CONTINUED ON PAGE 35 Dutra pioneered the use of hydraulic excavation equipment in North American dredging and distinguished himself in the field of underwater blasting excavation for the sunken tunnel on Boston’s “Big Dig”. A graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology, Bill Dutra started his own construction business with 3 employees which he grew into a multi-million dollar business that now employs over 175 people. 600 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA 94903 February 7, 2011 issue #6
IN THIS ISSUE Bill Dutra- Receives Top Honor................... 1 Welcome our new members.........................2 MBA Membership .........................................3 Directors & Officer.........................................4 Casey Mazzoni- Legislative..........................5 Local Advertising...........................................6 Contractor Orientation.................................7 Tax Help for Small Businesses......................8 Phil Vermeulen, Legislative Advocate......9 Bay Area Clean Energy Career Pathways.10 Home Energy Retrifit Occupations........... 11 MBA’s Open House!..................................... 12 Safety Topic.- Electrical Concerns....... 13-14 Requesting Sub Bids............................... 15-19 Sponsorship Form/Crab Feed..............20-21 MBA-2011 Open Enrollment/Healt Ins...22 Chelsea Lee: Benefits Consultant..............23 Marin Home & Gargen Show-..................24 Insurance Open House...............................25 Permits/Liens .........................................26-27 Membership Application............................28 Bid Schedule.............................................29-33 MBA Insurance Program/Ad.....................34 Bill Dutra- Continued,......... .......................35 Kalb’s Q&A For Contractors......................36 Classified Ads................................................37 Water Watch..................................................38 EPA Seminar..................................................39 EPA’s New Renovation Flier.......................39 ROP Open House.........................................40 www.marinba.org ◆ [email protected]CONTACT MBA 600 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA 94903 ◆ Office: 415-462-1220 Fax: 415-462-1225 ◆ www.marinba.org [email protected]Page 1 February 7, 2011 Issue #6 MBA Marin Builders Association Weekly Bulletin Bill Dutra President and C.E.O. Of San Rafael Based Dutra Group Receives Top Honor From The Engineering Construction Industry Each year, The Beavers pays tribute to those individuals who stand out and make significant achievements in the engineering construction business. The Management Award was awarded to Bill Dutra for his leadership in building The Dutra Group into the West Coast leader in aggregates, dredging and marine construction services. CONTINUED ON PAGE 35 “I am very grateful to accept this award from a group of people that I both respect and admire”, SAN RAFAEL, CA – On Friday January 21, 2011, Bill Dutra President and CEO of The Dutra Group, received the prestigious Management Award from The Beavers at its 56th Annual Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. The Beavers is the leading and most prominent organization within the heavy engineering construction industry. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized by your peers and I share this accolade with all the valued employees at The Dutra Group who made it possible.” Dutra pioneered the use of hydraulic excavation equipment in North American dredging and distinguished himself in the field of underwater blasting excavation for the sunken tunnel on Boston’s “Big Dig”. A graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology, Bill Dutra started his own construction business with 3 employees which he grew into a multi-million dollar business that now employs over 175 people.
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Marin Builders Association ◆ Weekly Bulletin ◆ Page 1
in this issueBill Dutra- Receives Top Honor...................1
Welcome our new members.........................2
MBA Membership .........................................3 Directors & Officer.........................................4
Local Advertising...........................................6
Contractor Orientation.................................7 Tax Help for Small Businesses......................8 Phil Vermeulen, Legislative Advocate......9
Bay Area Clean Energy Career Pathways.10
Home Energy Retrifit Occupations...........11
MBA’s Open House!.....................................12
Safety Topic.- Electrical Concerns.......13-14
Requesting Sub Bids...............................15-19
Sponsorship Form/Crab Feed..............20-21
MBA-2011 Open Enrollment/Healt Ins...22
Chelsea Lee: Benefits Consultant..............23
Marin Home & Gargen Show-..................24
Insurance Open House...............................25
san Rafael Based Dutra Group Receives top honor From the engineering Construction industry
Each year, The Beavers pays tribute to those individuals who stand out and make significant achievements in the engineering construction business. The Management Award was awarded to Bill Dutra for his leadership in building The Dutra Group into the West Coast leader in aggregates, dredging and marine construction services.
