Kalb's Q&A for Contractors

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.

I want to wish all my readers a Happy and Prosperous 2010. This last year
has been a rough one for the construction industry. As we look forward to
this New Year, let us hope that the perceived economic turn-a-round is real
and the potential for recovery realized in the marketplace…

Q: I have heard of a situation where a license was transferred from one

person to another and the receiving person did NOT take the license exam. Do you know of
any special exemptions for this kind that we may be able to take advantage of? Thanks!

A: This exam waiver is only available to contractors whose license has been active and in good
standing for 5 of the prior 7 years. Unfortunately your license was only issued a few years ago so
you will be required to sit for the license exams.

Q: I have an “A” and a “B” license. I often bid on public work projects and do not list any
electrical subcontractor since I intend on self-performing the “C-10” work. Losing bidders often
challenge or protest the award on the basis that my bid is non-responsive because a licensed
electrical subcontractor is not listed. They sometimes reference the requirement that my
electricians must be certified. Do you have any literature / decisions from the CSLB showing
that the holder of an “A” or “B” license can properly perform this specialty work?

A: Unsuccessful bidders have the right to make any claim they want even if it has no merit. They
likely feel they have nothing to lose. I contacted the CSLB and they do not have any “decision”
regarding this issue but did confirm what we discussed.

A General Building (“B”) contractor as defined in B&P Code 7057 can “DO OR SUPERINTEND
THE WHOLE OR ANY PART” of a project including the electrical trade as long as the project uses
at least two or more unrelated trades or crafts. General Engineering (“A”) contractors can self
perform all or any part of an “A” project including the electrical portion. The issue of electricians
being certified is only applicable to “C-10” contractors. General contractors using their own
employees do not fall within this Apprenticeship standard.

Q: Where do I need to list my license number? I know most advertising requires it. Can you
tell me if there’s a law I can look up that would answer my question?

A: Code Section 7030.5 states that “Every person licensed … shall include his license number in:
(a) all construction contracts; (b) subcontracts and call for bids; and (c) all forms of advertising as
prescribed by the registrar of contractors”. If in doubt, list your license number. You can’t go
wrong by doing so but could run afoul of the law by leaving it off. You worked hard to get this
license it’s an accomplishment you can be proud to share.

Knowledge is power. Knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance
immediately when you call 916-443-0657, email info@cutredtape.com, fax (916) 443-1908, or write
me at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814.
 ARBITRATION
(Part Two)
By Sam K. Abdulaziz
Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
This month we will be discussing in detail, the California laws for correcting, confirming or vacating an award. Last month we discussed the
Federal arbitration procedures in more detail. The following are portions of the California law dealing with arbitration awards.
Code of Civil Procedure section 1285.8 states: “A petition to correct or vacate an award, or a response requesting such relief, shall set forth the
grounds on which the request for such relief is based.”
Code of Civil Procedure section 1286.2 states in part “…the court shall vacate the award if the court determines any of the following:
(1) The award was procured by corruption, fraud or other undue means.
(2) There was corruption in any of the arbitrators.
(3) The rights of the party were substantially prejudiced by misconduct of a neutral arbitrator.
(4) The arbitrators exceeded their powers and the award cannot be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the
controversy submitted.
(5) The rights of the party were substantially prejudiced by the refusal of the arbitrators to postpone the hearing upon sufficient cause
being shown therefor or by the refusal of the arbitrators to hear evidence material to the controversy or by other conduct of the arbitrators
contrary to the provisions of this title.
(6) An arbitrator making the award either: (A) failed to disclose within the time required for disclosure a ground for disqualification of
which the arbitrator was then aware; or (B) was subject to disqualification upon grounds specified in Section 1281.91 but failed upon receipt of
timely demand to disqualify himself or herself as required by that provision. However, this subdivision does not apply to arbitration proceedings
conducted under a collective bargaining agreement between employers and employees or between their respective representatives.
(b) Petitions to vacate an arbitration award pursuant to Section 1285 are subject to the provisions of Section 128.7.
1286.4. The court may not vacate an award unless:
(a) A petition or response requesting that the award be vacated has been duly served and filed; or
(b) A petition or response requesting that the award be corrected has been duly served and filed and;
(1) All petitioners and respondents are before the court; or
(2) All petitioners and respondents have been given reasonable notice that the court will be requested at the hearing to vacate the award
or that the court on its own motion has determined to vacate the award and all petitioners and respondents have been given an opportunity to
show why the award should not be vacated.
1286.6. Subject to Section 1286.8, the court, unless it vacates the award pursuant to Section 1286.2, shall correct the award and confirm it as
corrected if the court determines that:
(a) There was an evident miscalculation of figures or an evident mistake in the description of any person, thing or property referred to in
the award;
(b) The arbitrators exceeded their powers but the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the
controversy submitted; or
(c) The award is imperfect in a matter of form, not affecting the merits of the controversy.
1286.8. The court may not correct an award unless:
(a) A petition or response requesting that the award be corrected has been duly served and filed; or
(b) A petition or response requesting that the award be vacated has been duly served and filed and:
(1) All petitioners and respondents are before the court; or
(2) All petitioners and respondents have been given reasonable notice that the court will be requested at the hearing to correct the award
or that the court on its own motion has determined to correct the award and all petitioners and respondents have been given an opportunity to
show why the award should not be corrected.
1287. If the award is vacated, the court may order a rehearing before new arbitrators. If the award is vacated on the grounds set forth in
subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 1286.2, the court with the consent of the parties to the court proceeding may order a rehearing before the original
arbitrators.
If the arbitration agreement requires that the award be made within a specified period of time, the rehearing may nevertheless be held and the
award made within an equal period of time beginning with the date of the order for rehearing but only if the court determines that the purpose of
the time limit agreed upon by the parties to the arbitration agreement will not be frustrated by the application of this provision.
1287.2. The court shall dismiss the proceeding under this chapter as to any person named as a respondent if the court determines that such
person was not bound by the arbitration award and was not a party to the arbitration.
1287.4. If an award is confirmed, judgment shall be entered in conformity therewith. The judgment so entered has the same force and effect as,
and is subject to all the provisions of law relating to, a judgment in a civil action of the same jurisdictional classification; and it may be enforced
like any other judgment of the court in which it is entered, in an action of the same jurisdictional classification.
1287.6. An award that has not been confirmed or vacated has the same force and effect as a contract in writing between the parties to the
arbitration.
Attorney Sam Abdulaziz of Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman has been practicing construction law for over 30 years. He has written a book called “California
Construction Law” which is updated annually. He represents numerous construction trade associations and contractors. He appears at Contractors State License
Board meetings and has argued a number of cases before the appellate courts, including the California Supreme Court dealing with the "Pay-If-Paid Clause." Abdulaziz,
Grossbart & Rudman provides this information as a service to its friends & clients. The documents are of a general nature and are intended to highlight areas of
the subject matter and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. It is intended to highlight the areas being discussed. This document does not create
an attorney-client relationship, or protect any confidential information until a written agreement is signed. You should seek the aid and advice of a competent
attorney, accountant and/or other professional instead of relying on the presentation and/or documents. Sam Abdulaziz can be reached at Abdulaziz, Grossbart
& Rudman, P.O. Box 15458, North Hollywood, CA 91615-5458; (818) 760-2000, Facsimile (818) 760-3908; or by E-Mail at info@agrlaw.net .
On the Internet, visit our Website at www.agrlaw.net
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PLANS ON FILE 12/28/2009

