANDMARK BUILDERS 415-883-5410

WILLOWS

4:00 PM 10/4/2010Ref #: 04-880.28

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/28/10 7:00 AM TO 5 PM

SUPERCENTER STORE EXPANSION REMODEL ALONG WITH ON AND OFF-SITE WORK

Plan#: 918 WALMART #2053 STORE EXPANSION

10-00918

Addenda: 2 9/24/2010Project Type: REMODEL/EXPANSION

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

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

SANTA ROSA

10:00 AM 10/5/2010Ref #: 10-83-7 #1

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 8/24/10 10:00 AM

PROVIDE A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEM INCLUDING PIPING, DUCTWORK, ELECTRICAL WORK, INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROLS AND APPURTENANT WORK

Plan#: 817

1315 AIRPORT BOULEVARD TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP RETROFIT)

10-00817

Est. Cost: $550000to $950000

Addenda: 3 9/20/2010Project Type: RETROFIT

Contact: SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY 707-547-1900

LIVERMORE

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 208-12

Bid Date:


PREPARATION OF THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT CONCRETE SURFACES FOLLOWED BY A SPRAY APPLICATION OF EPOXY COATING

Plan#: 880

PPWTP SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS SECINDARY CONTAINMENT COATING

10-00880

Est. Cost: $55000Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER-POWER

Contact: ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTRO L & WTR CONSERV DIST 925-454-5034

FAIRFIELD2:00 PM 10/5/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 897

GATEWAY LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

10-00897

Addenda: 0

Project Type: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Contact: FAIRFIELD, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. 707-428-7478

FAIRFIELDCOMPLETE MAINTENANCE OF ALL THE LANDSCAPE AREAS, HARD Plan#: 898

DOWNTOWN LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

10-00898

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Bid Date:


SCAPES AND IRRIGATION DESCRIBED IN THE SPECIAL PROVISION

Addenda: 0



HAYWARD

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 6993

Bid Date:


DECONSTRUCTION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING STRUCTURE, BASEMENT AND ASSOCIATED FOOTINGS WITH OPTION TO CONSTRUCT A CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND BACKFILL

Plan#: 902 CENTENNIAL HALL BUILDING DECONSTRUCTION

10-00902

Est. Cost: $953000to $1146000

Addenda: 0Project Type: DECONSTRUCTION

Contact: HAYWARD, CITY OF, E. & T. 510-583-4768

BERKELEY

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 10-10506-C

Bid Date:

REHABILITATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER LINES, MAHOLES, MANHOLE REHABILITATION, EXCAVATION, REPLACEMENT OF SEWER LATERALS AND RELATED WORK

Plan#: 908

SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION CLARE,MONT AVENUE

10-00908

Addenda: 0Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: BERKELEY, CITY OF, DPW, ENGINEERING 510-981-6428Contact: BERKELEY, CITY OF, DPW, ENGINEERING 510-981-6444

MOUNTAIN VIEW

3:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 11-32

Bid Date:


INSTALL UV STABLE AND SKID RESISTANT VISUAL CONTRAST STRIPS ON STAIR TREADS

Plan#: 916 CASTRO STREET STAIR TREAD MODIFICATIONS

10-00916

Est. Cost: $34000to $54000

Addenda: 0Project Type: MODIFICATIONS

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

BERKELEY

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 11-10552

Bid Date:

STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND SINK HOLE REPAIRS, 1002 PARK HILLS, 720 WILDCAT, 1836 SONOMA, WEST STREET AT VIRGINIA

Plan#: 919 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS & SINK HOLE REPAIRS

10-00919

Addenda: 1 9/27/2010Project Type: DRAINAGE IMPVS

Contact: BERKELEY, CITY OF ENGINEERING DIVISION 510-981-6400

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

MOUNTAIN VIEW

2:00 PM 10/6/2010

Ref #: PROJECT 06-33

Bid Date:

