The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requires that all construction contractors performing a public works project pay prevailing wages as determined by DIR and be registered with the DIR Public Works Contractor Registration database. All construction contractors doing business with Vital Valt must be registered at both the time of bid and at the time of award. The DIR requires the field surveying, field soils and material testing, building and construction management companies to register with the Contractor Database. Also, contractors, regardless of tier, are required to register if they are responsible for the payment of prevailing wage. This...
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THE LICENSED CONTRACTOR Before you start renovating your home or business take a moment to research and verify your contractors qualifications. LICENSING California has a strict law that prohibits using an unlicensed contractor. Licensing can range from simple registration to a detailed qualification process. This includes verifying that the contractor is licensed by checking their license and photo identification to verify that the person with the license is the person who shows up for the quote. Additionally, verify if a license is current by visiting the Contractors State License Board’s website. This website will also verify if the contractor is...
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