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CTAP CONTRACTOR RESOURCES
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Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN)
Licensed contractors are eligible to participate in the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) residential energy efficiency rebate programs. These programs are administered by a local government collaborative and are funded by the California Public Utilities Commission using Public Purpose funds.
BayREN is hosting a free webinar for plumbers specifically on heat pump water heater incentives and resources. We encourage you to register to learn more!
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BayREN Heat Pump Water Heater Bay Area Programs for Contractors
Wednesday, September 2 at 3 PM
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Take advantage of the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program to boost your business!
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is encouraging licensed contractors to take advantage of the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program to boost their business during the pandemic.
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There are no CTAP sponsored events at this time.
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PRE-BIDS & BID OPPORTUNITIES
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Oakland Housing Authority: Harrison Tower Pre-Construction and General Contracting Services
The Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiatives (OAHPI), an affiliate of the Oakland Housing Authority, is pleased to release our Request for Qualifications for Pre-Construction and General Contracting Services for the substantial rehabilitation of Harrison Tower, a 101-unit high rise, affordable senior property located in Downtown Oakland at 1621 Harrison Street.
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, September 9 at 10 AM
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Oakland Housing Authority: Flooring Services RFP #20-002
The Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiative (OAHPI) is soliciting proposals from flooring contractors to provide flooring services for its managed properties in Oakland. OAHPI is seeking to develop a qualified list of flooring contractors to provide all materials and labor for flooring installation services in multifamily housing units. OAHPI has 1,539 units, ranging from two to five bedrooms, but most are three-bedroom units. The units are located at multiple sites, from single story to multi-story dwellings not exceeding (3) three stories in height
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, September 23 at 10 AM
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Reminder: Alameda County Public Health Order Requires Face Coverings
The Alameda County Health Officer issued Health Order 20-08 requires the wearing of Face Coverings, with limited exceptions. All attendees to the pre-bid meeting and bid submittal will be required to wear a Face Covering and to comply with the latest County Health Order that is in effect on the date of meeting/attendance. The Health Order is available for review on the ACPWA website. Below, you can also view a PDF of the Public Order.
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Alameda County Public Works Agency Project 2325
CSA Zone 2 Water Tanks Replacement. The project consists of the replacement of two 100,000-gallon redwood water tanks with two 150,000-gallon steel water tanks in addition to water main, storm drain, retaining wall construction; general site improvements.
BID DUE DATE EXTENDED: Tuesday, September 1 at 2:00 PM
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Alameda County Public Works Agency Project 2289
Roadway Improvement at the Intersection of VIllareal Drive and Greenville Placce in Castro Valley, Alameda County, CA. Project consists of providing traffic control and construction area signs; providing and implementing water pollution control plan; upgrading the existing sidewalk, curb, gutter, pedestrian ramps, and street lights; and installing bulb-outs, bio-retention areas, Class II buffered bike lane, and high-visibility crosswalk markings at the intersection of Villareal Drive and Greenville Place in Castro Valley, Alameda County
PRE-BID MEETING: Thursday, September 10 at 2:00 PM
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City of Oakland On-Call Sanitary Sewers Emergency Projects FY 2021-24 Project 1000720-3.0
The proposed work under this contract, in general consists, of rehabilitating sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures in the City streets or backyard/side-yard easements. Sanitary sewers rehabilitation work under this contract will be performed on an as-needed basis and as directed by the Engineer through work/task orders.
BID DUE DATE EXTENDED: Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 PM
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City of Oakland Sanitary Sewer Capacity Upgrades 1004844
The proposed work consists of rehabilitating and constructing new pipelines approximately 348 linear feet of existing 10-inch, 1,142 linear feet of existing 12-inch, and 1,318 linear feet of existing 10 to 12-inch diameter sewer pipes by pipe-expanding, open trench or CIPP method; rehabilitating sewer structures; reconnecting and rehabilitating house sewer connections, and other related works as indicated on the plans and specifications.
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 PM
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City of Oakland DA3 Thornhill Drive Sidewalk Improvement Project 1003349
The project proposes to construct high visibility crosswalks, ADA ramps, and concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk on the northwest side of Thornhill Dr. from Moraga Ave. to Grisborne Ave.; upgrade traffic signal at the intersection of Mountain Blvd. and Thornhill Dr.; install striping and paving on Thornhill Dr. from Moraga Ave. to Pinehaven Rd.
