CUPCCAA
CUPCCAA Prequalification Procedures
The Linden Unified School District (LUSD) provides this information for any individual or firm interested in being added to the District’s informal bid list for general construction or all trades, pursuant to Public Contract Codes 22032 and 22034 under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA).
Interested contractors and vendors must complete and submit the CUPCCAA Contractor/Vendor Application in order to be considered.
Requirements for Bidders
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Contractors and subcontractors must be registered as public works contractors with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), as required by Labor Code Section 1771 and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
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Contractors and subcontractors are required to furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner, either weekly or within ten (10) days of any request by the District or the Labor Commissioner.
CUPCCAA Bid Thresholds (Effective January 1, 2025)
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$75,000 or less – Public agencies may use force account (District employees), a negotiated contract, or a purchase order.
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$75,000 to $220,000 – Informal bidding procedures may be used.
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More than $220,000 – Formal bidding procedures are required.
Informal Bid List
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Contractors who submit complete and proper documentation will be placed on LUSD’s Informal Bid List for the 2025 calendar year.
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The CUPCCAA list is updated annually each November. To remain on the list, contractors must submit a new application every year.
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Inclusion on the list does not guarantee notification or participation in all RFQ, RFP, or bid requests. Notices will be distributed according to the trade category being bid, and the District may also advertise opportunities in designated trade journals.
District Rights
The Linden Unified School District Board of Education reserves the right to:
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Reject any and all applications or bids.
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Waive minor irregularities.
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Make decisions deemed to be in the best interest of the District.
Equal Opportunity
LUSD is an equal opportunity owner/employer and does not discriminate against any bidder or contractor on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
How to Apply
To be considered for inclusion on LUSD’s CUPCCAA Contractor/Vendor List for the 2025 calendar year, please complete the application form on this page or click the link below to submit your online application.
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