from Sweeney, Mason, Wilson & Bosomworth
Beginning May 1, 2016, public works contractors who are registered with the Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") for the current fiscal year (ending June 30, 2016) will be permitted to renew their registrations for the next fiscal year (starting July 1, 2016). Registered contractors who fail to renew by July 1st but continue to work on public works after that date will be subject to late fees and potential penalties.
Contractors must be actively registered with the DIR before bidding, being awarded or performing work on public works projects in California. Contractors who are not currently registered should be mindful of when to register. Any contractor who fails to register before bidding for a public works project or being awarded a public works project may be subject to a $2,000 penalty. Contractors who plan to bid or work on public works prior to July 1st may complete the registration process to register for the remainder of the current fiscal year (ending June 30, 2016). Once registered, contractors may then renew their registration for the following fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2016), which will also require payment of the $300 renewal fee.
A listing of registered contractors and subcontractors and additional public works information can be found on the DIR Public Works page. For more information, please contact Roger M. Mason, Esq. at (408) 356-3000.
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The information provided is general in nature and is not intended to answer every question that may arise under different fact situations and should not be relied on in the place of professional advice in a given case. If you have specific questions, please contact Sweeney, Mason, Wilson & Bosomworth, 983 University Avenue, Suite 104C, Los Gatos, California, 95032, (408) 356-3000.
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