EFFECTS OF PRE-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA ON PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTORS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

 

 

ABSTRACT

The effect of pre-qualification criteria on performance of contractors cannot be overemphasized. Problems faced in Project management can be attributed on poor pre- qualification criteria adopted by the public and private sectors as necessitated this study. The study aimed at evaluating the effect of pre-qualification criteria on performance of contractors in Kaduna State. The study sampled 162 supervisors and management staff of Kaduna State Ministry of Land, Works and Housing. The study utilized closed ended questionnaires and adopted both descriptive and inferential method of analysis. The result of descriptive analysis revealed that construction professionals identified financial stability, soundness and Management and technical skills and capability as the most significant factor influencing the choice of prequalification. Also the the overall quality prequalification criteria with mean scores of 3.38 and 3.34 respectively, which indicated that quality prequalification criteria is significant. The study concludes that parties to contract should comply with the procedures leading to contract award such as identification of client’s requirements; preparation of clients‟ strategic brief and identification of procedures, organizational structures and range of consultants.