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Marin Builders Association ◆ Weekly Bulletin ◆ Page 1

in this issueCSLB Sting........................................................1

Welcome our new members......................2-3

MBA Membership .........................................4 Directors & Officer.........................................5

Legislative- CSLB Sting!.............................6-7

MBA: Meet Your Board Members...............8 Hazard Communication..............................9

Legislative............................................... ..10-11

Forklift Certificate Training.......................12

Membership Application.............................13

Bay Area Clean Energy.................................14

Scholarship Applications!............................15

OSHA Seminar..............................................16

CPR Seminar..................................................17

Safety Topics/English/Spanish.............18-19

Sub Bids.....................................................20-23

State Fund Ad................................................24

Construction-State of the State Event.......25

Chelsea Lee- Health Insurance...............26

Advertising- Home & Garden Show.......27

Gilead House In Novato- Needs Help!.....28

LIens/Permits/Tax Liens.............................29

EPA Rule.........................................................30

Bid Schedule.............................................33-39

MBA Health Insurance...............................40

Classified Ads................................................41

Water Watch..................................................42

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MBa Weekly Bulletin

March 21, 2011 issue #12

MBA helps CSLB In Statewide

Undercover Sting Operations

The Marin County District Attorney’s Office welcomes the opportunity to work with agencies like CSLB to ensure compliance with our state’s consumer protection laws,” said Marin County District Attorney Edward Berberian. “It is also critical that Marin County contractors who provide good jobs, and pay their proper taxes and insurance are not put at a competitive disadvantage by these illegal operators.

Marin Builders Association, which represents about 700 of the estimated 3,000 licensed contractors in Marin- assisted the Officers in identifying scofflaws at this last week’s sting that occurred at a vacant office space on Mitchell Boulevard in San Rafael.

Enforcement officers solicited remodeling bids from contractors they found on the internet (craigslist) and prior complaints.

Arrests were made in 10 counties March 8-10 as part of twice-a-year blitz. Smaller stings are held multiple times each month, including five in Marin in the past 14 months.

A dozen or more suspected unlicensed contractors were arrested in Marin last week as part of a statewide undercover enforcement blitz.

Marin County District Attorney Ed Berberian said “It is a criminal violation,” at a press conference Friday announcing the arrests.

Story continued on page #6


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MBA Membership Brings You Out In Front

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E-BULLETIN• Weekly e-bulletin featuring:• Projects To Bid• Bid Results• Legislative News• Industry Articles• Legal Information• Advertising• Safety Topics

LARGE PLAN ROOM• Located here at 660 Las Gallinas Avenue• Members can check out plans and specs• Review and prepare estimates in separate booths with wi-fi• Open Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM• Overnight and weekend check out is available

ONLINE PLANROOM• Available to members for an additional fee• Information is in real time• All online 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 • Provides information on all benefits of membership• Alphabetical and category membership directory• Member advertising• Events• Legislation

REFERRAL GUIDE• Published and distributed countywide

GREEN BUILDING COMMITTEE• Promotes the best green building practices• Provides quality educational opportunities to our members• Works responsibly with the community for the enhancement of the green building industry

MARIN HOME & GARDEN EXPO• Great opportunity to present your exceptional products and services to the consumer in an educational and sales environment

ADVERTISING & MARKETING• Competitive marketing opportunities• Advertise in the weekly bulletin• Advertise on the website home page• Sponsorship of events and seminars

GROUP INSURANCE• Save time and money by enrolling in our group workers compensation and health insurance programs

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS• Safety• Lien Law Business Management• OSHA Compliance• Green Building

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS• Scholarship Awards Ceremony• Golf Tournament• Crab Feed• Holiday Open House• Home & Garden Expo

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM• Scholarships are available to high school seniors pursuing a college, university or trade school education

DISCOUNTED FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS• CA Preliminary Lien Notices• Mechanic’s Liens• Lien Releases• Payment Release Forms

LEGISLATIVE MONITORING• Representation is provided through staff and lobbyists written testimony, and personal appearances before governing bodies

PERMISSION TO USE MBA LOGO• Exclusive use of MBA logo on member websites and collateral to demonstrate their affil iation with MB and commitment to the construction industry



2010-2011 MBA Directors & officers

PresidentDave trahan - Patriot Mechanical

Vice PresidentMark silvia - Marin Mechanical, inc.

chief financial officerJeff Mertel - Mertel carpets, inc.

Secretary

Aimi Dutra - the Dutra Group

Past PresidentJeff Grady - Grady consulting services

Executive Director - Safety DirectorKlif Knoles

Barry Arends - Morris roofing tyler Doherty - cal West rentals inc

Gary frugoli - construction consultantPeter Migale - Migale Painting cKeith Dotto - Dotto Glass, inc.

Jim schalich - schalich Brothers constructionDick Ghilotti - Ghilotti construction company

Dave Garbarino - Marin sanitary service, inc.Jeff Pottorff - North Bay Landscape

ManagementDiane Henderson- DMH Land Use Planning

stAffPaula Krause - Office Manager

Barbara Jones - Membership ManagerDiane Van Renselaar - Plan Room Technician

Kellie Buono - Administrative Assistant/ReceptionChriss Daniels - Publications Editor/Website/Media

Casey Mazzoni - Legislative Analyst

The weekly bulletin is owned by MBA & is available to member firms only: www.marinba.org or email [email protected]

660 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903Publisher: Klif Knoles

Publication Editor: Chriss Daniels

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Consumers must check out the people they’re going to hire to work on their home to make sure they’re properly licensed,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “A family’s safety or finances could be jeopardized by not taking a few minutes to verify the contractor on CSLB’s website or through our toll-free phone system. We hope this blitz is a wake-up call for consumers to check the license first.”

