Construction Work Regulated:

Except for public works, construction is not regulated at the state level. Contractors intending to bid public works contracts must prequalify.

License Requirements

Highway Prequalification:

• Contractors must submit financial statements with the application for prequalification. Although CPA audited financial statements are not required, an annual limit of $350,000 is imposed for unaudited financial. There were 900 prequalified contractors as of October 1996. The average processing time for applications is 16 days.

Roofing:

• Contractors must have a certificate from the Department of Professional Regulation before engaging in roofing construction. email us for this certificate.
• Applicants must provide proof of liability, workman's compensation and unemployment insurance.

Other:

• Out of state contractors must post a bond with the Department of Employment Security before commencing work on any contract over $5,000. Chicago and other municipalities may have licensing requirements.
• A performance and liability bond may be required of each bidder of a public works contract involving an amount in excess of $10,000 in a city with a population of 500,000. A payment/performance bond equal to the value of the contract is required if it is estimated at $25,000 or more.

Reciprocal Agreements

No reciprocal agreements specified.

License Types

Every contractor is required to pass the OSHA exam.