Project consists of a pedestrian/bicycle trail overcrossing of Highway 101 and tunnel under Old Middlefield Way; street construction, including asphalt pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter; earthwork, underground water and storm drain utility removal and/o

Plan#: 873

PERMANENTE CREEK TRAIL, HIGHWAY 101 TO OLD MIDDLEFIELD WAY PROJ 06-33

10-00873

Est. Cost: $6000000to Addenda: 2 9/27/2010

Project Type: PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

Prebid Visit: 09/13/10 @ 9:00 A.M.$7500000

Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6311Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6471

MARIN COUNTY

12:00 PM 10/6/2010Ref #: 1626

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 10/1/10 @ 9:00 to 12:00

TO FURNISH LABOR AND EQUIPMENT FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL, WEED ELIMINATION, DISPOSAL OF VEGETATION AND WEEDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTAINING FUEL BREAKS IN THE MT. TAMALPAIS WATERSHED AND VARIOUS DISTRICT FACILITIES IN MARIN COUNTY

Plan#: 920

TWO YEAR VEGETATION AND FUELBREAK MAINTENANCE PROJECT 2010-2012

10-00920

Addenda: 0Project Type: LANDSCAPE

Contact: MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 415-945-1530

Thursday, October 07, 2010

SAN JOSE

3:00 PM 10/7/2010Ref #: #4651

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/8/10 1:00 PM

NEW CONSTRUCTIONPlan#: 838

O'DONNELL'S GARDEN PARK GAZEBO DESIGN BUILD PROJECT, CPMS #4651

10-00838

Addenda: 3 9/28/2010Project Type: DESIGN/BUILD

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

NAPA

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Ref #: 783.00

Bid Date:


MODERNIZATION AND RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; KITCHEN AND BATH MODERNIZATION, PORCH AND STAIR REPLACEMENT, RAISING ONE BUILDING FOR ADDED HEADROOM IN THE GROUND FLOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF FOUNDATIONS, EXTERIOR TRIM, ENCLO

Plan#: 877

JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS CATHOLIC CHARITIES

10-00877

Addenda: 2 9/28/2010Project Type: RECONSTRUCTION

Contact: AXIA ARCHITECTS 707-542-4652

MERCED

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Bid Date:

Senior Health and Wellness Center

The estimated construction contract cost is approximately $8 million and construction time is approximately 14 months. A specific contract time, defined in calendar days will be established at a later date. Constructio

Plan#: 896

SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER-ONLINE ONLY

10-00896

Addenda: 0

Project Type: SENIOR CENTER IMPVS

Contact: KAVA MASSIH ARCHITECTS 510-644-1920

FAIRFIELD

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Bid Date:FAX QUESTIONS TO THOMAS MARTIANPlan#: 903

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR CORDELIA, SOUTHBROOK & CREEKSIDE

10-00903

Addenda: 0



SAN JOSE 3:00 PM 10/7/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 905 MCCARTHY HOUSE DEMOLITION

10-00905

Addenda: 1 9/29/2010Project Type: DEMOLITION

Contact: SAN JOSE, CITY OF D.P.W. 408-535-8346

MOUNTAIN VIEW

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Ref #: 06-37

Bid Date:

INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNAGE INCLUDING NEW FOUNDATIONS, BASES AND FRAMES AND REMOVAL OF OLD SIGNAGE

Plan#: 917 DOWNTOWN STREET SIGNAGE PROGRAM

10-00917

Est. Cost: $150000to $200000

Addenda: 0Project Type: SIGNAGE

Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6311Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6471

FAIRFIELD2:00 PM 10/7/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 921

AIRBASE PARKWAY AREA 2 & LINEAR BIKE TRAIL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

NEW10-00921

Addenda: 0




SANTA ROSA

10:00 AM 10/12/2010Ref #: 783.10

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/28/10 10::00 AM

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, SIDING REPAIR, PARAPET MODIFICATION, ROOF INSTALLATION AND MINOR INTERIOR REMODELING FOR A TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Plan#: 831 DEMEO HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

