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All construction contractors doing business in Iowa must be registered with the state. Plumbers and electricians must be registered with the state but are licensed at the local level. Asbestos workers, contractors and supervisors must obtain licenses for all asbestos projects. For a list of licensed asbestos abatement workers, click http://www1.iwd.state.ia.us/LaborServices/LabrAsbs.nsf.
To find out if a plumber or electrician is registered to do business
in Iowa, call 515-242-5871.
Iowa requires you to register to do business in the state. You don't have to take an exam to register. To get an application, contact:
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Iowa Division of Labor 1000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319-0209 (515) 242-5871 Fax: (515) 281-7995 http://www.state.ia.us/iwd/labor/index.html |
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will cost $25 to register.
Asbestos Abatement License
Asbestos workers, contractors and supervisors must obtain licenses for all asbestos projects. Asbestos inspectors and project designers must obtain licenses for asbestos projects in school, public, or commercial buildings. Asbestos management planners must obtain licenses for projects in school buildings.
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Iowa Division of Labor 1000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319-0209 (515) 281-6175 http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/asbestos.htm |
The license applicant shall submit a copy of the training certificate from a trainer approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The training certificate shall state the name of the course successfully completed, the name of the training provider, and the dates of the training.
Five types of licenses are offered:
Worker
Supervisor/Contractor
Inspector
Management Planner
Project Designer
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License | Application Fee |
| Worker | $20 | |
| Supervisor/Contractor | $50 | |
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Inspector |
$20 | |
| Management Planner | $20 | |
| Project Designer | $50 |
Department of Transportation (DOT)
To bid on any Iowa Department of Transportation construction project, you must be prequalified by the Department. To get a Contractor's Financial-Experience-Equipment Statement, contact:
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Office of Contracts Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239-1414 Fax: (515) 239-1325 http://www.dot.state.ia.us/ |
The form is available online at http://www.iadotforms.dot.state.ia.us/iowadotforms/Library.aspx.
The Transportation Department will ask you for these items:
To qualify to bid on projects costing more than $100,000 you must have a CPA fill out the contractor's statement. The Department will use this information to give your company a prequalification rating. The formula they use for your maximum prequalification amount is:
current assets current liabilities + non-current
assets non-current liabilities
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They multiply this amount times a factor from 1 to 10, based on your experience. Also you have to have completed contracts in the following total quantities to be awarded projects for more than these quantities:
| Project | Quantity |
| Concrete paving | 100,000 SY |
| Grading | 500,000 CY |
| Bridges | $200,000 |
| Culverts | $100,000 |
| Bituminous pavements | 50,000 tons |
Prequalification is good for one year but the Department may ask you for another contractor's statement at any time.
You must also be registered with the Division of Labor Services. You can contact them at:
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Iowa Division of Labor 1000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319-0209 (515) 281-5387 Fax: (515) 281-7995 http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/ |
Out-of-State Corporations
An out-of-state contractor must also satisfy a special bond requirement. The Division of Labor Services also has information on this. An out-of-state corporation needs a Certificate of Authority from the Iowa Secretary of State. For information, contact:
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Corporations Division Iowa Secretary of State Hoover Building Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-5204 http://www.sos.state.ia.us |
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