Contractor_Prequalification_Application_Fiscal_Year_2026-2027.pdf
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- 2026-Prequal Appl-190
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- Riverside County, California
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This is a Contractor Prequalification Application document issued by the City of Palm Desert, California, for fiscal year 2026-2027. The application is exclusively for construction projects or maintenance work subject to prevailing wage requirements. The City has adopted purchasing procedures for construction and public project contracts valued at $250,000 or less, requiring potential bidders to submit a prequalification application and be deemed "qualified bidders" before participating in projects. For projects up to $75,000, the City will solicit quotes from prequalified vendors; for projects over $75,000 and up to $250,000, informal bidding procedures will be utilized with at least five days' notice prior to bid submission deadlines. The application was released on July 1, 2026, with a response deadline of June 30, 2027, at 12:00 a.m., to be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov procurement portal. Applicants must hold valid California contractor licenses in the applicable CSLB classifications, with over 50 trade categories eligible including General Engineering, General Building, various specialty contractors (electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.), and supplemental certifications for asbestos and hazardous substance removal work.
Applicants must demonstrate substantial qualifications including valid California contractor licenses in good standing, DIR registration, commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, current workers' compensation insurance, and bonding capacity of at least $250,000 per project and $1,000,000 in aggregate. Additionally, applicants must have provided public works construction services exceeding $50,000 within the past 24 months, must not be debarred or ineligible under Labor Code provisions, and must not have been determined a non-responsible bidder by any public agency within the past three years. Applicants cannot have experienced surety completion of projects, OSHA serious and willful violations, or Experience Modification Ratings exceeding 1.5 for workers' compensation insurance. All applicants must provide W-9 or W-8 tax forms, proof of insurance coverage, bonding information, customer and vendor references, and certify compliance with the City's nondiscrimination policy. Contact information for questions includes Celina Cabrera, Senior Management Analyst, at (760) 776-6449, and Jennifer Aguilar, Purchasing Coordinator, at (760) 776-6340.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION
2026-Prequal Appl-190
CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
RELEASE DATE: July 1, 2026
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: undefined
RESPONSE DEADLINE: June 30, 2027, 12:00 am
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofpalmdesert https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofpalmdesert
City of Palm Desert
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION
Contractor Prequalification Application Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1. NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION FOR THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC PROJECTS
2. Contractor Prequalification Instructions
3. Vendor Questionnaire
Request For Qualification #2026-Prequal Appl-190 Title: Contractor Prequalification Application Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1. NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION FOR
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC PROJECTS
1.1. Summary
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Palm Desert is inviting contractors to apply for prequalification to participate in certain construction projects for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OR MAINTAINENCE WORK THAT IS SUBJECT
TO PREVAILING WAGE. To apply for non-construction work, please use the General Vendor List application.
1.2. Background
The City of Palm Desert ("City") has adopted purchasing procedures for construction/public project contracts valued at $250,000 or less (Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 3.30). Under the procedures adopted by the City, potential bidders must complete and submit a pre-qualification application and be deemed by the City to be a "qualified bidder" based upon qualifications criteria established in the application.
For projects up to $75,000 the City will solicit quotes from prequalified vendors. For projects over
$75,000 and up to $250,000, the informal bidding process shall be utilized. Under informal bidding, the
City will notify all qualified bidders on record in the applicable trade categories of the availability of the project. Notices will be issued at least five (5) days prior to the latest date for submission of bid proposals. An Applicant must be a California licensed contractor for the classification of Contractors’
License required for each trade category for which pre-qualification is requested.
