Keeping work in-house gives an Owner Client complete control over the production or services provided including quality, durability, and consistency.
While contracts and agreements can be set in place to control the end product, the Owner Client cannot have complete assurance that their requirements are being met.
For example, many large refineries have integrated their gate access control system to contract management software.
The prequalification form ensures that the necessary steps are in place for a contractor to work safely and sustainably, prior to establishing an agreement, or allowing a vendor to come on-site.
The prequalification form is then reviewed for OSHA logs [2] and Experience Modification Ratings (EMR) to unearth any inconsistencies and to verify the contractor license status.
Essentially, the audit provides a third-party confirmation that the information supplied in the prequalification form is both accurate and up-to-date.
The database needs to be updated regularly, to ensure that all stakeholders are kept informed of any changes, particularly if the contractor management program is being used to eliminate subpar performers.