A family tradition since 1948
About Biondi
Based in Sacramento, our mission is to safely provide high quality general engineering services on time, delivering the best value to you. A family tradition of serving with instilled core values since 1948, we are motivated to share our knowledge gained over the decades. We aim to give you, our customer, an exceptional experience and outstanding results!Based in Sacramento, our mission is to safely provide high quality general engineering services on time, delivering the best value to you. A family tradition of serving with instilled core values since 1948, we are motivated to share our knowledge gained over the decades. We aim to give you, our customer, an exceptional experience and outstanding results!
Amedeo Biondi 1948-1954
Gene Biondi 1955-1985
Steve Biondi 1986-Present
Insurance:
Broker Of Record:
Interwest Insurance Services
PO Box 255188
Sacramento Ca 95865-5188
(916) 488-3100
Workers Compensation:
Artisans Insurance LTD
A Member-Owned Group Captive Program
Specific Excess Reinsurance coverage by Zurich North America
Mike McStocker, CPCU – mmcstocker@iwins.com
Commercial General Liability & Auto Insurance:
ASDA West
Asphalt Surface Development Association
Regional Purchasing Group
$2Million Commercial Liability Limits / $5Million Excess Liability Umbrella
Greg Scoville – gscoville@iwins.com
Bonding:
Great American Insurance Company
A.M. Best# 002213
Rating A
Financial Size Category: XIII ( 1.25B- 1.5B)
Renee Ramsey, Administrator – rramsey@iwins.com
Financial:
D-U-N-S # 041649369
Business Lending
Confirmation Letter
Bonding Reference Letter:
What Our Customers Say...
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"Got to say the work they do is so much better than I've seen other companies do and I have seen pictures from other companies compared to biondi."
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"Great friendly work place"
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"Biondi Paving & Engineering did our site work, they did an excellent job. On time, on budget and high quality!"
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About General Engineering Contractor
If you have been spending a lot of time looking for the best General Engineering Contractors, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before you make your choice. A General Engineering Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of public works, such as dams, sewers, private roadways and others. They are also responsible for the analysis of these projects and provide the estimate of cost of the project including a timetable. A General Engineering Contractor usually contracts with private parties to perform specific jobs, which includes the design and construction of water treatment plants, tunnels and airports, bridges and harbors, public roads and highways, sewage treatment and disposal, surface transportation of waste, subsurface drainage systems and water systems, underground railroads and telecommunications.
It doesn't matter whether you need a General Engineering Contractor for a small project or a huge one, the first step that you must take is to find one. There are many ways that you can do this, the most common ones include searching the internet, asking your friends and relatives who are also contractors, taking a job in the construction industry or by applying for a job in a construction firm. The Internet is the best place to start when you are looking for a general engineering contractor since you will be able to access a large number of firms that specialize in different types of projects. The next thing that you can do is to ask your friends and relatives if they know anyone that has used the services of a general engineering contractor, or you can also search for them online.
Once you have found a company or two that you feel comfortable working with, you can then interview them to get their thoughts on how you can benefit from a service like theirs. Asking a general engineering contractor questions will give you a better idea on what kind of work that they are capable of doing, and what kind of prices they charge. After all, your first goal is to make sure that your treatment plant is efficient enough to keep up with the demands that your business is currently making. You don't want to pay for contractors who will only be able to maintain your existing level of service. Another important question that you should ask your contractor is how long they have been in business. Since a new company will be able to provide better services than an established one, you will want to choose them over the older ones.
It takes four years to complete the licensing process. The good thing about this is that it allows you to focus on quality work instead of worrying about the duration of the license. Four years is enough to train your contractors and help them get familiarized with the procedures that they need to follow in order to be licensed. The reason why you need to check the length of time that the company has been in operation is because a lot of the fraudulent companies don't actually last for this long. After four years of business, you can expect to see a major turn around when it comes to their work.
One of the things that your licensing process will consist of involves taking a test that will measure your potential as a general engineering contractor. Applicants must pass this exam in order to ensure that they are qualified to apply for the jobs. There are many different tests that can be taken in order to evaluate the suitability of applicants, so make sure that you request that your contractors take one of them. Before taking any of these exams, however, make sure that you check if your contractors have taken one of them first so that you can evaluate their performance.
In order to complete the entire licensing process, you will be required to pass a major examination. This exam will cover everything from general engineering contractor duties to water supply safety. To get your license, you need to be knowledgeable about all of the things that you will be responsible for. By finding a person who has plenty of experience doing the kinds of tasks that you are interested in, you will be able to gain everything that you need to get started.
About Dixon
Dixon is a city in northern Solano County, California, United States, located 23 miles (37 km) from the state capital, Sacramento. It has a hot-summer mediterranean climate on the Köppen climate classification scale. Its population was 18,988 at the 2020 census. Other nearby cities include Vacaville, Winters, Davis, Woodland, and Rio Vista.
The first semi-permanent European settlement to develop in the Dixon area emerged during the California Gold Rush of the mid-19th century when the community of Silveyville was founded in 1852 by Elijah Silvey as a halfway point between the Pacific coast and the rich gold fields of Sacramento along a route commonly traveled by miners. In 1868, Central Pacific railroad came through the area and missed Silveyville by a few miles. As a result, local leaders decided to physically relocate Silveyville closer to the tracks in order to enjoy the benefits of commerce and travel. One of the first buildings that still stands in Dixon from the 1871 move is the Dixon Methodist Church located at 209 N. Jefferson Street.
