2027 Annual CUPCCAA Notification

The Desert Sands Unified School District is issuing a special notice to invite licensed contractors to register for its 2027 calendar year list of qualified bidders. This registration is conducted in accordance with the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) and Public Contract Code section 22034. The scope of this notice is to identify contractors interested in performing public works construction and repair projects with an estimated value of up to 220,000.00 dollars. While the initial registration deadline is December 31, 2026, registration remains ongoing throughout the calendar year, and the district may establish a new list effective January 1st of each year. To be included on the qualified bidders list, contractors must complete a mandatory electronic registration via the district's Purchasing Services webpage. Required submission details include the contractor's name, contact information, license class and number with expiration date, the specific type of work they are licensed to perform, and a valid Department of Industrial Relations registration number. Additionally, applicants must provide evidence of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance, as well as proof of their ability to provide Payment and Performance Bonds. The primary point of contact for this process is Seandee Jackson, Director of Purchasing Services.