Asbestos and lead abatement, plumbing and electrical work is regulated at the state level. Highway construction pre qualification is required of prime contractors.
- Applicants must pass an examination with a minimum score of 70% and provide experience documentation. Application and annual renewal fees range from $50 to $500 depending on certification.
- Contractors must submit experience history and financial statements. The pre qualification is good for 15 months from the financial statement date. The contractors bid limit is based on a formula applied to the financial statements and the type of financials submitted (compiled, audited, etc.).
- Performance, labor and material bonds are required for contracts awarded by the Agency of Transportation. Performance bonds are required for all contracts exceeding $100,000. Performance bonding on projects less than $100,000 may be waived by the Secretary of Transportation.
- There were 155 prequalified contractors as of November 1995.
- Examinations are required for electrical and plumbing classifications.
A reciprocity agreement is in effect with New Hampshire for plumbing and New Hampshire and Massachusetts for electrical.
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