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“I am very grateful to accept this award from a group of people that I both respect and admire”,
SAN RAFAEL, CA – On Friday January 21, 2011, Bill Dutra President and CEO of The Dutra Group, received the prestigious Management Award from The Beavers at its 56th Annual Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. The Beavers is the leading and most prominent organization within the heavy engineering construction industry.
“It’s truly an honor to be recognized by your peers and I share this accolade with all the valued employees at The Dutra Group who made it possible.”
Dutra pioneered the use of hydraulic excavation equipment in North American dredging and distinguished himself in the field of underwater blasting excavation for the sunken tunnel on Boston’s “Big Dig”. A graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology, Bill Dutra started his own construction business with 3 employees which he grew into a multi-million dollar business that now employs over 175 people.
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Matt Rodrigo, Bill Cagno, Bob Hass184 Harbor WaySo. San Francisco. CA 94080
MillworkRec by: Dave TrahanRefs: Dave Trahan
MissiOn stAteMent
The Marin Builders Association serves the construction industry by promoting high ethical and professional standards, providing quality services to our members, and working responsibly with
our community for the enhancement of the building industry.
Since 1958, MBA has expanded its role to include representation of construction industry views before governmental agencies as well as a wide range of public protection programs. We are always available to provide expert guidance to city, county and state governments
on building and development policies and have dedicated ourselves to improving the public's understanding of the construction industry.
We recognize a responsibility to the well-being of the community and the environment. Our members respond to the needs of the community by participating in projects with both financial
and in-kind support of the non-profit service providers and public agencies.
We are proud of the fact that the Association is certified as a Green Business and was the 2005 recipient of the Marin Economic Commission's "Environmental Values and Resources Award of
Excellence".
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e-BulletinMembers receive a weekly e-bulletin featuring Projects to Bid, Bid Results, legislative news industryArticles,legal information, Advertising, Safety topics and More.
lARge PlAn ROOMlocated at our office for members to check out the plans and specs, review and prepare estimates in separate booths with wireless connection. Open Monday—Friday, 8am to 5pm. Overnight and weekend check out is available.
Online PlAnROOMMBA offers online planroom access to all members. information is in real time. All members have the ability to subscribe to any of the other participating exchanges online planrooms.
SeMinAR/COnFeRenCe ROOM RentAlPeter Arrigoni Community Room is available for meetings trainings, seminars, gatherings.
WeBSite & COnStRuCtiOn ReFeRRAl guideMBA has an extensive website with an alphabetical and category membership directory which is an excellent resource for homeowners and associates. the Construction Referral guide is published and dis-tributed countywide.
gReen Building COMMitteegreen Building Committee serves the construction industry by promoting the best green buildingpractices, providing quality education opportunities to our members and working responsibility with ourcommunity for the enhancement of the green Building industry.
MARin HOMe & gARden eXPOthe Home and garden expo is a great opportunity to present your exceptional products and services directly to the consumer in an educational and sales environment. 415/507-1537
AdVeRtiSing & MARketingMBA offers competitive marketing opportunities,including advertising in both the weekly bulletin, and website home page and sponsorships of events and seminars
gROuP inSuRAnCeMBA members can save time and money by enrolling in our group workers compensation and health insurance programs.
eduCAtiOnAl SeMinARSMBA seminars & trainings include lien lawBusiness Management, OSHA Compliance, and greenBuilding,and more.
SOCiAl FunCtiOnSAnnually MBA hosts the Scholarship Awards Ceremony, golf tournament, Crab Feed, Holiday Open House Architecture design Competition, Health Fair and more.