The following trade categories will be subject to informal bidding procedures (CSLB License
Classification):
(A) General Engineering Contractor
(B) General Building Contractor
(B-2) Residential Remodeling Contractor
(C) Specialty Contractor
C-2 - Insulation and Acoustical Contractor
C-4 - Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor
C-5 - Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor
C-6 - Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor
C-7 - Low Voltage Systems Contractor
C-8 - Concrete Contractor
C-9 - Drywall Contractor
C-10 - Electrical Contractor
C-11 - Elevator Contractor
C-12 - Earthwork and Paving Contractors
C-13 - Fencing Contractor
C-15 - Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors
C-16 - Fire Protection Contractor
C-17 - Glazing Contractor
C-20 - Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
C-21 - Building Moving/Demolition Contractor
C-22 - Asbestos Abatement Contractor
C-23 - Ornamental Metal Contractor
C-27 - Landscaping Contractor
C-28 - Lock and Security Equipment Contractor
C-29 - Masonry Contractor
C-31 - Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor
C-32 - Parking and Highway Improvement Contractor
C-33 - Painting and Decorating Contractor
C-34 - Pipeline Contractor
C-35 - Lathing and Plastering Contractor
C-36 - Plumbing Contractor
C-38 - Refrigeration Contractor
C-39 - Roofing Contractor
C-42 - Sanitation System Contractor
C-43 - Sheet Metal Contractor
C-45 - Sign Contractor
C-46 - Solar Contractor
C-47 - General Manufactured Housing Contractor
C-49 - Tree and Palm Contractor
C-50 - Reinforcing Steel Contractor
C-51 - Structural Steel Contractor
C-53 - Swimming Pool Contractor
C-54 - Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor
C-55 - Water Conditioning Contractor
C-57 - Well Drilling Contractor
C-60 - Welding Contractor
C-61 - Limited Specialty
Subcategories
D-1 - Architectural Porcelain (Now under D-64)
D-2 - Asbestos Fabrication (Now under C-2)
D-3 - Awnings
D-4 - Central Vacuum Systems
D-5 - Communication Equipment (Converted to C-7)
D-6 - Concrete Related Services
D-7 - Conveyors-Cranes (Now under D-21)
D-8 - Doors and Door Services (Now under D-28)
D-9 - Drilling, Blasting and Oil Field Work
D-10 - Elevated Floors
D-11 - Fencing (Converted to C-13)
D-12 - Synthetic Products
D-13 - Fire Extinguisher Systems (Now under C-16)
D-14 - Floor Covering (Converted to C-15)
D-15 - Furnaces (Now under "A" or C-20)
D-16 - Hardware, Locks and Safes
D-17 - Industrial Insulation (Now under C-2)
D-18 - Prison and Jail Equipment (Under relevant class)
D-19 - Land Clearing (Now under C-12 or "A" if license is required)
D-20 - Lead Burning and Fabrication (Now under D-64)
D-21 - Machinery and Pumps
D-22 - Marble (Now under C-29)
D-23 - Medical Gas Systems (Now under C-36)
D24 - Metal Products
D-25 - Mirrors and Fixed Glass (Now under C-17)
D-26 - Mobile Home Installation and Repairs (Converted to C-47)
D-27 - Movable Partitions (Now under D-34)
D-28 - Doors, Gates and Activating Devices
D-29 - Paperhanging
D-30 - Pile Driving and Pressure Foundation Jacking
D-31 - Pole Installation and Maintenance
D-32 - Power Nailing and Fastening (Now under D-64)
D-33 - Precast Concrete Stairs (Now under C-29)
D-34 - Prefabricated Equipment
D-35 - Pool and Spa Maintenance
D-36 - Rigging and Rig Building (Now under "A")
D-37 - Safes and Vaults (Now under D-16)
D-38 - Sand and Water Blasting
D-39 - Scaffolding
D-40 - Service Station Equipment and Maintenance
D-41 - Siding and Decking
D-42 - Non-Electrical Sign Installation
D-43 - Soil Grouting (Now under C-32, C-12 or "A")
D-44 - Sprinklers (Now under D-12)
D-45 - Staff and Stone (Now under C-29)
D-46 - Steeple Jack Work (under relevant class)
D-47 - Tennis Court Surfacing (Now under C-12 or "A")
D-48 - Theater and School Equipment (Now under D-34)
D-49 – Tree Service (Converted to C-49)
D-50 - Suspended Ceilings
D-51 - Waterproofing and Weatherproofing (under relevant class)
D-52 - Window Coverings
D-53 - Wood Tanks
D-54 - Rock scaping (Now under C-15 or C-27)
D-55 - Blasting (Now under C-12 or "A")
D-56 - Trenching Only
D-57 - Propane Gas Plants (Now under "A")
D-58 - Residential Floating Docks (Now under "A")
D-59 - Hydroseed Spraying
D-60 - Striping (Now under C-32)
D-61 - Gold Leaf Gilding (Now under D-64)
D-62 - Air and Water Balancing
D-63 - Construction Clean-up
D-64 - Non-specialized
D-65 - Weatherization and Energy Conservation
ASB Asbestos Certification
HAZ Hazardous Substance Removal Certification
1.3. Contact Information
Project Contact:
Celina Cabrera
Senior Management Analyst
73510 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: ccabrera@cityofpalmdesert.org
Phone: (760) 776-6449
Procurement Contact:
Jennifer Aguilar
Purchasing Coordinator
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: jaguilar@palmdesert.gov
Phone: (760) 776-6340
Department:
Finance Department
1.4. Timeline
Release Project Date July 1, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline June 30, 2027, 12:00am
