The contracting sector is considered one of the largest economic sectors after the oil sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which makes its transparency linked to its prosperity; and based on its role in regulating the sector, the Saudi Contractors Authority launched the Contractors Evaluation Initiative.
According to a statement from the Authority, a copy of which was obtained by “Amlak”, the initiative is one of the Authority’s enabling initiatives and is related to the Authority’s strategic goal, which is to enhance transparency in the contracting sector. The initiative enables the building of a database containing the contractor’s evaluation with accurate and highly reliable standards in cooperation with the concerned authorities. The initiative will create opportunities for contractors to highlight their excellence in implementing projects in their specializations, which will allow fair competition for the sector and will help to raise its quality.
An online platform for displaying contractor ratings
Contractor data and evaluations will be displayed on an electronic platform, enabling government entities, project owners, individuals, and those interested in the contracting sector to access contractors and review their performance evaluations for previous projects. This will enhance decision-making and contractor selection based on performance. The Authority has begun the first phase of the contractor evaluation initiative by collecting contractor evaluation data from standard contracts, allowing project owners to assess contractor performance after contract completion.
The six criteria for evaluating contractors
This is achieved through six criteria: quality, timeline, environment, health and safety, value, communication, responsiveness, and adherence to agreed-upon materials. The Authority aims to empower citizens and residents through its platform to be part of the change and the fight against commercial concealment in the Kingdom. Therefore, a statement is included after the evaluation is completed, which will be provided in case of any suspected commercial concealment. This makes this initiative one of the most important tools the Saudi Contractors Authority uses to develop and promote the sector.