Consumers often don’t realize the risk they run when hiring someone who is not licensed. Because these phony contractors don’t carry workers’ compensation insurance, the homeowner could be liable if a worker is hurt on the job. Also, if something goes wrong or the project is abandoned, homeowners have few options for getting back their money.

The goal of CSLB’s twice-yearly blitz is to educate consumers about the dangers of hiring phony contractors, and to encourage people who qualify and want to work in the construction trades to get their contractor license, as required by state law. Local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, as well as the California Department of Insurance, Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement assisted CSLB with the Spring Blitz.

MBA helps CSLB In Statewide Undercover Sting Operations- Continued from cover.



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The Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. More information and publications about hiring contractors are available on the CSLB website or by calling 800-321-CSLB (2752). You can also sign up for CSLB e-mail alerts at www.cslb.ca.gov. CSLB licenses and regulates California’s more than 300,000 contractors, and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. In fiscal year 2009-10, CSLB helped recover nearly $42 million in ordered restitution for consumers.

MBA helps CSLB In Statewide Undercover Sting Operations- Continued from page 6



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MBA: Meet Your board members

MARK SILVIA, BOARD VICE PRESIDENTMARIN MECHANICAL

Mark was born and raised in San Anselmo, and attended Sir Francis Drake High School, graduating in 1979. He created roots in Petaluma, where he has lived for the past 15 years.

Mark has enjoyed managing a Little League team for the last 6 years. He is the father of Sierra Silvia, age 15, who attends Petaluma High and Jake Silvia, 13, who attends Cherry Valley School.

Mark is President of Marin Mechanical, a local plumbing and hydronic heating company, and serves as the Vice President of the Marin Builders Association Board.



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Developing a Hazard Communication Program

A written hazard communication program must be implemented for any employer who uses, produces, or imports hazardous chemicals; it must be readily accessible to employees (or their representatives) and to Cal/OSHA. It’s required to include: container labeling and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets (MSDSs), and an employee-training program informing of hazards and educating on controls when using hazardous materials.

The program should also list the hazardous chemicals in each work area, how the employer will communicate job hazards (non routine tasks included) to employees, the hazards associated with chemicals in unlabeled pipes, and how outside contractors will be informed of the hazards to which their employees may be exposed.

A hazard communication program is most effective when specially written for the business and must cover three sections:

1. Correct container labeling to provide an immediate warning of:• The contents of the container.• The potential hazards the chemical can present.• The contact information of the manufacturer, such as the name and address. Labels should not ever be removed. If they are torn or defaced, they must be replaced.

2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) must be kept on file. These technical bulletins are prepared by the chemical manufacturer and contain:• The identity of the chemical, with physical and chemical characteristics.• Exposure limits and health effects.• Emergency and first aid procedures.• Name and address of information preparer. Completed MSDSs must be available to employees for review during each work shift. If an MSDS isn’t avail able or a new hazardous substance is introduced, a new MSDS must be requested and explained.

3. Employee training and information on hazardous substances should be part of the job orientation with a summary of the Hazard Communication Regulation including employee rights. It’s important that all employees understand the training:• Where hazardous substances are present.• Protective/safety measures to lessen or prevent exposure.• Physical and health effects if exposed.• Emergency and first aid procedures.• How to read MSDSs and labels.• Identification, hazards, and controls for substances in unlabeled pipes.

An effective hazard communication program is one that is well explained, understood, documented and supported by management and employees alike.


Bipartisan Group of Senators Propose Infrastructure Bank Legislation

Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.), Kay Bailey Hutchison, (R-Texas) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) announced a new proposal for the creation of a federal infrastructure Bank on Tuesday. The legislation, which has yet to be introduced, is called the “Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for the Long-Term Development Act” (BUILD Act) and will cre-ate a federal government owned but independent financing authority.

The financing authority known as the American Infrastructure Financing Authority (AIFA) will be autho-rized to receive $10 billion in upfront federal funding to provide loans and loan guarantees (no grants) for transpor-tation, energy and water infrastructure projects that meet certain criteria. Some requirements include projects that are at least $100 billion in size and are of regional and na-tional significance. Projects must have a clear public ben-efit, meet rigorous economic, environmental, and technical standards, and be backed by a dedicated revenue stream.

The Build Act would also provide protections for projects in rural parts of the country by lowering the project thresh-old to $20 billion and requiring that 5 percent of the initial funding of the AIFA will be dedicated to helping rural proj-ects. AIFA will also include an Office of Rural Assistance to provide technical assistance regarding the development and financing of rural projects.

I will keep you posted about important updates on this proposal.

I have a lot of other things to report about, but it’s a crazy week with not enough time to report on it all! Will update you more next week!


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BY: Phil VermeulenLegislative Advocate

SACRAMENTO UPDATE

March 21, 2011

BUDGETOn Thursday, the legislature passed the main budget bill reducing state spending by $6.2 billion. Democrats amended the budget bill and implementing “trailer bills” to require only a majority vote, using powers granted to them by voters in last year’s Proposition 25. This action resulted in party-line votes throughout the day.

The Senate passed the Budget Bill by a majority vote of 25 to 15 and the Assembly passed the Budget Bill by a vote of 52 to 26. The Budget Bill will now go to the Governor. It is expected the Governor will sign it next week.