NEW! = New Plans Entered This Week

Monday, January 04, 2010 GARDEN HIGHWAY STORAGE TANK IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT
GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT REPLACEMENT @ THE YUBA
Owner: City of Yuba City 530-822-4626
CITY DMV FIELD OFFICE
Owner: Dept. of Motor Vehicles Administration 916-657-7822 Bid Date: 1/6/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Services Di Location: Yuba City Plan # 87228
Bid Date: 1/4/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Engineers Estimate: $340000 to $340000
Location: Yuba City Plan # 87222 Scope: Rehabilitation of the 3 million gallon potable water storage,
including joint sealing, interior coating and ladder replacement at the
Prebid: MAND 12/7 @ 10 am Garden Highway Storage Tank
Engineers Estimate:
GARDEN HIGHWAY PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
Scope: Contact, Andrew Hinds, 916-657-8697. Gutter & downspout
replacement at the Yuba City DMV Field Office. Pre bid meeting: 1570 Owner: City of Yuba City 530-822-4626
Poole Blvd., Yuba City. Bid Date: 1/6/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 Location: Yuba City Plan # 87229
Prebid: MAND 12/16 @ 9am
DOT-03-3M1704 REPLACE AC SURFACING
Engineers Estimate: $220000 to $220000
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
Scope: Construction and completion of the installation of a third potable
Bid Date: 1/5/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 water booster pump and associated piping improvements to the Garden
Location: Plan # 87214 Highway Pump Station. Pre Bid Meeting: 302 Burns Drive, Yuba City,
95991
Contract #: 03-3M1704
Engineers Estimate: FT. NATOMAS SITE AMENITIES
Scope: Replace AC surfacing in select areas, place seal coat with Owner: City of Sacramento- Parks and Recreation 916-808-8529
screenings., about 7 miles west of Rumsey. Bid Date: 1/6/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
RFP-DOE ARRA WEATHERIZATION SERVICES Location: Sacramento Plan # 87234
Owner: County of Nevada 530-265-1766 Contract #: L19156200
Bid Date: 1/5/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1 Engineers Estimate:
Location: Nevada County Plan # 87231 Scope: Contact, Roy Tatman, P.M., 916-808-5326. Installation of shade
structures, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles and barbecue grill
Engineers Estimate: onto existing concrete flatwork, block walls and landscaped areas.
Scope: The County is accepting proposals from all interested and qualified
providers of weatherization services for area homes. The work may DOT 02-0AA004 INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC
include weather stripping, blower door testing, installation and removal of PANELS
some appliances and minor repairs. Apprx 15 units per month. Contact: Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
Gerry Benson: 530-265-1692
Bid Date: 1/6/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Wednesday, January 06, 2010 Location: Burney Plan # 87239
DOT 03-3M6004 ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING TO Engineers Estimate:
BE REPLACED Scope: Installation Of Photovoltaic Panels
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133 In Shasta County In Burney At The Burney Maintenance Station At 37334
Main Street
Bid Date: 1/6/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 The Contractor must have either a Class A license or any combination of
Location: near Truckee Plan # 87213 the following Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work: C-
10, C-46.
Contract #: 03-3M6004
15 Working Days * DVBE participation incentive up to $250,000
Engineers Estimate: $390000 to $390000
Scope: Asphalt Concrete Surfacing To Be Replaced

Joe Imel Engineering Contractors

Owner

Tel: 530-265-6938
Hardwood, Tile & Stone Center Fax: 530-265-3647

P.O. Box 822

Phone: 530.432.8945 • Fax: 530.432.5876 • SCL#760806 Nevada City, CA 95959
Gateway Center • 10169 Commercial Avenue • Penn Valley, CA 95946 www.canddconstruction.com
www.imelflooring.com
CCL # 819680
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Thursday, January 07, 2010 TELEMEDICINE RESOURCE CENTER AND RURAL-

