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Item #9 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVED RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROCEDURE REQUIRING CONTRACTORS FOR PRE -QUALIFICATION PROCESS ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2003 BACKGROUND: In order to ascertain that potential bidders for large public works projects, such as the Big League Dreams Sport Park, are competent, capable and experienced, it is beneficial to adopt a pre - qualification process as authorized by Public Contact Code Sections 20100-20103.6. The intent of the pre -qualification process is to assist the City in determining the most qualified bidders who can perform projects satisfactorily. On most occasions, a successful construction project usually depends on the ability and quality of work performed by the contractor. A qualified and responsive contractor usually results in timely and satisfactory completion of the project. The "Request for Pre -Qualification Notice" and Questionnaire proposed for use is attached as Exhibit "A". ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: On large public work projects, it is advisable that the City pre -qualify contractors to assist the City in determining bidder responsibility prior to their submission of a bid. The pre -qualification process authorizes the City to ask potential contractors several detailed questions about their qualifications in order to determine a contractor's capacity and experience to accomplish a proposed project. The pre -qualification procedures proposed would assist the City in screening and selecting the most qualified lowest responsive and responsible bidders. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None at this time, each project will undergo thru normal environmental process.