Contractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
Vet subs before they bid — or fill one out to stand out from the pack.
Company Information
Key Personnel
Licenses
Financial Information
Bonding
Insurance
Safety Record
References
Legal
Certification
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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
- 1Enter your company information including entity type and primary trade.
- 2List key personnel with names and titles.
- 3Provide license numbers, bonding limits, and insurance coverage details.
- 4Enter EMR, OSHA recordables, and safety program status.
- 5List three to five references with contact information and project values.
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