10-00831

Addenda: 2 9/24/2010Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: AXIA ARCHITECTS 707-542-4652

MORENO VALLEY

2:00 AM 10/12/2010Ref #: FM

084300003954

Bid Date:

Riverside County Regional Medical Center Nursing and Allied Health Education Building (FM 08430003954)

This Project is the construction of a three story 39,855 SF building to be located within the existing 59.34 acre Riverside County Regional Medical p

Plan#: 859

RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION BUILDING -ONLINE ONLY

10-00859

Addenda: 1 9/23/2010Project Type: NEW CONSTRUCTION

Contact: ROCHE CONSTRUCTORS INC 702-252-3611

FREMONT

2:00 PM 10/12/2010

Ref #: Proj. No. 129053

Bid Date:

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

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

Plan#: 860

REPAIR EXTERIOR SIDING AT COTTAGES-PHASE THREE

10-00860

Addenda: 1 9/27/2010

Project Type: REPAIR & RENOVATION

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

SAN FRANCISCO1350 7th AVENUE SCHOOL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT & DEMOLITION PACKAGE PROJECT NO: 11091 TO ORDER PLANS: FORD GRAPHICS 415-537-2200

The Project is generally described as hazardous materials abatementand demolition, including but not limited to: bu

Plan#: 893

1350 7TH AVENUE SCHOOL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT & DEMOLITION -ONLINE ONLY

10-00893

2:00 PM 10/12/2010Ref #: 11091

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 09-14 OR 09-21 @ 10:00AMto $650000Addenda: 0

Project Type: HAZMAT

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

BOLINAS

12:00 PM 10/12/2010Bid Date:


INSTALL NEW WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPINGPlan#: 926

HORSESHOE HILL ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT

NEW10-00926

Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER MAIN

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

SAN MATEO2:00 PM 10/12/2010

Ref #: 463004-46000-3004-46305

Bid Date:Plan#: 932

BAYWOOD/ARAGON STREETLIGHT CONDUIT UPGRADE PROJECT

NEW10-00932

Est. Cost: $275000Addenda: 0Project Type: UPGRADES

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

PITTSBURG2:00 PM 10/12/2010

Ref #: CA11005Bid Date:


Plan#: 933 EL PUEBLO EXTERIOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT

NEW10-00933

Addenda: 0Project Type: MODERNIZATION

Contact: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA 925-957-8012Contact: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA 925-957-8025

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

PACIFICA

2:00 PM 10/13/2010Ref #: 1116-300

Bid Date:


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

Plan#: 886

PACIFICA RECYCLED WATER PROJECT PUMP STATION AND TANK

10-00886

Est. Cost: $3000000Addenda: 1 9/17/2010Project Type: PUMP STATION

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

SAN FRANCISCO

2:30 PM 10/13/2010Ref #: 3013V

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/30/10 2:00 PM

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RESTORATION INCLUDING DEMOLITION AND HAZMAT, CARPENTRY, SLATE CLADDING, STRUCTURAL RETROFIT, CONCRETE WORK, NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS, BRICK MASONRY, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 915

GOLDEN GATE PARK MURPHY WINDMILL PHASE 1B & MILLWRIGHT'S COTTAGE RESTORATION

10-00915

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

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO BUREAU OF ARCHITECTURE 415-557-4617Contact: SAN FRANCISCO BUREAU OF ARCHITECTURE 415-557-4700

SANTA ROSAPROJECT INCLUDES REMOVAL OF TREES AND VEGETATION ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 12; CONSTRUCTING 2100 CUBIC YARDS OF EMBANKMENT; REMOVAL OF A SMALL

Plan#: 923

HIGHWAY 12 EARTH SHOULDER WIDENING AT LAS PALMAS SUBDIVISION

NEW10-00923

2:00 PM 10/13/2010Ref #: C10003

Bid Date:

