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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can I find out about City of Los Angeles Public Works projects?
What types of projects are awarded by the Board of Public Works?
Who is eligible to bid on these projects?
How does a contractor obtain bid documents?
What are the typical project bid requirements?
What is required for a contractor to be awarded a contract?
What does the Board of Public Works expect from contractors?
 How is a contractor paid for work completed?
What are the typical project bid requirements?
  • Bid Bond - The Board requires that a Forfeiture Bid Bond (10% of bid amount) be submitted with all bids.
  • Hire and train apprentices and make appropriate payments to apprentice training trusts as required by the project specifications.
  • List subcontractors in an amount in excess of one half of one percent of the total bid amount or $10,000, whichever is greater.
  • Pay the prevailing wages to its employees for construction projects.
  • Pay the living wage for service contracts.
For Projects Over $100,000:

The Board expects that all Minority/Wormen and Other Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE/OBE) be given an equal opportunity to participate in the performance of all contracts. Bidders are required to conduct adequate outreach to (MBE/WBE/OBE) firms whenever there is a need to subcontract portions of the work. A bidder's written documentation of their good faith effort to reach out to MBE/WBW/OBE firms is required.

The Board requires the bidders to meet the Mandatory Subcontracting Minimum requirements (MSM). Bidders are required to subcontract specific percentages of the contract work to available subcontractors.

See the bid documents for the project you are interested in for more specific information.

If you are interested in becoming MBE/WBE/DBE Certified, contact the Bureau of Contract Administration, Office of Contract Compliance, (213) 847-1922.
What is required for a contractor to be awarded a contract?
  • Be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
  • Obtain Business Tax Registration Certificates before the contract is awarded.
  • Provide Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract amount. This percentage may vary. See project specifications for exact amount.
  • Provide the following insurance:
    • State minimum requirement for the Workers Compensation policy.
    • Comprehensive General Liability requirements. (See the bid documents for the project you are interested in for the specific amount)
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