PRIME FACILITY (MULTIPLE PRIMES)
SENIOR CENTER SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
Owner: UC Davis Medical Center Facilities Design & 530-752-9893
PROJECT Constr
Owner: City of Yuba City 530-822-4626
Bid Date: 1/12/2010 9:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 1
Bid Date: 1/7/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 4 Location: Sacramento Plan # 87221
Location: Yuba City Plan # 87128 Prebid: 12/8 9am Bid Pkgs.1-5,8,10,11,19 12/8 1:30pm Bid P
Prebid: 11/19 @ 9:30 am Contract #: 09-21 Engineers Estimate:
Engineers Estimate: Scope: New 4 story, apprx 50,000 gsf facility at UC Davis, Sacramento
Scope: Supply and install solar panels and all related material to the City Campus. Bid packages include: 01 Sitework ($375,000 / B,C-12); 02
of Yuba City's Senior Center facility roof. Landscape / Irrigation ($247,000 / C-27); 03 General Construction
($3,026,000 /B); 04 Precast Concrete ($280,000 / C-8); 05 Structual Steel
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ADA IMPROVEMENTS & Misc. Metals (2,834,000 / C-51); 06 Millwork & Finish Carpentry
PROJECT ($257,000 / C-6); 07 Insulation ($151,000 / C-2); 08 Roofing ($121,000 / C-
Owner: City of Dixon 707-678-7000 39); 09 Doors, Frames & Hardware ($227,000 / C-6); 10 Glass, Glazing &
Metal Panels ($2.5 million / C-17); 11 Metal Studs & Drywall ($1,703,000 /
Bid Date: 1/7/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 C-5,C-9,C-35); 12 Ceramic Tile ($78,000 / C-54); 13 Terrazzo ($239,000 /
Location: Dixon Plan # 87208 C-54); 14 Acoustic & Special Ceilings ($229,000 / C-2); 15 Flooring
Prebid: 12/17 & 12/27 @ 3 pm Contract #: 2009-07 ($424,000 / C-15); 16 Painting ($186,000 / C-33); 18 Window Coverings
Engineers Estimate: ($260,000 / D-52); 19 Hydraulic Elevators ($372,000 / C-11); 20 HVAC,
Plumbing & Sheet Metal ($3,439,000 / C-20 & C-36 & C-43); 21 Fire
Scope: Handrail installation, wood trim installation, seat relocation and Protection ($233,000 / C-16); 22 Electrical ($2,734,000 / C-10) and 23
installation, wheelchair platform and table construction, wood handrail Building Controls & Security ($700,000 / C-7). Richard Yee
runner plate installation, concrete sidewalk installation, and thermoplastic (richard.yee@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu) (fax #) (916) 734-7751
pavement markings grinding installation. Contact: Chris Gioia, 707-678-
7031 X303 HEADWORKS REPLACEMENT PROJECT
PHASE1DEMOLITION
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Owner: South Lake Tahoe Public Utility District 530-544-6474
DOT 03-4C2204 REPAIR AND REPLACE HEATING Bid Date: 1/12/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 2
SYSTEM, STATIC SCALE, AND PCC PAVEMENT Location: South Lake Tahoe Plan # 87224
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
Prebid: MAND 12/16 @ 2 pm
Bid Date: 1/12/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Engineers Estimate:
Location: near Truckee Plan # 87212 Scope: At the Districts Wastewater Treatment Plant, Demolition of the
Contract #: 03-4C2204 existing Incinerator Building, which is a concrete, masonry, & steel-frame
Engineers Estimate: $1515000 to $1515000 structure with aluminum cladding, with three above-ground levels & one
below-ground level, including dismantling, removal & proper disposal of all
Scope: Repair And Replace Heating System, Static Scale, And Pcc hazardous materials, mechanical equipment in the building (except those
Pavement. In Nevada County Near Truckee From 0.9 Mile West Of Union items specifically identified in these Contract Documents as being slated
Mills Undercrossing To 1.1 Miles West Of Union Mills Undercrossing At for District salvage). Work also includes demolition of the existing buried
Donner Pass Truck Inspection Facility At 12800 Highway 80 The lime mud thickener & abandonment & capping of existing process piping,
Contractor must have either a Class A license or Class B license or a utilities & conduit within work area. After demolition, the area will be
combination of Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work. backfilled & compacted with structural fill in accordance with these
65 Working Days * 7% UDBE Requirement Contract Documents. Associated work will also include site work, grading,
& paving in support of these demolition activities. Contact: Heidi Baugh
530-543-6205.

Since 1984
24-Hour Monitored
Burglar & Fire Alarms
CL558591 272-4646 ACO 03082
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PLACER COUNTY-AUBURN COMPRESSED NATURAL Wednesday, January 13, 2010

GAS FUELING STATION UPGRADE PH2
DOT 03-3M2904 REPLACE CONCRETE & JOINT SEALS
Owner: County of Placer Dept. of Public Works 530-889-7776
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
Bid Date: 1/12/2010 3:30 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Bid Date: 1/13/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Auburn Plan # 87236
Location: near Roseville Plan # 87215
Prebid: 12/21 @ 10 am Contract #: 1080
Contract #: 03-3M2904
Engineers Estimate:
Engineers Estimate: $750000 to $750000
Scope: Purchase and installation of a new compressor skid system
consisting of two 150 scfm compressors, installation of one new rapid fill Scope: Replace Concrete & Joint Seals, methacrylate Bridge Decks.
dispenser, and installation of 12 new time-fill dispensers. The total system various locations from Route 65/80 separation to Pleasant Grove Creek
output with both compressors running will be 300 scfm @ 25 psig suction. bridge.

NEW! UTILITIES DEPT. ANNUAL TRENCH REPAIR ASPHALT NEW! CINEMARKS MOVIES 10 + 4
PAVING RESTORATION Bid Date: 1/13/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Owner: City of Folsom- Utilities Dept 916-351-3528 Location: Redding Plan # 87244
Bid Date: 1/12/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Engineers Estimate:
Location: Folsom Plan # 87243 Scope: GC requesting Sub Bids: Remodel/addition to an existing movie
Engineers Estimate: theater.
Trades Involved:
Scope: Contact: Marcus Yasutake 916-351-3528. City of Folsom Utilities Construction staking, erosion control, grading/paving, underground
Department is seeking bids for a 24-month (two-year) contract for the utilities, testing/special inspections, striping/signage, demolition, termite
Utilities Department Annual Trench Repair Asphalt Paving Restoration control, concrete, rebar, masonry, steel/misc. metals, rough carpentry,
needs. The City expects to have approx. seven-hundred (700) tons of finish carpentry/millwork, metal studs/drywall, waterproofing, insulation,
paving needs during the two-year contract period. This number is an EIFS, roofing, sheetmetal flashings, doors/frames/hardware, storefront,
estimate based on past needs & subject to change. Initially, the City will accordion fire doors, ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings, flooring,
require approx. one-hundred & thirty (130) tons to be complete for the first painting/wallcovering, FRP, toilet accessories/partitions, elevators, HVAC,
work order. Each subsequent work order will consist of approx. twenty (20) fire sprinklers, plumbing, Electrical.
tons of asphalt concrete replacement, which equates to approx. fifteen
(15) sites. Direct all calls to Hearn Construction: Krystall Neil 707-446-3761
NEW! CVS PHARMACY 09691
Owner: Construction Developers, Inc. 559-277-4700
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Bid Date: 1/12/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
CITY OF LINCOLN BUS PARKING FACILITY
Owner: City of Lincoln 916-434-2450
Location: Marysville Plan # 87249
Engineers Estimate: Bid Date: 1/14/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 3
Scope: Contact: Construction Developers: Chad Story email, cstory@cdi- Location: Lincoln Plan # 87112
ca.com or Boyd Allen email, ballen@cdi-ca.com. **ALL CONTACT Prebid: MAND 11/19 @ 11 am
REGARDING THIS PROJECT SHALL BE WITH CONSTRUCTION Engineers Estimate: $450000 to $450000
DEVELOPERS, INC.. DO NOT CONTACT THE DEVELOPER,
Scope: Clearing and grubbing, grading and paving, taper grinds at
ARCHITECT, OR ANY OF ITS CONSULTANTS. DOING SO WILL
conforms, new underground electrical conduits and storm drain facilities,
RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION FROM BIDDING THIS,
new striping and pavement marking, chain link fencing, automated sliding
AND ANY FUTURE CVS PROJECTS.** Requesting All Trades. For the
gates, security card swipe sensors, foundations and superstructure for bus
building pad, the cost of the over excavation should be included as well as
port covering, finished roofing and architectural details, (downspouts and
the curb around the building even though these items show as existing.
gutters), lighting and security camera system. Pre Bid info: Ray Leftwitch
Please included this cost separately on your proposal.
916-434-2457

Robinson Enterprises, Inc.