HEADWALL AND THE EXTENSION OF A DRAINAGE CULVERT. FAX QUESTIONS TO REX CUMMINS


Contact: COUNTY OF SONOMA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC 707-565-7243


VALLEJO

2:00 PM 10/14/2010Ref #: 110

Bid Date:

REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 500 LF OF 4-INCH LOWER LATERAL PIPE, 35 DISTRICT CLEANOUTS AND INSTALLING SEWER MAIN CLAY WYES, PROPERTY RESTORATION, TRAFFIC CONTROL, AND SURFACE RESTORATION (CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, ALLEY AND STREET)

Plan#: 887

2010 LOWER LATERAL SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT

10-00887

Est. Cost: $100000to $120000

Addenda: 1 9/13/2010Project Type: PIPELINE

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

SAN RAFAEL

2:00 PM 10/14/2010

Ref #: PROJECT NO. CAP-10014

Bid Date:

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

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

Plan#: 895 SHOWCASE THEATER MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS

10-00895

Est. Cost: $230000Addenda: 0

Project Type: HVAC REPAIR SERVICES

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

ALAMEDA

2:00 PM 10/14/2010Ref #: P.W. 07-10-20

Bid Date:


SAWCUTTING, TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION OF SOILS, EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING FAILED SEWERS, PUMPING, DEWATERING, INSTALLATION OF NEW SANITARY SEWER MAINS, LATERALS, MANHOLES, CLEANOUTS, BACKFILL, RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 909

SEWER POINT REPAIRS AND ASPHALT CONCRETE REPLACEMENT

10-00909


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

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 10/14/2010Ref #: WW-514

Bid Date:


REMOVE AND REPLACE THE EXISTING MV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT THE SEWPCP.

Plan#: 913

SEWPCP MEDIUM VOLTAGE SYSTEM RELIABILITY UPGRADES

10-00913

Est. Cost: $3000000Addenda: 0Project Type: UPGRADES

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


MARIN COUNTYSan Quentin Condemned Inmate Complex - Construction Package 1

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

Plan#: 835

SAN QUENTIN CONDEMNED INMATE COMPLEX - ONLINE ONLY

10-00835

2:00 PM 10/19/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 8/26/10 10:00AMto $165000000Addenda: 2 9/27/2010

Project Type: PRISON

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

DAVIS

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

Bid Date:


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

Plan#: 906 PRIMATE CENTER SHOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

10-00906

Est. Cost: $205000Addenda: 0Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: UC DAVIS

DALY CITY

2:00 PM 10/19/2010Bid Date:


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

Plan#: 907

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

10-00907

Est. Cost: $680000Addenda: 0Project Type: HVAC

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

VALLEJO

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


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

Plan#: 910 GIGEB VALLEJO-ONLINE ONLY

10-00910

Addenda: 1 9/21/2010

Project Type: RENOVATION PROJECT


SALIDA

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

Bid Date:


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

Plan#: 874 SAN JOAQUIN PIPELINE SYSTEM-WESTERN SEGMENT

10-00874

Est. Cost: $70000000Addenda: 0Project Type: PIPELINE

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES 415-551-4603

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 10/21/2010

Ref #: WD-2625

Bid Date:


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

Plan#: 891

HUNTERS POINT RESERVOIR REHABILITATION AND SEISMIC UPGRADE

10-00891

Est. Cost: $1200000to $1800000

Addenda: 0

Project Type: REHABILITATION & UPGRADES

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

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

Plan#: 922 JUVENILE HALL ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES

NEW10-00922

2:00 PM 10/21/2010Ref #: CAP-10012

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 10/07/10 @ 11:00 A.M.to $120000Addenda: 0

Project Type: RESTROOMS

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

MARIN COUNTY

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

Bid Date:

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

Plan#: 930 COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE PARKING PILOT PROJECT

