IN THIS ISSUE MBA Annual Golf Tournament................... 1 Welcome Our New Members......................2 Directors...........................................................3 Membership Brings You Out In Front.......4 Membership Application...............................5 JK Pedrotti: Legislative...................................6 MBA Annual Golf Tournament Info......7-9 Phil Vermeulen: Legislative......................... 10 Safety Topic: Laser Protection............... 11-12 Sub Bids........................................................... 13 Permits & Liens....................................... 14-16 Car Wash Fundraiser!.................................. 17 Green Business Marketing Program........ 18 Tool Lending Library ............................. 19-20 Project Bid Schedule...............................21-24 EPA Seminar: July 27,2011..........................25 MBA Hot Dog Day!......................................26 Abel Chevrolet Donates a Buick Enclave For e MBA Golf Tournament!..................................................27 Classified Ads..........................................28-29 MBA Calendar!.............................................30 QSP/QSD Training Course & Application...............................................31-32 Bid Results......................................................33 KRON 4-How To Advertise Effectively, July 25, 2011....................................................34 www.marinba.org ◆ [email protected]CONTACT MBA 660 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA 94903 ◆ Office: 415-462-1220 Fax: 415-462-1225 ◆ www.marinba.org [email protected]Page 1 MBA Weekly Bulletin July 18, 2011 Issue #29 Indian Valley Golf Course 3035 Novato Blvd. Novato Registration: 11:00 A.M - Lunch: 12:00 Noon Shot-Gun Start: 1:00 P.M. - Dinner & Awards: 6:00 P.M. Cost: $165.00 per player includes lunch, green fees, cart, refreshments and dinner with wine and MARGARITAS on the course Dinner and wine only - $40.00 per person ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MARIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Abel Chevrolet-Buick IS DONATING A BUICK ENCLAVE AS A HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE!
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Marin Builders Association ◆ WEEKLY BULLETIN ◆ Page 1
IN THIS ISSUEMBA Annual Golf Tournament...................1
Welcome Our New Members......................2
Directors...........................................................3 Membership Brings You Out In Front.......4
COLLINS & COMPANY Bruce Braabe 100 Larkspur Landing Circle, Ste. 102 Larkspur, CA 94939 (415) 925-4000 [email protected] www.collins-co.com Financial Services Rec by: MBA member Refs: Aimi Dutra
JULY WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
FURNACE MAN, THE Mark Berardi 629 Wilson Avenue Novato, CA 94947 (415) 883-7070, CSLB #960664 [email protected] HVAC Controls, Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning
KREKOW JENNINGS, INC. John Blackham 312 Ninth Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 625-0505. CSLB #954834 [email protected] www.krekowjennings.com General Building Contractor-Commercial, Industrial, Residential MILL VALLEY BUILDERS, INC. Richard Charles 240 Redwood Hwy. #5 Mill Valley, CA 94941 (415)332-6035, CSLB #957090 [email protected] www.millvalleybuilders.com
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Cell____________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________________________ Website: _______________________________________________________ Mailing Address_________________________________________________ City___________________________________State_______ Zip__________ Street Address___________________________________________________ Contractor State License # _______________________Classification_______ Professional License Number or Class________________________________
(If applicable) Do You Have Employees? __Yes__No Number of Employees _____ Business Ownership Type:
Sole Owner__ Partnership__ Corporation__ Joint Venture__ Category Listing for Directory ______________________________________ (See Categories on the Other Side)
Additional Listings_______________________________________________ (Extra Charge for Each Additional Listing) Recommended By________________________________________________
PAYMENT FOR THE ONE-TIME INITIAL APPLICATION FEE AND SEMI-ANNUAL DUES MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION.
