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The "search engine" which drives this contractor data base has two separate functions:
Searching for a contractor by name:
Enter the name of the contractor you are looking for. It is not necessary to enter
the contractor's entire name.
For instance, if you are searching for John Smith Construction, Inc., just enter
Smith.
If your search brings up more than one contractor, scroll through the list to find
the appropriate contractor.
Searching for contractors using the drop-down menus:
This type of search responds to the information you enter into the drop-down menus
available. Hold down the Ctrl key to select multiple items in each drop down box.
Scopes of Work
This is work a contractor would perform on a project and is not intended to include
'incidental' work. Selecting more than one scope of work will provide a list of
contractors that perform at least one of those selected.
Agency Certifications:
This option will provide contractors that have a certification as a small business,
disabled-veteran business, disadvantaged business, woman-owned business or minority-owned
business in California as certified through the Unified Certification Program, Department
of General Services or CA Public Utilities Commission's Supplier Clearinghouse.
Coverage Area:
Coverage area is a geographic grouping of counties in which a contractor is willing
to perform work. If you select more than one coverage area the search results will
provide a list of contractors that work in either area.
County:
Using the County options is a search by office location, not a geographic work area.
Note: you cannot perform a search using a county and a coverage area option. You
must search by coverage area or county.
Sample Search:
If you want to find fencing contractors that work in Alameda County, CA and are
certified as a small business, use the following options:
- Scope of Work: Fencing
- Agency Certification: CA Dept of General Services - Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- Coverage Area: Bay Area
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