The applicant must have sufficient financial ability to undertake work in the area in which prequalification is sought. An applicant that fails to meet this standard will be unable to work for the authority until such time as it can demonstrate it has attained sufficient financial capacity.

The applicant must have sufficient experience in the relevant trade or field in which it seeks to do work. An applicant that fails to meet this standard will be unable to work for the authority until such time as it can demonstrate that it has attained sufficient experience.

The applicant must have a demonstrated record of timely completion of quality work. Failure to meet this standard may result in applicants disqualification for a period of up to five years. A failure to meet the performance standard will be deemed to have occurred in the event of debarment, default, disqualification, a finding of “poor performer” or “ not responsible” of the applicant or its affiliates by any government entity. If the applicant's failure to perform quality work in a timely manner is based on other than the findings enumerated above, the authority will evaluate the facts and circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

Companies seeking to do business with the authority must have a reputation for and a record of law-abiding conduct and ethical business practices. Failure to meet this standard will result in the applicant's disqualification for a period of up to five years.

An applicant who wishes to bid on projects estimated by the authority to be in excess of one million dollars must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the authority, that it recognizes New York State approved apprentice programs. An applicant may demonstrate its recognition of apprentice programs for example, by its participation in a State approved apprentice program.