Verify legal identity
Check registration, PAN/VAT, current tax clearance, physical address and authorized representatives.
Match experience to the scope
Review comparable projects, client references, key staff, equipment, workload and district coverage rather than relying on generic years in business.
Agree commercial controls
Use written scope, milestones, payment certification, retention, warranty, defect correction, variation approval and termination terms.
Protect site safety and quality
Require method statements, inspection points, material approvals, qualified supervision, PPE and incident reporting appropriate to the work.