293 Lower Grass Valley Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-5844
24 Hour Cardlock Fueling Facility
UST Removals - Environmental Excavation
Land Clearing - Mine Tailing Assessment
Equipment Rental – Haz-Mat Certified
Standing Timber Purchased
SCL #322436 A/Haz
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Tuesday, January 26, 2010

ISLAIS CREEK MOTOR COACH FACILITY SITE 12TH & I LIGHT RAIL STATION IMPROVEMENTS
DEVELOPMENT & FUEL WASH BLDGS. Owner: Sacramento Regional Transit District 916-557-4509
Owner: City & Co of San Francoisco 415-701-4278 Bid Date: 1/26/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Bid Date: 1/20/2010 11:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 2 Location: Sacramento Plan #
Location: San Francisco Plan # 87203 Prebid: 1-6 @ 10 am Contract #: R245.08.02
Prebid: 10/15/09 AT 1:30 Prebid: 10/15/09 AT 11:00 Engineers Estimate:
Contract #: MR-1206 Scope: Furnish and install site furniture, foundations, mini-high ramp and
Engineers Estimate: platform modifications, misc metal fabrications, shelter installations,
Scope: The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: site concrete platform pavement, safety tiles and irrigation modifications (2)
development with demolition, excavation and removal of impacted soils, Furnish & install electrical and lighting systems, standards, luminaries,
corrosion control, transportation and disposal of excess hazardous waste fixtures, lamps, including painting and all misc items of work and (3)
(soil) material, constructing sidewalks and curbs, dewatering, grading, fill, Furnish and install a landscaping and irrigation system complete in place,
drainage system, foundations, utilities, pavement, striping, lighting, including removing existing plants and adding new plant material.
signage, irrigation and landscaping, construction of a bus yard with
DOT 03-3E9504 REPLACE ASPHALT CONCRETE V-
parking for 165 forty foot motor coaches, construction of a fuel/w.ash
building with, 3 bays for fuel, lube and wash of vehicles, tire shop, fare DITCH
collection system, and wash water reclaim system, construction of an Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
annex building with offrces, restrooms, lockers, lunchroom, systems room,
Bid Date: 1/26/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
electrical room, emergency generator and unit substation, construction of
a shoreline park, and installation of an art structure. Location: East of Sac Plan # 87240
Contract #: DOT 03-3E9504
In San Francisco on 8.4 acres on the north shore of Islais Creek and Engineers Estimate: $520000 to $520000
bounded by the I280 northbound Cesar Chavez off ramp on the West,
Scope: Replace Asphalt Concrete V-ditch.
Cesar Chavez St. to the North, and Indiana St on the East.
In Sacramento County About 16.5 Miles East Of Sacramento From 0.1
STIMULUS STREET REHABILITATION-ARRA 2009 Mile East Of White Rock Overhead 24-122 To 0.6 Mile West Of El Dorado
Owner: City of Yuba City 530-822-4626 County Line. The Contractor must have either a Class A license or any
combination of the following Class C licenses which constitutes a majority
Bid Date: 1/20/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0 of the work: C-12, C-13.
Location: Yuba City Plan # 87242 20 Working Days * DVBE participation incentive up to $250,000
Contract #: 09-10 NEW! MCARTHUR-BURNEY FALLS MEMORIAL STATE PARK-
Engineers Estimate: REBUILD BURNEY FALLS TRAIL
Scope: Overlaying Live Oak Blvd from Miller Street to apprx 1,300 feet Owner: State of CA - Dept of Parks & Recreation 916-445-8889
North of Northgate Drive. Contact Kevin Bradford 530-822-4786
Bid Date: 1/26/2010 12:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
NEW! DOT 03-3E4604 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Location: Burney Plan # 87247
Bid Date: 1/20/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Prebid: MAND Tues 1/5 @ 10 am Contract #: C09E0018
Location: near Camino Plan # 87246 Engineers Estimate:
Engineers Estimate: $650000 to $650000
Scope: Building construction adjacent to El Dorado County near Camino Wednesday, January 27, 2010
at Camino Sand Storage Facility. Construct Sand Storage Facility.
In El Dorado County Near Camino At Camino Sand Storage Facility 5TH STREET SEWER UPSIZING, P ST TO U ST.
The Contractor must have either a Class A license or Class B license or a Owner: City of Sacramento - Dept of Utilities 916-808-1437
combination of Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work.
Bid Date: 1/27/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
105 Working Days * DVBE participation incentive up to $250,000
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87240
Engineers Estimate:
Scope: Contact, Sonia Lopez, Associate Civil Engineer, 916-808-1456.
Removing existing combined sewer pipelines and installing 60- and 72-
inch combined sewer pipelines, replacing manholes, drains, sewer
services, asphalt overlay and associated work.
Natalie Hannah
Sales Associate

MAC
131 Mill Street
1106
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Wells of California
Insurance Services, Inc. Voice 14 Fax
CA 800.562.9577 Other Fax
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NEW! IRON POINT/BUCKINGHAM DISTRIBUTION Thursday, February 04, 2010

