All firms, both prime and subcontractors, must complete the NYC SCA’s Prequalification Process through its online Vendor Access System before working on any projects.
Prequalification is valid for three years; firms must re-qualify at least six months before expiration to remain eligible.
Only prequalified firms are eligible to bid on contracts, perform work, or be issued agreements by the SCA.
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Prequalification
To Do
Determine if your firm falls under construction, services, or MWLBE
Review project types your business is eligible for
Confirm if SCA prequalification is required before bidding
Who Needs To Prequalify
Role
Prequalification Requirement
Prime Consultant
Must be qualified at time of award.
Prime Contractor
Must be qualified at time of bid opening.
Named Wicks Subcontractor
All Wicks subcontractors must be prequalified at the time of bid opening. For work valued at or above $1,000,000, subcontractors must also be prequalified for that threshold.
All Other Subcontractors
Must be qualified or submit a prequalification application prior to submitting a Subcontractor Approval Form (SAF).
Supplier/Installer
Must be qualified or submit a prequalification application prior to submitting a Subcontractor Approval Form (SAF).
When reviewing a firm's application, the SCA's assessment includes a thorough but timely evaluation of a variety of requirements including, but not limited to:Experience, including but not limited to, a minimum of two years in business and applicable references;
Quality and timeliness of past performance;
Financial capability;
Reliability and responsibility;
Safety record;
Compliance with equal employment requirements including Locally Based Enterprise (LBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE);
Enrollment in New York Stated Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprenticeship training programs for those trades in which an applicant seeks prequalification (see exception below); and
Integrity of the firm, its key people, affiliates, current and past owners, and principals.
An exception to DOL approved apprenticeship program requirement applies to firms that participate exclusively in the SCA's Mentor Program. However, if a firm seeks to employ apprentices, only apprentices registered with the New York State Department of Labor may be employed. The New York City Comptroller provides the rates and ratios applicable to registered apprentices through the Prevailing Wage Schedule §220.
Getting Prequalified
To Do
Register your business in the Vendor Access System (VAS)
Complete the online prequalification application
Upload all required supporting documentation
Submit financial statements and insurance certifications
To begin the prequalification process, firms are strongly encouraged to submit an Online Prequalification Application. If you are unable to submit the online form, contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777 or email for further information. After receiving notice that your firm has prequalified, visit the Competing for Business section of our site.
Please click here for the new Vendor Access System login procedure.
Please click here for the MFA Registration Instruction Guide for VAS.
Reference list of SCA’s Vendor Qualification Codes:
Doing business with the SCA has never been easier. Our Online Prequalification Application offers the following features:It is a "smart" system. Depending on your input, you'll be asked to provide only the information that applies to you and your line of business – no wading through questions that don't apply to you!
You don't have to finish an application in one sitting. Once you register and set up your username and password, you can save your work and return to complete it at a later time that's convenient for you.
As your company grows and changes, you can update your information online at any time.
Online help is always available, and our hotline staff members are only a phone call away (718) 472-8777.
A progress meter shows you how far along in a process/application you are, and the navigation menu shows you your completion status.
If this is your first time doing business with us, we recommend that you start in the section entitled "Doing Business with the SCA for the 1st Time," where the VAS wizard will lead you to the correct application after asking you a couple of quick questions.
For those of you who are familiar with the SCA and/or are already doing business with us, links on the homepage will take you directly to where you want to go.
Not sure where to start? Need help? Contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777oremail, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Requalification
To Do
Log into VAS to access your firm’s profile
Review and update any outdated documents
Submit required financials and disclosures
Respond to any SCA follow-up requests
Firms are qualified for a period of three years. Firms are strongly encouraged to requalify at least six months before their qualification status expires. Click here for the requalification application. For assistance with your online requalification application, contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777oremail, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
A firm's qualification is dynamic and subject to review. Should future events result in substantive changes in the information provided in the qualification application, the Contractor Qualification Unit must be notified immediately by contacting the contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777oremail, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Prequalified Firms
To see a list of firms that are currently prequalified to do business with the SCA, click Prequalified Firms.
For Further Assistance
If you require assistance, call the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777 or email, where specialists are available to answer questions regarding the application. In addition, you may visit the Contractor Qualification Unit at 25-01 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for assistance.
Click here to search the Vendor Access System for firms that are currently disqualified, suspended and/or otherwise ineligible to receive new/future work on SCA projects as prime contractors, subcontractors, consultants, subconsultants, members of a joint venture, vendors, or material suppliers.