2. Contractor Prequalification Instructions.
To start an application, click on the green "Draft Response" button in the upper right. Applications must be complete and accurate to be considered.
3. Vendor Questionnaire mailto:ccabrera@cityofpalmdesert.org tel:(760)776-6449 mailto:jaguilar@palmdesert.gov tel:(760)776-6340
3.1. Applicant Information
3.1.1. Firm Name (as it appears on license)*
*Response required
3.1.2. DBA, if applicable
3.1.3. Company Type*
☐ Corporation
☐ Partnership
☐ Sole Proprietor
☐ Limited Liability Partnership
☐ Limited Liability Corporation
*Response required
3.1.4. If firm is a sole proprietorship or partnership, list owners of the company
3.1.5. Contact Information*
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail Address:
*Response required
3.1.6. Please attach your completed and signed IRS W-9 form. If you are a foreign business entity, please upload a W-8 form instead.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
• fw9_2025.pdf
• fw8ben.pdf
3.1.7. California Contractors' License(s) and Expiration Date(s)* *Response required
3.1.8. Applicant DIR Registration Number and Expiration Date* *Response required
3.2. Annual Revenue
3.2.1. Enter the firm's annual gross revenue for the past three years. Include the average amount of all contracts, and the largest contract amount for each year. If the Applicant is engaged in business enterprises other than construction, responses to the following are limited to the Applicant’s construction operations.*
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3.3. Insurance and Bonding
Please attach certificates and/or evidence of coverage for the sections below.
3.3.1. Provide proof of General Liability Insurance*
*Response required
3.3.2. Provide proof of Workers Compensation Insurance*
*Response required
3.3.3. Provide proof of Automobile Liability Insurance*
*Response required
3.3.4. Fleet Compliance Certification*
I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed the California Air Resources Board’s policies, rules and regulations and are familiar with the requirements of Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 9, effective on January 1, 2024 (the “Regulation”). I hereby certify, subject to penalty for perjury, that the option checked below relating to the Bidder’s fleet, and/or that of their subcontractor(s) (“Fleet”) is true and correct:
☐ The Fleet is subject to the requirements of the Regulation, and the appropriate Certificate(s) of
Reported Compliance have been attached hereto
☐ The Fleet is exempt from the Regulation under section 2449.1(f)(2), and a signed description of the subject vehicles, and reasoning for exemption has been attached hereto.
☐ Bidder and/or their subcontractor is unable to procure R99 or R100 renewable diesel fuel as defined in the Regulation pursuant to section 2449.1(f)(3). Bidder shall keep detailed records describing the normal refueling methods, their attempts to procure renewable diesel fuel and proof that shows they were not able to procure renewable diesel (i.e. third party correspondence or vendor bids).
☐ The Fleet is exempt from the requirements of the Regulation pursuant to section 2449(i)(4) because this Project has been deemed an Emergency, as defined under section 2449(c)(18). Bidder shall only operate the exempted vehicles in the emergency situation and records of the exempted vehicles must be maintained, pursuant to section 2449(i)(4).
