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Contractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

Evaluate subcontractor capacity, safety, bonding, insurance, and references before award.

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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 collects company, safety, bonding, insurance, financial capacity, license, personnel, and contact details before bid invite or award.

This template helps general contractors, owners, and construction managers evaluating subs vet subcontractors and suppliers before inviting them to bid or awarding 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

  • ●Company fields capture entity type, primary trade, address, contact details, and year established.
  • ●Risk review fields include license, bonding, insurance, EMR, OSHA recordables, and safety program status.
  • ●Project contact fields capture project name, owner, contract value, scope, contact name, phone, and email.

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 awarding subcontracts.

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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 project references with contact information, contract values, and scopes.
Geographic coverage: Useful for U.S. owners, construction managers, and general contractors that screen subcontractors before bid invitations or awards. Confirm owner and agency requirements before final use.

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