General Contractors (A01)
Hiring the right general contractor makes or breaks your project.
This comprehensive BidScope walks you through every critical decision in GC selection – from verifying Utah DOPL B100 licenses and reviewing past work to understanding contract structures and protecting yourself with proper insurance coverage.
Learn the difference between Cost Plus, Fixed Price, and Time & Materials contracts.
Master payment schedules that protect your interests.
Understand lien waivers, change order procedures, and how to manage subcontractors.
Navigate Utah’s unique building requirements including seismic codes for Wasatch Fault zone construction.
Get clear specifications for scope of work, timeline expectations, and quality standards.
This isn’t just a form – it’s your roadmap to a successful construction project with the right general contractor leading your team.
What’s Included:
- GC qualification checklist with experience verification
- Utah DOPL B100 license lookup and validation
- Detailed contract type comparison (Cost Plus vs Fixed Price vs Time & Materials) with pros/cons
- Payment schedule framework protecting owner interests
- Draw schedule templates and disbursement procedures
- Lien waiver requirements (conditional and unconditional)
- Insurance certificate verification (General Liability, Workers Comp, Builder’s Risk)
- Bonding requirements and performance bonds
- Scope of work definition templates
- Change order management procedures and pricing
- Subcontractor coordination and oversight protocols
- Utah building code compliance checklist (IRC/IBC)
- Permit requirements and fee schedules
- Project timeline development and milestone tracking
- Quality control and inspection points
- Warranty expectations and documentation
- Dispute resolution procedures
- Utah-specific seismic design requirements (Wasatch Fault zone)
- Communication protocols and reporting
- Budget management and cost tracking