A one-time Non-Refundable application fee of $100 must be paid with this application. $50 (Former members in good standing rejoining within a 6 month period) Please make checks payable to: Marin Builders Association If accepted for membership, the undersigned Company / Firm and representative agrees to abide by the provisions set forth in the MBA Code of Ethics, By-laws and any subsequent regulations, which may be added or amended by a vote of the Board of Directors or the membership and is entitled to apply for all the services and benefits offered by the Association for the membership category assigned. It is further agreed that cancellation of membership shall be in writing and that all dues and indebtedness at that time shall be paid in full. Dues are non-refundable. Applicant further agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees if suit is instituted to collect any past due indebtedness. Member services and benefits will be suspended if dues are not received in full within 30 days of statement. I, the undersigned, Owner, Partner, Officer or Qualifying Person, have read, understand, and agree to comply with the above terms and conditions of this agreement. Signature____________________ Title________________________ Date________________________ SEMI-ANNUAL DUES General - $200 Licensed Contractors Associate - $200 Providing Products/Services to the Construction Industry
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AB 780 (Calderon) – Strongly supported by GSBE, AB 780 provides that in the event of a future increase or decrease in the state sales tax, public works contracts must provide for an adjustment in a contract that was entered into prior to the tax change to compensate the contractor for the increase that was not factored into the contract and compensate the pub-lic agency in the event of an unanticipated decrease in the sales tax. Statute addressing this circumstance was enacted in 1989 and 1991 when the sales tax was temporarily increased but these provisions were not part of the tax bill enacted in 2009, so contractors have had to absorb the additional tax. This bill will only ap-ply to any future adjustment to the sales tax increase. AB 780 passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee.
AB 1210 (Garrick) - The state requires construction contractors to develop storm water pollution preven-tion plans (SWPPPs) in order to prevent the contami-nation of local waterways from a construction site’s storm water runoff. This requirement, as outlined in the Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009, also requires that only qualified individuals prepare and inspect the SWPPP. Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSDs) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSPs) must meet one of several prerequisite qualifications and are required to attend a state-sponsored or ap-proved training course.
Under AB 1210, only one person is deemed qualified for the QSD – the registered civil engineer. Under AB 1210, no longer could a registered professional hydrologist, for example, be qualified as a QSD or any other qualified person that has taken the approved training course. The State Water Resources Control Board has spent years drafting the Construction Gen-eral Permit 2009-0009. It also gave the construction industry two years to appropriately train and test employees to conduct both QSD and QSP work. This bill completely negates these two years of training and is unfair to those construction companies and individ-uals that invested resources into ensuring compliance. The bill was held this week in the Senate Business and Professions Committee after opposition from the construction industry. The chair gave the author the option of trying to address the opposition’s concerns with amendments. Given that the deadline for policy committee has passed, the bill would require a rule waiver which takes a 2/3’rd vote of the house. GSBE opposed this measure.
After getting a budget signed and everyone back on the payroll, the emphasis this week was committee hearings to meet this week’s second house policy committee deadline. Next week will be less busy than the previous two as the legislature winds down for summer recess on July 15. It is the first time in recent memory there has been a summer recess since the budget is normally hanging in the balance.
Several key measures were acted upon this week and the results were favorable for GSBE.
AB 720 (Hall) – Sponsored by CIFAC and strongly sup-ported by GSBE, AB 720 amends the Public Contract Code to prohibit a county who voluntarily elects to operate under the Uniform Construction Cost Account Act (Act) from being able to use “Road Commissioner” authority granted under Public Contract Code. The bill brings clarity to two conflicting provisions of the Public Contract Code. The California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act was established to ensure a fair, open and transparent bidding and accounting process for public agencies that volunteered to joined the Act and adheres to its rules, in exchange for more flexible bidding and advertising procedures. The original intent of the “Road Commissioner” authority was to allow rural counties that were unable to get contractors to submit competitive bids in their area a method to get paving work completed. Today, many counties signatory to the Act have abused this authority by doing millions of dol-lars worth of new road construction annually, without any accountability of cost. Member counties who abuse the “Road Commissioner” authority and use it for new public works road construction projects are eliminating the op-portunity for contractors to bid on the work, reducing the job potential for their workers and preventing the public from knowing if they are getting the best value for their tax dollars. AB 720 passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee.
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We would appreciate your support and participation!
All proceeds from this tournament go to the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund! We just held this year’s awards ceremony where we gave $20,000 in scholarships, and overall have awarded close to $1,000,000 since the program’s inception. We have had great support throughout the years, and are asking for your participation and support of this year’s Golf Tournament. The Association would appreciate any help you could offer – IT’S FOR THE KIDS! Suggestions: Items for golfer goodie bags Raffle Prizes
Lunches/Dinners Gift Certificates Tickets to sporting events Products or services from your company Other items you can provide
Tee Signs: $125
Not to be forgotten: Will you be playing in the Tournament?
When: Thursday, August 4 Where: Indian Valley Golf Course Registration: 11:00AM Lunch: Noon Shot-Gun Start: 1:00PM – Scramble format Dinner and Awards: 6:00PM
We appreciate your support and hope you can join us!
