6 Ways to Improve Your
Past Performance Scores
“Help! I’m frustrated, upset, annoyed, and don’t understand this past performance game, which I never seem to win. What is the federal government doing? 
And what can I do to win?”
If you can relate to the above sentiment, you are not alone.

The Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System and other government evaluation systems are known to be difficult and full of issues. One bad failure can keep you from getting another job.

Our skilled Procurement Specialist, Mary Jo Juarez breaks down easy steps to improve your past performance scores. More>>
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After a construction company has been in business for a while, sometimes it pays to consider joining an industry type of organization. There are numerous associations out there, so if that makes sense for you, then be sure you choose wisely.
There are organizations out there for general contractors, specialty subcontractors, union contractor groups, and open-shop contractor associations to name a few. More>>
Bid Opportunities
Statewide
Fire Suppression Inspecting & Testing
Issuer: Military Department
Closing Date: 8/26/2021 | more >>

Turnkey Cart Washing System Replacement & Installation
Issuer: Prison Industry Authority
Closing Date: 9/10/2021 | more >>
Mendocino
Storm Damage Repairs on Fish Rock Road, CR 122, at MP 17.35
Issuer: County of Mendocino
Closing Date: 8/17/2021 | more >>
Humboldt & Del Norte
Installation Contractor Partner
Issuer: Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Closing: 8/18/2021 | more >>

Mechanically Stabilized Embankment w/
Class 2 Aggregate Base and HMA (Humboldt)
Issuer: Department of Transportation
Closing Date: 8/25/2021 | more >>

Bridge Seismic Retrofit and
Rock Slope Protection (Humboldt)
Issuer: Department of Transportation
Closing Date: 9/02/2021 | more >>
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Canal Liner Repairs
Issuer: Contra Costa Water District
Closing: 8/12/2021 | more >>

Anchor House Site Demolition
Issuer: UC Berkeley
Closing: 8/17/2021 | more >>

PWA Roof Replacement
Issuer: County of Alameda
Closing: 8/17/2021 | more >>

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CMB S4 Wafer (Berkeley, CA)
Issuer: Dept. of Energy
Closing: 8/17/2021 | more >>

USCG Bay Area Housing Services
Issuer: Dept. of Homeland Security
Closing: 8/18/2021 | more >>
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Weed RMO Masonry Services
Issuer: CAL FIRE SKU
Closing Date: 8/19/2021 | more >>

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