Qualification Process

Power provides construction services for select commercial and institutional clients in the Chicago area. Our firm exists so that each of us can make a difference for all.

The qualification process

Our process of subcontractor selection begins with a review of basic company information. This process results in a list of highly-qualified subcontractors throughout the Chicago area. Your cooperation is most appreciated.

Subcontractor information database

Power maintains a queryable database of subcontractors and suppliers. Each firm is categorized by trade, territory, bonding capacity, union affiliations, and approved minority classification.

In order to maintain our database, we require that each subcontractor participate in an initial qualification process, then provide periodic updates. The link below will direct you to a self-service questionnaire for completion. This document may be saved prior to submission so that you can complete at your convenience. Our standard insurance requirements are available for your review, click here for a copy.

Before you get started, you will want to have the following documents in PDF form available to upload. If you would like to review the questionnaire before starting the process, click here for a copy.

  • Three (3) years of financial statements and corresponding notes prepared by a third party. The most recent statement should represent a period ending within the last six (6) months.
  • Sample Certificate of Insurance evidencing your current coverage and limits.
  • Statement advising of your aggregate and per-project bonding capacity along with your surety (bonding) company's legal name.
  • A letter from your insurance company or agent indicating your Worker's Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) history for the last three (3) years.
  • OSHA 300A reports for each of the last three (3) EMR periods.
  • A signed copy of your company's Form W-9 indicating current legal name and address.
  • A list of current work in progress and corresponding backlog.
  • A letter from each agency certifying your company as a minority- or woman-owned business enterprise (if applicable).

If you have any questions, please contact our Qualification Team:
847/214-6490 or email qualifications@pcec.net.

All information is kept strictly confidential and only used for qualification purposes.

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The level of collaboration and quality we expect on our projects would not be possible without the efforts of the subcontracting community. We thank you for your cooperation.