A subcontractor wants to be listed on a California public works bid but is not registered with DIR. What is the core issue?
Correct Answer
C) DIR registration is generally required first.
For covered public works, contractors and subcontractors generally must be registered with DIR before bid listing, award, or performance.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
For covered public works, contractors and subcontractors generally must be registered with DIR before bid listing, award, or performance.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: The subcontractor can register only after final payment.
The subcontractor can register only after final payment. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for dir contractor registration.
Option B: Registration is optional if the subcontract value is below retainage.
Registration is optional if the subcontract value is below retainage. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for dir contractor registration.
Option D: Registration is replaced by the subcontractor's city business license.
Registration is replaced by the subcontractor's city business license. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for dir contractor registration.
Memory Technique
Preparing Bid shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize DIR contractor registration from California Labor Code Sections 1725.5, 1771.1, and 1771.4; DIR Public. / California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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