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Subcontractor Prequalification & Onboarding for Flooring

The Subcontractor Prequalification & Onboarding workflow helps flooring contractors ensure subcontractors meet company standards before engaging in projects. It includes verifying insurance, licenses, safety performance, and references, followed by onboarding into company expectations for quality and scheduling. Managers document compliance and approvals. By following this workflow, flooring companies reduce risks, protect profitability, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from dependable subcontractor performance and smoother project delivery. Teams gain accountability with structured onboarding. With this workflow in place, flooring contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while maintaining trusted subcontractor relationships.

Identify scope of work and subcontractor needs for upcoming projects

Request company info from potential subs (business name, contacts, trade license)

Verify licenses, certifications, and required trade qualifications

Collect insurance certificates (liability, workers’ comp, auto)

Request references and review past project experience

Evaluate safety record and request EMR, OSHA logs, or safety program

Review any past performance with your company, if applicable

Send and have sub complete prequalification form

Approve or reject based on internal qualification criteria

Send subcontractor onboarding packet (contract template, expectations, payment terms, etc.)

Review and sign subcontract agreement

Provide project-specific details (site rules, contacts, schedule expectations)

Assign cost codes and confirm invoicing procedures

Add approved sub to project and vendor directory

File all documentation in subcontractor records

Identify scope of work and subcontractor needs for upcoming projects

Request company info from potential subs (business name, contacts, trade license)

Verify licenses, certifications, and required trade qualifications

Collect insurance certificates (liability, workers’ comp, auto)

Request references and review past project experience

Evaluate safety record and request EMR, OSHA logs, or safety program

Review any past performance with your company, if applicable

Send and have sub complete prequalification form

Approve or reject based on internal qualification criteria

Send subcontractor onboarding packet (contract template, expectations, payment terms, etc.)

Review and sign subcontract agreement

Provide project-specific details (site rules, contacts, schedule expectations)

Assign cost codes and confirm invoicing procedures

Add approved sub to project and vendor directory

File all documentation in subcontractor records