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(Includes lunch, green fees, cart, refreshments, dinner with wine and MARGARITAS on the course)
Dinner and wine only - $40.00 per person
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT
MARIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Make your reservations early. Tournament limited to 144 players. Return registration form with payment to Marin Builders Association, 660 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903 or fax to ( 415) 462-1225. Please make reservations by July 25th. NO cancellations or refunds after August 1st. _________________________________________________________________________
Golf Reservation Form
Index or Player Company Average Score ________________________ _____________________________ _______
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
Like rising summer temperatures, optimism is on the upswing as contractors begin to see opportunity again in the Golden State. Our first question comes from one such an optimistic Californian. Another contractor actually answers his own question, but for everyone’s benefit we ‘employ’ my expertise in explaining it for all...
Q: I was reading your Kalb's Column and I thought you would be the perfect person to answer my question. I am currently living in California and want to open a construction company. My father has the experience and is willing to take the exam for a General “B” license. I want to form a S-corporation. I know I must form the corporation first before my father applies for the license. My question is does my father need to act as an RMO under my corporation and own 20% stock, or should he just apply for his own license. Thank you in advance, A: When forming a corporation, you have choices on the qualifier. Your father can be a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) or Responsible Managing Officer (RMO). If he will be the RMO, ownership percentage can be anywhere from 0 to 100%. There is no requirement that he own 20% of the company. To save time and money it is best to apply for the corporate license and have your father sit for the exam. There is no need for him to first apply for ‘his own’ Sole Owner license.
Q: We have noticed a trend towards some corporations becoming "100% employee owned". One of these general contractors recently submitted exemptions to a public agency, stating that since they were all "owners", no Worker’s Compensation Insurance was required. This is not the first time we have heard this, although this is the first time an agency has informed us that this has occurred. As you know, under California law, any company with employees must provide Worker’s Compensation. I think the Exemption this company has on file with the Contractors Board is improper. If you publish my question, please withhold my name.
A: As many of my readers know, I never use anyone’s name or any identifying information in my columns. When people ask me questions by email, phone or fax, I answer them as best I can and, if published, always make sure there is complete anonymity. What you’re describing is likely an ESOP (Employee Share Option Plan). This is a benefit plan that allows employees to become owners of stock in the company they work for. Under a typical ESOP plan, companies usually provide their employees the opportunity to acquire the company's shares over a period of time. Employee ownership can mean many things, ranging from a few executives owning stock in their companies to the ownership of a company by most or all of its employees.
Without knowing the specific make up of the company in question, I cannot speak to whether they’re acting properly or trying to ‘game the system’. Nevertheless, you’re correct, simply being a “100% employee owned” would not exempt them from needing Worker’s Compensation. Even the claim, ‘employee’ –owned suggests insurance would be necessary.
If in fact they have employees (but have filed an Exemption), this is a serious violation and may result in disciplinary action being taken by the CSLB and CA Department of Industrial Relations. During several of the Contractor Board’s recent sting operations, companies that had employees but had filed an Exemption form (under penalty of perjury) were targeted.
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] <mailto:[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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Safety Topic: Laser SafetyLaser-emitting tools and equipment are common to many work situations. Lasers in printers, grocery store scanners, construction tools, and laser pointers are generally lower powered and designed to be safe, but when they are misused or handled improperly, they can pose a hazard.
Because lasers emit high-intensity, directional light beams that vary in strength, they are a particular hazard to the eyes. If a worker looks directly into a laser beam for an extended period of time, focused laser light can burn the tissue of the retina and cause a startle reflex, flash blindness, permanent vision loss, or complete blindness. Tissue damage and burns can also occur if body parts are exposed to laser light for an extended period.
Workers should keep body parts out of the laser beam and NEVER look directly into a laser. Even low powered lasers can cause damage if workers stare into them. Lasers should never be deliberately pointed at another person. Horseplay with lasers is a hazardous game that could result in vision loss.
The lasers used in printers are sealed within protective housings that do not allow the laser beam to escape. These lasers are designed to shut off if the protective housing is opened. Workers should ensure that the pro-tective housing on laser products is intact and functional. Only trained and certified laser operators should open the housing and perform maintenance on lasers. Note that while office photocopiers do not use laser technology, they do use visible and ultraviolet light. It is safest to photocopy with the cover down; if the cover must be up, the user should avoid looking into the light source.
