Oakland Contractor Verification - Page 34

Manual contractor vetting takes 45+ minutes per sub and still misses violations in databases you don't know exist. SiteVetter runs 6 data source checks in seconds: CSLB license status, SAM.gov federal debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, EPA environmental records, and building permits.

Oakland has an active port-related construction sector and significant urban infill development.

Of the 1,670 CSLB-registered contractors in Oakland, 95% hold active licenses and 61 have at least one record in federal databases. Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors can be held liable for subcontractor safety violations—making verification a legal necessity, not optional due diligence.

5-Point Verification Checklist for Oakland Contractors

• CSLB License: Confirm Active status (not Suspended, Revoked, or Expired)
• Workers' Comp: Verify current coverage—exempt status means no employees
• Contractor Bond: California requires $25,000 minimum (SB 607, Jan 2023)
• Federal Debarment: Search SAM.gov for exclusion records
• Safety & Wage History: Check OSHA citations and DOL wage violations