Still unresolved are the most difficult budget issues — whether to eliminate redevelopment agencies – a bill to do so stalled one vote short of passage in the Assembly on March 16 — a bill to reduce a tax break for corpora-tions that do business in multiple states and the legislation necessary to put the tax extensions on the ballot.

The budget voted on by the Legislature is close to that proposed by Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown in January aimed at closing a $25.4 billion budget gap with a roughly 50-50 split between spending cuts and extending several temporary taxes slated to expire this year.At Brown’s insistence, the taxes – an additional 1 percent of sales tax, a .25 surcharge on income tax and a higher license fee on vehicles – must be placed on the ballot for voter approval. Republicans – two of whom in each house must vote with Democrats to give voters that opportunity — have so far refused to do so.The proposal of placing the tax extensions will be consid-ered early next week. If as expected the measure fails to gain a 2/3 vote, it is likely the legislature will then take up the tax extension proposal by a majority vote (the Demo-crats have attained a Legislative Counsel opinion that Prop 25, which gives the legislature the authority to pass bills that implement the budget by majority vote, grants the legislature the ability to pass the proposal to put the tax extension on the ballot).

If the tax extensions make the June ballot and voters reject the proposal, the legislature will be forced to reduce an additional $12.5 billion in spending.



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CSLB Reminds Licensees to Comply with New 2011 Laws

Several New Laws, Regulations Effective January 1, 2011

SACRAMENTO - Several new state laws and regulations passed in 2010 to help improve or standardize professional codes that affect California contractors become effective on Janu-ary 1, 2011. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) operates under the state Business and Professions Code, yet several other codes affect the way contractors conduct their livelihood. The laws affect “A” General Engineering, “B” General Building and “C” Specialty contractors differently so awareness of the changes is important to keep your business in compliance.

Here are some key laws you’ll want to be aware of:Stop Work Orders – Workers’ Compensation Insurance Senate Bill 1254 (Leno) established that CSLB can issue an immediate “stop work” order to any contractor who does not have a current and valid Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insur-ance or Certification of Self-Insurance, or a state-ment on file with CSLB certifying that he or she has no employees and is not required to obtain or maintain workers’ compensation insurance cover-age. The order is effective immediately when it is served.

Failure of any employer, officer, or any person having direction, management, or control of any place of employment or of employees to observe a stop order issued and served upon him or her is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 60 days or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both. An employer who is subject to this section may protest the stop order by making and filing with the CSLB Registrar a written request for a hearing within 20 days after service of the stop order. (See Business and Professions Code §7127.)

Mechanic’s Liens – Mandatory Proof of Service Affidavit Assembly Bill 457 (Monning) ensures that any property owner will be notified if a mechanic’s lien is placed on their property. Contractors, subcontractors or materials suppliers who are not paid for their work on a home improvement project are entitled to file a mechanic’s lien with the county Recorder’s Office on the property to force payment. The new law ensures that consumers will be notified of a pending lien. If the property owner is not notified the lien becomes unenforceable.

For more information on other new laws and regulations, visit the CSLB online newsroom: http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Newsroom

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Presents

Forklift Certificate Training

Wednesday ~ March 23, 20119:00A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

660 Las Galinas Avenue, San Rafael

$75.00 Members ~ $125.00 Non Members

All attendees will receive a three year certificate as a forklift driverA forklift donated by Cal~West Rentals will be on site for training

For reservations call MBA at 415-462-1220or complete and return this form by fax to 415-462-1225or go to our website www.marinba.org and pay online

Company:________________________Phone:___________

Person(s) attending:_________________________________(Cancellations made after March 21st will be billed)(Those signed up who do attend will also be billed)





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2011 MBA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE!

We are now accepting applications for the MBA Scholarship Awards.

All the information you will need can be downloaded from the MBA website www.marinba.org. It is important to note that personal interviews are required, and will be held on Friday April 29, 2011. All applications must be complete and received at the Association by the close of business on Friday - April 1, 2011.

There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!

For more information call Paula at: 415-462-1220



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SAFETY TOPICChemical storage is A Matter Of safety And Common sense

There are many work situations where chemicals are routinely relied upon to get the work done. But just as important as the safe handling of these chemicals, is their safe storage. If not stored properly, chemicals can cause a fire, explosion or personal injury. There are some real and common sense safe storage procedures that should be followed to keep workers and the workplace free of chemical-related accidents.

The most important factor in chemical storage safety is keeping chemicals in their original containers. Next, check that each chemical container has a label. The label is a quick way of determining whether the material is a fire, health or reactivity hazard. Read the chemical’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The MSDS describes the chemical’s properties, hazards, and what to do if there’s an accidental spill or exposure. Use the MSDS as a guide for making storage decisions.

Store chemicals in well-ventilated areas, away from direct sunlight or other heat source, and away from sparks, flames, static electricity or other sources of ignition. Make sure the storage shelving material is acid resistant, secured to a permanent structure, and strong enough to support the weight of the containers. The shelving should be fitted with a raised lip or tilted slightly backward so containers won’t slip off the edge. You may choose to color code the containers to correspond to the color on the shelf where it should be stored for quick access and proper storage return. Never store chemicals higher than eye level. If the chemical is accidentally knocked over you could risk being showered with the chemical substance resulting in a burn or possible blindness. For added safety, make sure first aid kits and materials for cleaning spilled chemicals is readily accessible.

