The PQC System supports and enhances building procurement processes by streamlining the tendering and selection process and providing clear and consistent performance requirements. The PQC System comprises:
The PQC System identifies a contractor's compliance with contractual and legislative requirements, capabilities, commitment to continuous improvement and experience against prescribed criteria. Prequalification involves self-assessment against the prequalification criteria of experience, systems, people and business together with statutory and referee checks undertaken by the Department. Successful applicants are awarded one of four PQC Levels ranging from effective work practices (PQC Level 1) to leading edge practice in a multisectoral global context (PQC Level 4).
To be eligible to tender (either open or select) for a government building project, contractors are required to be appropriately registered on the PQC System, have a PQC level that matches or exceeds the service risk rating associated with the project, satisfy financial requirements and meet project specific criteria.
A formal financial capacity assessment of the preferred tenderer is undertaken by the Queensland Building Services Authority (QBSA) at the time of tender for all government building projects exceeding $500,000 in value and in accordance with the Contractor PQC: Financial Requirements.
Any building industry contractor seeking to undertake government building projects valued at more than $250,000 must first become appropriately registered on the whole-of-Government Prequalification (PQC) System administered by the Department of Public Works (DPW).
For the purpose of the PQC System, a building industry contractor is defined as an organisation or individual contracted directly to the Queensland Government to provide services in relation to government building projects.
Contractors wishing to carry out building work under the Department’s Minor Works or Service Maintenance Contracts (generally below an estimated value of $250,000) are not required to be prequalified on the PQC System, but may wish to become a Registered Contractor with QBuild. Further information on this is available at the following link - http://www.qbuild.qld.gov.au/.
The Entry Level application process is for building contractors seeking prequalification for low risk (PQC Level 1) government building projects estimated to cost between $250,000 and $500,000.
Entry Level contractors will only be required to satisfy basic compliance requirements, including such aspects as correct corporate identity and appropriate Queensland Building Services Authority licensing. A formal financial capacity assessment at the time of tender is not required for these projects. Contractors wishing to prequalify for building work within this range only should fill in the Contractor PQC: Entry Level Application
Contractors wishing to undertake government building projects valued at more than $250,000, at all risk levels (i.e. PQC Levels 1 to 4), need to be prequalified with full registration. Contractors should fill in a Contractor PQC: First Step Application. The First Step process gives applicants a quick assessment of their likely eligibility (and reduces red tape). The PQC team will review the applications, in consultation with other agencies, and notify the contractor of any issues or the acceptance of the contractor's First Step Application, and then invite the contractor to complete the second stage of the application process to become prequalified.
From time to time news briefs and fact sheets are released and provide information on current or emergent issues for building industry contractors and consultants relating to the planning, procurement, management-in-use and disposal of government buildings. These news briefs and fact sheets are used to raise awareness of new initiatives relating to policy or legislation.
Applicants are invited to contact the PQC Registrar and request any necessary support or assistance in completing the forms. This support can be offered over the telephone or in our offices - contact the PQC Registrar to make an appointment.
Department of Public Works
GPO Box 2457
BRISBANE QLD 4001
PQC Infoline 1800 072 621
Phone: +61 7 3224 5241
Fax: +61 7 3224 5498
Email: PQCRegistrar@ publicworks.qld.gov.au