Getting Started Prequalification Process Prequalification Process All firms, both prime and subcontractors, must complete the NYC SCA’s Prequalification Process through its online Vendor Access System before working on any projects.Prequalification is valid for three years; firms must re-qualify at least six months before expiration to remain eligible.Only prequalified firms are eligible to bid on contracts, perform work, or be issued agreements by the SCA. Overview Prequalification Determine if your firm falls under construction, services, or MWLBEReview project types your business is eligible forConfirm if SCA prequalification is required before bidding Who Needs To PrequalifyRolePrequalification RequirementPrime ConsultantMust be qualified at time of award.Prime ContractorMust be qualified at time of bid opening.Named Wicks SubcontractorAll Wicks subcontractors must be prequalified at the time of bid opening. For work valued at or above $1,000,000, subcontractors must also be prequalified for that threshold.All Other SubcontractorsMust be qualified or submit a prequalification application prior to submitting a Subcontractor Approval Form (SAF).Supplier/InstallerMust be qualified or submit a prequalification application prior to submitting a Subcontractor Approval Form (SAF).When reviewing a firm's application, the SCA's assessment includes a thorough but timely evaluation of a variety of requirements including, but not limited to:Experience, including but not limited to, a minimum of two years in business and applicable references;Quality and timeliness of past performance;Financial capability;Reliability and responsibility;Safety record;Compliance with equal employment requirements including Locally Based Enterprise (LBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE);Enrollment in New York Stated Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprenticeship training programs for those trades in which an applicant seeks prequalification (see exception below); andIntegrity of the firm, its key people, affiliates, current and past owners, and principals.An exception to DOL approved apprenticeship program requirement applies to firms that participate exclusively in the SCA's Mentor Program. However, if a firm seeks to employ apprentices, only apprentices registered with the New York State Department of Labor may be employed. The New York City Comptroller provides the rates and ratios applicable to registered apprentices through the Prevailing Wage Schedule §220. Getting Prequalified Register your business in the Vendor Access System (VAS)Complete the online prequalification applicationUpload all required supporting documentationSubmit financial statements and insurance certifications To begin the prequalification process, firms are strongly encouraged to submit an Online Prequalification Application. If you are unable to submit the online form, contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777 or email for further information. After receiving notice that your firm has prequalified, visit the Competing for Business section of our site.Please click here for the new Vendor Access System login procedure.Please click here for the MFA Registration Instruction Guide for VAS.Reference list of SCA’s Vendor Qualification Codes:SCA Vendor Codes (PDF version)SCA Vendor Codes (Excel version)Vendor Access SystemDoing business with the SCA has never been easier. Our Online Prequalification Application offers the following features:It is a "smart" system. Depending on your input, you'll be asked to provide only the information that applies to you and your line of business – no wading through questions that don't apply to you!You don't have to finish an application in one sitting. Once you register and set up your username and password, you can save your work and return to complete it at a later time that's convenient for you.As your company grows and changes, you can update your information online at any time.Online help is always available, and our hotline staff members are only a phone call away (718) 472-8777.A progress meter shows you how far along in a process/application you are, and the navigation menu shows you your completion status. If this is your first time doing business with us, we recommend that you start in the section entitled "Doing Business with the SCA for the 1st Time," where the VAS wizard will lead you to the correct application after asking you a couple of quick questions.For those of you who are familiar with the SCA and/or are already doing business with us, links on the homepage will take you directly to where you want to go.Not sure where to start? Need help? Contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777 or email, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Requalification Log into VAS to access your firm’s profileReview and update any outdated documentsSubmit required financials and disclosuresRespond to any SCA follow-up requests Firms are qualified for a period of three years. Firms are strongly encouraged to requalify at least six months before their qualification status expires. Click here for the requalification application. For assistance with your online requalification application, contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777 or email, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.A firm's qualification is dynamic and subject to review. Should future events result in substantive changes in the information provided in the qualification application, the Contractor Qualification Unit must be notified immediately by contacting the contact the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777 or email, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Prequalified Firms To see a list of firms that are currently prequalified to do business with the SCA, click Prequalified Firms.For Further AssistanceIf you require assistance, call the Prequalification Hotline at (718) 472-8777 or email, where specialists are available to answer questions regarding the application. In addition, you may visit the Contractor Qualification Unit at 25-01 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for assistance.SCA Trade Code Crosswalk and Matrix (PDF version)SCA Trade Code Crosswalk and Matrix (Excel version) Ineligible Firms Disqualified, Suspended, and Ineligible FirmsClick here to search the Vendor Access System for firms that are currently disqualified, suspended and/or otherwise ineligible to receive new/future work on SCA projects as prime contractors, subcontractors, consultants, subconsultants, members of a joint venture, vendors, or material suppliers.
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