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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Department of Public Works
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DATE:
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August 15, 2007
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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September 11, 2007
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT:
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Health Services Emergency Generator Replacement
(Project No. P12Y1)
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Recommendation
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Adopt a resolution awarding and authorizing execution of a contract with ERA Construction, Inc. for the amount of $158,345 for the Health Services Emergency Generator Replacement Project.
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Vision Alignment
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Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety for all.
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Goal 7: Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors.
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Your Board’s adoption of the proposed resolution will result in a project to replace a major Health Services facility system for the benefit of both the employees and the public that use this facility.
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Background
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Previous Board Action
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Adopted Resolution No. 068835 on June 26, 2007, which adopted plans and specifications, determined prevailing wage scales and called for sealed proposals for the proposed work.
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Discussion
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On July 31, 2007, bids were accepted for this project and subsequently referred to this office for checking and recommendation. The bids have been checked and the base bid of:
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ERA Construction, Inc.
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396 Cottonwood Street
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Vacaville, CA 95688
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at $143,950 was the lowest bid received. The Engineer’s estimate was $160,000. A summary of the bids received is as follows:
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ERA Construction, Inc.
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$143,950
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Best Contracting Services, Inc.
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$149,000
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The Contract includes all required contract provisions and the Contractor has documented compliance with all relevant provisions including equal benefits and jury service provisions of the County ordinance codes.
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A resolution has been approved as to form by County Counsel.
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Fiscal Impact
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The work is estimated to cost $158,345, including a ten percent (10%) contingency. This project is included in the 2006-2007 Capital Projects Budget and is financed with Health Services and General Funds.
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