FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Commercial electrical subcontractor for general contractors
WHAT GCS NEED FROM A SUB
An electrical sub that does not become the critical path
A general contractor does not need an electrician who is merely competent. They need one whose bid is complete, whose gear arrives when it was promised, who calls inspections without being chased and who turns in closeout documents without three reminders.
Our bids are written to be leveled. Every inclusion and exclusion is spelled out — temporary power, fire alarm, low-voltage, trenching, patching, utility fees — so you are comparing the same scope across bidders and not discovering a gap after award.
On site, our foreman attends coordination meetings, works the ceiling out with the mechanical and sprinkler trades before anyone hangs pipe, and keeps the look-ahead schedule current. When something threatens the schedule, you hear about it early, with options.
What you get with our bid
- A scope letter with clear inclusions and exclusions
- Gear lead times stated at bid time
- Alternates and value-engineering options priced separately
- Submittals on the specification’s schedule
- A foreman at every coordination meeting
- Closeout package before the final pay application
HOW WE WORK WITH YOU
What we handle as your electrical sub
Leveled bids
Scope letters written line by line so the GC can level them against other electrical bids without guessing what was left out.
Submittals
Product data and shop drawings for gear, fixtures and devices, submitted on schedule and resubmitted promptly when comments come back.
Coordination
Ceiling and wall coordination with mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler and low-voltage trades, so conflicts are solved on paper instead of in the field.
Schedule and inspections
A look-ahead that tracks gear delivery and inspections, with inspection requests made without being chased.
Safety and compliance
Lockout procedures, energized-work controls, and the insurance certificates and documentation general contractors require.
Closeout
As-builts, panel schedules, test reports, warranties and O&M manuals delivered with the final inspection, not weeks after.
HOW THE JOB RUNS
From bid to closeout
01
Bid with a clear scope letter
02
Buy out and release gear
03
Coordinate and install
04
Inspect, energize and close out
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions from general contractors
We can bid from plans, but on tenant improvements a site walk catches existing conditions that change the price. If a walk is possible, we take it.
We call them out in the scope letter. Items such as motor connections, fire alarm, low-voltage and control wiring are commonly split between trades, so we state exactly which side of each line we are on.
Yes. We can work with your engineer on value engineering during design, or provide design-build electrical with engineered drawings where the jurisdiction requires them.
A confirmed load and an approved gear submittal. We will ask for approval on the gear before the rest of the submittals because it has the longest lead time.
As-built drawings, typed panel schedules, test reports, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals and any required commissioning documentation.