Subcontractors:
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. How do I get on the bid invitation list?
- A. Complete and return the Subcontractor/Vendor Questionnaire (available on
our website) to receive bid invitations from us. To continue to receive bid
invitations, you must update the questionnaire every 12 months.
- Q. Do I have to be Prequalified to bid on Hoffman Projects?
- A. Most of our bid packages are available for all firms to bid without advance
prequalification. Evaluation of the received bids will consider whether the
successful bidder has the appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility
and personnel resources to meet the contractual requirements and a
satisfactory record of previous contract performance, quality, safety and integrity. Where
advance prequalification is required for a specific bid package, we will
advertise and/or contact potential bidders for prequalification information
prior to issuing bid documents.
- Q. What are Hoffman’s Insurance Requirements?
- A. The required coverages, limits, and Additional Insureds are identified in
Subcontract Attachment “B”. The sample Subcontract is included in the
Request for Proposals. Many of our projects utilize a Contractor Controlled
Insurance Program (CCIP) wherein we provide general liability insurance for
our Subcontractor’s on-site activities.
- Q. Will I have to provide a Payment and Performance Bond?
- A. We often utilize Subcontractor Performance Insurance in lieu of traditional
Subcontractor bonding. Bonding may be required due to the size of the proposed subcontract or state law, e.g. Washington GC/CM work.
When bonds are required, we will pay the bond
premiums.
- Q. What are Hoffman’s Safety Requirements?
- A. Subcontractors are required to comply with our Safety Program, including its
procedures, practices and policies. Refer to the Minimum Project Safety
Requirements (available on our website) for additional information.
- Q. Does Hoffman have a Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirement?
- A. Yes. Every person entering a Hoffman worksite is subject to Drug & Alcohol
testing. Drug & Alcohol cards from Hoffman-recognized programs will be
accepted if they have been issued within the past six months. We pay for
the cost of the laboratory analysis.
- Q. Where can I find bid documents?
- A. Most bid documents are available at local plan centers and online.
Refer to our "Subcontractors" section for specific locations.
- Q. Do I have to be a member of a plan center to view the bid documents online?
- A. No. Anyone can view the plans online.
Many of our projects also allow the bid documents to be downloaded without charge.
- Q. Can I order bid documents direct?
- A. Yes. Bid documents may usually be obtained directly from the printer. The Invitation to
Bid, the Hoffman website and the RFP all identify where to obtain bid
documents.
- Q. Where is the best place to learn about Hoffman Opportunities to Bid?
- A. Our website, www.hoffmancorp.com, is the best place to find information
on specific sub-bid opportunities with us. The “Subcontractors” section
includes complete information on currently bidding projects, including:
description of work, applicable CSI division codes, bid date and time,
estimated value, pre-bid meeting information, number of addendums, where
to get plans, link to the bid documents (to view and download bid
documents), and telephone, fax, or email contact information for questions.
- Q. When can I expect to get bid results?
- A. Most projects will not have immediate bid results. We need time to properly
evaluate each proposal to do a fair and complete analysis. Typically, two
weeks following a bid we will have a good idea of who is the apparent low
bidder for each trade and can give out results. Some of our larger projects
may take longer.
- Q. What is the expected turnaround time for the Contract Documents and other required paperwork?
- A. All required documents, e.g., Subcontract or Purchase Agreement,
Performance and Payment Bonds (if required), Certificate of Insurance, CCIP
Enrollment (if applicable) and Safety Plan must be returned within fifteen
(15) days of award.