SCHOlARSHiP PROgRAMMBA members, employees, and their families are eligible to apply for the annual Scholarship Award Program.
diSCOunted FORMS And PuBliCAtiOnSCA Preliminary lien notices, Mechanic’s liens, lien Releases, Payment Release Forms.
legiSlAtiVe MOitORingRepresentation is provided through staff and lobbyist written testimony and personal appearances before governing bodies.
PeRMiSSiOn tO uSe MBA lOgOexclusive use of MBA logo on member websites and collateral to demonstrate their affiliation withMBA and commitment to the construction industry.
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SAN RAFAELRecent Report Shows San Rafael firefighter made nearly $250K in 2009.
A report issued by the state controller’s office indicates that the highest paid employee of the city of San Rafael in 2009 was a firefighter who made nearly $250,000 before benefits.
The San Rafael firefighter made $249,671, plus the city paid $7,674 for benefits. The minimum base salary for the firefighter position was $71,136, and the maximum base was $86,460.
The next top four highest paid city employees in 2009 are the three fire captains. They made $202,394, $201,661 and $214,167. And a fire engineer made $212,143.
San Rafael was one of the city’s included in a report issued by California state controller John Chiang. The report disclosed the salary, pension benefits and other employee compensation for several hundred, waste disposal, fire and police protection districts and local transit throughout the state.
The San Rafael fire department has 27 full-time firefighters with a full staff. The controller’s report listed salaries paid for 26 firefighters in 2009. Thirteen of those reportedly were paid over $100,000.
In the San Rafael Police Department 25 of 30 total police patrol officers made over $100,000 in 2009. The other five made over their base salary. Of the seven investigative officers, six made over $100,000.
COUNTYMarin Clean Energy’s Looks to make Weisz the CEO and Double the SalaryAt Tuesday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting Dawn Weisz’s was recommended as the CEO and Marin Energy Authority. If the MEA board approves the deal, Weisz’s salary would double. Some of the Supervisors have expressed reservations about the increase.
Dawn Weisz, the authority's interim director, is now seeking to become the permanent executive officer. The move comes as officials abandon a $50,000 search for an executive director.
Some of the supervisors were not as certain that the MEA’s Board of Directors should give up their search. Weisz, a principal planner with the Community Development Agency, would receive $198,000 a year, a $22,000 "signing bonus," a 25 percent raise when the authority markets its services throughout the area, and an annual contribution to a 401(k)-style retirement plan equal to 10 percent of her annual salary.
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This Is YOUR Opportunity To Tell Me Which Regulations Need To Go!
BY: Phil Vermeulen Legislative Advocate
Over the past two weeks, I've written that regulatory relief COULD become a reality as a political trade-off for, at least, achieving enough Republican votes in each house to approve placing the governor's proposed extension of the 1 cent sales tax on the June ballot. As you may recall, I first mentioned this possibility in an update two weeks ago. In it I discussed having breakfast with the Republican leadership at which time they hinted that behind their bluster of stating they would never vote to approve placing the 5 year extension of the 1 cent sales tax on the June ballot, they MIGhT provide the necessary votes IF they could get meaningful regulatory reform in exchange.
Last week I wrote that Senate Pro Tempore, Darrell Steinberg, announced that regulatory reform was necessary and that he was going to push hard to achieve it. The bottom line - behind the political gamesmanship are REAL discussions, meaning that this deal could happen.
This is yOUR opportunity to tell me what rules and regulations should be the focus of the Legislature? I have been "quietly" asked to provide my "wish list" of which regulations that the construction industry believes needs to go. So, I would ask you to give me a list of from one to ten of your most burdensome regulations that, if rolled back, would make you more competitive? Please send them to: [email protected] Don't delay, because I've promised the powers that I will deliver my Top ten list as soon as possible. By the way, Storm Water Runoff is in my top tier. CARB regulations have already been rolled-back, but there may be more we can do? This is your chance to tell me what would help make you more competitive. I will keep you posted on what I hear back from everyone.
