Procurement
The proper procurement of equipment and materials can result in vast savings throughout a project. Besides the lower initial cost of the items purchased the impact to the schedule and the ability to produce better designs can generate even greater savings. Designing with certified drawings assures that there is less field rework during the construction phase. There are additional quality issues that can be addressed through adequate vendor qualification.
Our activities in the procurement area are:
Prequalification of Vendors
- Reputation
- Type of Experience
- Track Record on
- Shipping on Schedule
- Minimum Change Orders
- Honoring Budget
- Financial Condition
Bid Packages
- Commercial Terms
- Scope and Specifications
- Unit Pricing
- Submittal Requirements
- Warranty
Bid Evaluation / Tabulation
- Exceptions to Bid Package
- Proposed Price
- Commercial Terms
Contract Award
Submittal Review and Document Control
Spare Part Evaluation and Purchase
Expediting
Inspection
- Pre-Award
- During Fabrication
- Final Checkout
- Packing
- Receiving
Shipping
- Shipping Agents
- Import/Export Agents
- Transportation Arrangements and Special Permitting
- Tracking
- Damage Claims
Material Handling and Storage
- Unloading
- Proper Storage and Staging
- Final Placement