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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: May 13, 2026
To: Board Members, Paul Hughes
From: Starlet Glaze, Contracts Specialist
Laura Hendrickson, Associate Engineer
Subject: 2026 Water Meter Installation Project
At 10:00 AM on Friday, May 8, 2026, we received five (5) electronic bids via PlanetBids for the above-
referenced project. The bids submitted ranged from $916,350.00 to $1,159,002.00. The Engineer’s
Estimate for this project was $967,900.00
A careful review and analysis of the three lowest responsive responsible bids received showed only
minor deviations. See attached spreadsheet and list of deviations for a full breakdown of each bid.
White Rock Construction, Inc. is the apparent low bidder.
I contacted the Contractors State License Board and confirmed the following:
• License Number: 640958
• Status: Current and active
• Expiration Date: July 31, 2026
• Entity Type: Corporation
• License Classification: Class A – General Engineering
Additionally, I verified with the California Department of Industrial Relations that White Rock
Construction, Inc. is properly registered under PWCR Number 1000011381.
Advertised on 03/27/2026
Bid Opening on May 08, 2026 10:00 AM (PDT)
Item
Num Description Unit of
Measure Quantity White Rock
Construction, Inc.
Vinciguerra
Construction F. W. Carson Co. Haen Constructors
Alcon Construction &
Engineering, Inc Engineer's Estimate
1 Mobilization and Demobilization (not to exceed 10% of Total Bid Schedule) LS 1 $26,000.00 $30,000.00 $29,933.00 $85,000.00 $107,095.00 $85,000.00
2 Construction BMPs and Erosion Control LS 1 $5,100.00 $20,000.00 $21,201.00 $7,500.00 $15,000.00 $35,000.00
3 Traffic Control LS 1 $11,299.79 $10,000.00 $42,537.00 $12,000.00 $50,000.00 $30,000.00
4 Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing or Equivalent LS 1 $2,700.00 $5,000.00 $15,530.00 $7,500.00 $15,000.00 $25,000.00
5 Groundwater Dewatering LS 1 $3,700.00 $2,500.00 $13,228.00 $1,500.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00
6 As-Directed Pothole EA 14 $16,800.00 $7,000.00 $21,952.00 $16,800.00 $17,486.00 $14,000.00
7 3/4" Base Water Meter Installation EA 45 $222,500.25 $315,000.00 $217,260.00 $303,750.00 $248,715.00 $225,500.00
8 1" Base Water Meter Installation EA 28 $156,899.96 $217,000.00 $157,220.00 $201,600.00 $163,156.00 $195,000.00
9 Hot Tap New Water Service EA 16 $40,000.00 $80,000.00 $183,392.00 $36,800.00 $212,752.00 $70,000.00
10 Abandon Water Service EA 14 $22,400.00 $14,000.00 $50,638.00 $54,600.00 $20,034.00 $28,000.00
11 Allowance for Customer Side Water Service Relocations LS 1 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00
12 Add for Traffic-Rated Installations EA 25 $62,500.00 $12,500.00 $47,525.00 $25,000.00 $37,500.00 $17,500.00
13 Water Service Valve Replacement, 3/4" Single EA 8 $8,400.00 $3,200.00 $11,856.00 $14,400.00 $13,184.00 $5,200.00
14 Water Service Valve Replacement, 1" Single EA 6 $8,100.00 $4,800.00 $9,864.00 $11,400.00 $10,488.00 $4,500.00
15 Freeze Water Service for Valve Replacement EA 12 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $35,676.00 $31,200.00 $11,688.00 $7,800.00
16 Additional 1-foot Excavation Depth EA 7 $2,450.00 $70.00 $12,999.00 $4,900.00 $22,204.00 $1,400.00
17 3" Asphalt Patch Paving SF 2500 $67,500.00 $40,000.00 $42,500.00 $60,000.00 $27,500.00 $30,000.00
18 4" Asphalt Patch Paving SF 5600 $154,000.00 $98,000.00 $78,400.00 $162,400.00 $67,200.00 $84,000.00
$916,350.00 $965,070.00 $1,091,711.00 $1,136,350.00 $1,159,002.00 $967,900.00
$916,350.00 $965,070.00 $1,091,711.00 $1,136,350.00 $1,159,002.00 $967,900.00
Subtotal
Total
2026 Water Meter Installation Project
2026 Water Meter Installation Project
Bid Opening: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
During staff reviews of the bids received, several minor irregularities and informational
items were identified within the three lowest bids. These items were reviewed and
verified by staff and were determined not to affect the responsiveness of the bids.
