§ 2-229. Qualifications of bidders.

Potential bidders, the apparent lowest bidder, or the person providing services under any other contract delivery method, and applicable subcontractors identified in the bid or request for qualification package for any county construction project which is to be competitively awarded shall be evaluated to determine whether the bidder and its subcontractors are qualified. In evaluating qualifications, the county shall consider the following information:

(1)

A contractor's prequalification statement for the prime contractor and subcontractors performing parts of work identified in the bidding documents as critical to the project's success. The prequalification statement shall be provided on a form to be established by the county manager;

(2)

Most current financial statement, but not more than one year old, indication of bondability, or, if a project is under $100,000.00, other evidence of financial capacity as identified in the bid documents;

(3)

Resumes of contractor and subcontractor's key personnel, including project manager and superintendent levels, showing job history, education related to work to be performed and any license, training, and experience related to the work which that individual will perform;

(4)

List of subcontractors and suppliers, and items of work to be performed by the contractor's own work force;

(5)

County evaluations of the performance on county projects;

(6)

References obtained from individuals or businesses with whom the contractor or subcontractor has performed work or conducted business;

(7)

Any other relevant qualifications, data or information identified in the bidding documents to be critical to the success of the project.

(Ord. No. 98-37, § 1, 7-7-98)