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Board of Trustees Study Session March 8, 2005

CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION INFORMATION BRIEFING. Board of Trustees Study Session March 8, 2005. Presenters. José Nuñez , Measure C Executive Director, College of Marin Jeff Gee, Program Executive, Swinerton Dave Kirn, Program Manager, Swinerton. Briefing Purpose.

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Board of Trustees Study Session March 8, 2005

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  1. CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION INFORMATION BRIEFING Board of Trustees Study Session March 8, 2005

  2. Presenters • José Nuñez, Measure C Executive Director, College of Marin • Jeff Gee, Program Executive, Swinerton • Dave Kirn, Program Manager, Swinerton

  3. Briefing Purpose • To present background information on Contractor Prequalification and the prequalification process • Traditional Public Works Lump Sum/Low Bid - Bid was submitted on time - Bid Bond accompanied the bid - Bid was complete - Contractor is licensed in California

  4. Public Contract Code • Section 20100 allows for prequalification: • Standard questionnaire and financial statements • Responses and financial statements are confidential documents • Submitted under the penalty of perjury

  5. Prequalification Process • Standard questionnaire: - Based on size and type of contract - Based on type of construction - Stipulate the duration (e.g., 1 year) • Public advertisement similar to bidding • Mandatory conference • Evaluate submittals • Establish list of prequalified contractors • Projects are bid to the prequalified list of contractors

  6. Standard Questions • Experience in performing public works projects • Establish standard minimum requirements for bidding: • - Bonding Capacity • - Insurance • - Safety record • Type and size of the contracts • Litigation/dispute history • Compliance with prevailing wage provisions • Labor code violations • - Non-payment of wages • - Non-payment of benefits

  7. Standard Questions • Past performance on comparable projects • Contractor license • Work history • Disqualification from previous projects • Personnel qualifications • - Qualified field personnel • References

  8. Goals • Contractor experience in public work contracts determined in advance of bidding • Contractor ability to comply with District’s bonding and insurance requirements determined in advance of bidding • Identify successful, quality contractors that are able to work at the College of Marin • Identify contractors that can execute construction safely • Identify contractors that historically are able to successfully complete work on time and on budget

  9. Advantages of Prequalification • Establish specific group of prime contractors to bid • Specific outreach and communication • Identify experienced contractors: - Previous public works contract experience - Satisfactory safety record - Financially sound - Meet District bonding and insurance requirements

  10. Disadvantages of Prequalification • Effort required by contractors to submit • documentation • May limit opportunities/bidding • No guarantee that contractors will bid

  11. Conclusion • Creates a pool of prequalified bidders • Reduces risks to the District • Saves project time and money • Increases project success rate

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