Deviations and information identified during bid analysis of the three lowest
responsive and responsible bids received:
White Rock Construction, Inc.
• List of Subcontractors
o The DIR Registration number of one subcontractor listed on the Bid Form did
not appear on the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) websites.
o Staff obtained and verified the correct DIR Registration number and confirmed
that the subcontractor is properly registered and current with the DIR.
• Equipment Materials and Supply List
o One of the Equipment and Suppliers listed on the Bid form was spelled
incorrectly.
o Staff was able to verify the correct entity name and that they meet District
requirements.
• Bidder’s General Information
o Item 6 included the name of the agent, along with the brokerage address and
phone number. The name, address, and phone number of the surety company
were not provided.
o Staff contacted the agent directly to obtain the surety information and was
able to determine that the Bid Bond is valid and that the surety company
meets District requirements.
• Certification by Contractor’s Insurance Broker
o The insurance company name was spelled incorrectly on the certification form.
o Staff contacted the agent directly, obtained the correct insurance company
information, and verified that the coverage meets the District requirements.
Vinciguerra Construction, Inc.
• Equipment Materials and Supply List
o The full names of some suppliers were not listed. These suppliers are industry
standard and staff was able to determine the intended suppliers.
F. W. Carson Co.
• Bidder’s General Information
o Item 6 included the name of the surety company, but not the address or phone
number. The address and phone number of the broker agency were included,
but not the agent’s name.
o Staff contacted the brokerage agency directly and was able to speak to the
agent to confirm that the Bid Bond is valid and that the surety company meets
District requirements.
• List of Subcontractors
o The address of the subcontractor was not provided.
o Staff obtained and verified the entity name and confirmed that the
subcontractor is properly licensed with the CSLB and registered and current
with the DIR.
Summary
Staff reviewed the bid documents submitted by the three apparent lowest bidders and
verified the items noted above. The identified irregularities were determined to be minor
and did not affect the responsiveness of the bids or the bidders’ ability to perform the
work.
2026 Water Meter Installation Project
CONTRACTOR’S SUBCONTRACTORS
1
WHITE ROCK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Description of Work Subcontractors Name
& Address
Asphalt Paving
Item 17, 18 12.07%
Qualcon Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2889
Minden, NV 89423
CA#684075; CA DIR(PWC) #1000007403
House Connection Plumbing
Item 11 2.48%
Summit Plumbing Co
1165 Sawmill Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
CA#1107679 (C36); CA DIR(PWC) #1001128721
Trucking 3.01% Hansen Trucking, Inc
P.O. Box 1183
Gardnerville, NV 89410
CA DIR(PWC) #10006657906
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base Material Knox Material / Knox Material
Asphalt mixes for paved areas Tahoe Asphalt / Tahoe Asphalt
Concrete and grout mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix / Sierra Tahoe Ready
Mix
Piping and Fittings Pipe – Western Nevada Supply / Centennial
Plastics
Fittings – Western Nevada Supply / Ford
Meter Box – Western Nevada Supply / Mueller
Company
Meter and valve boxes Western Nevada Supply / Jensen Precast
Pipe Bedding Material Knox Material / Knox Material
Service valves, 2” and smaller Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
Revegetation Materials Comstock Seed / Local Source, Comstock Seed
Meter Pits and Setters Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
VINCIGUERRA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Description of Work Subcontractors & Address
Sawcutting (P) 1% Austerman, Inc.
