BidSummary Memo to Board with Attachments
South Tahoe Public Utility District ● 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone 530.544.6474 ● Facsimile 530.541.0614
South Tahoe
Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Telephone: (530)544-6474 Fax: (530)541-4319
Memorandum
Date: April 14, 2021
To: Board Members, John Thiel
From: Starlet Glaze, Contracts Administrator
Subject: Keller-Heavenly Water System Improvements Project, Phase 1 REBID
At 2:00 o’clock p.m. on the afternoon of April 6, 2021 we received three (3) electronic
bids via PlanetBids for the above-referenced project. Bids ranged from $1,828,775.00 to
$2,293,820.00. The engineer’s estimate was $2,300,000.00.
A careful review and analysis of the three lowest bids showed only minor deviations.
See attached spreadsheet and list of deviations for full breakdown of each bid.
White Rock Construction, Inc. is the apparent low bidder. White Rock Construction, Inc.
had only four minor deviations.
I contacted the Contractors License Board and was given the following information:
License Number 640958 is current and active and expires 7/31/2022.
White Rock Construction, Inc. holds a Class A – General Engineering license.
I also contacted the California Department of Industrial Relations Contractor
Registration site and verified that White Rock Construction, Inc. is registered under
PWCR Number 1000011381.
Bid Results for Project Keller-Heavenly Water System Improvements Project, Phase 1 REBID
Advertised on 02/19/2021
Bid Due on April 06, 2021 2:00 PM (PDT)
Item Description Unit Quantity
White Rock
Construction,
Inc.
Vinciguerra
Construction,
Inc
MKD
Construction,
Inc.
1
Mobilization and Demobilization (not to exceed ten percent
(10%) of the total bid)LS 1 $128,000.00 $190,000.00 $220,000.00
2 Erosion Control LS 1 $10,000.00 $45,000.00 $47,000.00
3 Groundwater Dewatering LS 1 $5,000.00 $3,000.00 $6,100.00
4 Traffic Control LS 1 $35,000.00 $25,000.00 $73,000.00
5 Sheeting, Shoring, Bracing or Equivalent Method LS 1 $6,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00
Subtotal $184,000.00 $283,000.00 $356,100.00
6 Existing Masonry Block Wall Removal SF 168 $2,520.00 $8,400.00 $5,208.00
7 Existing Chain Link Fence Removal LF 78 $780.00 $1,560.00 $2,574.00
8 Slope Debris Removal CY 175 $21,175.00 $35,000.00 $21,875.00
9 Selective Tree Removal EA 10 $6,000.00 $10,000.00 $8,550.00
10 Existing 123,000 Gallon Bolted Steel Tank Removal LS 1 $190,000.00 $150,000.00 $67,600.00
11
Soil Sampling, Analytical Testing and Waste Characterization
Report LS 1 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 $6,325.00
12 Soil Segregation and Stockpiling CY 140 $11,200.00 $14,000.00 $8,400.00
13 Contaminated Soil Disposal CY 100 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $34,000.00
14 Existing Pipe Removal LF 146 $13,432.00 $7,300.00 $13,140.00
15 PRV and Vault Removal LS 1 $7,000.00 $35,000.00 $17,500.00
Subtotal $290,107.00 $301,260.00 $185,172.00
16 Temporary Facility Protection and Safety Scaling LS 1 $24,000.00 $20,000.00 $28,000.00
17 Rockfall Barrier Installation LS 1 $280,000.00 $280,000.00 $283,000.00
18 Supplemental Wire Mesh Netting LS 1 $9,500.00 $15,000.00 $8,700.00
Subtotal $313,500.00 $315,000.00 $319,700.00
