Procurement

The design / build concept naturally allows the proper amount of time to be dedicated to understanding the specifications of a project so that the procurement process can begin before engineering services are finalized.

 

Scope items are ordered immediately after award of the project. In the case of “long lead” items, this proactive approach can eliminate weeks or months from the typical project execution schedule.

 

What makes EPIC Automation unique:

 

  • We maintain strong vendor relationships, but don't use an "approved vendors list" — Truly competitive bids are solicited for each new circumstance and all RFQs are done anonymously in order to secure the best pricing. 

  • We match subcontractor size with project size — Large contractors tend to throw numbers at small projects unless there is a strategic reason to win the project.  EPIC partners with subcontractors that are large enough to do the project but small enough that the project is considered key to them.

Our "Merit Shop" approach to staffing allows us to do projects more cost effectively than many others

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