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 PM
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City of Oakland Federal Project No. HSIPL-5012 (140) HSIP7 Claremont Ave and Shattuck Ave Pedestrian Treatments Project 1003251
The proposed work consists of installing sign and stripe road diet with bike lanes on Claremont Avenue, uncontrolled crosswalk enhancements with ladder crosswalks, RRFBs, bulb-out, and/or median refuges at multiple locations, and protected left-turn at the intersection of Shattuck Avenue and Alcatraz Avenue, and other work specifically shown in the project documents.
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 PM
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City of Oakland HSIP8 High St. Improvement Project 1004017
The work will include the installation of signal poles with mast arm, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) pedestrian signal countdown heads, and crosswalk enhancements including advanced stop lines, signing and striping, and American Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps.
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, September 10 at 2:00 PM
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City of Oakland HSIP8 Fruitvale Avenue Improvements Project 1004014
Project work includes installation of signal poles with mast arms and upgrades to signal equipment; installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs); installation of crosswalk enhancements including advanced stop lines, signing and striping; and implementation of a road diet to include a Class II bicycle lane.
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, September 10 at 2:00 PM
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Alameda County General Services Agency Project 901930
Countywide Moving Services
VIRTUAL VENDOR OUTREACH MEETING DATE: Thursday, August 6 at 2:00 PM
To attend, Join Microsoft Teams Meeting or by phone: +1 415-915-3950 Conference ID: 443 790 518#
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 PM
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Alameda County General Services Agency Project 901871
As-Needed Electrical Services
PREBID MEETING DATE: Friday, September 4 at 11:00 AM
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Alameda County General Services Agency Project 20002-20073
Winton Ave New Roof
PRE BID DATE: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 10:00AM
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Alameda County GSA Goods and Services - RFQ #901932
Road Building Materials
Non-Mandatory Bid Conference: August 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM
ONLINE: Via Microsoft Teams Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
OR Call-In: +1 415-915-3950 Conference ID: 485 225 249#
BID DUE DATE: September 18 at 2 PM
For further information regarding this project and to view other Current Contracting Opportunities, please visit our website.
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Peralta Community College District: Request for Qualifications: Professional Architectural Services District-Wide (RFQ No. 20-21/05) SOQ
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) is calling for sealed qualification packages from qualified firms to provide Professional Architectural Services District-Wide (RFQ No. 20-21/05) SOQ. The RFQ process is designed to select a pool of qualified architects and design professionals to assist with various modernization projects on existing facilities District Wide.
BID DUE DATE EXTENDED: Tuesday, September 8 at 4:00 PM
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Peralta Community College District: Virtual Outreach Meeting
Join Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Program Management and Construction Management Teams for a virtual overview of the following Design/Build Projects:
Berkeley City College
College of Alameda
Merritt College
DATE: Tuesday, September 8 at 1:00 PM via Zoom
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East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Project #2159
Sobrante Water Treatment Plant Maintenance and Safety Improvements
Replace the built-up roof and roof drains at the Operations, Filter Gallery, and Lime Tower buildings; Replace the baffle walls in the Flocculation Basins; Replace the aerator valves at Aeration Basins; Replace the slide gates at the Sedimentation Basins with District-furnished slide gates;
PRE BID MEETING DATE: Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 AM
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, September 30 at 1:30 PM
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Alameda County Transportation Commission Project Information Meeting
Take a look at the six-month look-ahead contracting opportunities.
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McGuire & Hester: Thornhill Drive Sidewalk Improvement
The project proposes to construct high visibility crosswalks, ADA ramps, and concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk on the northwest side of Thornhill Dr. from Moraga Ave. to Grisborne Ave.; upgrade traffic signal at the intersection of Mountain Blvd. and Thornhill Dr.; install striping and paving on Thornhill Dr. from Moraga Ave. to Pinehaven Rd.
BID DUE DATE: Friday, September 3 at 2:00 PM
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Alten Construction: Amador Valley High School & Foothill High School Classroom Buildings
BID DUE DATE: Tuesday, September 22 at 2:00 PM
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BART and Turner Construction: Virtual Matchmaking Sessions
Join BART & Turner Construction’s “Virtual” Matchmaking Events to support Small Business Participation on the BART Headquarters Tenant Improvement Project!
