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CTAP CONTRACTOR RESOURCES
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 Offered Statewide: A Virtual Workshop on "Access to Capital"
Open to contractors statewide, join the City of Los Angeles' and Metro's Contractor Development and Bonding Program for this FREE workshop to discover the tools necessary to access capital for your small business, including:
The 5 C’s of Lending and why they are important
How to determine cash flow and revenue streams
Credit Report Review
CDFI vs. Conventional Lending
DATE: Tuesday, September 29 at 1 PM
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ACPWA Building Opportunities for Business (B.O.B) – Virtual 4-Week Construction Contractors’ Academy
Carol Henry, CTAP’s Program Manager, and Ed Duarte, of Norcal PTAC, will present at the October 19th session at the virtual Contractors’ Academy hosted by Alameda County Public Works Agency (ACPWA) in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District's Facilities Planning Department.
DATE: Wednesday, October 14 through Friday, October 23, starting at 10 AM
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California Contractors State License Board Urges Licensees to Take Five-Minute Survey on Required Surety Bond - Please complete the survey by or before Tuesday, September 29th!
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is asking licensed contractors to provide feedback on an important topic: Senate Bill 610 (Chapter 378, Statutes of 2019) requires CSLB to study whether the $15,000 surety bond that all licensed contractors are required to have is sufficient to reimburse consumers harmed by a contractor’s actions. Your participation in this survey will help answer this question. The CSLB survey should take only about five minutes to complete - the deadline for responses is Tuesday, September 29th.
Please use the link below to navigate to the CSLB survey. Thank you!
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PRE-BIDS & BID OPPORTUNITIES
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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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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. DBE / MBE / WBE Participation is specifically invited!
FINAL SUBS BID DUE DATE: Tuesday, September 29
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, September 30 at 1:30 PM
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East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Project #2160
Cathodic Protection Anode Well Demolition. Sawcut the asphalt and excavate the top of the anode well. Provide traffic control around the work. Demolish the anode wells.
BID WALK: Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00AM
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, October 28 at 1:30 PM
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East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Project #SD290A
MWWTP Dechlorination Facility Improvements – Phase 2B – Rebid. Work includes demolition and replacement of underground utilities and mechanical process piping and valves; site improvements including drainage, grading, paving and fencing; building improvements including lab and computer furnishings; electrical improvements including telephone ductbank relocation, new engine-generator with access platform, and site lighting; structural improvements including micropile equipment foundations and building concrete reinforcements.
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, October 28 at 1:30 PM
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East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Project #SD290A
Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Process and Gas Piping Replacement. Work includes: (1) replacing approximately 220-ft of 10-in high pressure digester gas pipelines with 6-in and 8-in stainless steel pipelines, (2) replacing approximately 30-ft of 18-in low pressure digester gas pipelines in the Power Generation Station basement with stainless steel equivalents, (3) demolishing approximately 140-ft of 10-in transfer sludge line in the digester gallery and installing new piping on another alignment, (4) installing additional piping supports in specific locations at the Power Generation Station Boilers, and (5) performing other related work located in Oakland, CA
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, November 4 at 1:30 PM
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Alameda County General Services Agency Project 4918-719
Sunset Park Playground Project. The work, in general, consists of construction of a new playground to replace damaged/removed playground, new tables, new benches, new shade structures, new concrete flatwork, new drainage items such as drywells and turf and irrigation.
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, October 1 at 2:00 PM
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Alameda County General Services Agency Project #901871
As-Needed Electrical Services
BID DUE DATE: Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 AM
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Alameda County General Services Agency Project #901938
Countywide Cabling Services. The County is seeking bidders who can purchase, install, modify and service data communications cabling.
BID DUE DATE: Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00 AM
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Port of Oakland – Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Outer Harbor, Berths 20-24
The project consists, in general, of furnishing all labor, materials, appliances, tools, equipment, transportation, services and supervision required to rehabilitate and replace existing sanitary sewer lines in Outer Harbor Area, including, but not limited to: plug and abandon sewer lines that are not in service, furnish and install cured-in-place liners, pipe bursting furnish and install new underground sewer pipelines and manholes, furnish and install new under wharf sewer pipeline, rehabilitate and repair existing sewer manholes, conduct CCTV of sanitary sewer lines, conduct survey and provide survey report for sanitary sewer structures.
