Contractors:

Applicants must pass an open book examination on business and law and a trade specific test with a minimum score of 70 percent.

Proof of worker's compensation and employment security coverage is also required.

Electricians:

Applicants must score an 80% on an open book, four hour examination.

Highway Pre-qualification:

• Contractors must submit audited financial statements for annual pre qualification.
• Bid limits are based upon a formula applied to the financial statements.
• Applications must be submitted 15 days before the bid letting date.
• All highway projects require 100% performance bonding.

Other:

Contractors who have not actively engaged in contracting in the state for the last five years must post a wage bond equal to four weeks gross payroll, at full operating capacity, plus 15 percent.

Nonresident contractors must register with the State Tax Commissioner prior to performing contracts and shall deposit 6% of the contract price in cash in the contractors use tax fund or provide a corporate surety bond. A bond equal to the cost of materials and labor is required for public works other than highway projects.