Chemicals should be placed so that incompatible substances stored apart. You don’t want to store a water reactive chemical next to a sink, oxides next to flammables, acids next to bases or poisons next to a desk. Chemicals should never be stored or refrigerated with food. Chemical containers should not be stored on top of each other or on the floor where they could accidentally be knocked over. Don’t casually leave chemical containers wherever you last use them or set them aside to make room for other work. Take the time to return containers to their proper storage place.

Maintenance another important factor in safe chemical storage. Someone should be assigned to periodically inventory the chemicals not only to check for proper storage but to also check for damaged or corroded containers, signs of leakage or container pressure buildup. Make sure empty or damaged chemicals are disposed of properly.



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SAFETY TOPICel Almacenamiento de sustancias Químicas

Existen muchas situaciones de trabajo en las que rutinariamente se confía en que las sustancias químicas harán lo que se espera de ellas. Pero tan importante como el manejo seguro de estas sustancias químicas, lo es su almacenamiento seguro. Si no se las almacena apropiadamente, las sustancias químicas pueden causar lesiones personales, incendios o explosiones. Existen algunos procedimientos reales y de sentido común para el almacenamiento seguro que deben seguirse para evitar que ocurran accidentes de sustancias químicas a los empleados y en el lugar de trabajo.

El factor más importante en la seguridad del almacenamiento de las sustancias químicas es conservarlas en sus envases originales. A continuación, verifique que cada envase de sustancia química tenga una etiqueta. La etiqueta es una manera rápida de determinar si el material constituye un riesgo de incendio, de salud o de reactividad. Lea la Hoja de Datos de Seguridad del Material (MSDS) para cada sustancia química. La MSDS describe las propiedades y los riesgos de cada sustancia química y qué hacer si ocurre un derrame o exposición accidental. Use la MSDS como una guía para tomar decisiones sobre el almacenamiento.

Almacene las sustancias químicas en áreas bien ventiladas, sin exponerlas a la luz solar directa ni a otras fuentes de calor, y lejos de chispas, llamas, electricidad estática u otras fuentes de ignición. Asegúrese de que el material de las repisas de almacenamiento sea resistente al ataque de ácidos, que esté fijamente conectada a una estructura permanente y lo suficientemente resistente para soportar el peso de los contenedores. Las repisas deberán tener un reborde o estar levemente inclinadas hacia atrás para que los contenedores no se deslicen sobre el borde. as estén accesibles en todo momento.

Las sustancias químicas deben colocarse de manera que las sustancias incompatibles se almacenen separadamente. No se recomienda almacenar junto a un fregadero una sustancia química reactiva al agua, óxidos junto a inflamables, ácidos junto a materiales básicos ni tóxicos junto a un escritorio. Las sustancias químicas nunca deberán almacenarse o refrigerarse con alimentos. No se debe almacenar contenedores de sustancias químicas uno encima del otro ni sobre el piso donde se los pueda volcar accidentalmente. No deje casualmente los contenedores de sustancias químicas en el lugar donde los usó por última vez ni los haga a un lado para hacer espacio para otro trabajo. Tómese el tiempo para devolver los contenedores a su propio lugar de almacenamiento.

El mantenimiento es otro factor importante en el almacenamiento de sustancias químicas. Debe designarse a una persona para inventariar periódicamente las sustancias químicas, no sólo para verificar el almacenamiento apropiado sino también para inspeccionar los contenedores dañados o corroídos, signos de derrames o la acumulación de presión en el contenedor. Asegúrese de que los contenedores de sustancias químicas vacíos o dañados se desechen apropiadamente.

Se puede prevenir los accidentes causados por el almacenamiento indebido de las sustancias químicas. Lea las etiquetas, siga las recomendaciones indicadas en la MSDS, y use sentido común. Instruya a los trabajadores sobre la manipulación de sustancias químicas y haga cumplir los procedimientos de almacenamiento seguro de las mismas.



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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AEOE Requesting Sub Bids from qualified subcontractors suppliers for:

San Francisco Unified School DistrictSpring Valley Elementary School Renovation and

masonry repair

Bid Date: March 22, 2011 @2:00p.m.

Seeking subcontractors and material suppliers for all trades

SVALA CONSTRUCTION, INC.

380 Beach Rd.Burlingame, CA. 94010

Phone (650) 343-8233Fax (650) 343- 8238

Ad#83385

John Plane Construction, Inc.

is seeking qualified DVBE/SBE subcontractors/suppliers to perform a commercially

useful function for the following project:

Project #: 11047Project name: Creative Arts Charter School At Golden Gate CampusAwarding Department: SFUSD

Location: San FranciscoBid Date: 3/29/11Trades needed: All Applicable Trades

Contact: Vikki AliotoPhone: (415) 468-0555 Ext. 12Fax: (415) 468-0540Email: [email protected]

John Plane Construction, Inc.100 North Hill Drive, Suite 12Brisbane, CA 94005

THIS IS A PREVAILING WAGE JOB

Di Giorgio Contracting

AN EEOP COMPANY, REQUESTS QUOTATIONS FROM CERTIFIED DVBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/DBE/LBE/SLBE SUB-CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS AND ALL QUALIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS FOR ALL TRADES

FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:

San Francisco Unified School District-Francisco Middle School

Bid Date: March 24, 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.





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ARntZ BuiLDeRs, inC.

