Public Works Contracts Process

Public Works & CUPCCAA:
The District is governed by the Public Contract Code that pertains to CUPCCAA for all public works projects. Please follow the Public Works Agreements (PWA) Process / Procedures when trying to schedule a public works project. Public works projects consist of the following (20117 (b), 20651 (b):
  • Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, maintenance, or repair work,
  • Done under contract, and
  • Paid for in whole or in part out of public funds
* This can include preconstruction and post-construction activities related to a specific project.

CUPCCAA:
If you or your department knows of a specific contractor that would be interested in bidding an upcoming project, they are required to do the following:
     •  Have a current license, hold the correct classification to perform the work, and are subject to verification from the Contractor State License          Board (CSLB);
     • Have registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) if the contractor plans on completing projects above the project                            thresholds. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for a public works project (Awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless            registered with the DIR per California Labor Code section 1725.5;
     • Complete the District’s on-line “Contractors Application for Qualification” each calendar year by visiting the Contractor Information                        webpage and registering: CUPCCAA Registration
Questions may be directed to Purchasing by contacting Vicki Capozza, Buyer at 760.290.2374.