Many business and commercial property owners are new to the process of hiring a contractor to oversee a commercial construction job in Wisconsin. The differences offered by the various general contractors can make it seem overwhelming, particularly when comparing information on the submissions to your RFP or Request for Proposal.
To help provide a general guideline for the process to help to evaluate the information provided by general contractors, start by first considering the basics in the bid and then move to the details and options provided by the various construction companies.
Consider Experience
Construction services that focus on commercial construction will typically provide general information about their history, experience on similar projects and their approach to the role of general contractor.
Take the time not only to review the information provided but also to check out the website and to talk to other business or property owners who have worked with the contractor. This information is not difficult to find for commercial contractors, and the top companies will be well-known across the state.
Look for Detailed Information
Look for general contractors with detailed, line itemization and information on specific services that will be performed as part of the proposal. This will allow you to compare the cost of various services and options provided by the shortlist of contractors under consideration.
Most of the top general contractors in Wisconsin will be highly competitive on their costing for the project. What can be different is the services that the contractor can provide. Be sure also to check the subcontractor selection method used by the general contractor and to find out if they have worked with the subcontractors on past projects.
Take the time to meet with the top two or three contractors under consideration. This is a simple way to evaluate the professionalism, organization, and understanding of your project by the contractor and to also have the time to ask questions and get clarification before your final decision.