NEW10-00930

Est. Cost: $50000Addenda: 0Project Type: INSTALLATION

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

FAIRFIELD

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

Bid Date:


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

Plan#: 934

NBR FILTER #4 VALVE REPLACEMENT & NBR CHEMICAL PIPING

NEW10-00934

Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER-POWER

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

Monday, October 25, 2010

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

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

NEW10-00929

Addenda: 0

Project Type: CONSTRUCTION/SITE WORK

Contact: NIBBI BROTHERS 415-863-1820


FAIRFIELD

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


LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT 9 LOCATIONSPlan#: 924

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES

NEW10-00924

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


SAN FRANCISCO

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


A SAN FRANCISCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECTPlan#: 927

VETERANS COMMONS FIRE SPRINKLER AND ELEVATOR

NEW10-00927

Addenda: 0

Project Type: FIRE SPRINKLER & ELEVATOR

Contact: CAHILL CONTRACTORS 415-986-0600

HERCULES

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

Bid Date:


TRADE PACKAGE N: SITE UTILITIES AND EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Plan#: 928

SYCAMORE DOWNTOWN NORTHSIDE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

NEW10-00928

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

Contact: OLIVER & COMPANY 510-412-9090

SAN RAFAELDEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PLUMBING Plan#: 931

120 NORTH REDWOOD RESTROOM ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS

NEW10-00931

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Does the iPad Have a Place in Business? Guest Post

by Brad Egeland

This one perplexes me. As the new owner of an iPad I decided to check this out on my own. I am primarily an IT consultant, but I am also a writer on technology topics so I not only considered this a worthwhile topic, I figured I could compose the article entirely on the iPad as a test.

Knowing that the iPad is an intriguing toy to many, I am sure lots of business owners out there are considering whether or not they can legitimately consider spending money on - and writing off the expense of - one of these pads.

Here's my take after about a month of shared usage with my wife...

It's great for on the go internet research

If you need to check on some information or be somewhat productive while away from the home or office, then it may be a great tool for you. My 2-year-old son is having surgery right now and I'm using it in the waiting room -- not just to write this article but also to do some needed research online. If you do want to be productive away from the home or office then definitely skip the wifi only model and get the 3G version. We signed up for the 250mb plan for $15 a month. We used it up in 28 days and it tells you when you need more. We were able easily start a new month immediately. The downside is I just checked and we are already through 115mb this month after only 10 days, so we may eventually go with the 2gb plan for $25 per month.

Great for games

This is actually a downside from a business standpoint. I am addicted to the Words with Friends app. It's basically scrabble and you can have many games going on at once. So far I can beat everyone but my sister-in-law who I'm pretty sure must be using the cheater app... no one is THAT good. She doesn't beat me, she pounds me into the ground! That all said, the games can be a nice reprieve from work sometimes.

Virtual keyboard

For me this is bad because I like real keys. If you're already used to an iPhone then you will probably like it. I'm used to typing fast so I can't seem to get comfortable with it. I downloaded an app called CleanWriter and it works well enough, but it is nothing like working on Word on my MacBook.

Social Networking

The iPad is great for staying in touch through social media sites so often used by small businesses these days. Twitter and Facebook are critical to my consulting business so I find the iPad very useful for those types of updates when I'm on the go.

Summary

If you really want an iPad, then get one. Will it ever be a significant, useful tool for your business? Not likely. But it is fun and it's great for anything on the go. It traveled well to Anaheim and San Diego last week but it really was never used for business-type purposes on the trip.

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New Federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Requirements

To further protect children from exposure to lead-based paint, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new rules for contractors who renovate or repair housing, child-care facilities or schools built before 1978. Under the new rules, workers must follow lead-safe work practice standards to reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead during renovation and repair activities.