19 PAMAROn WAYnOVAtO, CA 94949

PhOne: (415) 382-1188 FAX: (415) 883-7529

REQUESTS QUOTATIONS FROM ALLLOCAL BUSINESSESS, CERTIFIED DVBE/MBE/WBE & ALL

QUALIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS FOR ALL TRADES FOR THE FOLLOWING

PROJECTS:

LOWeLL hiGh sChOOL stADiuM tRACK & FieLD iMPROVeMentssAn FRAnCisCO uniFieD sChOOL DistRiCt

sAn FRAnCisCO, CABiD DAte: MARCh 24, 2011 At 2:00 PM

estiMAte: $1,100,000_________________________________________________________

CReAtiVe ARts ChARteR sChOOL AtGOLDen GAte CAMPus

sAn FRAnCisCO uniFieD sChOOL DistRiCtsAn FRAnCisCO, CA

BiD DAte: MARCh 29, 2011 At 2:00 PMestiMAte: $8,000,000

_________________________________________________________2340 JACKsOn stReet sChOOL MODeRniZAtiOn

sAn FRAnCisCO uniFieD sChOOL DistRiCtsAn FRAnCisCO, CA

BiD DAte: MARCh 31, 2011 At 2:00 PMestiMAte: $4,700,000

_________________________________________________________

hiLLtOP hiGh sChOOL MODeRniZAtiOnsAn FRAnCisCO uniFieD sChOOL DistRiCt

sAn FRAnCisCO, CABiD DAte: APRiL 7, 2011 At 2:00 PM

estiMAte: $9,000,000

CONTACT: KATHY ROWEN

BONDING, INSURANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PLANS AVAILABLE IN GC’S PLAN ROOM. 100% PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS FROM A TREASURY LISTED

SURETY COMPANY MAY BE REQUIRED. PREMIUM TO BE INCLUDED IN BID AS A SEPARATE ITEM.THIS PROJECT HAS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA), ALL CONTRACTORS NEED TO BE UNION SIGNATORY OR

AGREE TO SIGN A ONE TIME PROJECT AGREEMENTWE ARE SIGNATORY TO THE CARPENTER’S AND LABORER’S

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER





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is seeking qualified DVBE subcontractors/suppliers to perform a commercially useful function for the fol-

lowing project:

Project #:11081Project name: Francisco MS Modernization

Awarding Department: SFUSD

Location: San FranciscoBid Date: 3/24/11

Trades needed: All Applicable Trades

Contact: Vikki DerTorossianPhone: (415) 468-0555 Ext. 12

Fax: (415) 468-0540Email: [email protected]

John Plane Construction, Inc.100 North Hill Drive, Suite 12

Brisbane, CA 94005



John Plane Construction, Inc. is seeking qualified DVBE subcontractors/suppliers to perform a commer-

cially useful function for the following project:

Project #:11087Project name: Guadalupe ES Part 1 Interim

HousingAwarding Department: SFUSD

Location: San FranciscoBid Date: 3/22/11

Trades needed: All Applicable Trades

Contact: Vikki DerTorossianPhone: (415) 468-0555 Ext. 12

Fax: (415) 468-0540Email: [email protected]

John Plane Construction, Inc.100 North Hill Drive, Suite 12

Brisbane, CA 94005


THIS IS A PREVAILING WAGE JOBDi 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-Creative Arts School

Bid Date: March 29, 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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WE ARE REQUESTING QUOTATIONS FROM ALL CERTIFIED DVBE

SUBCONTRACTORS & MATERIAL SUPPLIERS FOR THE FOLLOWING

SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTPROJECT:

BUENA VISTA ES GREENING PROJECTSFUSD Project #: 11098

San Francisco, CABids WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2011, 3:00 PM

Work constists of but is not limited to: Demolition, Grading, Asphalt Paving, , Site Improve-

ments, Irrigation, Planting

Lone Star Landscape, Inc.P O Box 70,1910 E. San Martin Ave.

San Martin, CA 95046Phone: (408) 682-0100Fax (408) 682-0109

Attention: Robert Samaniego

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REQUEST FOR DVBE SUBCONTRACTORSOR MATERIAL SUPPLIERS QUOTES FOR:

BUENA VISTA ELEMENTRY GREENINGSAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECT# 11898 BID DATE: 3/23/11@ 3P.M.

SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: DEMOLITION, ASBESTOS REMEDIATION,FENCING,CONCRETE,SITE FURNISHINGS,TRUCKING AND LANDSCAPE MATERIALS

NEARY LANDSCAPE INC.P.O. BOX 249 COTATI, CA 94931

PHONE: (707)588-8677 FAX: (707) 588-8674

NEARY LANDSCAPE IS AN EGUAL OPPURTUNITY EMPLOYER



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GILEAD HOUSE IN NOVATO IS ASKING FOR HELP!

Gilead House, a transitional house for homeless women and their children, would appreciate your help! We are building

a new home in downtown Novato that will provide shelter and a home for six (6) women and their children.

During their stay at Gilead House, we help the women get jobs, learn how to budget, save, complete their education and

offer other life skills leading to independent living and greater stability.

The new house is over 5,000 square feet and is expected to cost $2.6M. As a non-profit organization we are working to

reduce the overall costs with donations of materials and skilled labor. So far we have received several hundred thousand

dollars. We are privileged to have had McLeran Roofing, Inc. (a Marin Builders Association member)

provide the roof of the house as a donation. According to Brian McLeran, McLeran, Inc. President “this project

touched me and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to support a project that helps the homeless children who so

often fall through the cracks”.

