Public WorksQuestion 1588 of 1605
A subcontractor that is NOT registered with the DIR is listed on a bid for a public works project subject to prevailing wage. The likely consequence is that:
a.Only the prime contractor needs to register
b.Registration is unnecessary for subcontractors
c.The sub is automatically registered
d.The bid may be deemed nonresponsive / the unregistered sub cannot lawfully be awarded or perform the work
Explanation
Labor Code §1725.5 requires both prime contractors AND subcontractors to be DIR-registered to be listed on a bid and to perform covered public works. Using an unregistered subcontractor can render a bid nonresponsive and expose the parties to penalties.
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