“While there has been a dramatic decrease over the last two decades in the number of children affected by lead-poisoning, EPA is continuing its efforts to take on this preventable disease,” said James Gulliford, EPA’s Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. “These new rules will require contractors to be trained and to follow simple but effective lead-safe work practices to protect children from dangerous levels of lead.”

The “Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program” rule, which will take effect in April 2010, prohibits work practices creating lead hazards. Requirements under the rule include implementing lead-safe work practices and certification and training for paid contractors and maintenance professionals working in pre-1978 housing, child-care facilities and schools. Beginning October 22, 2009, contractors must take EPA-accredited training before beginning renovation, repair or painting projects as defined in the RR& P rule.

The rule covers all rental housing and non-rental homes where children under six and pregnant mothers reside. The new requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities where more than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room or where 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. The affected contractors include builders, painters, plumbers and electricians. Trained contractors must post warning signs, restrict occupants from work areas, contain work areas to prevent dust and debris from spreading, conduct a thorough cleanup, and verify that the cleanup was effective.

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in paint and was banned for residential use in 1978. Exposure to lead can result in health concerns for both children and adults. Children under six years of age are most at risk because their developing nervous systems are especially vulnerable to lead’s effects and because they are more likely to ingest lead due to their more frequent hand-to-mouth behavior. Almost 38 million homes in the United States contain some lead-based paint, 24 million have deteriorated paint. Four million children live in these homes. The major source of lead poisoning is lead paint and lead-contaminated dust from deteriorated paint. These new requirements are key components of a comprehensive effort to eliminate childhood lead poisoning.

For more information on this new program visit: www.epa.gov/lead. For copies of the educational brochures, call 1-800-424-5323.

Landscaping

Landscapers perform a wide variety of tasks from mowing lawns and pruning bushes to weeding, planting, tree trimming, and irrigation work. Many of these tasks require awkward postures, forceful exertions, repeated movements, and exposures to heat, cold, whole body vibration and hand-arm vibration—all risk factors for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The following are a few tips for reducing some of these risks.

Forward Bending

One of the most common awkward postures in landscaping tasks is forward bending. Bending forward for long periods of time is a significant risk factor for back disorders. Even if no weight is being handled, the weight of the torso must be supported by the muscles of the back, which puts a large amount of strain on the spine and surrounding soft tissues.

• Use long-handled tools whenever possible to reduce the effects of forward flexion and improve leverage.

• Kneel on one or both knees when long handled tools cannot be used. Wear kneepads, such as those designed to fit in work pants, or use a kneeling pad to reduce contact stress at the knees.

• When possible, raise the height of work, such as with tool sharpening or assembly tasks. Instead of working at ground level, use a portable work bench or lower a tailgate when you need an elevated working surface.

• When working at low levels for extended periods of time, sit on an overturned bucket rather than stooping.

Lifting and Carrying

Landscapers frequently have to load and unload heavy equipment, such as mowers and burlap sacks stuffed with lawn clippings and other debris, which often weighs up to 80-lbs when full. Heavy lifting, lowering, and carrying is associated with an increased risk of back and shoulder disorders.

• Provide ramps on trucks and trailers to reduce the need to lift and lower. • Ensure that two people are available to assist when it is necessary to lift heavy

materials. • Move vehicles as close as possible to material in order to reduce the amount of

carrying required. • Use trash containers with wheels to reduce the amount of lifting required.

This also provides a method of transporting tools without carrying them. • Provide workers with many smaller burlap squares so that the weight of each

sack is reduced. • Train workers on good-lifting techniques but don't rely solely on good

techniques to reduce injuries. Over Reaching

Reaching overhead, or with arms extended, can cause stress to the shoulders and back, and if sustained, often results in prolonged neck extension to view the work.

• Move closer to the work or reposition ladders to reduce the need to reach.

• Use longer handled tools to access higher areas, such as hedges and branches.

• Lower the truck's tailgate versus lifting over it.

