Projects Bidding
Work With Us
Why do the region’s best trade partners want to work with Hoffman? Our job sites are welcoming, safe, efficient, and productive. We respect our subcontractors as true partners and run modern, efficient, Lean projects. We provide world-class safety management. We pay our bills promptly and keep subcontractors busy in good times and bad.
Currently no upcoming bids.
Networking and Outreach Opportunities
| Date | Name | Location | Description |
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DateTue 04/15/2025 |
Name |
LocationHyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport |
DescriptionLooking to connect with General Contractors & professionals who hire for services in commercial construction? You are cordially invited to join us for a great afternoon of networking with the key players building projects in your area. |
DateThu 05/08/2025 |
Name |
LocationAmaterra Winery |
DescriptionJoin NAWIC Portland for their 2025 scholarship and education fundraiser. Enjoy wine tastings, food pairings, and a silent auction! |
DateFri 05/09/2025 |
Name |
Location731 N. Hayden Meadows Drive |
DescriptionThe meeting brings minority, women and small emerging small business owners together with experts and leaders in business and government. The Contractors & Architects/Engineers/Professional/Technical Meeting is held the second Friday of each month at OAME. This meeting is oriented towards upcoming projects and opportunities for businesses in those fields, but every business type is welcome to attend. This meeting brings minority-owned, woman-owned and emerging small business owners together with experts and leaders in business, government and other areas vital to business. |
DateFri 04/25/2025 |
Name |
Location731 N Hayden Meadows Dr |
DescriptionThe meeting brings minority, women and small emerging small business owners together with experts and leaders in business and government. |
Prequalification
To get on Hoffman’s bid invitation list, please complete and return the Subcontractor/Vendor Questionnaire below.
Project Onboarding
For trade partners already working with Hoffman, you’ll find our common files, forms and sites at the link below. If you have any questions, please reach out to Purchasing Manager Christyn Halliday.
Please click here for ACH Enrollment. If you have any questions regarding ACH, please reach out to Jennifer Rud.
- Project Administrative Procedures
- Subcontractor Vendor Key Project Personnel
- Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages
- Drug and Alcohol Test Collection Sites
- Sample Certificate of Insurance
- Sample CCIP Certificate of Insurance
- Safety Plan Checklist
- Pre-Task Plan
- Minimum Project Safety Requirements
- Safety Data Sheet Documentation
FAQs
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Complete and return the Subcontractor/Vendor Questionnaire above to receive bid invitations from us. To continue to receive bid invitations, you must update the questionnaire every 12 months.
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Most of our bid packages are available for all firms to bid without advance prequalification. Evaluation of the received bids will consider whether the successful bidder has the appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility and personnel resources to meet the contractual requirements and a satisfactory record of previous contract performance, quality, safety and integrity. Where advance prequalification is required for a specific bid package, we will advertise and/or contact potential bidders for prequalification information prior to issuing bid documents.
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The required coverages, limits, and Additional Insureds are identified in Subcontract Attachment “B”. The sample Subcontract is included in the Request for Proposals. Many of our projects utilize a Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) wherein we provide general liability insurance for our Subcontractor’s on‑site activities.
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We often utilize Subcontractor Performance Insurance in lieu of traditional Subcontractor bonding. Bonding may be required due to the size of the proposed subcontract or state law, e.g. Washington GC/CM work.
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Subcontractors are required to comply with our Safety Program, including its procedures, practices and policies. Refer to the Minimum Project Safety Requirements or project‑specific Request for Proposals for additional information.
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Yes. Every person entering a Hoffman worksite is subject to Drug & Alcohol testing. Drug & Alcohol cards from Hoffman‑recognized programs will be accepted if they have been issued within the past six months. We pay for the cost of the laboratory analysis.
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Most bid documents are available at local plan centers and here on this page.
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No. Anyone can view the plans online. Many of our projects also allow the bid documents to be downloaded without charge.
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Yes. Bid documents may usually be obtained directly from the printer. The Invitation to Bid, the Hoffman website and the RFP all identify where to obtain bid documents.
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This website is the best place to find information on specific sub‑bid opportunities with us. Visit the Opportunities section above for information on currently bidding projects.
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All required documents, e.g., Subcontract or Purchase Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds (if required), Certificate of Insurance, CCIP Enrollment (if applicable) and Safety Plan must be returned within fifteen (15) days of award.