Construction Work Regulated:

Highway contracts require pre qualification with the Department of Transportation on all contracts.

Non resident contractors and subcontractors must register contracts exceeding $10,000 with the Department of Revenue.

An out of state corporation authorized to do business in the state shall not be required to register the contract.

License Requirements

Highway Prequalification:

• Contractors must provide experience information and financial statements. For prequalification limits over $500,000 audited financial statements are required. There were 401 prequalified contractors as of October 1996.
• A bond in the amount of 5 percent of the total contract is required from contractors on all contracts.

Contract Registration:

• For contracts that are required to be registered, a bond in the amount of 8% of the contract amount (minimum $1,000) must be filed with the Department of Taxation. For sales tax exempt projects a 4% bond is required ($1,000 minimum).

Other:

• Many cities and counties have examination and licensing requirements for contractors. In lieu of the local examination, code exams given by the International Congress of Building Officials and Block & Associates are recognized by the local licensing authorities. The examinations recognized are the ICBO's General Contractor exam (4 hours open book) and Block's Kansas LJBC exam (6 hours open book).

Reciprocal Agreements

Reciprocal agreements may exist for highway pre qualification requirements on highway work.

License Types

Every contractor is required to pass the OSHA exam.