Resources

• Cal/OSHA poster on ergonomics and landscaping at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/puborder.asp is available in:

o English o Spanish o Vietnamese

Marin Builders Association Safety Topics

Company: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Meeting Attended By: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Site Safety Inspections

Regular site safety inspections using site-specific checklists keep the workplace safe by identifying and correcting hazards in the workplace. Inspection frequency depends on the hazard level of the workplace; sites may need checks at every shift, daily, quarterly or annually. Document the inspection observations, identified hazards, and the corrective actions taken.

Focus on the administrative records and postings at the workplace. MSDS binders, safety programs, procedures, trainings, and records need to be up to date and accurate. Critical procedures (e.g. spill cleanup, evacuation) should be posted in prominent locations. Required employer postings (e.g. Cal OSHA, Workers Compensation, and labor law) must be “likely to be seen” by employees.

Floor surfaces should be clean and free of slip hazards such as dirt, granular substances, equipment parts, water, or oil. Wet surfaces should be covered with non-slip materials. Holes in the floor, sidewalk, carpet, or other walking surface should be repaired properly, covered, or made safe.

For good housekeeping, items and debris should be kept up off floors and out of walkways. Stored items need to be stacked properly on shelving units firmly attached to the wall; heavier items should be on the bottom, lighter items stored on top shelves. Items stored on tops shelves require 18” clearance from fire sprinkler systems. Unsecured stacks on floors should not exceed 72” in height. Ensure areas under desks and tables are accessible to allow proper ergonomic seating and access in case of an earthquake.

Electric panels should have 36” clearance in front. Power cords to equipment should be intact; repair or replace frayed cords. Check that extension cords do not cross walkways and are used only temporarily. Additional power outlets should be installed if extension cords are necessary on a permanent basis or there are “daisy chained” power strips. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets should be installed around wet areas.

Aisles and walkways need 36” clearance in an office and 44” in a shipping area. Clearly mark emergency exits so they can be seen from any point in the facility. Keep exits clear of stacked material and other impediments. Label doors that are not exits to avoid confusion. Fire doors should not be propped open.

Ensure equipment and tools are in good working order; place defective equipment out of service. Check that equipment guards and protective coverings are in place. Store chemicals within their compatible classes; flammables should be kept in a secured flammable cabinet. Personal protective equipment should be clean and accessible with available areas and materials for decontamination and storage.

Test fire alarms and sprinkler systems annually. Fire extinguishers should be checked for charge monthly and recharged annually. Inspect first aid kits periodically and replenish or replace supplies when needed.

Site safety inspections keep the workplace safe; a hazard left uncorrected can lead to accidents and injuries.

Marin Builders Association Safety Topics

Company: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Meeting Attended By: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Inspecciones de Seguridad en el Sitio de Trabajo Las inspecciones de seguridad periódicas usando listas de verificación específicas para cada sitio de trabajo ayudan a mantener seguro el sitio al identificar y corregir peligros. La frecuencia de las inspecciones depende del nivel de peligrosidad del sitio de trabajo; algunos sitios pueden necesitar inspección cada turno, cada día, trimestralmente o anualmente. Se deben documentar las observaciones hechas en la inspección, los peligros identificados y las medidas de corrección tomadas.

Enfóquese en los registros administrativos y publicaciones en el sitio de trabajo. Las carpetas de las hojas de datos de seguridad de materiales (MSDS por sus siglas en inglés de Material Safety Data Sheets), los programas de seguridad, procedimientos, capacitación y registros deben estar actualizados y ser exactos. Los procedimientos importantes (tales como limpieza de derrames, evacuación) deben fijarse en tableros ubicados en lugares prominentes. Las publicaciones obligatorias del empleador (por ejemplo, Cal OSHA, Compensación del Seguro Obrero y leyes laborales) deben colocarse a la vista de los empleados.

