{"product_id":"the-1-package-all-inclusive-idaho-public-works-contractor-exam-licensing-business-setup-solution","title":"The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Idaho Public Works Contractor Exam, Licensing \u0026 Business Setup Solution","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive Idaho Public Works Contractor Exam, Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re pursuing an Idaho Public Works Contractor license, you’re not just preparing for an exam—you’re getting ready to operate as a compliant contracting business on public-funded projects. The 1 Package is an all-inclusive solution that combines exam preparation, licensing support, and business setup services so you can move forward with a clear, organized plan instead of juggling separate vendors and scattered steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdaho Public Works Contractor exams are \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e. That means success isn’t only about reading the material—it’s about learning how to navigate approved references quickly and confidently under time pressure. This package includes the \u003cstrong\u003eDivision of Occupational \u0026amp; Professional Licenses Contractor’s Business and Law Reference Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e (rental) and a structured course experience designed to help you build the two skills open-book exams reward most: \u003cstrong\u003estrong understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efast reference navigation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond exam prep, the 1 Package adds what many contractors need next: help getting a business entity established correctly, securing an EIN, and understanding compliance considerations for public works contracting. While no service can guarantee passing, licensing approval, or processing timelines, this package is built to help you stay organized, avoid preventable mistakes, and move through the exam-and-licensing journey with fewer surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Inclusive Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,865\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $50 (refundable if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,915 (All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Division of Occupational \u0026amp; Professional Licenses Contractor’s Business and Law Reference Manual (rental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Formation (LLC or Corporation):\u003c\/strong\u003e Establish your business entity so you are legally structured and ready to operate as a public works contractor in Idaho.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEIN Filing with the IRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN) so you can open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance understanding compliance considerations so your contracting business is positioned for long-term success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Idaho Public Works Contractor exam is a timed, open-book exam. Exam guidance identifies the tested content as coming from two primary sources: the Contractor’s Business and Law Reference Manual and the current Idaho Public Works statutes and rules. In other words, your best prep strategy is source-based: learn what each reference covers, then practice finding answers quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idaho Public Works Contractor’s Exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Content Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contractor’s Business and Law Reference Manual + current Idaho Public Works statutes and rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Content Breakdown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 questions from the Contractor’s Business \u0026amp; Law Reference Manual and 30 questions from Public Works Contractor Licensing Statutes and Rules (110 questions total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exam results are provided upon completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This package includes the Contractor’s Business and Law Reference Manual (rental). The current Idaho Public Works statutes and rules are also part of the tested sources. If you do not already have access to those statutes and rules, you should obtain the current version used for testing so your preparation covers both sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Idaho Public Works Contractor exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e exam. Open book does not mean unlimited time. It means you must be prepared to locate information efficiently inside your approved references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExam rules and guidance emphasize preparation requirements for your reference materials. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination site, and the Contractor’s Business and Law Reference Manual must be handled in an exam-ready format. Pre-exam highlighting, underlining, and permanent indexing are permitted, but \u003cstrong\u003eno writing is allowed during the examination session\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional papers and temporary markers (such as Post-its) are prohibited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use open-book testing to your advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognize the question type fast:\u003c\/strong\u003e definition, requirement, exception, procedure, threshold, or best-practice scenario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the right source:\u003c\/strong\u003e many questions point clearly to either the business \u0026amp; law manual or the Public Works statutes\/rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e open book is often about verifying a number, step, exception, or rule wording—not learning a concept for the first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect your pace:\u003c\/strong\u003e searching too long is the most common way candidates lose control of the exam clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicensing can feel complicated because it combines license type selection, class selection, documentation, exam scheduling, and application submission. The 1 Package is designed to help you approach the process in a logical order so you’re not guessing what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify your Public Works license type.\u003c\/strong\u003e Idaho Public Works licensing recognizes four types: Heavy Construction, Highway Construction, Building Construction, and Specialty Construction. Your type should match the scope of public works work you plan to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the appropriate license class.\u003c\/strong\u003e Idaho Public Works licensing uses multiple classes (including C through Unlimited). Your class is tied to financial qualifications and impacts bidding limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare application documentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will need to assemble required items and ensure your financial documentation aligns with the class you are applying for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for and take the exam.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the course to build a consistent study routine and strong open-book navigation habits using your approved references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your licensure application and supporting materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Application Service is included to help you stay organized and submit a cleaner, more complete file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete business setup steps.\u003c\/strong\u003e With Business Formation and EIN filing included, you can move forward with a professional business foundation built for contracting operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen a Public Works Contractor license is required in Idaho:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Public Works Contractor license is required for contractors or subcontractors working on projects involving public funding when the \u003cstrong\u003eestimated cost of the entire project is $50,000 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Works Contractor license types:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighway Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication fees by class (published program guidance):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited:\u003c\/strong\u003e $440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAAA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $360\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB:\u003c\/strong\u003e $120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e $100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC:\u003c\/strong\u003e $80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e State licensing fees are paid to the State of Idaho separately from this package. 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