Grocery and retail store scanners are used to scan product prices. They can be used in wands or flatbed configurations, depending on the cash register layout. These scanners use quickly moving laser lights that sweep back and forth over barcodes. They are designed to keep the laser moving and prevent it from focusing on a single spot and causing damage. Additional safety features include a shut off mechanism that turns the scanner off after a few seconds and a short light beam (300 millimeters) that prevents extended eye exposure to the laser beam.
Laser pointers are higher-powered lasers that focus and pinpoint the laser light for use in lectures and presenta-tions. For this reason, workers must take extra precau-tion to avoid staring into the laser and never point the laser at another person. Construction tools such as saws and levels also use this same laser technology; the same safety rules apply. Workers should ensure that the laser tool they use (be it pointer, saw, or level) is certified for consumer use; some imported lasers may not meet safety standards.
Workers should be familiar with the type of laser that they use at work. Training and knowledge of proper laser use and procedures insures a safe workplace.
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Safety Topic: Seguridad para AbogadosEjercer como abogado generalmente es más que un trabajo a tiempo completo. Las investigaciones legales, las escritu-ras, comparecer en juzgados, las visitas a clientes y mucho tiempo conduciendo el coche producen fatiga y estrés. El uso de computadoras, conversaciones telefónicas, y expe-dientes de casos pesados aumentan el riesgo de lesiones ergonómicas. La interrelación con clientes y con el público expone al abogado a violencia en el trabajo. Entienda los riesgos y prepare estrategias para prevenir lesiones.
Muchas horas en la oficina pueden resultar en lesiones ergonómicas; considere una evaluación ergonómica o use herramientas en línea para evaluar su estación de trabajo. Mantenga una buena postura con la pantalla y el teclado co-locados directamente enfrente suyo. Use muebles de oficina ajustables para adaptarlos exactamente a su altura apro-piada de trabajo. Use una estación de conexión permanente (docking station) para su computadora laptop o sincronice su PDA a su computadora de mesa. Llamadas telefónicas frecuentes o prolongadas requieren audífonos; evite sujetar el teléfono entre el hombro y el cuello.
Los movimientos fuertes y repetitivos pueden causar lesio-nes, por lo que se debe evitar golpear las teclas del teclado; opérelas suavemente y con presión uniforme. Coloque la mano suavemente sobre el ratón, no lo agarre con fuerza. Apréndase las teclas de acceso directo para reducir el uso del teclado y el ratón. Tome descansos cortos con frecuen-cia a lo largo de su sesión de trabajo; al menos 30 segundos cada 30 minutos. Alterne sus tareas a lo largo del día para reducir la fatiga. La iluminación fluorescente indirecta re-duce el resplandor y la fatiga visual.
Levante los archivos de casos y documentos pesados us-ando las técnicas correctas para levantar objetos pesados. Mantenga la cabeza hacia adelante y levante el peso con las piernas, no con la espalda. Mantenga la carga cerca del cuerpo. Divida los archivos pesados e incómodos de mane-jar en partes más pequeñas. Guarde los archivos que se usan con frecuencia al nivel de la cintura para evitar tener que alcanzar demasiado lejos o doblar la cintura. Cuando saque un archivo del estante, no lo trate de agarrar con una sola mano. Use las DOS manos para sujetar el lomo (una mano arriba y la otra abajo). Un portafolio con ruedas y mango largo puede ayudar a llevar los suministros de oficina, com-putadora laptop y documentos de trabajo. Use un carrito para las cargas pesadas.
Plazos cortos y el ritmo rápido de trabajo pueden causar estrés excesivo y prolongado, junto con síntomas físicos tales como problemas de digestión, dolores de cabeza y alta presión arterial. La angustia, irritabilidad, insomnio y depresión son síntomas de exceso de estrés. Procure atención médica para sus síntomas. Use técnicas de rela-jación y respiración profunda para reducir el estrés. Evite programar más trabajo del que puede hacer y pida ayuda. No trate de ser perfecto y no espere la perfección en otras personas. Duerma lo suficiente, haga ejercicio y mantenga su buena salud en general.
Las personas atareadas y bajo presión hacen muchas cosas mientras conducen. Comer, hacer llamadas telefónicas, enviar mensajes de texto, leer y arreglarse distraen al con-ductor de lo que sucede en el camino. Las autoridades de tránsito calculan que conductores distraídos causan entre la cuarta parte y la mitad de los accidentes vehiculares. Cuando conduzca, tenga las dos manos en el volante, y la vista y la atención en el camino. Si es NECESARIO hacer una llamada telefónica desde el coche, use un teléfono de manos libres y abrevie las llamadas.
