(A) Upon designation by the county that a contractor's or subcontractor's submission in anticipation of a bid is complete and timely, and upon any further consideration deemed necessary by the county, the contractor or subcontractor may be pre-qualified for future county public works projects. A contractor's classification as "qualified" shall exempt the contractor or sub-contractor from the comprehensive submission requirements contained herein for a period of 12 months. Thereafter, contractors or subcontractors who are pre-qualified must submit a complete application for continuation of "pre-qualified" standing, on a form provided by the county, (also referred to as the "short form") by December 31st for the upcoming calendar year. Failure by any pre-qualified contractor 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" contractor or subcontractor shall still be permitted to bid on county public works projects.
(B) Any material changes to the contractor's status, at any time, must be reported in writing within ten days of its occurrence to the county. The pre-qualification designation is solely within the discretion of the county and the county 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 pre-qualification status may request reconsideration of the decision by submitting such request in writing to the county within five business days of receipt of notice of denial.
(Ord. 2019-3, passed 3-20-19)