Give me your thoughts and suggestions on Regulations that Need To Go
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How To Fix The State's Fiscal ProblemsBY: Phil Vermeulen, Legislative Advocate
Thursday, February 3, 2011 Over the past few weeks, I've been discussing the state's ongoing fiscal mess and what it's going to take to resolve it. I mentioned last week that the Republicans are seeking our input on possible regulatory reforms that could be achieved in exchange for providing the necessary votes to put the tax increase extension on the ballot. Towards this goal, I just received the DRAFT questionnaire that I am attaching for your perusal. I will be meeting with my business colleagues tomorrow to discuss this draft, so if you have any suggestions, please email them to me. Once this questionnaire is finalized I'll send it back out for each of you to complete and return to me. Remember, don't "bitch" about the system if you don't help me help you!
Following is an interesting Viewpoint article that was in the Sacramento Bee the other day that is one perspective on the ongoing fiscal crisis. To be fair, as other perspectives are presented, I'll include them as well.
Viewpoints: It's time to cut size of state governmentBy Michael L. MarlowSpecial to The Bee
If there's one fact that pretty much everyone agrees with, it's that California's finances are in rough shape. Gov. Jerry Brown has wasted no time making good on his campaign promise to tackle that problem, declaring a fiscal emergency and unveiling a plan to eliminate the $25 billion budget shortfall that will crop up over the next 18 months. While half of Brown's proposal – a $12.5 billion cut in state spending – is on the right track, one has to ask if his plan to extend $12 billion in tax hikes is a good idea. Is the state of California not taking in enough money? Or is spending out of control? If you take a look at the numbers, it becomes obvious that per-person spending in the Golden State is simply outstripping incoming revenue – and it's a direct result of a dramatic increase in the size and cost of government that took place in the middle of the last decade. The fiscal situation in California wasn't always so dire; at the end of the 1980s, and into the early 1990s, policymakers resisted the urge to expand spending. California even ran a brief budget surplus in 1993. Everything changed in 1996. The rapid rise of high-tech companies in a state with a highly progressive income tax works wonders for those wishing to grow government. And grow and grow is what government did, as each dollar of new revenue in California was matched by about two dollars of new spending. At the end of the decade, the Golden State had reached a golden "new normal" of $3,400 in spending per person, up 42 percent from just a few years earlier. Annual spending has exceeded tax revenue in every year since then.
Now, there are two ways to look at this problem. The first is to say the state of California isn’t taxing enough. The second is to say that the state of California is spending too much. Are California taxes too low? That’s a common refrain amongst the chattering classes: California, they argue, has become ungovernable due to ballot initiatives and the public’s unwillingness to pay for the goods and services they desire.
Now, there are two ways to look at this problem. The first is to say the state of California isn’t taxing enough. The second is to say that the state of California is spending too much. Are California taxes too low? That’s a common refrain amongst the chattering classes: California, they argue, has become ungovernable due to ballot initiatives and the public’s unwillingness to pay for the goods and services they desire. That does not really square with the facts, however. California’s taxes aren’t the highest in the country, but they’re up there: According to the Tax Foundation’s 2010 report, California had the sixth-highest per capita tax burden in the nation. These tax rates, combined with onerous regulation, have the consequence of driving voters and businesses out of the state. Recently released census data reveal that in the 10 years through 2008, California had the second-largest net domestic population outflow of any state. If higher taxes aren’t the answer, the only thing that’s left is to cut spending – and there is plenty to be cut. But as I argue in my forthcoming book, “The Myth of Efficient and Fair Government,” more important than deciding which specific programs to cut is deciding on a baseline size of government. California’s deficit is a symptom of a disease that the state contracted back in the mid-90s. We need to have a debate about the appropriate size of government before we discuss spending and taxation within the context of a balanced budget. Without a constraint on government size, all advocates of additional government spending believe they can get their share of the pie without having to fight over anyone else’s share. Social programs can be expanded; public employees can get raises; pensions can be fattened. Our appetites just keep getting bigger. This line of thinking leads to over-taxation, government overreach that provides many services poorly, increasing dissatisfaction with the government, and a shrinking private sector – along with the jobs and taxes that sector generates.
