Bid our work. Build your firm.
Prequalify once and our project teams can invite you to bid across all 22 markets. We look for safe, organized trade partners of every size, and we plan the work so your crews can execute it safely.
Good habits matter more than size.
- Q1
A real safety program
Written procedures, trained foremen, toolbox talks and a record you can walk us through. We read the program, not just the cover page.
- Q2
Staffing that matches the bid
Crews and supervision sized to the scope and the schedule, with a plan for manpower when the critical path gets tight.
- Q3
Clean paperwork
Submittals on time, RFIs that ask a clear question, pay applications that match the schedule of values.
- Q4
Financial footing
Insurance that meets project requirements and, where the scope calls for it, the ability to bond. Requirements are stated in each bid package.
- Q5
Quality through closeout
Installed right the first time, punch lists closed quickly and as-builts, O&M manuals and warranties turned in complete.
How prequalification works.
Four steps from first contact to your first invitation to bid. A person on our team reviews every submission.
Send the interest form below with your trades, regions and the size of work you typically perform. It takes about ten minutes.
We follow up with a prequalification packet: safety program, insurance certificates, financial information and references.
Our team reviews the packet and calls you with questions. If something is missing, we tell you what and why.
Once approved, your firm is visible to Jacob Wiseman estimators and project teams, who invite you to bid on scopes that fit.
What partners can expect from us.
The same commitments on every project, whatever the size of your firm.
- Payment
- Clear terms, agreed at awardPayment terms, retainage and the pay application schedule are set in the subcontract at award. Approved pay applications are processed on that schedule, every month.
- Safety
- One standard on every siteSite-specific safety plans, daily pre-task planning and stop-work authority for every worker on the job, including yours.
- Communication
- Straight answers, earlyLook-ahead schedules shared weekly, RFIs tracked to closure and a named Jacob Wiseman contact who answers.
- Planning
- A schedule you can staff toMilestones, handoff dates and access windows shared before you mobilize, so your crews arrive to work they can actually start.
Room for growing firms.
Size matters less than how you run your work. We size scopes so capable local and growing firms can compete, and we are clear about what each package demands before you bid.
- Scopes sized so capable smaller firms can bid them
- Plain guidance on safety plans, insurance and pay applications
- Look-ahead schedules and handoff dates shared early
- A path to larger scopes as your capacity grows
Start your prequalification.
Tell us who you are and what you build. We will reply with the full prequalification packet and the name of the person reviewing it.
Prefer to talk first? Email the partner team directly.
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Subcontractor questions.
How long does prequalification take?
It depends mostly on how quickly the packet comes back complete. We review submissions as they arrive and call you if anything is missing.
Do I need to be bondable?
Not for every scope. Bonding requirements are set project by project and stated in the bid documents. If bonding is a hurdle, tell us early and we will talk through scopes that fit your capacity.
When and how will I be paid?
Payment terms are written into your subcontract at award, including retainage and the pay application schedule. You will know the terms before you sign.
Does prequalification guarantee work?
No. It makes your firm eligible to be invited to bid. Awards are based on scope, price, schedule, safety and the fit for each project.
Can I update my information later?
Yes. Email partnership@jacobwiseman.com when your capacity, trades, insurance or contacts change and we will update your profile.
Your crews. Our next project.
Send the interest form or email the partner team. A person will read it and reply with next steps.