2026 Construction Contractor Prequalification Program Application Period Re-Opened

The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) is re-opening the application period for licensed contractors to join the District’s 2026 Contractor Prequalification and Informal Bidding Program.

The District welcomes applications from all qualified contractors and strongly encourages participation from small, local, emerging, and historically underrepresented businesses, including firms owned by women, minorities, veterans, and disadvantaged business enterprises.

SMCCCD, located at 3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA, performs construction and trade work across its three campuses:

  • Cañada College, Redwood City, CA
  • College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
  • Skyline College, San Bruno, CA

The District anticipates a range of capital improvement and maintenance projects during the 2026 calendar year.

Informal Bidding Contractor List

Pursuant to California Public Contract Code §22034 (Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act), the District maintains a list of contractors eligible to submit quotes for informal public works projects up to the statutory cost threshold.

Interested contractors must provide:

  • Company name
  • Contact name and mailing address
  • Telephone number and email address
  • Contractor license number and classification(s)
  • DIR registration number
  • Type of work the contractor is licensed to perform

Contractors on this list may be invited to submit quotes for projects within their trade category during 2026.

Prequalification for Formal Bids

In accordance with Public Contract Code §§20101 and 20651.5, contractors wishing to bid on formal public works projects exceeding $220,000 must complete the District’s prequalification questionnaire and financial statement.

Trade contractors are encouraged to participate.

How to Apply

Contractors must complete the online registration and/or prequalification application through PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/20507/portal-home

Application Deadline:
April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The District reserves the right to modify application timelines or procedures at its discretion.

For further information, please contact the General Services Department at:

(650) 358-6826 │ vendorprequal@smccd.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about the 2027 prequalification cycle, please send an email to vendorprequal@smccd.edu.