At this time we are looking for a carpet installer, and someone who can volunteer a maximum of one day to assist the

volunteer contractor with finish electrical and/or finish plumbing. We would also appreciate a donation (or provide at

cost) the following: plumbing fixtures, hardscape materials (pavers or concrete), electrical trim (canned light trim, wall

receptacles, wall switches). Gilead House is truly a community project and a labor of love. You can be a part of this

and make a difference in the lives of mothers and their children.

Drive by the new house at 1024 7th Street in Novato. If you can participate and/or contribute in any way, please con-

tact Jacque McLaughlin, Executive Director, 415-686-6950 or [email protected]. Check out our website at

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Liens/ca tax Liens/completions COMPLetiOns MeChAniC Liens CA tAX Liens

3/15/11

Jose Barraza (O) Aztex Foreclosure (E) . $723K

Issue Date

Contractor/Owner Value

TD

Notice of Default

NOTICE OF DEFAULTS

MECHANICS LIEN

CA TAX LIEN

2/15/11 2/14/11 2/11/11

SCHMIDT HEIMO CAROL BURNS DARIA GERSHMAN

2/10/11 2/10/11

NAVARRA AT AVALAR INC GIRA POLLI OF MILL VALLEY

FRANCHISE TAX BOARD FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

$7,982.54 $4,352.33 $3,404.00

2/15/11 2/06/11 2/10/11

TD SERVICE CO. NATALIE WOODS GAYLE ZIMMERMAN

COMPLetiOns MeChAniC Liens CA tAX Liens

3/14/11 ‘3/12/11 3/15/11 3/14/11 3/12/11

Melissa Bialla (O) LIEN Carol Burns (O) LIEN KMJ Urban Communities, LLC (O) TAX LIEN Olema Inn Group, LLC (O) Tax Lien PG&E (O)

Rothman Construction (E) Curtis & Sons (E) Franchise Tax Board (E) IRS (O) R&R Perry (E) LIEN

. $129k $6,157 $11,800 $37,411.46 $14,919

Issue Date


TD

Lien & Tax Liens

NOTICE OF DEFAULTS

MECHANICS LIEN

CA TAX LIEN

2/15/11 2/14/11 2/11/11


2/10/11 2/10/11



$7,982.54 $4,352.33 $3,404.00

2/15/11 2/06/11 2/10/11


COMPLetiOns MeChAniC Liens CA tAX Liens

3/15/11 3/9/11

Tiburon City Tiburon City

None Ghilotti Bros. Inc.

.

Issue Date


TD

Completions

NOTICE OF DEFAULTS

MECHANICS LIEN

CA TAX LIEN

2/15/11 2/14/11 2/11/11


2/10/11 2/10/11



$7,982.54 $4,352.33 $3,404.00

2/15/11 2/06/11 2/10/11




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Permits Issued March 14-21, 2011PeRMits March 14-21st, 2011

3/17/11 3/17/11 3/16/11 3/15/11 3/14/11 3/14/11

Replacement Alteration Alteration Remodel Remodel/Addit. Repair

Isued Feuay

Owner Contractor Site Address Type Value

Tiburon

Rugero Milano Vito Bialla William Hunsinger Jonas Syallin Denise Thomas

Oxford Engineering Sunburst Solar Energy Cove Construction Upcycle Builders, Inc. Lamert contracting & Design

132 Hacienda Drive 34 Linda Lane 172 Solano St. 137 Avenida Miraflores 550 Tenaya Drive

Const.Elect Elect.Solar Const.Elect Full Const Full Const.

100,000 18,000 35,000 7,500 60,000

Heidi Cary David Currie Marin Municipal Water Jonas Svallin Charles Proeb Mark Burgers

Von Midde & Son Popek Design Ahlborn Fence Jeramiah Deasy, GC D&L Framing Owner/Builder

41 Meadow Hill Dr. 10 Roseville Ct. 99 1/2 Mt. Tiburon Rd 137 Avenida Miraflores 211 Round Hill Rd. 7 Sierra Ct.

$26,230 $21,500 $15,000 $20,000 $250,00 $12,000

Kentfield 1/5/11 Nicholas Riley Owner/builder 30 Ash Avenue Apt.B .Kitchen/Elect 23,000

Larkspur 1/18/11 Carol Slattery Owner/builder 64 Barber Ave .Parking Deck 10,000

Sausalito 1/31/11 Richard Coffer Owner/builder 63 Redwood Dr. .Roof/Deck 15,000

San Rafael 1/4/11 1/11/11 1/18/11 1/24/11 1/25/11 1/13/11 1/26/11 1/13/11

Kathy Peterson W. Bradford Drury Kathy Peterson Kathy Peterson Hunter House Foundation Julio Gutierrez Chris Rincon Kris Nelson

Downing Heating Owner/Builder Home Depot Ongaro & Sons Owner/Builder Owner/Builder Red Goods Solar Brady Construction

225 San Francisco Blvd 22 Bennit Ave 109 San Francisco Blvd 122 Alder 21 Ross Ave. Apt#4 54 Oakland Ave. 7 Millbrae Ave 50 Greenfield Ave

Furnace Kitchen Roof Furnace Upgrades Roof PV Solar Office

5,195 22,000 12,959 6,500 40,000 7,000 20,465 15,000

1/5/11 1/11/11 1/11/11 1/12/11 1/12/11 1/9/11 1/18/11

Sarah Richards David Jones Town of San Anselmo Dicksoit Co Kathleen Cutter Karen Fung Adonis Katicha