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As a construction worker you are part of a team of skilled professional craft workers, and accident prevention is part of your job. It takes everyone's effort to keep a jobsite safe. There are many things you can do to help prevent accidents. Come to work fully rested; wear proper clothing and sturdy footwear; jewelry, watches and rings must be left at home. Use the correct personal protective equipment when the task requires it, and keep this safety gear in good condition and replace it as necessary. Damaged or lost equipment should be reported to your supervisor. Keep your work area cean and neat. Don't let your housekeeping get out of hand.
Follow the warnings written on labels. Observe signs, regulations and procedures; ask your supervisor about any you don't understand. Never bypass safety valves or devices. Follow lock out - tag out practices where required to do so. Remove protruding nails or bend them over. Wipe up spills of oil, water, or grease. Keep walkways, aisles, traffic lanes and fire exits clear of debris and other materials. When working in new areas of the jobsite take a few minutes to look around to locate obvious hazards. Don't leave any floor openings unprotected. Cover floor holes securely or guard with standard guardrails. Make sure you have the right type and size of ladder. Climb it facing the rungs and be sure your hands are free to hold onto the ladder.
Check your electrical tools prior to use. Whenever possible plug into electrical outlets that are protected with GFCI'S. Do not use tools with split, broken, or loose handles. Watch out for overhead power lines. Store flammable liquids in approved containers. Shut off engines and let them cool down prior to refueling; and never smoke around flammables. Report any accidents to your supervisor. If you get injured get proper first aid and seek medical assistance if necessary. Keep your mind on your work. Drugs and alcohol don't have a place on the job. horseplay and practical jokes cause accidents so keep them off the job. Practice accident prevention. Try your best to follow these guidelines and all of us will have a safer place to work.
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Como trabajador de la construcción que forman parte de un equipo de expertos artesanos profesionales, y prevención de accidentes es parte de su trabajo. It takes everyone's effort to keep a jobsite safe. Se necesita el esfuerzo de todos para mantener un lugar de trabajo seguro. There are many things you can do to help prevent accidents. hay muchas cosas que usted puede hacer para ayudar a prevenir accidentes. Come to work fully rested; wear proper clothing and sturdy footwear; jewelry, watches and rings must be left at home. Vamos a trabajar completamente descansado, usar ropa adecuada y calzado adecuado, joyas, relojes y anillos deben ser dejados en la casa. Use the correct personal protective equipment when the task requires it, and keep this safety gear in good condition and replace it as necessary. Utilice el correcto equipo de protección personal cuando la tarea lo requiere, y mantener este equipo de seguridad en buen estado y sustituirla si es necesario. Damaged or lost equipment should be reported to your supervisor. Los equipos dañados o perdidos deben ser reportados a su supervisor. Keep your work area cean and neat.
Mantenga su área de trabajo CEAN y ordenada. Don't let your housekeeping get out of hand. No deje que su limpieza se salgan de control. Siga las advertencias escritas en las etiquetas. Observe signs, regulations and procedures; ask your supervisor about any you don’t understand. Observar los signos, reglamentos y procedimientos, consulte a su supervisor sobre cualquier cosa que no entienda. Never bypass safety valves or devices. Nunca pase por alto las válvulas de seguridad o dispositivos. Follow lock out - tag out practices where required to do so. Siga bloquear - etiquetas a cabo las prácticas en la obligación de hacerlo. Remove protruding nails or bend them over. Quite clavos sobresalientes o doblar a más. Wipe up spills of oil, water, or grease. Limpie los derrames de petróleo, agua o grasa. Keep walkways, aisles, traffic lanes and fire exits clear of debris and other materials. Mantenga los pasillos, pasillos, vías de circulación y salidas de emergencia libres de escombros y otros materiales.
