67 Pa. Code § 457.2 - Purpose

(a) This chapter is designed to implement section 404.1 of the act (36 P. S. § 670-404.1) by providing a method and manner, determined to be desirable by the Secretary, for the processing and evaluation of the capacity and qualifications of contractors and subcontractors to perform highway project work in this Commonwealth.

(b) The following basic policy governs the classification and prequalification of contractors and subcontractors:

(1) The institution of a system which will permit a more efficient operation of the contract program for highway projects.

(2) The minimization of delays in the awarding of contracts after bids have been opened.

(3) The assurance of the integrity, responsibility and competence of bidders.

Notes

67 Pa. Code § 457.2

The provisions of this § 457.2 adopted September 21, 1973, effective 9/22/1973, 3 Pa.B. 2133; amended November 28, 1980, effective 11/29/1980, 10 Pa.B. 4470; amended April 11, 1997, effective 4/12/1997, 27 Pa.B. 1798.