Notice of the Establishment of a Qualified Signage Contractors List

The City of Beverly Hills Department of Public Works is seeking qualified signage contractors with a Class C-45 license to establish a prequalified contractors list under solicitation 27-350-15. This list will be used for negotiated or informal bidding on projects as they arise for an initial one-year period, with a possible extension of up to three years. Up to five of the highest-ranking contractors will be placed on the list. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026, and all applications must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids. To qualify, contractors must undergo an objective evaluation process. This includes achieving a minimum score of 57 out of 76 in the business history and organizational performance category, which assesses factors such as years in business, bankruptcy history, and insurance renewal. Applicants must also disclose any serious, willful, or repeat CAL OSHA violations from the past five years. Required submission materials include a contact information form, a reviewed or audited financial statement, a notarized statement of bonding capacity from a California Department of Insurance approved surety, and documentation of recent project experience. Selected contractors must meet stringent financial and safety requirements, including maintaining liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars per occurrence. The process requires a 10 percent bidder security or bid bond for bidding, and the lowest responsible bidder must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Additionally, contractors must provide a Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Record and disclose any history of false claims or material misrepresentations to public agencies.