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9. SUB-CONTRACTOR COMPETITION

SUB-CONTRACTOR COMPETITION
Barr & Barr believes
Local Subcontractor Involvement
Barr & Barr believes that every project should have a positive eff ect on the local that every project
economy. Th is belief is always tempered with respect to the guiding forces of any project,
quality, budget and schedule. Barr & Barr has a proven track record of utilizing local should have a
contractors, where applicable; we consistently have demonstrated this in our approach
to procurement. We have in the past been able to place local contractors in positions positive eff ect on
where they provide their service to the project without overtaxing the capabilities
to perform. We do this by setting up bid packages of the correct size so that we can the local economy.
maximize local participation.

Subcontractor Pre-qualifi cation
As part of the preconstruction process a list of pre-qualifi ed subcontractors will be
selected for the project. Th is process is outlined as follows:

1. Barr & Barr, Inc. will work with the owner, architects and the engineering team to
develop an initial list of pre-qualifi ed subcontractors to bid the project.

Th e pre-qualifi cation will include:
• A review of the subcontractors’ and vendors capabilities to meet the project

goals.
• Similar project experience.
• Past project performance.
• Experience relative to Campus based construction work.
• Experience relative to the project location.
• Bonding capacity & fi nancial statements, potential staffi ng and current
workload.