BID DUE DATE: Monday, October 5 at 12:00 PM
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Port of Oakland - Demolition and Removal of Port of Oakland Cranes XC10, XC11 and XC12 at Berths 55-56 and X437 at Berth 37
The work, in general, consists of furnishing both scheduled and on-call general construction services for repair and minor construction of security fencing for Port of Oakland facilities for the period indicated.
NON-MANDATORY BID CONFERENCE: Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00 AM
Zoom Meeting info:
Zoom meeting ID is 912 6313 9941
Passcode: 438070
Teleconference: 1 (669) 900-9128
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BID DUE DATE: Friday, October 9 at 12:00 PM
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Port of Oakland – Furnishing Labor, Equipment, and Materials for Repair and Minor Construction of Security Fencing
The Work of this Contract consists, in general, of furnishing both scheduled and on-call general construction services for repair and minor construction of security fencing for Port of Oakland facilities.
BID DUE DATE: Friday, October 9
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Former Oakland Army Base RMP 167B Remediation, Oakland
The work of this 160 calendar day project consists, in general, of furnishing all labor, materials, appliances, tools, equipment, transportation, services and supervision required to demolish and remove ZPMC Cranes XC10, XC11, and XC12 at Berths 55 - 56 and X437 at Berth 37, including dismantling each crane within designated laydown areas as designated by the Engineer, removing, recycling and disposing of all demolished materials, debris and other wastes resulting from the demolition, and performing all associated work
NON-MANDATORY BID CONFERENCE: Monday, October 5 at 2:30 PM
Zoom Meeting info:
Zoom meeting ID is 676 483 7241
Passcode: 12345
Teleconference: 1 (669) 900-9128
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PROJECT SITE TOUR DATE: Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 AM
BID DUE DATE: Monday, October 19 at 12:00 PM
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Alameda County Public Works Agency Project 2289
Roadway Improvement at the Intersection of Villareal Drive and Greenville Place in Castro Valley. 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
BID DUE DATE: Tuesday, October 6 at 2:00 PM
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Alameda County Public Works Agency Project 2409
Repair of Damaged and Displaced Sections of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks Unit 25, Eden Township. The work to be done consist, of providing a traffic control system; saw cutting and removing the damaged sections; placing aggregate base as cushion material; placing concrete forms; reconstructing the damaged portions of concrete or asphalt sidewalks, driveways, pedestrian ramp, curbs and gutters; saw cutting, removing, and replacing a minimum twelve (12) inches wide section of asphalt concrete pavement adjacent to the gutter; removing existing roots; installing root control barriers; restoring any disturbed lawn and planting areas to their original condition or better; and such miscellaneous work, including removal of concrete forms, disposal off-site of all unsuitable materials, and cleanup of the site.
BID DUE DATE: Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM
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Peralta Community College District RPFF 19-20/12
Laney College Campus Central Utility Plant Upgrade Project Design-Build Services
BID DUE DATE: Monday, October 12, 2020 at 2:00 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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Alten Construction: Amador Valley High School & Foothill High School Classroom Buildings
Bid Due Date Extended: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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Marcum Virtual Construction Summit National Webinar - Part 1
The Insurance & Bonding Industry vs. COVID-19: Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on your commercial insurance and bonding program.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented federal, state and local government efforts to stop and mitigate its spread has had a significant impact on the economy. The insurance and surety industry has been impacted and their environment has changed in regards to providing contractors with insurance and bonding products and services. What should your company be doing about it and how can you prepare for the future to ensure your insurance and bonding programs remain open, competitive and flexible.
TOPIC 1 - The Insurance & Bonding Industry vs. COVID-19
TOPIC 2 - Return of the Economist: COVID-19 Economic Update
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:00AM
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Join the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), in the Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Grow with Google for a webinar series for CA small businesses. This is a workshop series offered on multiple dates, so please use the drop-down menu to select your preferred date.