SUBSTATION CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
NEW! FORCUM AVENUE AND BELL AVENUE ROADWAY
Bid Date: 1/27/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Location: Folsom Plan # 87245 Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-875-5940
Prebid: MAND Wed 1/13/10 11 am:30 Agency
Engineers Estimate: Bid Date: 2/4/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, Location: Plan # 87248
equipment and incidentals necessary to accomplish the work in
accordance with the Contract. Prebid: MAND 1/14 @ 1:30 pm Contract #: 4049
THIS WORK WILL BE PERFORMED DURING WINTER MONTHS AND Engineers Estimate: $2200000 to $2500000
SHALL BE BID ACCORDINGLY. Scope: Concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, ADA compliant sidewalk
The Contract work generally consists of furnishing and removing a ramps, driveway reconstruction, roadway excavation, paving, striping,
temporary rock construction entrance. Clearing and removing existing site roadside signs, drainage pipes, drainage inlets and manholes, imported
fill materials. Preparation of subgrade. Site fill and grading. Trenching topsoil, new street lighting, installation of landscaping and irrigation
and backfilling. Furnishing and placing aggregate base and crushed rock. systems and all work per plans and specs. Pre Bid Meeting: MClellan
Furnishing and installing conduits. Furnishing and installing grounding. Business Park, Contact: Kent Craney 916-764-9923
Removal and replacement of asphalt concrete. Removal and replacement
of City of Folsom sidewalk and Landscaping. Construction of concrete
structures and foundations. Furnishing and installing tread plates.
Furnishing and installing an electric sump, piping, and switch panel.
Furnishing and installing underground utility boxes.
Remanufacturing and Wholesale Distribution of
this is a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and site visit. Bidders are High Quality North American Softwoods
encouraged to download the solicitation documents and bring them to the
pre-bid meeting, as hard copies will not be available. Pre-bid meeting will
discuss the solicitation, bid schedule, general conditions, special
Superior ®
Brand siding 100% useable
conditions and technical requirements. Immediately following the pre-bid STK Sidings & Trim
meeting, a mandatory site visit will be held at the work site. Bidders failing Exclusively Produced and
Distributed by Lausmann Lumber
to attend the mandatroy pre-bid meeting and site visit will not be allowed
to bid on this project.

Friday, January 29, 2010

NEW! SURGERY CENTER NEW BUILDING ADDITION
Bid Date: 1/29/2010 1:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Exclusive Stocking Distributor of
Cedar Valley Panelized Shingle Products
Location: Loomis Plan # 87301
Engineers Estimate: PANELCR AFTER S
Scope: ***NO CALL TO OWNER/ARCHITECT*** Contact: Chad or A Division of
La zy S Lu m b e r
George Twardus 530-885-1228 or 530-878-1790. Sitework, concrete,
masonry, misc. metals, carpentry, thermal & moisture protection, doors, Now distributing PanelCrafters
Cedar Knotty Plywood
windows & glass, finishes, specialties, furnishings, special construction,
mechanical, & electrical.

Stocking Distributor of
Quality Redwood produced by Agwood

WRC • SPF • Pine/ESLP • Ipé • Redwood • WRC FJ • Specialty Sidings

3370 Rippey Rd., Loomis, California 95650
1-800-626-1233
www.lausmannlumber.com

MOLITOR PAINTING CO. MOLITOR PAINTING CO.

Residential Commercial Residential Commercial
“Quality Experienced Painting “Quality Experienced Painting
at Competitive Rates” at Competitive Rates”

FINE LACQUER WORK A SPECIALTY FINE LACQUER WORK A SPECIALTY

FREE ESTIMATES FREE ESTIMATES
MEMBER MEMBER

NCCA NCCA
SCL #283702
SCL #283702 Dave Molitor
Dave Molitor Todd Molitor Kent Molitor
Kent Molitor (530) 432-3316
Todd Molitor (530) 432-3316

MOLITOR PAINTING CO. MOLITOR PAINTING CO.

 Nevada County Contractors' Accociation
RESIDENTIAL AND LOCAL PLANS ON FILE 12/28/2009

NEW! = New Plans Entered This Week * = Confirmed Bidders

Friday, January 08, 2010 Wednesday, January 27, 2010
35TH STREET TOWNHOMES REHAB BANNER CASCADE PIPELINE PROJECT
Owner: Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment 916-566-1207 Owner: Nevada Irrigation District 530-271-6862
Agency
Bid Date: 1/27/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
Bid Date: 1/8/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 2 Location: Grass Valley Plan # 87232
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87209 Estimate: Contract #: 09-09
Estimate: Contract #:
Prebid: Thurs 12/10 @ 10 am
Prebid: 11/18 & 12/1 @ 10 am
Scope: Construction of apprx 52,000 linear feet of raw water transmission
Scope: Possible Sub Contracting Trades are: Cabinet; Millwork & Finish mains and treated water mains, with associated facilites and structures.
Carpentry; Concrete; Construction Clean-up; Doors; Gates & Activating
Devices; Drywall; Earthwork & Paving, Electrical; Fencing; Flooring & Subcontractors: Surveying, Geotechnical Engineer, Testing of Soil,
Floor Covering; Framing and Rough Carpentry; Glazing; Hardware, Locks Asphalt & Materials, Tree Clearing, Erosion Control, Hydroseeding,
& Safes; Insulation & Acoustical; Lathing & Plastering; Ornamental Metal; Sawcutting, Grading, Paving, Slurry Seal, Striping, Structural Concrete,
Painting and Decorating; Plumbing; Roofing; Synthetic Shotcrete, Blasting, Fencing, Cathodic Protection, Masonry, Structural
products/Countertops/Tub Surrounds; Tree Service and Warm-Air Metal Framing, Misc Metals, Rough Carpentry, Metal Roofing, Siding,
Heating, Ventilation & AC. Doors and WIndows, Painting, Plumbing, HVAC, Instrumentation &
Bidders: Phone # Fax # Scada, Electrician.
S W ALLEN CONSTRUCTION (916) 344-209 (916) 344-030 Suppliers: Aggregate, Cutback, Asphalt, concrete, CLSM, Sheeting &
Shoring, Precast concrete, Water Pipe & Supplies, Construction
KELLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. (916) 454-399 (916) 454-320
Equipment incl: trencher, traffic control, misc. metals. Potential sites
Owens Construction (530) 878-390 (530) 878-390 required for fill dirt and temporary yard space.
BIONDI PAVING & ENGINEERING (916) 383-598 (916) 383-307 The construction plans are complete with the following exceptions:
1) The drawings for the Clipper Creek siphon section are stamped
American River Construction, Inc. (530) 621-178 (530) 621-036
preliminary. The drawings are substantially complete but need additional
Sierra Insulation Company (530) 272-756 (530) 272-851 refinement. The final set for construction will be issued within two weeks
T B K Electric (916) 627-985 (916) 684-121 through an addendum. 2) We have decided to add a fiber optic line that
A 1 Electrical (916) 482-340 (916) 973-067 will parallel the raw water pipeline for the entire alignment. The specifics
of this fiber optic system will be issued within two weeks through an
addendum along with a revised bid schedule.
Bidders: Phone # Fax #
Teichert Construction (916) 645-481 (916) 645-480
Ranger Pipelines, Inc. 415-822-3700 415-822-3703
Mountain Cascade Pipeline 925-373-8370 925-373-0940
R.J. Miles Co. (530) 346-229 (530) 346-827
Gray Electric (530) 273-068 (530) 273-841
Nor-Cal Construction (530) 432-168 (530) 432-141
Koch Excavating 530-432-4000 530-432-4099
Ted M. Sirjesse Construction (530) 272-042 (530) 272-047
Deschaine Enterprises (530) 274-997 (530) 274-997
 “WE DELIVER” “WE DELIVER”

“WE DELIVER”

www.cmesrvcs.com

Complete Auto Repair

www.PlazaTireAndAutoService.com

Penn Valley Colfax Nevada City

17317 Penn Valley Dr. 1774 S Canyon Way 531 Searls Ave
432-9144
“WE DELIVER”
346-8782 265-4642
“WE DELIVER”

____________________________________________________________________

“WE DELIVER” “WE DELIVER”

CSL # 921590

13045 Grass Valley Ave.

Grass Valley
Monday - Friday 24 Hr
8am-5pm Attention Propane UsersEmergency
Service

FREE Tank Set

Call today with first fill price of $.89/gal. (up to 200 gal.)

