Heron & Jespersen Halls Exterior Accessibility Improvements

The contract is for the Heron & Jespersen Halls Exterior Accessibility Improvements project at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The project involves exterior accessibility improvements, including the construction of accessible ramps and stairs, installation of irrigation and electrical sleeves, and demolition of existing concrete and landscape. The contract was awarded to Newton Construction & Management, Inc. for a total amount of $178,000. The project is expected to be completed within 56 calendar days from the construction start date. The contract includes provisions for prevailing wage rates, DVBE participation, and small business preference. Some key features of the contract include: • The project involves exterior accessibility improvements to Heron & Jespersen Halls • The contract was awarded to Newton Construction & Management, Inc. for a total amount of $178,000 • The project is expected to be completed within 56 calendar days from the construction start date • The contract includes provisions for prevailing wage rates, DVBE participation, and small business preference • The contractor is required to pay prevailing wage rates to its employees and to subcontractors • The contractor is required to achieve 3% DVBE participation in the project • The contractor is eligible for a 5% small business preference • The contract includes a bid incentive for DVBE participation, which allows the contractor to receive a preference in the bid evaluation process if it achieves a higher level of DVBE participation than the required 3%.