When working in new areas of the jobsite take a few minutes to look around to locate obvious hazards. Cuando se trabaja en nuevas áreas de la obra tome unos minutos para mirar alrededor para localizar los peligros obvios. Don't leave any floor openings unprotected. No deje ninguna aberturas en el piso sin protección. Cover floor holes securely or guard with standard guardrails. agujeros de la cubierta del piso de forma segura o guardia con barandas estándar. Make sure you have the right type and size of ladder. Asegúrese de que tiene el tipo y el tamaño de la escalera. Climb it facing the rungs and be sure your hands are free to hold onto the ladder. Sube los peldaños que se enfrenta y asegúrese de tener las manos libres para mantener en la escalera.
Revise sus herramientas eléctricas antes de su uso. Whenever possible plug into electrical outlets that are protected with GFCI'S. Siempre que sea posible conectarse a los enchufes eléctricos que están protegidos por GFCI. Do not use tools with split, broken, or loose handles. No utilice herramientas con las partes, rotas o sueltas maneja. Watch out for overhead power lines. Tenga cuidado con los cables de tendido eléctrico. Store flammable liquids in approved containers. Almacene los líquidos inflamables en recipientes aprobados. Shut off engines and let them cool down prior to refueling; and never smoke around flammables. Apague el motor y dejar que se enfríe antes de repostar, y no fumar cerca de materiales inflamables. Report any accidents to your supervisor. Informe cualquier accidente a su supervisor. If you get injured get proper first aid and seek medical assistance if necessary. Si te lesionas obtener los primeros auxilios adecuados y buscar asistencia médica si es necesario. Keep your mind on your work. Mantenga su mente en su trabajo. Drugs and alcohol don't have a place on the job. Las drogas y el alcohol no tiene un lugar en el trabajo. horseplay and practical jokes cause accidents so keep them off the job. Payasadas y bromas causar accidentes para mantenerlos fuera del trabajo. Practice accident prevention. Prácticas de prevención de accidentes. Try your best to follow these guidelines and all of us will have a safer place to work. haga su mejor esfuerzo para seguir estas directrices y todos tendrán un lugar más seguro para trabajar.
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Requesting Sub BidsTo place an outreach ad please contact [email protected]
Deadline for Outreach Ad is Tuesday for the following Monday publish date.
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John Plane Construction, Inc. Is seeking qualified DVBE/SBE subcontractors/suppliers to perform a commercially useful function for the following project:
AD SIZE MEMBER RATE/PER ISSUE NON MEMBER RATE PER ISSUE
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN IS PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY MORNING AT 8A.M. AND SENT OUT TO A MEMBER ONLY DISTRIBUTION LIST. THE BULLETIN IS PUBLISHED ON THE ISSUE.COM WEBSITE
AND CAN ALSO BE VIEWD AND PUBLISHED OFF OF THE MBA WEBSITE.FOR ADVERTISING QUESTIONS OR SUBMITTELS-
Requesting Sub BidsTo place an outreach ad please contact [email protected]
Deadline for Outreach Ad is Tuesday for the following Monday publish date.