La interrelación con el público y con los clientes requiere seguridad personal y en el sitio de trabajo. Controle el ac-ceso a las oficinas internas y haga escoltar a los visitantes. Considere características de seguridad tales como alarmas y barreras en los mostradores de recepción. Tenga los números telefónicos de emergencia cerca de cada teléfono y prográmelos en los teléfonos celulares.
Establezca procedimientos para la casa, la oficina, el juzgado y las visitas a los centros de detención con clien-tes. Deje un itinerario con el personal de su oficina cuando salga. Capacítese sobre cómo calmar a un cliente nervioso. Sepa cómo y cuándo usar la defensa personal. Identifique los expedientes de clientes con historial de violencia o incumplimiento. Prohíba en su oficina las armas y los cli-entes ebrios o bajo los efectos de las drogas.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION & BID Project: Sonoma State University Center: Three story approximately 130,000 SF student union building on the
Sonoma State University campus including associated sitework. Requirements: Only Prequalified Subcontractors are allowed to bid. The following trades / bid packages need to be prequalified due to a lack of bidders showing interest during the first
prequalification process:
General Construction (BP 6.1), Building Insulation (BP 7.2), Fireproofing (BP 7.3) Overhead Doors (BP 8.2), Entrance Smoke Guards (BP 8.3), Folding Type Smoke Door Assemblies (BP 8.4), Glass & Glazing (BP 8.5), Flooring and Wood Flooring (BP 9.5
and 9.6), Painting & Wall Covering (BP 9.7), Operable Partitions (BP 10.3), Elevators (BP 14.1), Integrated Audio Visual Systems (BP 27.1). If your company has already prequalified on these bid packages, you do not need to
re-submit the prequalification documents.
To request the project specific prequalification documents required to bid the above listed Bid Packages, and to verify your cur-rent Sundt prequalification status, contact: Debra Lytle at [email protected]
If you are not currently prequalified with Sundt Construction or need to renew, please submit online at: http://www.subqual-llc.com/prequal/forms.jspor call 1.800.407.6192
Project Specific Prequalification Submittal Due by: 21 July 2011, 5:00pm
The State of California requires contract participation goals of a minimum of three percent (3%) for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises.
BID INFORMATION:Bid Due Date: 28 July 2011, 2:00pm
THIS IS A CALIFORNIA PREVAILING WAGE PROJECTQUESTIONS / CONTACT:
Tom CamdenSundt Construction Inc.
2860 Gateway Oaks Dr., Suite 300Sacramento, CA 95833
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County of Marin Community Development Agency
Building and Safety Division
Building Permit Applications Received for Processing Week Ending: Saturday, July 9th, 2011
Address Owner Work Value 80 Westwood Dr Kentfield Nelson David C (23) Interior Remodel $20,000 10 West Pier Sausalito Vieten David (92)Boat Moved Ito Existing $0 465 Vista Grande Greenbrae Mc Lennon Daniel (53)(54)(60)(61) Replace Roof $49,200 6 Park Ave Bolinas Mac Donald Nathaniel Pv Roof Mt $17,000 418 Median Way Mill Valley Courtney Michael (60) Pv - Roof Mounted 5.85 $32,000 33 Luzanne Cir San Anselmo Goefft L Michael (54) Foundation Repair $30,000 25 Lincoln Ave Stinson Beach Gansky Lisa (29--0/1)(12)(13) Rebuild S.F. $420,000 8 Irving Dr San Anselmo Rigg Douglas G (60) Photovoltaci Roof Mount $45,906 199 Hillside Ave Kentfield Battelle John (62) Demolition Framing $1,000 608 Galerita Way San Rafael Downing Jeffrey (58) Replace 5 Windows $0 916 Alturas Way Mill Valley Goldsholle Gerry Pv - Roof Mt $17,131 600 A St Point Reyes Station W Marin Ecumenical (60) Photovoltaic Roof Mounted $148,000 2125 Elderberry Ln San Rafael Kaopua Allan (53) Re-Roof - New Cool Roof $7,000 82 Calypso Shores Novato Nackord Katarina A (53) Re-Roof $12,000 334 Durant Way Mill Valley Mac Phee K Bruce (51) Replace Furnace $2,800
is seeking an independent contractor to support a start-up division within. This is a contract, commission based position that will help promote product and secure new
clients. A background in asphalt products is a plus. Please email resumes to [email protected].