☐ The Fleet does not fall under the Regulation or are otherwise exempted and a detailed reasoning is attached hereto.
*Response required
3.3.5. Fleet Compliance Documentation*
Please attach supporting documentation for the selection made in the above item.
*Response required
3.3.6. Bonding Information*
Please enter information to demonstrate bonding capacity. Include the Surety broker name and contact information, as well as maximum capacity per project and in aggregate for all projects.
*Response required
3.4. References
3.4.1. Customer References*
Please upload a document with at least three relevant customer references. Include the following information:
A. Customer Firm Name
B. Address
C. Contact Name
D. Phone Number
E. Email
*Response required
3.4.2. Vendor References*
Please upload a document with at least three vendor references. Include the following information:
A. Vendor Firm Name
B. Address
C. Contact Name
D. Phone Number
E. Email
*Response required
3.5. Supplemental Questions
Applicant will not be pre-qualified if the response to any of the following essential questions results in a
“Not Qualified” designation.
3.5.1. Applicant possesses a valid and currently in good standing California Contractors’ license for the trade category(ies) for which the Applicant requests pre-qualification.*
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not Qualified)
*Response required
3.5.2. Applicant is a DIR registered contractor. *
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not Qualified)
3.5.3. Applicant maintains a commercial general liability insurance policy with a coverage amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.*
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not Qualified)
*Response required
3.5.4. Applicant maintains an automobile liability insurance policy with a coverage amount of at least $1,000,000.*
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not Qualified)
*Response required
3.5.5. Applicant has a current workers’ compensation insurance policy as required by the Labor Code or is legally self-insured pursuant to Labor Code § 3700.*
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not Qualified)
☐ Applicant is exempt from this requirement because the business has no employees.
*Response required
3.5.6. Applicant has bonding capacity of at least Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) per project and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in the aggregate for all projects.*
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not Qualified)
*Response required
3.5.7. Within the past twenty-four (24) months, has the Applicant provided public works construction services under a direct contract with a public owner where the value of the construction services provided by the Applicant was greater than $50,000?*
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not Qualified)
*Response required
3.5.8. The Applicant is ineligible or debarred from submitting bid proposals for public works projects or public works contracts pursuant Labor Code § 1777.1 or Labor Code § 1777.7.*
☐ Yes (Not Qualified)
☐ No
3.5.9. Within the past three (3) years a public agency has determined that the Applicant. or any predecessor to the Applicant, is not a “responsible” bidder for a public works project or a public works contract.*
☐ Yes (Not Qualified)
☐ No
*Response required
3.5.10. During the past three (3) years, the Applicant or any predecessor to the Applicant, or any of the equity owners of the Applicant been convicted of a federal or state crime involving fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty.*
☐ Yes (Not Qualified)
☐ No
*Response required
3.5.11. During the past three (3) years a Surety has completed any project or the Applicant’s obligations under a construction contract.*
☐ Yes (Not Qualified)
☐ No
*Response required
3.5.12. The Applicant’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance prior five (5) year average Experience Modification Rating (“EMR”) rating over the past five (5) years is more than 1.5*
☐ Yes (Not Qualified)
☐ No
*Response required
3.5.13. The Applicant’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance current average Experience Modification Rating (“EMR”) rating is more than 1.5.*
☐ Yes (Not Qualified)
☐ No
*Response required
3.5.14. CAL OSHA or OSHA has cited and assessed penalties against the Applicant for “serious and willful” or “repeat” violations of its safety or health regulations in the past five (5) years.*
☐ Yes (Not Qualified)
☐ No
*Response required
3.6. Asbestos Work; Hazardous Substance Removal Certifications.
Each Applicant must respond to Questions 6.1 and 6.2 even if the Applicant does not request pre-qualification for asbestos work or hazardous material substance removal work.
