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Multicriteria decision making for contractor selection Raviraj Wagh1, S.V.Joshi2 1PG Student, Government College of Engineering, Karad, Maharashtra, India. 2Professor, Government College of Engineering, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
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Abstract - The selection of contractor for construction
decision-making, the TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method is employed, using weights derived from multi-criteria decision-making tools such as the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). This paper examines how various prequalification parameters impact key project outcomes, specifically in terms of time, cost, and quality.
project is very important in the successful completion of project. In the prequalification of contractors, the selection process is being considered as one of the most significance process because it deals with a kind of selection operation which is to select the capable contractor and that is the main factor within the construction management. While prequalification of contractors, some of the factors ought to be considered. This paper presents a review of evaluation of five criteria’s and it sub criteria’s. Other shortcomings include inappropriate criteria adaptation, inappropriate significance of the criteria, and inappropriate methodology for the contractor selection, equivalent to the task of the contractor evaluation and selection are.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW Russell (1996) categorized contractor prequalification criteria into three broad groups: (1) preliminary screening criteria, which include references, reputation, and past performance; (2) contractor resources, such as financial capacity, technological capabilities, and the status of ongoing work; and (3) project-specific factors. Similarly, Palaneeswaran and Kumaraswamy (2001) organized prequalification criteria into three categories: Responsibility, which covers timeliness, reliability, completeness of submitted information, adherence to deadlines, and consistency; Responsiveness, which includes compliance with local laws, government regulations, standards, and the presence of a health and safety management system; and Competence, referring to financial capital, equipment and plant, human resources, technical expertise, and current workload constraints.
Keywords: Contractor evaluation, Inappropriate criteria, Prequalification, Project success factors.
1. INTRODUCTION Sound selection of contractors by correct prequalification is vital to successful achievement of a construction project within budget, schedule and agreed programme. Even if you didn’t hire the wrong contractor, a lot of projects happen behind time and over budget. This defense is most pronounced in the government contract where the contracts are given on not to the responsive bidder to the lowest bidder as they had met the prequalification requirement’s which is one of the requirement during the selection of contractors. Model models used in contractor's assessment, and each model has different criteria for selecting a model suitable for use in the assessment of a contractor.
Building on these classifications, Cheetham (1993) emphasized that prequalification aims not only to assess the managerial competence of contractors but also to reduce subjectivity, favoritism, nepotism, and potential fraud— especially in recessed economies where selection criteria often vary across regions. The paper highlights that commonly considered factors in prequalification systems include technical experience, trade history, safety records, and staff availability, though the emphasis on each factor may differ depending on the context.
Based on the contributions reviewed, this paper presents prequalification as a key method for evaluating contractors to ensure they meet the necessary criteria before being invited to submit detailed bids for a construction project. This evaluation occurs prior to the release of plans, specifications, and proposal requests. The process involves assessing a wide range of requirements, which—especially in a recessed economy—are often based on qualitative, subjective, and sometimes imprecise information provided by contractors.
To objectively assess contractors, these factors are frequently incorporated into a weighted scoring system, which helps in comparing contractors based on their assets and liabilities. In public sector bidding, several Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods have been developed to guide client organizations in contractor selection, aiming to prevent project delays, cost overruns, fund misappropriation, and project abandonment (Russell, 1988; Russell & Skibniewski, 1988).
The standard prequalification procedure involves a structured screening process using a defined set of parameters. These parameters are compared and assigned relative weights to reflect their importance. For final
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