(A) Upon designation by the city that a bidder’s or subcontractor’s submission is complete and timely, and upon any further consideration deemed necessary by the city, the bidder or subcontractor may be pre-qualified for future city public works projects. Pre-qualification shall exempt the bidder or subcontractor from the comprehensive submission requirements contained herein for a period of 12 months. Thereafter, bidders or subcontractors who are pre-qualified must submit a complete application for continuation of pre-qualified standing, on a form provided by the city (i.e., a “short form”) by December 31 for the upcoming calendar year. Failure by any pre-qualified bidder or subcontractor to timely submit its complete application for continuation of pre-qualified standing shall result in automatic removal of the designation effective January 1 of the upcoming year. However, the removed bidder or subcontractor shall still be permitted to bid on or perform work on city public works projects.
(B) Any material changes to a contractor’s status, at any time, must be reported in writing within ten days of its occurrence to the city. The pre-qualification designation is solely within the discretion of the city and the city specifically reserves the right to change or revoke the designation for a stated written reason(s).
(C) Denial of pre-qualification shall be in writing and shall be forwarded to the contractor within seven working days of such decision. Any contractor denied or losing prequalification status may request reconsideration of the decision by submitting such request in writing to the city within five business days of receipt of notice of denial.
(Ord. 22-0005, passed 2-23-2022)