Applications expire after 90 days without approval. Applicants should monitor their email for requests from the PQBids Admin team regarding missing required files.

AB 1565 became effective January 1, 2014, requiring school districts to use pre-qualification for facility construction projects costing $1 million or more using specific bond funds. The process uses a standardized questionnaire, financial statement review, and uniform bidder rating based on DIR forms.

Applicants select Option 1 or Option 2, follow the prompts, complete required fields, and attach necessary documents.

PQBids requires both a single job and an aggregate capacity bondability letter. Additionally, you will need to furnish 2 years of financials.

Preliminary determinations occur within minutes of receipt. Complete applications receive decisions quickly. Option 2 applications typically take no longer than 2 weeks, depending on school district guidelines.

Contractors must update their online application and submit required documentation. PQBids will notify firms by e-mail approximately 60 days prior to the expiration of their pre-qualification.

Contractors receive email notification and must contact the school district to follow appeal procedures. Denial reasons include not meeting minimum DIR scores. Appeals go directly to school districts.

Resubmission timelines vary case-by-case depending on denial reasons.

PQBids will contact the individual(s) referenced on the application regarding 2 prior construction projects and they will be asked the questions found on the Phase 3 questionnaire.

Yes, as of January 1, 2014, subcontractors with contracts exceeding one million dollars must be pre-qualified. This applies to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors.

PQBids meet the minimum criteria set by the Department of Industrial Relations. Criteria may vary among agencies.

Your certificate will be effective for 1-year from the date of issue and will indicate the contractor's pre-qualification classification.

Your bid limit is up to the amount that is on your surety letter that you submitted with your application.

Log into your account, navigate to "My Agency Applications" to view status. Click the question mark icon for status definitions.

After creating an account, log into go.pqbids.com and navigate to "Apply To Agency" to submit applications.

Yes, applications auto-save to the last completed step. Users log back in and return to "Apply To Agency" to continue.

Contact the specific agency directly, as CUPCCAA applications are handled in-house by individual agencies.

Send an email requesting a username change, and the system will be updated accordingly.

CUPCCAA accepts any financial documentation (in-house, audited, reviewed, or compiled). AB2031 requires audited or reviewed financials, though small businesses can obtain exemptions through California's Small Business Certificate.

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