Trade Package: Millwork/Glazing
DATE: September 2 and 3
Trade Package: General Requirements/Steel, Misc Iron
DATE: September 7 and 8
Trade Package: Acoustical Ceiling/Doors, Frames and Hardware
DATE: September 9 and 10
Trade Package: Painting/Flooring/Ceramic Tiles
DATE: September 16 and 17
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Alameda County SBDC: How to Manage and Forecast Cash Flow in A COVID World
This 1-hour webinar will focus on proven strategies and practical techniques to help small businesses manage and forecast cash flow.
DATE: September 15 at 3 PM
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See all upcoming SBDC Virtual Small Business Webinars
Upcoming webinars on a variety of topics designed to support small business success!
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San Francisco Public Utility Commission's 14th Annual Construction Contractors' Breakfast
DATE: Friday, October 2 at 8 AM
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SBDC Norcal Webinar on COVID-19 Live Q&A
Northern California SBDC is hosting a regular drop-in meeting for Small Business Owners.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal Contracting Webinar Series
Informative courses for contractors interested in pursuing Federal government contracts.
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Ohlone Community College Non-Credit Courses for Small Businesses
Ohlone Community College offers free Small Businesses Courses to help improve their business and professional development. Visit the Ohlone Community College Noncredit Courses Schedule site to register and for more information.
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Interested in learning more about working with State Agencies + Getting Certified?
Check out these construction-focused webinars:
1. The SB/DBE Certification Series
2. The Contracting Series of Webinars
Hosted by: Granite Construction, DGS, CAlTrans, SBDC, CPM Logistics, Cal Coastal. Please contact Michele@cpmlogistics.net with any questions or if you need assistance registering for any events.
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ACG Construction Impact Model
AGC has partnered with a leading regional economist, Brian Lewandowski of the University of Colorado Boulder, to create AGC's Construction Impact Model. The model is a tool that can be used by members, chapters, policy makers and researchers to understand the economic impact of infrastructure investment by state.
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See the latest information and updates about Alameda County's Public Health response to COVID-19.
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Measure A1 Affordable Housing Citizens' Oversight Committee Meetings
The Measure A1 Affordable Housing Community Oversight Committee holds regular meetings to fulfill its mandate of reviewing Measure A1 annual report to ensure bond proceeds are in compliance with the 2016 ballot measure. To review past meeting minutes, the agenda and schedule for upcoming meetings, and more information on Measure A1, visit the Alameda County Housing Authority website.
For more information about Measure A1 and the Affordable Housing Community Oversight Committee, contact Bob Fuller at robert.fuller@acgov.org
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Community Fund seeking donations and offering assistance
Created to help local businesses, non-profit organizations and residential renters impacted by COVID-19, Alameda Strong is seeking donations from and offering assistance to Alameda County community members. If you are in a position to help or if you need help, please visit their website to learn more.
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Food Bank delivers vital sustenance to community members impacted by COVID-19
If you can donate or volunteer, please consider the Alameda Community Food Bank, as they are working tirelessly to provide food to our community. If you or anyone you know is in need of food, please connect them with the Alameda Community Food Bank.
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Peralta Community College District
Peralta Community College District hosted its first (virtual) Business Outreach meeting for the $800M Bond Program on May 28, 2020. The Webinar featured a welcome by Chancellor Regina Stanback Stroud, an overview of Measure G by Vice Chancellor Leigh Sata, and an introduction to the PCCD facilities and program management team, with a specific update on $800M bond program projects.
Click here to view the presentation
Click here for downloadable presentation
Click here for more information on the bond program and construction opportunities
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All contractors interested in working on CUPCCAA projects under the Peralta Community College District Bond Program, please click the link below for the application. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at: buildperalta@peralta.edu
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Facebook Small Business Grants
Facebook is offering Small Business Grants for Black Owned Businesses to help with payroll, operational expenses, rent, marketing, and community centered endeavors.
DEADLINE: Monday, August 31 at 6:00PM
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FREE COVID-19 Testing for Fruitvale Families!
The Unity Council and UCSF are partnering with La Clínica, Street Level Health Clinic, Native American Health Center, OUSD, Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD), La Familia Counseling, Oakland Public Library, and others, to create a “Test and Respond” campaign called Sanando Juntos: Fruitvale. We plan to conduct two days of mass testing on September 12th and 13th for families living in the 94601 zip code.