3.6.1. Applicant possesses a current and in good standing ASB-Asbestos Certification issued by the California Contractors’ State License Board. *
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not qualified for asbestos-related work)
*Response required
3.6.2. Applicant possess a current and in good standing HAZ-Hazardous Substance Removal Certification issued by the California Contractors’ State License Board.*
☐ Yes
☐ No (Not qualified for hazardous substance removal work)
*Response required
3.7. Trades Requested for Prequalification.
Applicants must select each trade category for which the Applicant requests to be pre-qualified. An
Applicant must be a California licensed contractor for the classification of Contractors’ License required for each trade category for which pre-qualification is requested.
3.7.1. CSLB License Classification
Select all that apply
☐ A General Engineering
☐ B General Construction
☐ C-2 Insulation and Acoustical
☐ C-4 Boiler, Hot-Water Heating System Fitting
☐ C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry
☐ C-6 Cabinetry, Millwork, Finish Carpentry
☐ C-7 General Low Voltage Electrical
☐ C-8 Concrete
☐ C-9 Drywall
☐ C-10 Electrical
☐ C-11 Elevator
☐ C-12 Earthwork/Paving
☐ C-13 Fencing
☐ C-15 Floor and Flooring
☐ C-16 Fire Protection/Fire Alarms
☐ C-17 Glass
☐ C-20 Warm-Air Heating and Air Conditioning
☐ C-21 Moving/Demolition
☐ C-22 Asbestos Abatement
☐ C-23 Ornamental Metal
☐ C-27 Landscaping/Irrigation
☐ C-28 Doors, Locks, Security
☐ C-29 Masonry
☐ C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control
☐ C-32 Parking and Highway Improvement
☐ C-33 Painting and Decorating
☐ C-34 Pipeline
☐ C-35 Lathing and Plastering
☐ C-36 Plumbing
☐ C-38 Refrigeration
☐ C-39 Roofing
☐ C-42 Sanitation System
☐ C-43 Sheet Metal
☐ C-45 Electrical Sign
☐ C-46 Solar
☐ C-47 General Manufactured Housing
☐ C-50 Reniforcing Steel
☐ C-51 Structural Steel
☐ C-53 Swimming Pool
☐ C-54 Tile
☐ D-56 Trenching
☐ D-59 Hydroseed Spraying
☐ D-62 Air and Water Balancing
☐ D-63 Construction Cleanup
☐ D-64 Non-Specialized
☐ D-65 Weatherization and Energy Conservation
☐ ASB Asbestos Certification
☐ HAZ Hazardous Substance Removal Certification
3.7.2. Nondiscrimination Certification**
The City of Palm Desert is committed to promoting equal opportunity in its contracting activities. We ensure that all individuals seeking to do business with the city treat contractors, subcontractors, and employees fairly, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or membership in any other protected class.
For any purchase exceeding $10,000, vendors must certify compliance with the City’s nondiscrimination policy (G.C. 3.30.200) before contract award. No contract will be awarded until the contractor submits this certification.
By clicking the confirmation box below, the vendor certifies that they have read the code and agree to comply with its requirements. Failure to comply may result in termination of any agreement entered into with the vendor.
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3.8. Authority and Certification
3.8.1. By selecting the box below, the submitter affirms the following:* The submitter is duly authorized to execute this Pre-Qualification Application under penalty of perjury on behalf of the above-identified Applicant. The submitter warrants and represents that he/she has personal knowledge of each of the responses to this Pre-Qualification Application and/or that he/she has conducted all necessary and appropriate inquiries to determine the truth, completeness and accuracy of responses to this Pre-Qualification Application. The undersigned declares and certifies that the responses to this Pre-Qualification Application are complete and accurate; there are no omissions of material fact or information that render any response to be false or misleading; and there are no misstatements of fact in any of the responses. The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that if the City determines that any response herein is false or misleading or contains misstatements of fact, the
Applicant will not be deemed qualified to participate in the City’s Informal Bidding procedures.
