CA SB502

Raises the dollar threshold for University of California projects exempt from full competitive bidding requirements from $100,000 to $640,000

Requires UC Regents to establish qualification and rating procedures for bidders on projects costing between $300,000 and $640,000, including submission of a qualification questionnaire and financial statement

Mandates bidders to complete a qualification questionnaire covering minimum standards from the Department of Industrial Relations Model Pre-qualification Questionnaire, with requirements for general contractors and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing subcontractors

Requires each UC campus or facility to publicly post project descriptions, awarded amounts, and winning contractor names on their website upon contract award to the lowest responsible bidder