DATES: Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, from 9 AM to 5 PM
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Alameda County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) is designed to assist very low- to low-income families and individuals who are suffering a temporary financial setback due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and need help with delinquent rent and achieve housing stability.
Rent assistance in the form of a grant for tenants experiencing an inability to pay rent due to a loss of income related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Up to two months’ worth of rent or $3,500; if previously assisted through another rental assistance program up to one month’s rent or $1,750. The form of assistance will be a grant paid directly to the landlord.
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Grant Opportunity
Apply for grants up to $50,000 to support business growth, including $10,000 emergency COVID-19 Business for All Grants to help small businesses in crisis. Join leaders such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Bell, Lisa Price, Armando Christian "Pitbull" Perez, and Jeff Hoffman to empower every American with an entrepreneurial spirit.
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Alameda County Economic and Community Development Agency
COVID-19 Small Business Response Resource page
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Contractors and Sureties Beware – New Force Majeure Clauses in Public Works Contracting are Here
With the progression of COVID-19, public works contractors and their sureties have been focusing on the impacts of the Pandemic, with particular attention to Force Majeure issues. Essentially, the analysis has been tailored to whether the Pandemic would be grounds for a contractor to claim Force Majeure, and thus be entitled to additional time to complete their project without penalty.
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Cal-OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines
The updated guidance includes employee training, safe work practices, procedures for training and disinfecting, and employee screening.
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Cal-OSHA Revised Enforced Guidance for Recording Cases of COVID-19
This memorandum provides updated interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for enforcing the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904 with respect to the recording of occupational illnesses, specifically cases of COVID-19.
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Associated General Contractors (AGC) COVID-19 Safety and Health Resources
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Center for Construction Research and Training
CPWR and NABTU have just released COVID-19 Standards for U.S. Construction Sites, a new national standard for infectious disease exposure control practices for job sites designed to prevent disease, disability and death. They are available in English and Spanish.
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OFCCP Ombuds Service is Officially Available to Contractor Community
The new Ombuds Service is as a place where compliance assistance meets conflict resolution, a combination aimed at enhancing communication, promoting collaboration, addressing concerns, and ultimately helping to achieve everyone’s goal of equal employment opportunity. View the OFCCP Ombuds Service web page.
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Contractors: Stay Informed Statewide and Nationwide
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SBDC Coping with COVID: Prepping to Apply for Emergency SBA Economic Injury Loans
Northern California SBDC Hosts a panel of advisors to answer your questions on how small businesses can prepare and apply for an SBA Economic Injury Loan. Panelists include expert financial advisors from across the Norcal SBDC network as well as a representative from the Small Business Administration.
For assistance or if you would like to speak with a NorCal SBDC Financial Advisor, please reach out to Ally Bradley
Ally’s Contact Information:
Ally Bradley
Call Center Specialist
NorCal SBDC Finance Center
918 5th Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento CA 95814
O: (833) 275-7232
Direct: (916) 299-7233
E: ally@norcalsbdc.org
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Ongoing Webinars and step-by-step Guidance
Visit the SBDC website for information on applying for small business economic injury loans and about other small business survival resources.
Click the button below to see an overview of their COVID-19 Resources.
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SBDC Small Business Survival Guide
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Alameda County Public Health Department
See the most recent updates to the County's Shelter-in-Place orders by visiting the Alameda County Public Health Department's website.
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Alameda County Expands COVID-19 Testing!
Alameda County offers more COVID-19 testing sites for its residents. Check out new locations here.
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COVID-19 Construction Management Support Forums
Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Norcal Chapter construction management virtual forum.
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City of Oakland Expanded COVID-19 Testing
The City of Oakland is partnering with Brown and Toland to provide free COVID-19 testing to people who live or work in Alameda County regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Testing is available to anyone who is working or volunteering outside the home who has symptoms (fever, cough, and shortness of breath) or who has been exposed to COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Websites for District 5 Cities
District 5 cities have set up their own websites with relevant information, resources, and updates regarding COVID-19. Whether you want to know about what essential services will remain open, if parking rules will be enforced, or how you can help support your neighbors and local businesses in need of assistance, be sure to check back regularly on these websites for the most up-to-date information:
City of Albany
City of Berkeley
City of Emeryville
City of Oakland
City of Piedmont
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COVID-19 Business Recovery Resources
A variety of resource links for small businesses affected by the pandemic.
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Please note that in observance of Labor Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2020.
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