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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chair Bowden for discussion, to <br />award a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive <br />bidder, Lucas Marine, Inc., in the total amount of <br />$3,369,799.60. <br />Vice Chair Bowden told Mr. Giannetti she was delighted his company was handling <br />the Rockridge Project. <br />Chairman Wheeler agreed with Commissioner O'Bryan, but thought that being a <br />contractor meant knowing how to construct things. <br />Administrator Baird observed that he had met with his staff, including the engineers, <br />who had felt very uncomfortable with selecting Giannetti Contracting. The County thought that <br />Giannetti did good work, but staff felt they did not have the experience in this particular project. <br />There was some discussion between Vice Chair Bowden and Administrator Baird <br />about the cost differential between Lucas Marine and Giannetti Contracting. Mr. Baird stated he <br />needed to rely on staff s recommendation on this matter. <br />Attorney Vaccarella reiterated that the County's own Procurement Code had a <br />requirement as to how contracts were awarded. The contract must be awarded to the lowest <br />responsive, most responsible bidder, which is Giannetti Contracting Corporation. <br />Chairman Wheeler inquired as to the type of warranty that would be provided on this <br />project. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners, Administrator Baird, and Attorney <br />Vaccarella regarding the $5 million bond that would be provided, and how it would work. <br />July 24, 2007 45 <br />