Los pisos deben estar limpios y sin ningún peligro de resbalones, tales como suciedad, sustancias granulares, partes de equipos, agua o aceite. Las superficies mojadas deben cubrirse con materiales antiderrapantes. Los agujeros en los pisos, aceras, alfombras y otras superficies sobre las que caminan las personas deben repararse debidamente, cubrirse o hacerse seguros.

En nombre del buen orden y aseo, se deben mantener los desperdicios y los artículos misceláneos fuera de los pisos y los pasillos. Los artículos almacenados deben estar debidamente apilados sobre estantes firmemente sujetos a la pared; los artículos más pesados deben estar abajo, los más ligeros colocados en los anaqueles superiores. Los artículos colocados en los anaqueles superiores precisan tener un espacio libre de 18 pulgadas por debajo del sistema de rociadores contra incendios. Los artículos apilados sobre el piso no deben exceder una altura de 72 pulgadas. Cerciórese de que las áreas debajo de los escritorios y mesas queden accesibles para brindar un buen acceso ergonómico para las personas sentadas y también brindar acceso en caso de terremoto.

Los paneles eléctricos precisan tener un espacio libre enfrente de 36 pulgadas. Los cordones eléctricos de todos los equipos deben estar intactos; repare o reemplace los dañados. Revise que los cordones de extensión no crucen pasillos y que se usen sólo temporalmente. Se deben instalar tomas de corriente adicionales según sea necesario para reemplazar los cordones de extensión o cuando hayan extensiones conectadas a otras extensiones. Se deben instalar tomas de corriente GFCI (con interruptor de circuito por falla de conexión a tierra) en áreas húmedas.

Los pasillos deben tener un espacio libre de 36 pulgadas en oficinas y 44 pulgadas en áreas de embarque. Las salidas de emergencia deben estar claramente indicadas para que puedan verse desde cualquier lugar de las instalaciones. Mantenga las salidas libres de materiales apilados y otros impedimentos. Rotule las puertas que no sean salidas para evitar confusión. Las puertas a prueba de incendio no deben permanecer abiertas.

Asegúrese de que los equipos y las herramientas estén en buenas condiciones de funcionamiento; saque de servicio los equipos defectuosos. Verifique que los resguardos y las cubiertas de protección de los equipos estén instaladas. Almacene las sustancias químicas por clases compatibles; los productos inflamables deben almacenarse en un gabinete creado para estos productos. Los equipos de protección personal deben estar limpios y accesibles, con áreas disponibles para su almacenaje y materiales de descontaminación.

Pruebe anualmente las alarmas contra incendios y los sistemas de rociadores contra incendios. A los extintores se les debe verificar la carga cada mes y cargarlos de nuevo anualmente. Inspeccione los botiquines de primeros auxilios periódicamente y surta o reemplace sus suministros cuando sea necesario.

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 September 26, 2010

Consumption

Average million gallons/day

Average gallons/**capita/day

For Sep. 19 – Sept. 26, 2010 30.5 163.9

For same week in 2009 30.1 162.1

Storage Acre-feet (AF)* % of capacity

Total capacity of 7 reservoirs 79,566 100 %

Storage as of Sept. 26, 2010 63,847 80 %

Storage for this date last year 48,751 61 %

Average for this date 53,238 67 %

Our current storage (63,847 AF) is 120 % of the average storage (53,238 AF) for this date.

Supply Source

MMWD Reservoirs Average

million gallons/day

Russian River Average

million gallons/day

For Sep. 19 – Sept. 26, 2010 27.3 3.2

For same week in 2009 26.6 3.5

Rainfall At Lake Lagunitas (Rainfall Year Begins July 1)

Total To Date (inches)

Average Rainfall To Date

From July 1, 2010 – Sept. 26, 2010 0.01 0.64

From July 1, 2009 – Sept. 26, 2009 0.20

Temperature (at Corte Madera)

Average High Temperature (ºF)

For Sep. 19 – Sept. 26, 2010 86.1

For same week in 2009 87.6

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

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