273-7968
Regulator, pigtail, up to 50’ underground line & first year’s tank rental included.

amerigas.com
 From 12/13/09- 12/19/09 MECHANICS LIENS

REC DATE DOC NO

U-Cutris, John Randall, Joseph P. 12/14/2009 20090033129
U-Renn, Cathleen M. Peters Drilling 12/15/2009 20090033416
U-Ramos, Maria Pace Supply Corp 12/18/2009 20090033749
U-Ramos, Maria G. Ferguson Enterprises 12/18/2009 20090033759

OPEN
8:30-5:00
M-F

12528 Loma Rica Drive Grass Valley CA 95945

www.GrassValleySign.com

12528 L5

www.GrassValleySign.com
12/13/09- 12/19/09 NOTICE OF COMPLETION

APN Rec date DOC NO

Scripps Palisades LLC 1996007 12/15/2009 20090033315
Truckee Donner Rec & Park Distr. 12/15/2009 20090033344
County of Nevada 12/16/2009 20090033503
Nevada County Habitat for Humanity 856065 12/18/2009 20090033667
Nevada County Habitat for Humanity 826058 12/18/2009 20090033671

DMCE

Inc.
General, Concrete & Engineering Contractors
Commercial & Residential Concrete
Since 1980
Foundations • New driveways • Sidewalks • Large slabs
City curb, gutter & sidewalks • Cast in place walls
Tilt-Up construction • Concrete paving & curbs
DECORATIVE TEXTURED FLATWORK
(530) 272-2708
12002 Charles Dr., Grass Valley • www.dmceinc.com
SCL# 621862

273-3100
OPEN 7 DAYS
• Aerial Lifts
• Pressure Washers
Full Service Rental • Chippers
• Rototillers
and Supply Yard for • Weed Eaters
Contractors, • Dethatchers
Homeowners and • Trenchers
• Backhoes • Tractors
Businesses • Much More

EQUIPMENT SALES
Committed to Providing Quality Products
and Service Since 1953

11727 La Barr Meadows Road • Grass Valley

 APPLICATIONS PROCESSED

County of Nevada County of Nevada

Owner Contractor Owner Contractor
9002484 CROUL JOHN B TRSTE ERICKSON CONST CO
12/15/2009 POB 933 10822 THOMAS DR
$530,727.00 NEVADA CITY CA95959 NEVADA CITYCA95959
-541-02-3000
203 S PINE ST NEVADA CITY REM

9002492 MORRISON DAVID S & None Listed

BARBARA L T
12/16/2009 484 B WASHINGTON ST #349
$35,612.00 MONTEREY CA93940
3-519-30-900 General Engineering Contractor
11772 MARJON DR NEVADA CITY REM
CSL# 916004
9002507 TURNER PHILIP A & GLAS COREY GENERAL CONTRACT
CAROL A
12/18/2009 13821 LAKE WILDWOOD DR 11398 BANNER LAVA CAP RD
P.O. Box 608 Ph- 530-979-1551
$28,324.00 PENN VALLEY CA95946 NEVADA CITYCA95959 Chicago, Park CA 95712 Fax 530-271-2844
3-116-01-900
13821 LAKE WILDWOOD DR PENN V RESA

9002523 PETERSON LARRY D ETAL None Listed

12/22/2009 17170 OSCAR DR
$30,099.00 GRASS VALLEY CA95949
2-465-01-000
17170 OSCAR DR RESA
Business Nevada County’s #1 Small Business
9002524 BOHNET LYLE W &
REBECCA L
None Listed
Matters Source for Financial Management

12/23/2009 26064 TABLE MEADOW RD

$282,154.00 AUBURN CA95602
2-307-03-200 Online Payroll Service
13496 LA BARR MEADOWS RD GRA RESA QuickBooks® Training

Take your Payroll online.

Bookkeeping and Payroll
Tax Preparation

Safely and easily. Consultation

Industry Support

Call, click or visit! 271-1666 • www.NevadaCountyBiz.com

230 Colfax Avenue, Suite D • Grass Valley

• New & Replacement Windows:

Vinyl, Aluminum & Wood
• Retrofit Windows Installed
• Shower Doors, Incl. Heavy
Glass Showers Installed
Since 1949 • Mirrors, Shelves, Desktops,
700 E Main St. Cabinet Glass, Etc.
Grass Valley, CA 95945 • Commercial Storefront Door &
(530) 273-4643 Window, Installation &
SCL #318814 Repair
 In and Out
Lunch and Learn Safety
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Vehicle Safety Inspections

Presented by:
Merlin Elders - Retired CHP, Commercial Unit

DID YOU KNOW YOU

MAYBE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ‘A’ CLASS LICENSE

Vehicle Log Book Knowledge for the Contractor

• Laws that regulate vehicle's over 10,000 lbs. (gross vehicle weight)
• New regulation laws that require vehicle's over 10,000 lbs that travel into Nevada
• Tie down laws that regulate flatbed vehicle's, weight laws, laws that regulate
trailers

Where: Nevada County Contractors' Association

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: NCCA Members: $15.00 Lunch Included
Non-Members: $30.00 Lunch Included

Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:
Fax back to (530) 274-3373
For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
 FOR SALE:

ƒ 4 one cubic yard bags of lime. $125 obo per bag.

ƒ 250 lineal feet +/- of lightly used wattles, on pallets. Make

offer.

ƒ Construction storage / office trailer. 8’ x 25’. Unique. Office

in front with overhead door access storage in rear. Removable
from trailer. Insulated, fiberglass exterior. Air Conditioned.
$2,000 obo.

