Contractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

Vet subs before they bid — or fill one out to stand out from the pack.

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Company Information

Key Personnel

Licenses

Financial Information

$
$

Bonding

$
$

Insurance

$
$
$

Safety Record

Written Safety Program in Place
Substance Abuse Program in Place

References

$

Legal

Litigation or Claims Currently Pending
Contract Terminated for Default in Last 5 Years
Bankruptcy Filed in Last 7 Years

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Contractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for general contractors, owners, and construction managers evaluating subs

A contractor prequalification questionnaire evaluates financial capacity, safety record, bonding, insurance, key personnel, and references before awarding work.

This template helps general contractors, owners, and construction managers evaluating subs vet subcontractors and suppliers before inviting them to bid or award subcontracts. It includes 10 organized sections with 56 professional fields, plus 1 repeatable section for line items. Fill it out in your browser and export a branded PDF in seconds.

Key Data Points

  • 74% of GCs require prequalification before inviting subs to bid on projects over $500K
  • Contractors with EMR above 1.0 are disqualified from 58% of public bid opportunities
  • Prequalification reduces subcontractor default rates by 31% on commercial projects

What does this template include?

10 sections with 56 fields covering company information, key personnel, licenses, financial information, bonding, insurance, safety record, references, legal, certification. Repeatable rows for line items.

How do I export this template?

Fill in the fields online. Click “Export Filled PDF” for a branded document. Or download a blank version to print.

Is this template free?

Yes. 100% free with no account required. Use it as many times as needed for any project.

Who is this template for?

Built for general contractors, owners, and construction managers evaluating subs who need to vet subcontractors and suppliers before inviting them to bid or award subcontracts.

How to Use the Contractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

  1. 1Enter your company information including entity type and primary trade.
  2. 2List key personnel with names and titles.
  3. 3Provide license numbers, bonding limits, and insurance coverage details.
  4. 4Enter EMR, OSHA recordables, and safety program status.
  5. 5List three to five references with contact information and project values.
Geographic coverage: Required by major public agencies in California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, and federally. Mandatory for GSA, USACE, and state DOT prime and subcontractor approval.

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