1. (a) The statewide coordinator maintains a list of licensed and insured contractors for public distribution. The list indicates the adoption types a contractor is licensed for and the districts where a contractor is authorized to work. A contractor must be on the list in order to be issued a Permit. The list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by Caltrans or any of its employees. In order to be added to the list, a contractor must:

   1. (1) Provide proof of insurance and professional licensing as required by Caltrans. Types of insurance needed, minimum coverage amounts, and professional licensing requirements are set forth in a handout titled, Working With Contractors (Rev. 12/08) which is incorporated by reference. This document is posted on the Program Internet site.
   2. (2) Attend a meeting with the district coordinator for each district where they want to offer services. The statewide coordinator may also attend these meetings.

2. (b) Failure of a contractor to meet any of the following requirements shall result in the contractor's name being removed from the list and cancellation of all affected Permits:

   1. (1) Provide proof of continuous insurance coverage and professional licensing to statewide coordinator. Copies of renewed policies and licenses must be received prior to the expiration of those previously submitted.
   2. (2) Provide 30 calendar days notice to the statewide coordinator of any plans to reduce or cancel an insurance coverage(s) and/or a professional license(s).
   3. (3) Conform to all laws and regulations concerning business and professional licensing, workers' compensation insurance, and fair employment practices.
   4. (4) Conform to all Permit provisions.

3. (c) A contractor must not falsify a sponsor's signature, business license, or other document submitted to the district coordinator on behalf of the sponsor.

   1. (1) If the falsification occurs at the Program Application stage, the Program Application is denied.
   2. (2) If the falsification occurs at the Permit Application stage, both the sponsor's and contractor's Permit Applications are denied.
   3. (3) In either case, a denial letter explaining the offense and the consequence is written to the sponsor and a copy is sent to the contractor. In addition, the contractor is sent a warning letter.
   4. (4) If the sponsor still wishes to participate in the Program, the sponsor must go through the adoption process again, starting with the submission of a new Program Application.

Note: Authority cited: Section 91.5, Streets and Highways Code. Reference: Sections 91.5 and 92, Streets and Highways Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).