Limited Public Works Roster

Public Works projects estimated to cost less than $35,000 may be awarded using the Limited Public Works Roster process in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington. These projects are not advertised in the newspaper. Instead where possible, a minimum of three contractors on the Roster are invited to bid for each project. These bidders are then rotated, so that all bidders in a trade category are invited to bid before any bidder receives a second invitation to bid.

To enroll, you must provide all of the information requested in the Limited Public Works Roster Application Form  (220KB DOC). Contractors on the Limited Public Works Roster are listed by trade categories. Trade categories are based on the contractor's description of experience and availability on their application form. Refer to to the application form for a listing of the categories.

To be eligible for inclusion on the King County Limited Public Works Roster and to submit a quotation or bid, a contractor must have either (a) gross revenues under $250,000 annually as reported on their Federal Tax Returns or (b) gross revenues under $1,000,000 annually as reported on their Federal Tax Return. All of the information requested on the application must be provided including a current State of Washington contractor’s license registration number.

Bid bonds are not required and the bidding period is short, however there are some public works laws such as payment of Prevailing Wages that apply to these projects. A performance and payment bond may be required and an insurance certificate must be filed before any work can begin.

Direct questions about the Limited Public Works Roster or King County Procurement to Procurement and Contract Services at 206-263-9400.

Direct questions about King County’s Contracting Opportunities Program for Small Contractors and Suppliers to the Office of Business Development and Contract Compliance at 206-205-3443.

Note: Forms listed in this page are available in Microsoft Office Word.