Call: Bill Litchfield. 530.570.0496

Since 1974

Smittys Painting Service

Business Management, Inc.
Take control of your books...and
maximize your profits by staying
On Track.
Consulting Training
Bookkeeping Technical Support
Contact Donna Caswell
donna@on-trackinc.com
530.478.9234
www.On-Trackinc.com
Grass Valley
SCL # 484373
Phone # (530) 272-6244
Member of the NCCA Since 1988
Residential & Commercial Painting

License # 310626

763 South Auburn Street

Grass Valley

Custom Sheet Metal Flashing

10% off – Expires 3-31-08
License # 310626 (530) 273-1301
 OUR PARTNERSHIP
WORKS FOR
BUILDERS EVERY DAY
The Nevada County Contractors’ Association (NCCA) and State Fund
partnership offers the best construction resources and
information to help you improve your business. Through this
partnership, you have access to a wide range of money-saving
benefits and services including:

• Group Savings
6 percent discount off your workers’ compensation
insurance policy.

• Safety Training and Consultations

Learn to make your workplace safe with specific safety
seminars and training devised for the construction industry.

• 24/7 Claims Reporting

Get access to highly-qualified claims representatives should
a work injury occur.

• State Fund Medical Provider Network

Gain access to a wide selection of physicians approved for the
treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries.

• In-house Fraud Investigation

Join forces with our fraud team to combat
workers’ compensation insurance fraud.

To learn more about this partnership, contact your broker, or call

State Fund directly at (800) 727-5792.
You know the drill–take advantage of the NCCA/State Fund partnership!
The Nevada County Contractors’ Association is a proud member of the
Golden State Builders Exchanges (GSBE). The GSBE is an association of
builders exchanges that is dedicated to providing the very best in
construction services and information statewide.

State Compensation Insurance Fund is not a branch of the State of California.

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 Labor Law Update Presented by:
Brian Bertossa – Cook Brown, LLP

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us to learn what’s new in 2010
Stay in Compliance and Out of Court
• New Alternative Workweek Schedule Requirements
• New Laws Regarding Leaves of Absence and Anti-Discrimination Requirements
• Refresher on the Basics of Payroll Reporting and Meal and Rest Period
Requirements
• Social Security No Match Letters
Brian Bertossa’s legal practice is devoted to the representation of management in all aspects of
labor and employment law, including wage and hour, prevailing wage, construction disputes,
employment discrimination and harassment, wrongful discharge, labor and union disputes. He is
the past chapter attorney for the Sacramento Chapter of the American Subcontractors
Association and a teacher of Labor and Employment Law at California State University,
Sacramento.

Where: Nevada County Contractors' Association

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945

Cost: NCCA Members: $25.00

Non-Members: $35.00

Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:
Fax back to (530) 274-3373
For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
 Government Contracting
Made Simple
with Government Contract PRO

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CONCISE AND ACHIEVABLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
ON OBTAINING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
DID YOU KNOW
THE GOVERNMENT WANTS YOUR SMALL BUSINESS!
WHY CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNMENT
• TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY
• WORLD’S LARGEST CLIENT
• STABLE ANNUAL GROWTH

Where: Nevada County Contractors' Association

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: NCCA Members: $25.00 Snack Included
Non-Members: $45.00 Snack Included

Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:

Fax back to (530) 274-3373

For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
 ONLINE ELECTRICAL CEU COURSES
California law requires state certified electricians to have 32
hours of electrical continuing education units (CEUs)
every three years.
• State Recognized
• 8 Hour Electrical CEU programs that can now be taken online over a 6 month
period at your own pace
• From anywhere there is internet access
• Each series includes five unique courses to be completed as shown below

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 8-HOUR SERIES MOTOR CONTROL 8-HOUR SERIES

Intro to Circuits 120 DC Motors 230
Intro to Magnetism 130 Solenoids 235
Series Circuit Calculations 200 AC Motor Applications 240
Parallel Circuit Calculations 205 Contactors and Motor Starters 250
AC Fundamentals 210 Control Devices 260
SUPERVISOR 8-HOUR SERIES PLC 8-HOUR SERIES
Essentials of Communication 120 Intro to PLCs 200
Managing Performance: Best Practices 130 Basics of Ladder Logic 220
Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135 PLC Inputs and Outputs 240
Conflict Resolution Principles 150 Basic Programming 250
Team Leadership 160 PLC Installation Practices 340

INDIVIDUALS HAVE 6 MONTHS FROM INITIAL REGISTRATION TO COMPLETE ALL COURSEWORK.

COURSEWORK CAN BE DONE FROM ANYWHERE THERE IS INTERNET ACCESS AND CAN BE DONE AT
THE STUDENTS DESIRED PACE.

Builders’ Exchange Members (SAVE $200 for each additional series):

One Series (8 CEUs) —$275.00
Two Series (16 CEUs) — Add $75.00
Three Series (24 CEUs) —Add $75.00
All Four Series (32 CEUs) —Add $75.00

Non-Members (SAVE $150 for each additional series):

One Series (8 CEUs) —$275.00
Two Series (16 CEUs) —Add $125.00
Three Series (24 CEUs) —Add $125.00
All Four Series (32 CEUs) —Add $125.00
 First Aid/Adult CPR with AED
Instructor:
Chris Drainville
CPR/First Aid instructor for the American Red Cross

Every employer has a legal obligation to establish an effective Injury and Illness
Prevention Program to promote health and safety in the workplace. Complying with
safe and healthful work practices includes first aid kits easily accessible to each
work area, and training of at least one employee on each shift currently qualified
to render first aid.
Participants learn to prevent, prepare and respond to workplace emergencies:

• Adult CPR • Fractures & Sprains

• Rescue Breathing • Seizures
• Choking Rescue • Poisoning
• Bleeding Control • Heat/Cold Emergencies
• Treatment of Burns • Preventing Disease Transmission

When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 – 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (Part 1)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (Part 2)

Where: Nevada County Contractors’ Association,

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A,
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: $65 Members
$75 Non-Members
American Red Cross certifications are as follows: CPR = 1 year, First Aid = 3 years

Fill out, check a date box, and then Fax this form back to (530) 274-3373 or Email to
ncoffice@pacbell.net

Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee: *Date Certification Expires:
Attendee: *Date Certification Expires:
For more information contact Rhonda at the NCCA Office (530) 274-1919
 Year End Checklist 
 
The end of the year is fast approaching, as it always seems to!   Just thinking about wrapping up 
the end of the year bookkeeping can feel overwhelming.   Reviewing your yearend tasks now, 
and getting a head start on some can help you feel more relaxed and in control.  Here are a few 
things you can get started on before the end of the year: 
 
1. Preferably the last day of the year – conduct a physical inventory and make any adjustments into your 
accounting system. 
 