ALten COnstRuCtiOn, inC.720 12 STREET. RICHMOND,CA 94801
TEL# 510-234-4200FAX#510-234-4221
REQUESTING SUB BIDS FOR:BeRKeLeY PuBLiC LiBRARY,CLAReMOnt BRAnCh
PROJeCt#10-04126 CitY OF BeRKeLeY
PLANS FROM ARC 415-602-8577 $2.9 ESTIMATE
ALten COnstRuCtiOn, inC.720 12 STREET. RICHMOND,CA 94801
TEL# 510-234-4200FAX#510-234-4221
REQUESTING SUB BIDS FOR:Chinese iMMeRsiOn sChOOL At De AViLA
MODeRiZAtiOn 11082sAn FRAnCisCO uniFieD sChOOL DistRiCt
FORD GRAPHICS 415-537-2200$5.8 ESTIMATE
ALten COnstRuCtiOn, inC.720 12 STREET. RICHMOND,CA 94801
TEL# 510-234-4200FAX#510-234-4221
REQUESTING SUB BIDS FOR:BeRKeLeY PuBLiC LiBRARY nORth BRAnCh
iMPROVeMent PROJeCt#10-04062
PLAns FROM ARC 415-602-8577
Di Giorgio Contracting
AN EEOP COMPANY, REQUESTS QUOTATIONS FROM CERTIFIED DVBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/DBE/
LBE/SLBE SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS AND ALL QUALIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS FOR ALL TRADES FOR THE
FOLLOWING PROJECT:
San Francisco Unified School District-Chinese Immersion
Bid Date: Feb 17, 2011 @ 2:00pm
Contact: Tony Di Giorgio
Subcontractor’s Bonds may be required, up to the full subcontract value. All Subcontractors
submitting a bid to Di Giorgio Contracting Co. may be required to furnish a performance and payment bond on a bond form and from a Surety approved by Di Giorgio Contracting. Subcontractor bonds will be subject to the same requirements as set forth in the project documents of the job being
bid. Di Giorgio Contracting will pay bond fees up to 1.5%. This is a PLA project.
8 Commercial Blvd., Suite E, Novato, Ca 94949 415.883.9700/ 415.884.2900 fax
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Margaret todd senior Center 1560 hill Road, novato
sPOnsORshiP FORM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our company would like to support the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund with a contribution of: $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 Other_______ All contributions will benefit the Marin Builders Association
scholarship Program. Sponsorship includes your company name listed as a sponsor on all advertising at the event. Company:________________________Contact:___________________________ Address:__________________________Phone:___________________________
(Marin Builders Association scholarship Fund 501C3, tax iD#94-2540274)
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For MBA Members Only: $100 Off Your Space! Missed out on the Early Bird Discount?
As an added benefit to your membership, we are now offering MBA members $100 off your space at the Marin Home & Garden Expo! Reserve your space today-this offer expires April 1, 2011. Offer applies only to MBA members who have not yet
registered for the Marin Home & Garden Expo.
Thousands of homeowners looking to improve their property are expected to be at the 2011 Marin Home and Garden Expo June 4th and 5th. Where will you be?
For more information about becoming an Exhibitor, visit us at
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Bill Dutra, President and C.e.O. Of san Rafael Based Dutra Group Receives top honor From the engineering Construction industry
headquartered in San Rafael, CA, The Dutra Group is a nationally recognized leader in the Dredging, Marine Construction and Aggregate Production industries. It is made up of four distinct but integrated companies: Dutra Dredging, Construction, Materials and Equipment.
Founded in 1955, The Beavers is a social, honorary organization formed, organized and managed by the construction companies and individuals who are or have engaged in heavy engineering construction. The purpose of the Beavers is to promote goodwill, friendliness and consideration within the heavy engineering construction industry; to give recognition to those men and women who have demonstrated particular skill, responsibility and integrity; and to encourage and support entry of promising young individuals into heavy engineering construction.
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Week of2/7/2011By David KalbPresident of Capitol Services, Inc.
February 7, 2011 issue #6
While you work daily to build and repair the world I’m often ‘sitting in’ for you at those long government meetings. hard plastic chairs aside, we’ll catch up on the latest quarterly CSLB get together. First though, these contractors need solutions…
Q: Can the installation of radiant floor heating systems, small hydronic piping systems for fan coils, and hydronic boilers/water heaters smaller then 400k BTUs be performed by a “C-36” plumbing contractor?