Did you know?www.stormpop.com
The weather website is www.stormpop.com and its free.
You can put up to 3 zip codes per email address and it will alert
you to the upcoming weather!
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QSP/QSD Training SWPPP Development Stormwater Management Monitoring Regulatory Compliance
Marin Builders Association New Construction General Permit Stormwater Compliance
Staying Compliant What’s it Going to Cost Me?
Team Training - Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) & Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) $500/each, CESSWI or CISEC Cert approx. $500/each & 5 Days out of the Field
Sampling - Turbidity & pH Meters approx. $1,000.00 for both
Compliance - Exposure, RFQs, Violations, Legally Responsible Person (LRP), Water Quality Board & Fear Factor
Solutions & Success Education - MBA Member Associations Education & Training for Team and Your Customer Owners Who are the Legally Responsible Persons (LRPs)
Bidding - Specifications, RFI’s, Budgets & Due Diligence, Level the Bid Field Upfront
Management - Relationships, Scopes, Trade Trainings & Regional Water Board
Goals - Cost Effective Compliance & Water Quality
Opportunity - Competitive Marketing Advantage, Green Building, Complete Customer Protection & Another Value - Added Service to Offer Your Customers
The New Construction General Permit is Here to Stay!
Turning Challenges into Competitive Advantages
Stormwater Specialists Mary A. Larsen, President Lic. #472571 - QSD, TOR, CPSWQ, CPESC 8698 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 224 Elk Grove, CA 95624 M) 916-230-0370 - F) 916-405-4180 [email protected]
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Stormwater Specialists, Marin Builders Association, and the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association
QSP/ QSD Training Course
Cost QSP $450 / QSD $575
MBA & NCECA Members Military & Government
Discount $100 off each
Stormwater Specialists Mary A. Larsen, President TOR, QSD, CPSWQ, CPESC
8698 Elk Grove Blvd #224 Elk Grove, CA 95624 Phone: 916.230.0370
September is around the corner… is your training in order?
QSP/ QSD Training Course
Mary & our Stormwater Specialists Team are bringing monthly QSP/QSD Training to the MBA.
If you can’t make it, we’ll bring your QSP/QSD Training to your Team of 8 or more. We make your
Success our #1 Priority! *Anywhere in California
Mary A. Larsen, is a California General Permit Trainer of Record (TOR), and is offering two courses to meet the requirements of the California State Water Resource Control Board approved training
course as defined by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) for individuals intending to become Qualified SWPPP
Practitioners (QSP), or Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSD).
This 2 and 3 day course is intended for anyone dealing with Stormwater whether or not they intend to take the exam and become a State Certified QSP or QSD. The QSP course is intended for inspectors
and is focused more on the field application of the General Permit, while the QSD course is intended for those wishing to write and
implement SWPPP's and is also a great source of information for those reviewing and certifying SWPPP's.
Register Today - Seating is Limited! For Registration or Course information please Contact
QSP $450 QSP MBA/NCECA Members $350 QSD $575 QSD MBA/NCECA Members $475
Check enclosed Payment at training Payment Online
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Bid ResultsProject InformationProject Name: City of SuisunDepartment of Public WorksJuly 12, 2011
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General Contractor: Martin GeneralBid Amount: $493,783.00
General Contractor: JA Gonsalves & SonBid Amount $ 808,421.00
Preliminary Bid Results:
General Contractor: Ghilotti ConstructionBid Amount: $413,751.00
General Contractor: MCK ServicesBid Amount: $419,873.45
General Contractor: Ghilotti Bros.Bid Amount $439,984.65
General Contractor: GD Nelson
Bid Amount $493,984.65
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John Gutbrod has been a Senior Marketing Consultant with Jim Doyle and Associates for more than 6 years. He works with businesses to develop marketing strategies and results-driven advertis-ing. John has over 25 years of experience in advertising sales and media management, including ad agency, TV, and radio management. John has extensive experience working with small and medium-sized businesses to help them in-crease sales and market share. He is a self-proclaimed disciple of Jim Doyle’s marketing philosophy and the remarkable results they produce. If you would like to come to this presentation– Simply reserve your seat by contacting Barbara Jones at (415) 462-1220 or email her at [email protected]
How To Advertise Effectively...No Matter How Big the Business Is How can a small business advertise successfully? What does your business stand for in the marketplace? The five most common mistakes business owners make with their advertising How to track the results of your advertising What role should the Internet play in the marketing of a small business