19 8" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe Epoxy Coated and Lined LF 27 $10,800.00 $13,500.00 $21,600.00
20 Concrete Foundation LS 1 $70,000.00 $60,000.00 $64,000.00
21 3/4" Drain Rock Backfill SF 969 $7,752.00 $9,690.00 $15,504.00
22 Rip Rap SF 282 $2,256.00 $14,100.00 $7,050.00
23 Aggregate Base Surfacing SF 3406 $11,921.00 $34,060.00 $20,436.00
24 Unclassified Excavation CY 194 $9,506.00 $19,400.00 $25,220.00
25 Structural Fill CY 227 $19,976.00 $34,050.00 $29,510.00
26 Gravity Block Wall SF 200 $17,600.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Subtotal $149,811.00 $214,800.00 $213,320.00
27 6" C900 PVC Pipe - Class 235 LF 104 $14,248.00 $13,000.00 $38,272.00
28 8" C900 PVC Pipe - Class 235 LF 945 $144,585.00 $165,375.00 $330,750.00
29 8" SDR-26 PVC Drain Line LF 92 $12,880.00 $9,200.00 $9,200.00
30 3/4" Single Water Service EA 5 $17,000.00 $16,500.00 $21,250.00
31 In-Line 8" Gate Valve EA 2 $6,000.00 $6,200.00 $10,500.00
32 8" Cleanout EA 1 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $250.00
33
8" Pressure Reducing Valve Assembly and Vault #1 -Keller &
Saddle LS 1 $105,000.00 $125,000.00 $115,000.00
34 Fire Hydrant Assembly EA 1 $9,700.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
35 36"x36" Drop Inlet EA 1 $5,900.00 $4,500.00 $7,500.00
Demolition Work
Rockfall Mitigation
Tank and Grading Work
Pipe Work
36 Abandon in Place - Existing 6" Water Mains and Valves LF 902 $15,785.00 $9,020.00 $21,648.00
37 Non Excavatable Rock Removal (Trenching)CY 120 $7,200.00 $3,960.00 $60,600.00
Subtotal $339,798.00 $363,755.00 $624,970.00
38 Intertie - Keller Tank (C4; Ex. 6" LP )LS 1 $6,900.00 $5,000.00 $8,100.00
39 Intertie - Keller Tank (C4; Ex. 6" HP)LS 1 $7,000.00 $5,000.00 $8,300.00
40 Intertie - Keller & Saddle (P1, Sta 10+00.00; Ex. 6")LS 1 $11,800.00 $15,000.00 $18,000.00
41 Intertie - Keller & Sherman (P2, Sta 16+03.17; New 8")LS 1 $13,700.00 $15,000.00 $20,100.00
42 Intertie - Keller (P2, Sta 16+56.93; Ex. 6" LP)LS 1 $6,800.00 $5,000.00 $8,000.00
43 Intertie - Sherman (P3, Sta 12+49.86; Ex. 6" LP)LS 1 $10,700.00 $15,000.00 $10,600.00
44 Intertie - Sherman (P3, Sta 12+66.24; Ex. 6" LP)LS 1 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 $8,900.00
Subtotal $64,900.00 $70,000.00 $82,000.00
45 PRV #1 Electrical and SCADA LS 1 $106,600.00 $100,000.00 $104,500.00
46 Conduit Trench w/ 1 1/2" & 1" PVC Conduit LF 80 $8,240.00 $8,000.00 $8,400.00
47 Remove and Replace PCC Rolled Gutter LF 75 $5,550.00 $11,250.00 $6,750.00
48 Remove and Replace AC Curb LF 432 $31,968.00 $6,480.00 $28,080.00
49 2" Plantmix Bituminous Trench Patch (PG64-28)SF 5128 $46,152.00 $51,280.00 $62,818.00
50 2" Mill and Overlay (PG64-28 PM)SF 17229 $86,145.00 $68,916.00 $86,145.00
51 3" Miscellaneous Patch Paving SF 167 $2,004.00 $2,505.00 $15,865.00
Subtotal $286,659.00 $248,431.00 $312,558.00
52 As-Needed Water System Improvements LS 1 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00
53 As-Needed Sewer System Improvements LS 1 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00
Subtotal $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00
Total $1,828,775.00 $1,996,246.00 $2,293,820.00
Electrical
Interties
Keller-Heavenly Water System Improvements Project, Phase 1 REBID
Bid Opening: April 6, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.