A: According to my research, the “C-36” can do this hydronic and radiant floor heating. Board rule 832.36 is very broad and Plumbing Contractors have traditionally done this type of workQ: We have a “B” license but and would like to know if we can advertise for solar work. What about if we want to change our business name to reflect this specialty?A: Since a “B” can perform all types of solar, you should be able to advertise this fact. however, to my knowledge, the CSLB would not allow you to use “Solar” in your business name since you do not hold the “C-46” classification. The Contractors State License Board held its quarterly meeting on February 1st in San Francisco. Except for two excused absences, all members were present when Board Chair Lisa Miller-Strunk gaveled the meeting to order.After several public comments related to items not on the agenda, the various standing Committee reports were delivered. Each report presented was tempered by the grim State Budget and continued hiring freeze. As I’ve indicated in several past columns, the CSLB is a “special fund” agency, fully supported by contractors through their application and renewal fees. NO General Fund money is used, yet the Board is forced to leave positions unfilled thereby harming contractors and consumers alike.
For example, the Licensing Committee reported that the Licensing Information Center (i.e. phone unit) has seven vacancies. While other personnel can fill in occasionally, caller wait time, to reach a live person, has been increasing. As someone who has been dealing with the Contractors Board since 1982, I have seen – and heard about – different levels of service over nearly 30 years. When the Board has a full contingent of 15 personnel, wait time was generally a minute or less. The Board knows that as an initial contact, to answer a question or determine the status of an application, it is important that calls be responded to promptly and when possible by a live person. They are hoping to receive an exemption to fill these ongoing vacancies. At the end of the Public Affairs report, it was announced that the coordinator of the Senior Scam Stoppers would be retiring at the end of March. There are currently 4 different seminars on tap through March; however, no new events are being scheduled beyond this date. Again, the inability to fill a position – from funding paid entirely by contractors -- will likely halt a very valuable program -- one that informs and educates seniors on how to protect themselves from unlicensed and unscrupulous individuals.The Enforcement Committee Report highlighted how retirements will impact their efforts to go after the “bad actors” among the “good contractors”. While a contractor facing a consumer complaint may applaud less enforcement, keep in mind that one of their prime tasks is to go after unlicensed individuals, thereby leveling the playing field for those who play by the rules. Again, the Board has formally requested an exemption to the hiring freeze to fill many of their 17 vacancies.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.
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Contractor yard with Office$3,200.00 per month
Contractor yard with single wide office trailer
Enclosed storage with fenced in yard. Approximately
Report On Water Levels, use & PrecipitationMMWD, serving Central and Southern Marin, reports on the following
supply sources, reservoir levels, precipitation and temperature for the week ending January 30, 2011
Consumption
Average million gallons/day
Average gallons/**capita/day
For Jan. 24, 2011 – Jan. 30, 2011 16.9 89.1For same week in 2010 15.5 83.6 †
storage Acre-feet (AF)* % of capacityTotal capacity of 7 reservoirs 79,566 100 %Storage as of Jan. 30, 2011 79,295 99.7 %Storage for this date last year 68,262 86 %Average for this date 63,265 80 %Our current storage (79,295 AF) is 125 % of the average storage (63,265 AF) for this date.
supply sourceMMWD Reservoirs
Average million gallons/day
Russian RiverAverage
million gallons/dayFor Jan. 24, 2011 – Jan. 30, 2011 11.5 5.4For same week in 2010 6.2 9.3Rainfall At Lake Lagunitas(Rainfall Year Begins July 1)
total to Date(inches)
Average Rainfallto Date
From July 1, 2010 – Jan. 30, 2011 32.49 29.98From July 1, 2009 – Jan. 30, 2010 29.78temperature(at Corte Madera)
Average hightemperature (ºF)
For Jan. 24, 2011 – Jan. 30, 2011 63.2
February 7, 2011 issue #6
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