Frequently asked questions
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- Who needs to fill out the Subcontractor Qualification Application (SQA) and related forms?
Subcontractors/suppliers that want to receive invitations to bid. (Note: Clark may require in lieu of supplying a Performance and Payment Bond.)
- If I have performed work for Clark previously, do I still need to complete a SQA?
- Our sureties now require this information from Clark. If you have not yet completed an SQA, you must do so in order to continue working with Clark.
- If my firm is qualified to work in multiple trades how do I identify?
- To select multiple trades, hold down the "Ctrl" key and select each division. All of the trades that pertain to those divisions will be listed. Check all divisions that apply.
- What is meant by business classification in the SQA?
- Small business classification denotes if your firm is established as a small business, including Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, or HubZone Small Business Enterprise.
- What does Certifying Agency mean?
- Certifying Agency is the agency that certified your company as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, or HubZone Small Business. Examples include the Small Business Administration, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Caltrans, Department of Transportation, etc.
- What do the red triangles mean by certain fields?
- The triangles indicate a required field and must be completed in order for the SQA to be accepted.
- Should I save the information periodically?
- Our system will automatically save the information you enter. You may also click "Submit" then "Save as a Draft" to ensure your information is saved periodically.
- What information do I need to fill out the SQA?
- Select the "Checklist" to review the list of required information. The SQA is comprehensive. We suggest you have all of the required information in hand before completing the SQA.
- What do I do when I the complete the My Company Information form?
- Click "Submit" and you will be directed to the SQA.
- May I update the My Company Information form?
- We encourage you to update the My Company Information form frequently -- especially if your email address has changed, your company has moved, or established a new office.
- If a license is not required in my state, what should I do?
- This is a required field and must be completed. If your company is not required to have a license number, select the state your firm performs business in and the trades performed. In the "License Number" field type "N/A". If you have licenses in multiple states you are required to enter a license number for each state.
- When can I submit the SQA?
- You can only submit the SQA when all required fields are completed. In addition, an officer of your company must certify the accuracy of the information. Should you inadvertently miss items a list will pop up indicating which items remain outstanding.
- What happens if I do not receive the SQA renewal email or I accidentally delete the email that was sent?
- If you are currently working on a Clark project, a hold will be placed on your check until you renew your SQA. Someone at the project site, or within Clark’s Purchasing Department, will phone you 30 days prior to your renewal date in order to avoid a delay in payment.
- What should I do if my bonding company is not listed?
- Under the "Select your Surety" field, highlight "Other." In the "Comments" field, enter the name of your bonding company.
- How often do I have to submit a SQA?
- You are required to renew this application annually. You will receive a notification via email 30 days prior to the due date which includes a link to the Clark subcontractor database. You will not be required to resubmit the SQA in its entirety, only certain portions. Do not start a new SQA.
- How do I view the bonding companies?
- "Select your Surety" contains a list of companies in alphabetical order. Place your cursor on the arrow key to your right and scroll down. Select the name of your surety company.
- If I need help, what do I do?
- Select "Ask for Help" and briefly describe the issue or question you have. Someone from Clark’s Purchasing Department will respond promptly.
- What happens after I submit my SQA?
- The SQA is reviewed by Clark’s Purchasing, Risk Management, and Estimating departments. Should any of these departments have questions they will phone or email you directly.
- Once approved, your company is automatically placed on our qualified vendors list and your firm will begin to receive invitations to bid via email. If you are interested in bidding on a project, follow the instructions provided within the invitation to bid.
- 30 days prior to the SQA expiring, you will receive an auto-generated email reminding you to update your SQA.
- Is there a limit to how many users can register under my company?
- A company may have multiple users. The system recognizes your firm's Federal ID number as the common field.
- What happens if I do not have a bonding company?
- In the "Surety Broker Agent" field type "N/A." In the "Bonding Comments" field explain why your firm does not have a bonding company.
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