1960 Channel Dr.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
CA#686965; CA DIR(PWC)#1000004658
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base Material V & T Rock / V & T Rock
Asphalt mixes for paved areas Tahoe Asphalt / Tahoe Asphalt
Concrete and grout mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix/Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix
2026 Water Meter Installation Project
CONTRACTOR’S SUBCONTRACTORS
2
Piping and fittings Service Pipe – CAP Floww / ADS
Brass Fittings – CAP Floww / AY McDonald
Meter and valve boxes CAP Floww / Jensen Precast
Pipe Bedding Material Cinderlite / Cinderlite
Service valves, 2” and smaller CAP Floww / AY McDonald
Revegetation materials Comstock Seed / Comstock Seed
Meter Pits and Setters CAP Floww / AY McDonald
F.W. Carson Co.
Description of Work Subcontractors & Address
Hot Tap & Freeze Water Line 0.02% Tap Master, Inc.
1647 Willow Pass Rd #136
Concord, CA 94520
CA#697696; CA DIR(PWC)#1000000405
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base Material Cinderlite Trucking Corp / Cinderlite Trucking
Corp
Asphalt mixes for paved areas Tahoe Asphalt / Tahoe Asphalt
Concrete and grout mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix / Sierra Tahoe Ready
Mix
Piping and Fittings Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
Meter and valve boxes Western Nevada Supply / Jensen Precast
Pipe Bedding Material Al’s Excavating / Al’s Excavating
Service valves, 2” and smaller Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
Revegetation Materials None / None
Meter Pits and Setters Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
Haen Constructors
Description of Work Subcontractors & Address
Paving
Line Items 17 & 18 17%
Ron Fuller Construction
2092 Eloise Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
CA#517412; CA DIR(PWC)#1000018557
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base Material Brunswick Canyon Matl’s / Brunswick Canyon
Matl’s
Asphalt mixes for paved areas Tahoe Asphalt / Tahoe Asphalt
Concrete and grout mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix / Sierra Tahoe Ready
Mix
Piping and Fittings Western Nevada Supply / Centennial Plastics,
Ford/Mueller
2026 Water Meter Installation Project
CONTRACTOR’S SUBCONTRACTORS
3
Meter and valve boxes Western Nevada Supply / Jensen Infrastructure
Pipe Bedding Material Brunswick Canyon Matl’s / Brunswick Canyon
Matl’s
Service valves, 2” and smaller Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
Revegetation Materials Haen Constructors / Haen Constructors
Meter Pits and Setters Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
Alcon Construction & Engineering, Inc.
Description of Work Subcontractors Name
& Address
Traffic Control, Signs/rentals 5% Road-Tech Safety Services
4151 South Shingle Rd, Suite #1
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
CA#796857; CA DIR(PWC)#0022833
Hydro Excavation & Trucking 10% Island Excavating
P.O. Box 10251
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
CA#986174; CA DIR(PWC)#1001168052
Named Equipment/Material Supplier List:
Equipment/Material Supplier / Manufacturer
Aggregate Base Material Cinderlite / Cinderlite
Asphalt mixes for paved areas Tahoe Asphalt / Tahoe Asphalt
Concrete and grout mixes Sierra Tahoe Ready Mix / Sierra Tahoe Ready
Mix
Piping and Fittings Pipe – Western Nevada Supply / Centennial
Plastics
Fittings – Western Nevada Supply / Ford
Meter Box – Western Nevada Supply / Mueller
Company
Meter and valve boxes Western Nevada Supply / Jensen Precast
Pipe Bedding Material Cinderlite / Cinderlite
Service valves, 2” and smaller Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company
Revegetation Materials Tahoe Outdoor Living / Tahoe Outdoor Living
Meter Pits and Setters Western Nevada Supply / Mueller Company