Supplement to Licensing and Qualification of Bidders in Selected Studies in Highway Law

This report supplements and updates a section in Volume 3 of "Selected Studies in Highway Law" dealing with licensing and qualification of public works contractors. The report gives an overview of state legislation, and describes prequalification policies and procedures, and suspension and revocation procedures. Statutory structure and the scope of the licensing requirement are examined and a table summarizes the licensing requirements in the State of New Mexico. State practice regarding prequalification of bidders on highway construction contracts is covered, and a summary of state laws and regulations relating to qualification of bidders is tabulated. The report also covers the appeal and review of adverse actions, and the prequalification and certification of disadvantaged business enterprises.