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3.8.2. Submitter*
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| 1. NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC PROJECTS |
| 1.1. Summary |
| 1.2. Background |
| 1.3. Contact Information |
| 1.4. Timeline |
| 2. Contractor Prequalification Instructions. |
| 3. Vendor Questionnaire |
| 3.1. Applicant Information |
| 3.1.1. Firm Name (as it appears on license)* |
| 3.1.2. DBA, if applicable |
| 3.1.3. Company Type* |
| 3.1.4. If firm is a sole proprietorship or partnership, list owners of the company |
| 3.1.5. Contact Information* |
| 3.1.6. Please attach your completed and signed IRS W-9 form. If you are a foreign business entity, please upload a W-8 form instead. |
| 3.1.7. California Contractors' License(s) and Expiration Date(s)* |
| 3.1.8. Applicant DIR Registration Number and Expiration Date* |
| 3.2. Annual Revenue |
| 3.2.1. Enter the firm's annual gross revenue for the past three years. Include the average amount of all contracts, and the largest contract amount for each year. If the Applicant is engaged in business enterprises other than construction, responses... |
| 3.3. Insurance and Bonding |
| 3.3.1. Provide proof of General Liability Insurance* |
| 3.3.2. Provide proof of Workers Compensation Insurance* |
| 3.3.3. Provide proof of Automobile Liability Insurance* |
| 3.3.4. Fleet Compliance Certification* |
| 3.3.5. Fleet Compliance Documentation* |
| 3.3.6. Bonding Information* |
| 3.4. References |
| 3.4.1. Customer References* |
| 3.4.2. Vendor References* |
| 3.5. Supplemental Questions |
| 3.5.1. Applicant possesses a valid and currently in good standing California Contractors’ license for the trade category(ies) for which the Applicant requests pre-qualification.* |
| 3.5.2. Applicant is a DIR registered contractor. * |
| 3.5.3. Applicant maintains a commercial general liability insurance policy with a coverage amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.* |
| 3.5.4. Applicant maintains an automobile liability insurance policy with a coverage amount of at least $1,000,000.* |
| 3.5.5. Applicant has a current workers’ compensation insurance policy as required by the Labor Code or is legally self-insured pursuant to Labor Code § 3700.* |
| 3.5.6. Applicant has bonding capacity of at least Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) per project and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in the aggregate for all projects.* |
| 3.5.7. Within the past twenty-four (24) months, has the Applicant provided public works construction services under a direct contract with a public owner where the value of the construction services provided by the Applicant was greater than $50,000?* |
| 3.5.8. The Applicant is ineligible or debarred from submitting bid proposals for public works projects or public works contracts pursuant Labor Code § 1777.1 or Labor Code § 1777.7.* |
| 3.5.9. Within the past three (3) years a public agency has determined that the Applicant. or any predecessor to the Applicant, is not a “responsible” bidder for a public works project or a public works contract.* |
| 3.5.10. During the past three (3) years, the Applicant or any predecessor to the Applicant, or any of the equity owners of the Applicant been convicted of a federal or state crime involving fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty.* |
| 3.5.11. During the past three (3) years a Surety has completed any project or the Applicant’s obligations under a construction contract.* |
| 3.5.12. The Applicant’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance prior five (5) year average Experience Modification Rating (“EMR”) rating over the past five (5) years is more than 1.5* |
| 3.5.13. The Applicant’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance current average Experience Modification Rating (“EMR”) rating is more than 1.5.* |
| 3.5.14. CAL OSHA or OSHA has cited and assessed penalties against the Applicant for “serious and willful” or “repeat” violations of its safety or health regulations in the past five (5) years.* |
| 3.6. Asbestos Work; Hazardous Substance Removal Certifications. |
| 3.6.1. Applicant possesses a current and in good standing ASB-Asbestos Certification issued by the California Contractors’ State License Board. * |
| 3.6.2. Applicant possess a current and in good standing HAZ-Hazardous Substance Removal Certification issued by the California Contractors’ State License Board.* |
| 3.7. Trades Requested for Prequalification. |
| 3.7.1. CSLB License Classification |
| 3.7.2. Nondiscrimination Certification** |
| 3.8. Authority and Certification |
| 3.8.1. By selecting the box below, the submitter affirms the following:* |
| 3.8.2. Submitter* |
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