Contractor Verification Checklist

Good contractor selection is risk control. Start with documents: PAN, GST, registration, bank details, and any statutory licenses. Review financial stability through ITRs/audits or bank statements and confirm capacity for the proposed schedule. Check experience via comparable projects, references, and at least one live site visit. Assess key staff CVs and subcontractor networks. Demand a written QA plan (ITP, inspections, test reports), material control, mock‑ups approach, and a clear defect rectification pathway. Safety must include site‑specific plans, PPE norms, working‑at‑height, electrical safety, toolbox talks, and incident reporting. Align the BOQ: inclusions (scaffolding, curing, protections, debris), measurement methodology, brand/spec acceptance or priced equals, and long‑lead item planning. Review program realism with a critical path and resource loading. Commercial clarity should include unit rates for likely variations, progress‑linked payments, retention, and tax compliance. Red flags: unusually low totals with heavy exclusions, vague QA/SHE, reluctance to share documents, and unrealistic schedules. This checklist filters risk before the award.