Deviations and information gathered during bid analysis of the three bids:
White Rock Construction, Inc.:
• List of Subcontractors
o A subcontractor name listed on the Bid Form did not match either the
California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) or the California
Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR) websites. We were, however,
able to verify that the name listed on the Bid Form was a registered “dba”
through both the CSLB and CA DIR websites.
o One of the subcontractor’s addresses listed on the Bid Form did not match
either the California Contractor’s State License (CSLB) website or the
California Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR). We were, however
able to verify that both addresses were current and used for mailing.
• Bidder’s General Information
o Item 5, only the name, address and phone number for the surety’s brokerage
agency and agent were provided. No surety information (name, address or
phone number) was provided. We were, however, able to verify that the bid
bond is valid and that the surety company meets District’s specifications.
• Bid Bond
o A copy of the Bid Bond was not uploaded to the District’s bidding web portal,
PlanetBids. We did, however, receive the original Bid Bond at the District
Administrative Office prior to the Bid deadline.
Vinciguerra Construction, Inc.
• Bid Forms
o Page 1, the Name of the Bidder was listed as Vinciguerra Construction, Inc. –
CA rather than the correct entity of Vinciguerra Construction, Inc. as
registered with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) or the
California Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR) websites.
• List of Subcontractors
o The entity names of three of the subcontractors listed on the Bid Form did not
match either the California Contractor’s State License Board (CSLB) website
or the California Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR). We were,
however, able to verify the correct entity names, and that the subcontractors
have an active California License, and are registered and current with the CA
DIR.
o Two of the subcontractor names listed on the Bid Form did not match either
the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) or the California
Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR) websites. We were, however,
able to verify that the name listed on the Bid Form was a registered “dba”
through both the CSLB and CA DIR websites.
o Three of the subcontractor’s addresses listed on the Bid Form did not match
either the California Contractor’s State License (CSLB) website or the
California Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR). We were, however
able to verify that the addresses were current and used for mailing.
• Grant Forms
o The first line of the American Iron and Steel Certification, the Certificate
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion,
and the Certification Regarding Lobbying were left blank.
MKD Construction, Inc.
• List of Subcontractors
o The entity name of one of the subcontractors listed on the Bid Form did not
match either the California Contractor’s State License Board (CSLB) website
or the California Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR). We were,
however, able to verify the correct entity name, and that the subcontractor
has an active California License, and is registered and current with the CA
DIR.
o Three of the subcontractor’s addresses listed on the Bid Form did not match
either the California Contractor’s State License (CSLB) website or the
California Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR). We were, however
able to verify that the addresses were current and used for mailing.
• Bidders General Information
o Item 5, the surety company’s name and address were listed on the Bid Form,
but no phone number was provided. We were, however, able to contact the
Broker to verify that the Bid Bond is valid and that the surety company meets
District’s specifications.
• Certification by Contractor’s Insurance Broker:
o The Certification was filled out incorrectly. The insurance company’s name
was provided, but not the brokerage agency’s name. We were, however, able
to obtain the brokerage agency’ s information, and verify through the
California Department of Insurance and AM Best websites that the insurance
company meets District’s specifications.
Keller-Heavenly Water System Improvements Project, Phase 1 REBID Project
CONTRACTOR’S SUBCONTRACTORS
1
WHITE ROCK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Description of Work Subcontractors Name
