KRS 176.160: Issuance or denial of certificate -- Effect.

(1) After obtaining such information as it deems necessary relative to the qualification

of the applicant, the department shall determine whether or not the applicant is

eligible to bid upon road contracts. The department shall promptly notify all

applicants of its final action on their applications.

(2) If the department determines that the applicant is eligible, it shall issue to him a

certificate of eligibility which shall entitle the applicant to bid upon any contract

with the department for the constructio n or maintenance of any public road or

section thereof upon which bids are being asked.

(3) If the department determines that the applicant is ineligible to bid, it shall reject the

application and refuse to issue the certificate of eligibility, and the ap plicant shall

not thereafter make application for a certificate of eligibility until he is qualified,

both financially and in all other ways.