Prequalification for Pomona USD 2526

The Pomona Unified School District has opened a prequalification solicitation for contractors intending to bid on district projects for the 2025–2026 period. This prequalification applies to prime/general contractors and certain specialty trades such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors involved in projects valued at $1,000,000 or more that are funded by state school bonds in accordance with California Public Contract Code §20111.6. Contractors must hold appropriate California-issued licenses (including but not limited to classifications such as C-4, C-7, C-10, C-36) and complete the prequalification process through the online PQBids platform, registering specifically as an “AB 2031 contractor.” The prequalification status is valid for one year or until the prequalification threshold expires, allowing contractors who meet the criteria to bid on eligible projects administered by the district in Los Angeles County. Submissions for prequalification are exclusively online via PQBids, with applications due by October 9, 2026. The process emphasizes confidentiality of submitted information, with the exception of contractor names, which are public records. No federal acquisition regulations or contract clauses apply as this is governed by state-level procurement law and requirements. There are no specified evaluation factors, contract types, or pricing details included in the solicitation, as the focus is solely on vetting contractor eligibility prior to bidding. The district’s contact for inquiries related to the solicitation is Mina Young, and all procedural instructions, including license requirements and application steps, are detailed in the legal notices published by the district in October 2025. This solicitation serves as a prerequisite phase to establish a pool of qualified contractors authorized to participate competitively in future Pomona USD projects during the specified period.