City of Atlanta Department of Procurement (Department of Watershed Management)—Three-year maintenance of about 4 miles of permeable-paver streets: vacuum sweeping, paver resetting/replacement, joint vegetation removal, underdrain and catch-basin cleaning and sinkhole/rut repairs.·~Not disclosed·City of Atlanta EBO program applies (goals in solicitation)·CLOSES NOV 2Franklin County Board of County Commissioners—Remove and replace the exterior siding on the Carrabelle Library with insulation, fiber-cement trim, flashing, sealants and paint.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 2Fulton County Purchasing Department—Restore deteriorated landscaping and provide seasonal maintenance and plant/feature rejuvenation at County parks and public green spaces.·~Not disclosed·Open; Fulton County encourages M/FBE and SBE participation (check ITB)·CLOSES NOV 3Cobb County Board of Education—Refresh the South Cobb High School football locker room: replace fixtures and fittings, paint and new flooring.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 3City of Titusville—On-call electrical services for water reclamation, lift stations, facilities, traffic signals and roadway lighting.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 4Forsyth County Board of Commissioners—Turnkey replacement of synthetic turf at several county park fields, including removal, base grading, drainage layer, new turf and infill.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 5Rockdale County Board of Commissioners—Rehabilitate the Haralson Mill Road covered bridge: replace the deck and make structural repairs to the framework (rebid).·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 5Gwinnett County Public Schools (Board of Education)—Full roof replacement and roofing modifications on Buildings 2010 and 2011 at Taylor Elementary; complete by July 23, 2027.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 5Rolling Contracts — Updated Weekly · Free Account Gets The Links
City of Atlanta Department of Procurement (Department of Watershed Management)—Three-year maintenance of about 4 miles of permeable-paver streets: vacuum sweeping, paver resetting/replacement, joint vegetation removal, underdrain and catch-basin cleaning and sinkhole/rut repairs.·~Not disclosed·City of Atlanta EBO program applies (goals in solicitation)·CLOSES NOV 2Franklin County Board of County Commissioners—Remove and replace the exterior siding on the Carrabelle Library with insulation, fiber-cement trim, flashing, sealants and paint.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 2Fulton County Purchasing Department—Restore deteriorated landscaping and provide seasonal maintenance and plant/feature rejuvenation at County parks and public green spaces.·~Not disclosed·Open; Fulton County encourages M/FBE and SBE participation (check ITB)·CLOSES NOV 3Cobb County Board of Education—Refresh the South Cobb High School football locker room: replace fixtures and fittings, paint and new flooring.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 3City of Titusville—On-call electrical services for water reclamation, lift stations, facilities, traffic signals and roadway lighting.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 4Forsyth County Board of Commissioners—Turnkey replacement of synthetic turf at several county park fields, including removal, base grading, drainage layer, new turf and infill.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 5Rockdale County Board of Commissioners—Rehabilitate the Haralson Mill Road covered bridge: replace the deck and make structural repairs to the framework (rebid).·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 5Gwinnett County Public Schools (Board of Education)—Full roof replacement and roofing modifications on Buildings 2010 and 2011 at Taylor Elementary; complete by July 23, 2027.·~Not disclosed·Open (no set-aside)·CLOSES NOV 5Rolling Contracts — Updated Weekly · Free Account Gets The Links
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The Paperwork Shortcuts

The forms that open doors — explained plainly.

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Did you knowThe U.S. federal government spends over $200 billion a year on construction — and 25% of that is set-aside for qualifying businesses.Did you knowThe Prompt Payment Act requires federal agencies to pay contractors within 30 days. Interest accrues automatically after that.Did you knowEvery state issues its own DBE certification. Some honor reciprocity. Most don't.Did you knowSection 3 has been federal law since 1968. Most people who qualify have never heard of it.Did you knowInvoice factoring doesn't appear on a credit report. It's not a loan.Did you knowThe SBA runs a bond guarantee program for contractors who can't get bonded conventionally. Most applicants never apply.
Did you knowThe U.S. federal government spends over $200 billion a year on construction — and 25% of that is set-aside for qualifying businesses.Did you knowThe Prompt Payment Act requires federal agencies to pay contractors within 30 days. Interest accrues automatically after that.Did you knowEvery state issues its own DBE certification. Some honor reciprocity. Most don't.Did you knowSection 3 has been federal law since 1968. Most people who qualify have never heard of it.Did you knowInvoice factoring doesn't appear on a credit report. It's not a loan.Did you knowThe SBA runs a bond guarantee program for contractors who can't get bonded conventionally. Most applicants never apply.
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What an EIN Is (and Why Every Construction Business Needs One)

An Employer Identification Number is a nine-digit number the IRS issues to identify a business — like a Social Security number, but for the company itself. It's free. It takes about 10 minutes to apply for online at IRS.gov.

For a construction business, the EIN is the first piece of the paperwork stack. Without it, the business can't open a business checking account, can't file taxes separately from personal taxes, can't hire employees, and can't build business credit. Subs can technically work without one in some cases. Generals can't operate at scale without one. Government contractors must have one.

It's the cheapest, fastest piece of paperwork a contractor will ever get — and it unlocks everything that comes next.

Want to know how to use an EIN to open business accounts, build credit, separate taxes, and qualify for funding? Members learn the full workflow.
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Did your pay app go out on time?

A pay application is a request, and the date it reaches the owner or prime often decides the date you are paid. Submit late, or leave out a required attachment, and the clock on your payment may start later than you expected.

The forms and backup vary by contract. Some want a schedule of values. Some want waivers or payroll reports with every submission. What is required is written in your contract, not in general practice, so it is worth reading it once for the submission rules alone.

Put the submission date on the calendar when the job starts, list the backup the contract asks for, and assemble it before the due date rather than on it. A late submission usually means a late deposit.

The Progress Billing Template on our Learn page bills against the progress of the work, formatted to pass owner and lender review.
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