Criteria evaluation for contractor selection in cultural heritage projects using multiple criteria approach

Abstract

The low bid is the most common applicable method in the contractor selection process, considering by only one dominant criterion. However, the lowest price criterion not allows selecting qualified, responsible, sophisticated, and knowledgeable contractor for cultural heritage projects. Moreover, the improper contractor selection may induce claims, litigation, and poor quality work, increased costs for project performance or management. Selection of appropriate contractor is very important for the success and excellent performance accomplishment of cultural heritage projects. This study presents criteria evaluation for contractor selection in cultural heritage projects. This paper provides reviews of contractor selection and proposed criteria evaluation, and determines the criteria of culture heritage contractor selection. This study applies the multiple criteria approach: integrated determination of objective criteria weights (IDOCRIW) and Bayes approaches.