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Make Your Website Work for You
In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10:00AM
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Use Youtube to Grow Your Business
Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand
DATE: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 10:00AM
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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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Build Peralta Academy: Developing A Safety Program During the COVID-19 Era
Please join us for the launch of Peralta Community College District’s Bond Program Technical Assistance 9-Part Workshop Series. The Fall boot camp sessions will include instruction by industry subject matter experts providing tools to help small businesses successfully navigate working on bond programs and major projects.
DATE: Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 PM
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Public Engagement Meeting for the Former Oakland Army Base
Join this meeting to receive timely information on the OAB redevelopment projects from the Port of Oakland and City of Oakland, and provide feedback.
DATE: Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 AM
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San Francisco Public Utility Commission's 14th Annual Construction Contractors' Breakfast
DATE: Friday, October 2 at 8:00 AM
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Fall 2020 Turner School of Construction Management
Turner Construction and Union Bank are pleased to launch the Fall 2020 Turner School of Construction Management training program. Kicking off on October 6th, this FREE 7-week course is designed to prepare diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ, and small business construction firms for future business opportunities. This prestigious educational program has been uniquely designed for firms to improve their economic viability by enhancing their managerial, technical and administrative skills. Courses will be engaging and include hands-on exercises that offer participants real life work experiences. You’ll also develop strategic business relationships throughout the industry.
START DATE: Tuesday, October 6th at 4:00 PM
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Marcum Virtual Construction Summit National Webinar - Part 2
Building the Future During COVID-19: A Surety's Perspective
As the construction landscape continually changes during these unprecedented times, many contractors are faced with a wealth of economic uncertainties. Join our panel of experts from leading sureties across the nation as they dive into some of the hottest issues facing the construction industry today. Attendees will also benefit from our live Q&A where we will be answering your questions and helping equip contractors to navigate through challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this interactive discussion we will explore:
- The current market and how it compares to past recessions
- How to survive and succeed during a recession
- The relationship between the surety underwriting cycle, recessions, and contractor failures
- The ongoing effect of COVID-19 on federal, state, and municipal funding
- Future work projects and opportunities, and how contractors and sureties can mitigate potential risks
- The pandemic and working with your surety to reduce contract risk
- What the future of construction looks like
DATE: Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 AM PDT
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SBDC Norcal Ongoing Webinars 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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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
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City of Oakland: Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits, Small Businesses, Individual Artists, and Arts Nonprofits
The City of Oakland announced new grant opportunities for small businesses, Individual Artists, and Arts Nonprofits. The CARES Arts Fund is distributing $1,425,000 in the form of grants up to $3,000 for individual artists, and grants up to $20,000 for small arts nonprofits based on budge size. Small businesses can also apply to separate grant opportunity for up to $10,000. Oakland-based nonprofits can also apply for grants of up to $25,000
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BART’s New Oakland Headquarters at 2150 Webster - Pre-Award SBSS Services
BART's Small Business Support Services (SBSS) is here to help you prepare for the various trade packages that Turner, the Design/Build General Contractor, will soon advertise. If you are interested in becoming a subcontractor on this project, please make sure you have completed the Available Subcontractors List Pre-Qualification Process and Intake Form. Your firm must be pre-qualified in order to be considered for the project.
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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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Cal/OSHA Reminder: Employers Must Take Steps to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness during a period of high heat across the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat watches in effect for most parts of California.
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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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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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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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Alameda County's Workforce Development Board Offers No-cost Workforce-related Services
Have you been laid off, had your wages cut or otherwise been financially affected by COVID-19 and need help paying your bills? Contact your nearest Career Service Provider location for more information.
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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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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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See the latest information and updates about Alameda County's Public Health response to COVID-19.
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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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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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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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Alameda County Economic and Community Development Agency
COVID-19 Small Business Response Resource page
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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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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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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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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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COVID-19 Construction Management Support Forums
Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Norcal Chapter construction management virtual forum.
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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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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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