Construction Procurement Process
Procurement turns project scope into committed labor, material, equipment, and subcontract capacity. Strong procurement starts with clear packages and ends with contracts that match the work plan.
Process steps
- Step 1
Define the buying strategy
Decide which scopes will be bid, negotiated, self-performed, or purchased as long-lead items.
- Step 2
Build bid packages
Group drawings, specifications, alternates, allowances, schedule requirements, and instructions into comparable packages.
- Step 3
Issue procurement documents
Use an RFP, RFQ, ITB, or purchase request based on whether price, qualifications, or approach matters most.
- Step 4
Level responses
Compare scope, exclusions, alternates, schedule assumptions, qualifications, and commercial terms before award.
- Step 5
Award and track commitments
Convert selected responses into subcontracts, purchase orders, procurement logs, and schedule commitments.
Checklist
- Bid package
- Scope inclusions
- Exclusions
- Alternates
- Long-lead items
- Bid leveling
- Award status
- Commitment number