John Merten Alan Anderson STC D&E Dicksoit Co. STZ Owner/Builder Adel Yassin

166 Cresent Road 12 Austin Ave 241-247 Sir Francis Drake 56 Longwood 28 Durham Blvd 51 Grove Lane 8 Spruce St

Deck Bathroom Rehab/Creek Heat Sysytem Bathroom Roof Foundation

42,000 12,000 40,000 6,500 7,000 8,200 55,000

San Anselmo

Received Owner Contractor Site Address Type Value

PeRMits March 14-21st, 2011

3/7/11 3/7/11 3/7/11 3/7/11 3/7/11 3/8/11 3/8/11 3/8/11 3/8/11 3/8/11 3/8/11 3/9/11 3/9/11 3/9/11

3/9/11 3/10/11 3/10/11 3/10/11 3/10/11

MINOR CONST. PLUMBING REROOF CONSTRUCTION TENANT IM-PROVEMENT MINOR CON-STRUCTION REROOF CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION HVAC REROOF

MINOR CON-STRUCTION SIGN HVAC WINDOW

Isued Feuay

Owner Contractor Site Address Type Value

Novato





100,000 18,000 35,000 7,500 60,000

Gregory Farley Ronald Lovetri John Marquez Paul Crawley Pacific Pulmonary Ed Schulze Susan Lewis John Hayes Roxanne Osario Marhi Doudi Richard J. Gordon Marion Park Associates Kathleen Diringer Joseph Long

Novato Property Patrick Murphy Kareema Yasmin ARV Assisted Living Joseph Engler

OWNER-BUILDER OWNER-BUILDER LIC.CONTRACT SHAZ CONSTRUCTION INTEGRITY CONST. OWNER-BUILDER CASCADE ROOFIN-GOWNER-BUILDER OWNER-BUILDER OWNER-BUILDER OWNER-BUILDER EFFICIENCY MECHANICAL HEATING ESCALANTE ROOFING CONTRA-SPECT, LTD.

SUPERIOR ELECTRICAL HENRY MECHANICAL LIC.CONTRACT. DRAEGER CONSTRUC-TION INC OWNER-BUILDER

3 PENSACOLA CT 250 BUTTERFIELD DR 1175 MIDWAY CT 9 PARTRIDGE CT 88 ROWLAND WAY 350 37 DOGWOOD CT 567 LOUIS DR 284 SAN CARLOS WAY 189 SAN ANDREAS DR 1321 LEAFWOOD DR 802 SUTRO AVE 1725 MARION AVE M-5 1356 MONTE MARIA AVE 12 TRUMAN DR 777 SAN MARIN DR

257 SAN MARIN DR 745 BOLERO CT 853 TAMALPAIS AVE D107 11 IRENE DR

5,000 5,000 11,200 14,000 75,010 7,000 9,300 11,000 12,000 20,600 87,800 6,005 6,500 8,650 43,746

6,340 7,000 12,008 20,000




San Rafael 1/4/11 1/11/11 1/18/11 1/24/11 1/25/11 1/13/11 1/26/11 1/13/11





5,195 22,000 12,959 6,500 40,000 7,000 20,465 15,000

1/5/11 1/11/11 1/11/11 1/12/11 1/12/11 1/9/11 1/18/11





42,000 12,000 40,000 6,500 7,000 8,200 55,000

San Anselmo

Received Owner Contractor Site Address Type Value



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PeRMits March 3rd– 10th, 2011

3/2/11 3/1/11 3/1/11 3/1/11 2/28/11 3/1/11 3/1/11 3/2/11 3/1/11 2/28/11 3/1/11 3/1/11 3/3/11 3/1/11 3/2/11 3/3/11

MINOR HVAC MINOR PLUMBING WINDOW HVAC CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION BARRIER REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION MINOR CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Issued Contractor Site Address Type Value

Novato





100,000 18,000 35,000 7,500 60,000

Joel Plotkin Donal Dameon Harrigan Weidenmuller Carl Teldelere Michael Madius Ding Yiyun Joan Brewer Candia Silvina Ignacio Properties Pamela Aseselmeir Darryl Yim Melinda Agulia Carol Owens Mark Bosch Jack Favalaro BPG Rock Rowland

OWNER-BUILDER AAERO HTG. BURKELL PLUMBING INC CALIFORNIA GLASS DOWNING HEATING CALIFORNIA WINDOW DAVID DEPHILLIPS OWNER-BUILDER DAVIS-MARIN, INC. MARK SCOTT CONST OWNER-BUILDER OWNER-BUILDER BAY BUILDING & REMODEL GRONBERG QUALITY LIC.CONTRACT.HIRED LIC.CONTRACT.HIRED

105 SAN MATEO WAY 20 SADDLEBROOK CT 97 SAN MARIN DR 195 SHEVELIN RD 2081 CENTER RD 740 ARLINGTON CIR 509 ROWLAND BLVD 639 PLUM ST 479 Entrada Dr. 106 ALBION CT 260 SAN FELIPE WAY 1545 CENTER RD 1408 DONNA ST 29 LUPINE CIR 796 ROWLAND BLVD 75 ROWLAND WAY

5,000 5,100 5,100 6,450 7,380 8,500 9,359 10,000 12,138 12,425 15,000 15,000 16,000 18,000 30,500 117,330




San Rafael 1/4/11 1/11/11 1/18/11 1/24/11 1/25/11 1/13/11 1/26/11 1/13/11





5,195 22,000 12,959 6,500 40,000 7,000 20,465 15,000

1/5/11 1/11/11 1/11/11 1/12/11 1/12/11 1/9/11 1/18/11





42,000 12,000 40,000 6,500 7,000 8,200 55,000

San Anselmo

Permits Issued March 3-10th, 2011



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Bid list subject to change prior to bid date,please check with association.