& Address
Facility Prot., Safety, Scaling, Rockfall Barrier,
Sup. Wire Mess Net. 13.6%
Access Limited Construction
1102 Pike Lane
Ociano, CA 93445
CA#988368; CA DIR(PWC)#1000005080
2” Trench Patch Paving, Mill & Overlay Paving,
3” Misc. Patch Paving 4.8%
Qualcon Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2889
Minden, NV 89423
CA#684075; CA DIR(PWC)#1000007403
Concrete Foundation & PCC Rolled Gutter
2%
V&C Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 1269
Minden, NV 89423
CA#645708; CA DIR(PWC)#1000003696
Surveying 0.4% MAPCA Surveys
580 Mount Rose St.
Reno, NV 89509
Land Surveyor’s #7954; DIR(PWC)#1000019358
Milling 0.2% Anrak Corporation
5820 Mayhew Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
CA#256390; CA DIR(PWC)#1000002952
Concrete Pumping .08% Associated Concrete Pumping
P.O. Box 160011
Sacramento, CA 95816
CA#445153; CA DIR(PWC)#1000020179
Sawcutting & Coring 0.2% Penhall Company
550 E. Parr Blvd.
Reno, NV 89512
CA#568673; CA DIR(PWC)#1000000860
Electrical Acceptance Testing 0.1% CBS Field Services
8985 Double Diamond Pkwy #10
Reno, NV 89521
CA#C3765543; DIR(PWC)#1000041431
PRV Electrical & SCADA Transmitters, Conduit
4.9%
Creekside Electrical Contractors, Inc.
3059 Airport Rd.
Carson City, NV 89706
CA#915754; DIR(PWC)#1000016544
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base for Paved Areas White Rock Construction, Inc. / Bing Materials
Asphalt Mixes for Paved Areas Qualcon Contractors, Inc. / Tahoe Asphalt
Concrete and Grout Mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix/Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix
Aggregate Base for Pipe Bedding White Rock Construction, Inc. / Bing Materials
Keller-Heavenly Water System Improvements Project, Phase 1 REBID Project
CONTRACTOR’S SUBCONTRACTORS
2
Import Soil or Rock White Rock Construction, Inc. / Bing Materials
Piping Western NV Supply / Diamond Plastics
Pipe Fittings Western NV Supply / Tyler-Union
Gate Valves Western NV Supply / Oldcastle
Valve Boxes Western NV Supply / Oldcastle
Pressure Recuing Valves Western NV Supply / Cla-Val
Fire Hydrants Western NV Supply / Mueller
Pre-Cast Concrete Vaults Jensen Precast / Jensen Precast
Revegetation Materials White Rock Construction., Inc. / Comstock Seed
Rockfall Barrier Access Limited Construction / Geobrugg
Wire Mesh Netting Access Limited Construction / Geobrugg
Gravity Block Wall Jensen Precast / Jensen Precast
Electrical Panels Creekside Electrical Contractors. Inc. /
George T. Hall
SCADA System/Hardware Creekside Electrical Contractors. Inc. /
George T. Hall
Rip Rap Rock White Rock Construction, Inc. / V&T Rock
VINCIGUERRA CONSTRUCTION, INC.-CA
Description of Work Subcontractors & Address
Soil Segregation & Stockpiling .5%
P
Vinciguerra Brothers
330 Bodega Court
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
CA#845465; CA DIR(PWC)#1000731306
Sawcutting .25%
P
Accurate Sawcutting, Inc.
P.O. Box 506
Turlock, CA 95381
CA#984161; CA DIR(PWC)#1000012274
Asphalt Placement & AC Curb Placement
.25%
P
AC Dike Co.
2788 Venture Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
CA#407417; CA DIR(PWC)#1000005929
Asphalt Milling .25%
P
ABSL Construction
29393 Pacific Street
Hayward, CA 94544
CA#621781; CA DIR(PWC)#1000002818
Tank Demolition & Asbestos Removal 1.5%
P
Two Rivers Demolition
2620 Mercantile Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 94752
CA#72667; CA DIR(PWC)#1000006757
Tree Removal .25%
P
Tyrell Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 8219
Truckee, CA 96162
CA#938998; CA DIR(PWC)#1000007965
Keller-Heavenly Water System Improvements Project, Phase 1 REBID Project
CONTRACTOR’S SUBCONTRACTORS
3
Survey .35%
P
MAPCA Survey, Inc.
