Lucas County Construction Pre‑Qualification (MUST COMPLETE TO BID ON ALL FUTURE PROJECTS)

This solicitation announces the Lucas County Construction Pre‑Qualification program, which all contractors, subcontractors, and trade firms must complete to be eligible to bid on any county‑funded construction project. The program establishes a uniform “Responsible Contractor” status based on mandatory insurance, licensure, financial, and compliance criteria (Category A) and a points‑based scoring system (Category B). Applicants must submit a single PDF application (electronically or by mail) and meet strict deadlines: at least 30 calendar days before work is desired, with the County providing a decision within 30 calendar days of a complete submission. The pre‑qualification is valid for 24 months and must be renewed within a 30‑35 day window before expiration. • Mandatory Category A requirements: health insurance, retirement plan, workers’ comp, unemployment insurance, financial‑statement affidavit, no debarment, proper licensure, liability insurance, etc. • Category B scoring: up to 150 points; 113 + points required for “Pre‑Qualified Responsible” status. • Submission method: upload PDF via portal/email (subject “Prequalification Application”) or mail to the Board of Commissioners; receipt timestamp is official. • Contact for questions: [email protected]; primary submission contact is Justin L. Richmond.