PRoject Bid Schedule Bid list subject to change prior to bid date,please check with association.


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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

4,900.00 sq. ft. totalEast San Rafael on Kerner

(close to Home Depot)Close to Hwy. 580 & Hwy. 101

Please contact Brian McLeran(415)-456-7674


clASSiFied AdsClassified ads are provided free to MBA members & staff.

Please advise if position is filled or commodity is [email protected]

eMPloyMent oPPoRtunitieS ◆ oFFice leASe oR SAle ◆ BuSineSS iteMS FoR SAle

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FOR LEASE Warehouse Space Northgate

Industrial Park $ 1,000./month

Available now, 1,059 sq ft warehouse space with bath-room, roll-up, personnel door

& two off-street parking spaces Unit measures 23 ½ ft W x 48 ½ ft D

Full Ceiling height – Approx 14’Height to bottom of beams

Approx 13’Roll-up door measures

10’ W x 12’ H

For more info or to see unit, call Bob Kunst Painting (415) 457-0100

INDUSTRIAL YARD &

OFFICE FOR RENT/LEASE

+/- 1 acre YAD (ACEAGE NEGOTIABLE) INCLUDES 500 SQ.FEET CLEAN OFFICE TRAILER

THAT IS HIGH SPEED INTERNET CAPALE WITH BATH-ROOM & 2000 SQ. FT.

ASPHALT PARKING AERA; GRAVEL AND ASPHALT YARD ZONED

M-3 heavy industrial; FULL SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING GATE & FENCING IN PLACE;

SHORT DRIVE FROM SAN RAFAEL BRIDGE IN RICHMOND OFF CASTRO STREET ON HENSLEY.

CALL DON AT 510-215-9338



clASSiFied AdsClassified ads are provided free to MBA members & staff.

Please advise if position is filled or commodity is [email protected]

eMPloyMent oPPoRtunitieS ◆ oFFice leASe oR SAle ◆ BuSineSS iteMS FoR SAle

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MILL Work NeeDeD

Must KnOW shOP tOOLs AnD hAVe 2 YeARs

eXPeRienCe

PLeAse CALL: BRuCe At 415-472-1410

Seeking experienced AccountS receivAble ClerK For Part-time Position

We are a general contractor with beautiful offices in Mill Valley seeking a part-time Accounts Receivable clerk. Cli-

ent billings are an essential and critically important compo-nent of our accounting process. The person we are look-ing for would be ideal if he/she had experience with Sage

Master Builder and possesses the following skills:

Perform all functions relating to accounts receivable and billing (this is not a training position).

This person should be able to process both simple and complex billing adjustments.

Respond timely and professionally to client questions by phone and/or email.

Prepare aging and summary reports for company management.

Maintain client billing schedule; ensure regular and timely client billings.

Responsible for all new job set up in Master Builder for accurate billing.

Review and follow up with billing/payment status inquiries both internally with Project Management team and externally with clients.

Appropriately escalate collection processes.

Apply cash receipts and update customer accounts.Possess strong analytical abilities.

10-key by touch and basic accounting principles.

Competencies with Excel, Word and database use (Act ).

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Accuracy and attention to detail.Strong verbal/”people”/written communication skills.

How to apply: Respond by attaching your resume either as a Word or pdf document to [email protected].

NO CALLS PLEASE.Final Note: This is not a training position. We need an

experienced A/R Clerk. Only serious candidates with the skills and talents required for the position will be

considered.



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WATER WATCH Marin Municipal Water District

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 February 6, 2011

Consumption

Average million gallons/day

Average gallons/**capita/day

For Jan. 31, 2011 – Feb. 6, 2011 16.3 85.9For same week in 2010 15.6 83.7storage Acre-feet (AF)* % of capacityTotal capacity of 7 reservoirs 79,566 100 %Storage as of Feb. 6, 2011 79,217 99.6 %Storage for this date last year 69,401 87 %Average for this date 64,212 81 %Our current storage (79,217 AF) is 123 % of the average storage (64,212 AF) for this date.

supply sourceMMWD Reservoirs

Average million gallons/day

Russian RiverAverage

million gallons/dayFor Jan. 31, 2011 – Feb. 6, 2011 10.8 5.5For same week in 2010 6.4 9.2Rainfall At Lake Lagunitas(Rainfall Year Begins July 1)

total to Date(inches)

Average Rainfallto Date

From July 1, 2010 – Feb. 6, 2011 32.50 32.43From July 1, 2009 – Feb. 6, 2010 33.28temperature(at Corte Madera)

Average hightemperature (ºF)

For Jan. 31, 2011 – Feb. 6, 2011 71.7For same week in 2010 62.6


Publication rules for submission of articles to the MBA Weekly Bulletin

Members cornerLimited to 600 words and edited for length, grammar, spelling, clarity, style, libel and civility. We do not publish form

letters, petitions or consumer complaints. Please include writers name, address and phone number. All submissions become the property of Marin Builders Association and cannot be returned.

note: We would like a photo (jpeg) head shot and can offer ¼ page ad space to *fill out page for ½ the price.

*Ad space only available to fill out page if necessary.


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