Originally, the city was named "Dicksville" after Thomas Dickson who donated 10 acres of his land for the construction of a railroad depot following the completion of the tracks and subsequent relocation of Silveyville to the now-Dixon area. However, when the first rail shipment of merchandise arrived from San Francisco in 1872, it was mistakenly addressed to "Dixon"—a name that has been used since, mainly out of simplicity. Up to now, the urban landscape of the town can be seen to have developed mostly in between the railroad tracks and Interstate-80.
As of 2022 the Dixon city council consists of Steve Bird, Mayor, Scott Pederson, Vice Mayor, representing District 1, Jim Ernest, representing District 2, Kevin Johnson, representing District 3, and Don Hendershot, representing District 4.
The city operates a municipal police and fire department, and water system & wastewater treatment plant.
Dixon is located at 38°26′57″N 121°49′37″W / 38.44917°N 121.82694°W (38.449108, -121.826872).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18 km), of which, 7.0 square miles (18 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km) of it (1.36%) is water.
The 2010 United States Census reported that Dixon had a population of 18,351. The population density was 2,587.7 inhabitants per square mile (999.1/km2). The racial makeup of Dixon was 13,023 (71.0%) White, 562 (3.1%) African American, 184 (1.0%) Native American, 671 (3.7%) Asian, 58 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 2,838 (15.5%) from other races, and 1,015 (5.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,426 persons (40.5%).
The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.
There were 5,856 households, out of which 2,773 (47.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,550 (60.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 790 (13.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 339 (5.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 327 (5.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 26 (0.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 867 households (14.8%) were made up of individuals, and 301 (5.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13. There were 4,679 families (79.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.47.
The population was spread out, with 5,349 people (29.1%) under the age of 18, 1,816 people (9.9%) aged 18 to 24, 5,026 people (27.4%) aged 25 to 44, 4,608 people (25.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,552 people (8.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
There were 6,172 housing units at an average density of 870.3 per square mile (336.0/km), of which 3,902 (66.6%) were owner-occupied, and 1,954 (33.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%. 12,149 people (66.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 6,201 people (33.8%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,103 people, 5,073 households, and 4,164 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,434.1 inhabitants per square mile (939.8/km2). There were 5,172 housing units at an average density of 781.8 per square mile (301.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 70.51% White, 1.93% Black or African American, 0.99% Native American, 3.11% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 17.87% from other races, and 5.29% from two or more races. 33.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,073 households, out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.45.
In the city, the population is concentrated among adults 25 to 44 (32.2%) and children under age 18 (32%). Only 8.5% of the population is aged 18 to 24; 20.0% from 45 to 64; and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,472, and the median income for a family was $58,849. Males had a median income of $42,286 versus $30,378 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,139. About 5.2% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
The Jackson Fay Brown House and the Dixon Carnegie library are on the National Register of Historic Places.
As of 2014, Dixon residents Matt and Mark Cooley, owners of Cool Patch Pumpkins, hold the Guinness World Record for "largest maze, temporary corn/crop maze". The maze measured 163,853.83 m2 or 40.489 acres. In 2012, Cool Patch Pumpkins broke its own record with a 53-acre maze. In 2014 Cool Patch Pumpkins again broke its own record by growing a 60-acre maze.
A Milk Farm Restaurant sign, measuring 100 feet tall, was built in May 1963 and still stands today at the intersection of State Route 113 and Interstate 80.
Dixon is home to the Dixon May Fair, California's oldest fair. The fair began in 1885 as a May Day celebration and predates the Solano County Fair which first occurred in 1949. A stage on the fairground was named in honor of country singer Jon Pardi, who grew up in Dixon.
Interstate 80 and California State Route 113 pass through Dixon.
The Union Pacific Railroad mainline between Oakland and Sacramento also passes through Dixon. This line was owned by Southern Pacific Railroad until its merger with Union Pacific on September 11, 1996. The track was constructed in 1868 by the California Pacific Railroad.
Amtrak Capitol Corridor also passes through Dixon over the UP mainline but the nearest station stops are at Davis and Fairfield–Vacaville. Amtrak's California Zephyr and Coast Starlight also pass through Dixon without stopping.
In 2006, the City of Dixon finished construction on a train station near downtown Dixon. However, there are currently no scheduled stops at the station. The building has, for the time being, been converted to the city's Chamber of Commerce.
The town has public transit in Dixon Readi-Ride a dial-a-ride shuttlebus service. Dixon Park & Ride is a bus station in Dixon. It is served by Fairfield and Suisun Transit route 30 that runs between Fairfield Transportation Center and downtown Sacramento. Dixon Readi-Ride a dial-a-ride service also stops here. It has 89 parking spots. The bus service lasts approximately 10 hours per day on route 30.
According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
Dixon was the home of the Gymboree Corporation's only distribution center prior to the bankruptcy and closing of the company in 2019.
The Dixon Independent Voice was founded in 1993 (first as The Dixon Newspaper) and is the main paper of circulation today. It is published weekly and is owned by Messenger Publishing Group. The Dixon Tribune newspaper was founded November 14, 1874. Today it is published thrice a week and owned by Gibson Radio and Publishing.
Historically, the Voice of America ran a shortwave transmitter site that was formerly owned and operated by NBC. NBC built the site in 1944, and it broadcast under the call signs KNBA, KNBH, KNBI, KNBC, and KNBX. The station was closed between September 2, 1979, and October 1, 1983, and briefly reopened for Spanish language broadcasting until 1988. The station served as a relay to both NBC International programming overseas, and as a relay of KNBR and its programming overseas, mostly the Pacific area. There is also a military transmission site, the Dixon Naval Radio Transmitter Facility.
Dixon is served by the Dixon Unified School District, and also has a few private educational institutions.
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