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Contractor Prequalification Requirements

• In order to view and print Form DC-74A, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available at no charge here.
  • Having problems reading the form? Try these steps:
    • Right-click on the link above and click "Save Target As", "Save Link As", etc.
    • Save the document in an easily accessible file path (e.g. Desktop, My Documents, etc.).
    • Once downloaded, open the Form DC-74A through the file path. Do not open the Form DC-74A through the Downloads section of your web browser.
  • Still having problems? The form may be requested by e-mail at CSPD@dot.nj.gov.

• Additional Pages of Schedules Within the Form DC-74 (Rev. 03/2023):
  • Construction Equipment Schedule
  • Leased Equipment Schedule
  • Past Performance History Schedule

Form DC-74A Submission Instructions

Construction Services will only accept electronic submissions of the Form DC-74A via email. Paper applications are no longer be accepted by the Department. Any Form DC-74A received by mail will be returned to the contractor. Please refer to the following instructions regarding the online submission of the Form DC-74A:

• Please submit the application as one (1) PDF file. This PDF shall include the Form DC-74A as well as any and all attachments (cover letter, registrations, certifications, resumes, schedules, CPA Certified Financial Statements, etc.).
• Please make sure the PDF cannot be modified or edited.
• Please name the PDF file as well as the email subject title with the following naming convention: DC74A ContractorName FinancialStatementDate (e.g. “DC74A ABC Contractors 12-31-202X”).
• Please email all Form DC-74A submissions to CSPD@dot.nj.gov. Do not email or copy any other individual or entity within NJDOT.
• Please note that Construction Services is prohibited from accessing file sharing softwares and webpages.

Form DC-74A Payment Instructions

Once the Form DC-74A has been submitted electronically via email, please visit the following Contractor Prequalification E-Payment Portal to remit payment for the application:

Contractor Prequalification E-Payment Portal

• Payment is required for ORIGINAL and RENEWAL applications ONLY. If you are unsure whether to submit a payment, please contact CSPD@dot.nj.gov or 609-963-2325 prior to submitting payment.
• Once submitted, the contractor will receive a receipt emailed to the email address on file with the payment. Construction Services will also receive a courtesy email of the remitted payment.
• Please note that per regulation, the Department is unable to process or review the submitted Form DC-74A until payment has been received. Payment is to be treated as additional information received by the Department, and effective dates of an approved application will be based on the date of receipt of the payment (or additional information, whichever is later).

Listing of Prequalified Contractors

A current listing of prequalified contractors may be found here.

A class code key, include work classification numbers and their names, can be found here.

Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations relevant to contractor prequalification can be found here.

Procurement Notices

Procurement notices can be found here.