2. Review your 1099 vendor information to make sure it is complete.   In QuickBooks, run the report called 1099 
summary under Reports – Vendors and Payables.  If you want to make sure you haven’t forgotten to assign a 
vendor as a 1099 vendor, try this:  At the top of the 1099 summary report you will see 1099 Options, from the 
drop down menu choose all vendors and review the report.   If you forgot to mark a vendor as a 1099 vendor 
upon set up, now you can go back and make the correction in the vendor record. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. Review your Receivables to be sure there are no payments that are not applied to invoices by running the 
report under Customers and Receivables called:  Open Invoices.   Post any unapplied payments through the 
Received payments feature in QuickBooks. (For more information see my QuickBooks Corner article “Resolving 
Unapplied payments and the significance” at www.nevadacountybiz.com. 
4. Clean up your Accounts Payable as well.  Run the report under Vendors and Payables called Unpaid bills detail 
and resolve any incorrect credits or outstanding bills. 
 
After the end of the year:  
 
5. If you file your taxes on an accrual basis, be sure to accrue any expenses that belong in 2009 by entering bills 
for them and any accrued payroll expenses by making a Journal Entry. Tip – Use the Reverse button on a 
Journal Entry to easily create reversing entries.  Also be sure to invoice your customers for income Earned in 
2009. 
6.  Check with your accountant, but it may be appropriate to accrue Work In Progress Income or Expenses at the 
end of the year by creating a Journal Entry. 
7. Carefully review your Balance Sheet report for things like Customer Deposits and be sure they are correct. 
 8. Reconcile all of your bank and credit card accounts. 
9. Reconcile your loan accounts and make sure all accrued interest has been recorded appropriately and that 
your accounting Loan Balance matches your actual Loan Balance. 
10. Update your Unemployment rate if it has changed.  Sometime in December you will have received a letter 
from them with your new rate for 2010. 
11. Run your Yearend Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet and review carefully.  When you are ready to file your 
taxes, it’s a good idea to set a closing date password in QuickBooks to ensure that you don’t accidentally make 
any prior year entries into QuickBooks – you can still go back and make necessary entries with the password. 
12. If you do payroll, be sure to run your DE6‐DE7, 940, 941, W‐2 and W‐3’s by the end of January. 
 
Tip: QuickBooks 2009 and Newer, Accountant Edition,  includes a feature under the Accountant menu called Client 
Data Review which is very helpful in making year end review and adjustments.  If you have QuickBooks for 
Contractors Premier Edition, you can actually re‐install as QuickBooks Accountant Edition and still have access to 
the Contractor Edition reports. 
 
The end of the year is also a good time to review your Budget and Business Plan.  Every business should have 
both, no matter how long they have been established.  Business Matters offers Financial Evaluation, 
Projection, Business Planning and Budget Planning assistance.   
 
 
 
 
 
Penny Lane Crull     
www.nevadacountybiz.com 
Business Matters Partners, Inc. 
230 Colfax Ave, Ste D 
Grass Valley, CA  95945 
 
 
Penny Lane Crull is a certified QuickBooks™ Pro advisor and specializes in Construction accounting in QuickBooks™ as 
well as other compliance issues.  Business Matters offers QuickBooks™ consulting, training and support plans, new 
company set‐up, Point‐of‐Sale, Payroll and Bookkeeping Services.  Order Intuit Products, Including checks at a 
discount on our web site: www.nevadacountybiz.com.  
QuickBooks™ is a registered trademark of Intuit 
 
 

DCBCONCRETE.COM
MANDATORY CHANGES MEAN NEW POSTERS MUST BE DISPLAYED FOR 2010
Mandatory changes have been made to several of the notices California employers are required to display to explain
workers’ rights to employees.

The poster changes for 2010 include:

• EEOC Poster. The November 2009 update contains the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of
2008 and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. The revised poster also includes updates from
the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Safety and Health Notice. The changes to this poster include updated contact information.
• Federal Minimum Wage Notice. The poster was revised in July 2009 and the new poster reflects changes in
the penalties for violations of child labor laws.
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA poster was revised in January 2009 to reflect the
amendments to family and medical leave.
The following pamphlets have changed for 2010:

• State Disability Insurance;

• Unemployment Insurance.
The state disability insurance pamphlet must be giving to all new hires. The unemployment insurance pamphlet must be
given to employees who take a leave of absence and to all employees who are terminated.

Commercial & residential

Serving Grass Valley, Auburn and the
greater Sacramento area since 1995.

We service customers with:

(not limited to)

 New Construction
 Tenant Improvements
 Restaurants & School Facilities
 Office Buildings & Retail Stores
 Medical/Dental Offices
 Service Conversions
 CAD Design Build Capability
 Maintenance & Repairs

PO Box 293464
Sacramento, CA
530-274-9566 Tel.
916-386-1359 fax
guzmancad@sbcglobal.net
License # 653669
 Weekly Safety Meeting
Company: _______________________________ Job Name: ___________________ Date: _____________

First Aid
Courtesy of the State Compensation Insurance Fund

What would happen today, if there was an accident
at your workplace? Would employees and
management know what to do? Would the injured
person get the best possible care?
When an accident happens, a first aid program that
meets the requirements of the law and is tailored to
the type and size of the workplace can literally
make the difference between life and death, or
between recovery and permanent disablement.
Employers should insure that all employees know
where emergency information is posted at the work
site. The emergency notice should state the phone
numbers of the closest ambulance service,
fire/rescue unit, police station, and hospital. The
amount of time it takes to look up one of these
important numbers can make a big difference to a
seriously injured person. The location of first aid
equipment and rescue equipment, should also be
posted prominently.
All work sites should have a person with first aid or
medical training readily available in case of an
emergency. First aid equipment and supplies,
including a variety of dressings and instruments,
as well as an up-to-date first aid manual, should
be stored where they can be reached quickly and
easily in case of an accident. These supplies
should be inspected frequently, making sure they
are kept in sanitary and usable condition and re-
stocked after use. Larger workplaces may need
more than one, fully-equipped first aid kit.
In isolated work sites, emergency supplies and an
action plan are especially important. At least one
person trained in emergency first aid should
always be on-site. If first aid is not given properly,
it can sometimes hurt rather than help an injured
or ill person, or even be harmful to the person
giving the first aid. All workers should know who
on-site is trained to give first aid, where the
emergency first aid equipment is located, and
what medical professional or medical facility
should be contacted if a medical emergency
should occur.

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