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Subcontractor prequalification checklist template

A review-oriented starting point for choosing what to request before award. Print this page or build a customized version with the free tool.

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01Company profile

  • Legal company name and DBA
  • Business address and primary contact
  • Entity type and years in business
  • Trades, classifications, and service area

Reviewer: ____________________   Due date: ____________________

02Experience and capacity

  • Relevant projects and three recent references
  • Typical project size and current backlog
  • Field workforce and key supervision
  • Schedule availability for the proposed work

Reviewer: ____________________   Due date: ____________________

03Safety review inputs

  • EMR information used under company policy
  • OSHA recordable or citation information requested by the reviewer
  • Written safety program availability
  • Competent-person and required training information

Reviewer: ____________________   Due date: ____________________

04Insurance evidence

  • Current certificate of insurance
  • General liability, auto, workers’ compensation, and excess evidence as applicable
  • Insurance agent or broker contact
  • Reviewer and review status recorded separately from receipt

Reviewer: ____________________   Due date: ____________________

05Licensing and business documents

  • Current signed Form W-9 through an approved secure process
  • Applicable contractor or trade licenses
  • Issuing authority and expiration dates
  • Good-standing or registration evidence when required

Reviewer: ____________________   Due date: ____________________

06Review and decision record

  • Applicable exceptions or follow-up questions
  • Responsible reviewer for each decision area
  • Decision date and conditions
  • Final approval made under company policy—not by the checklist

Reviewer: ____________________   Due date: ____________________

Before sending the questionnaire

  • Confirm the questions are proportionate to the value, duration, hazards, and complexity of the proposed scope.
  • Identify how completed tax, financial, insurance, and identity-related documents will be transferred and stored securely.
  • Tell the subcontractor what “not applicable” means and how exceptions should be explained.
  • Decide who reviews company capacity, safety, insurance, licensing, financial, and legal information.
  • Set a retention period instead of keeping every response indefinitely.

Template for human review only. It does not approve a subcontractor or determine legal, tax, insurance, licensing, financial, or safety compliance.