580 Mt. Rose Street
Reno, NV 89509
LS#7954; CA DIR(PWC)#1000019358
Electrical 4.5%
P
Creekside Electrical
3059 Airport Road
Carson City, NV 89706
CA#915754; CA DIR (PWC) 1000016544
Rockfall Barrier 12.5%
P
Access Limited Const.
1102 Pike Ln.
Oceano, CA 93445
CA#988368; CA DIR(PWC)#1000005080
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base for Paved Areas Tahoe Asphalt / Tahoe Asphalt
Asphalt Mixes for Paved Areas Tahoe Asphalt / Tahoe Asphalt
Concrete and Grout Mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix/Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix
Aggregate Base for Pipe Bedding Bing / Bing
Import Soil or Rock Bing / Bing
Piping CAP FLO / Steel: US Pipe; PVC:Vinyltech
Pipe Fittings CAP FLO / Tyler
Gate Valves CAP FLO / AVK
Valve Boxes CAP FLO / Old Castle
Pressure Recuing Valves CAP FLO / Cla-Val
Fire Hydrants CAP FLO / American AVK
Pre-Cast Concrete Vaults Jensen / Jensen
Revegetation Materials Ed Cook Tree Service / Ed Cook Tree Service
Rockfall Barrier Geo Brugg / Geo Brugg
Wire Mesh Netting Geo Brugg / Geo Brugg
Gravity Block Wall Jensen / Jensen
Electrical Panels George T Hall / Rittal
SCADA System/Hardware George T Hall / Cradlepoint
MKD CONSTRUCTION , INC.
Description of Work Subcontractors & Address
Rockfall Mitigation, Temp Facility Protection
& Safety Scaling, Wire Mesh Netting 10.9%
Access Limited Construction
1102 Pike LN.
Oceano, CA 93445
CA#988368; CA DIR(PWC)#1000005080
Supply & Install Rebar 0.5% Harris Rebar Northern California
335 S, Vasco Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
CA#695035; CA DIR(PWC)#1000002339
Keller-Heavenly Water System Improvements Project, Phase 1 REBID Project
CONTRACTOR’S SUBCONTRACTORS
4
Revegetation 0.1% Kelley Erosion Control, Inc.
2395 Tampa St., STE B
Reno, NV 89512
CA#703012; CA DIR(PWC)#1000007628
Tree Removal 0.2% Tyrrell Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 8219
Truckee, CA 96162
CA#938998; CA DIR(PWC)#1000007965
Abandonment of Existing Piping 0.6% Cell-Crete Corporation, Inc.
995 Zephyr Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
CA#243404; CA DIR(PWC)#1000000262
All Electrical Work & SCADA 3.8% Creekside Electrical Contractors, Inc.
3059 Airport Rd.
Carson City, NV 89706
CA#915754; CADIR(PWC)#1000016544
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base for Paved Areas Cinderlite Trucking Corp. / Same
Asphalt Mixes for Paved Areas Tahoe Asphalt / Same
Concrete and Grout Mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix / Same
Aggregate Base for Pipe Bedding Cinderlite Trucking Corp. / Same
Import Soil or Rock Cinderlite Trucking Corp. / Same
Piping Western Nevada Supply / Diamond Plastics
Pipe Fittings Western Nevada Supply / Tyler-Union
Gate Valves Western Nevada Supply / Mueller
Valve Boxes Western Nevada Supply / Oldcastle
Pressure Recuing Valves Western Nevada Supply / CLA-VDL
Fire Hydrants Western Nevada Supply / Mueller
Pre-Cast Concrete Vaults Jensen Precast / Same
Revegetation Materials Kelley Erosion / Comstock Seed &
Mulch Hamilton
Rockfall Barrier Access Limited Construction / GEOERUGG
Wire Mesh Netting Access Limited Construction / GEOERUGG
Gravity Block Wall Jensen Precast / Same
Electrical Panels Creekside Electrical / George T. Hall
SCADA System/Hardware Creekside Electrical / George T. Hall