Find Verified Subcontractors for Commercial or Government Projects.
Find subcontractors for commercial private contracts and government agencies. Verify, connect, and contract — in days, not months.
Sources: USAspending.gov (federal) + public announcements (private sector) • Informational only; not guaranteed for accuracy, completeness, or timeliness
Membership Tiers
Three clear paths: private commercial work, federal/state verified, or invitation-only Elite.
$38/mo equivalent
Private commercial work only — developers, GCs, private owners. No federal or state public-works.
Apply Now$73/mo equivalent
Pass credentialing review and unlock priority placement.
Apply Now$177/mo equivalent
Invitation only. Top tier of verified subcontractors.
Invitation OnlyBuildersPass Solves the 3 Biggest Risks on Every Project
Architects, general contractors, and agencies use BuildersPass to eliminate the costly surprises that derail government and commercial builds.
Expired Licenses & Lapsed Insurance
A BuildersPass profile shows license status and insurance coverage with verification dates — so you know if a sub is currently covered before they step on site.
Davis-Bacon & SAM.gov Non-Compliance
We help you check SAM.gov registration, debarment status, and prevailing-wage history before awarding federally funded work.
Unknown Track Records
Post-project reviews from real federal and commercial jobs — not anonymous ratings. You see who actually delivered.
Trusted by Architects, General Contractors & Agencies
Real feedback from professionals using BuildersPass on active projects.
"BuildersPass caught an expired GL policy on a sub we were about to mobilize for a VA medical center renovation. Saved us a stop-work order — and probably the contract."
Marcus Rivera, AIA, Principal
Rivera + Cole Architects
"Davis-Bacon audits used to terrify me. Now I only shortlist BuildersPass-verified subs on HUD-funded jobs. The compliance history alone is worth the membership."
Janelle Okafor, Development Director
Northbridge Partners
"I needed a SAM.gov registered MBE electrician in 24 hours for a federal RFQ. Searched the directory, had three verified bids the next morning."
David Chen, Project Executive
Halverson Construction
"The verified reviews are the real differentiator. I can finally see how a sub actually performed on a prior federal job — not just what they claim on their website."
Priya Shah, AIA, NCARB
Shah Studio
"We replaced our internal vetting spreadsheet with BuildersPass. One link, every credential current, every certification dated. Our risk team loves it."
Tom Bergstrom, VP Preconstruction
Keystone Builders Group
"BuildersPass caught an expired GL policy on a sub we were about to mobilize for a VA medical center renovation. Saved us a stop-work order — and probably the contract."
Marcus Rivera, AIA, Principal
Rivera + Cole Architects
"Davis-Bacon audits used to terrify me. Now I only shortlist BuildersPass-verified subs on HUD-funded jobs. The compliance history alone is worth the membership."
Janelle Okafor, Development Director
Northbridge Partners
"I needed a SAM.gov registered MBE electrician in 24 hours for a federal RFQ. Searched the directory, had three verified bids the next morning."
David Chen, Project Executive
Halverson Construction
"The verified reviews are the real differentiator. I can finally see how a sub actually performed on a prior federal job — not just what they claim on their website."
Priya Shah, AIA, NCARB
Shah Studio
"We replaced our internal vetting spreadsheet with BuildersPass. One link, every credential current, every certification dated. Our risk team loves it."
Tom Bergstrom, VP Preconstruction
Keystone Builders Group
Included with every membership
Walk up to any contractor with a professional image
Your BuildersPass credential is how you introduce yourself on the jobsite. Clip it on, walk up to a GC or contractor, and lead with a verified identity instead of a business card. Generate, download, and print in seconds — sized for standard lanyards and CR80 card printers.
- Three sizes: 4×3" lanyard, CR80 credit card, 4×6" large
- Scannable QR linking to your live Verification Pass
- Download as PNG, print at home or send to your print shop
- Tier-styled: Commercial, Verified, and Elite (gold) variants
Who Uses BuildersPass?
Three audiences, one verified network. Agencies search for free — subcontractors and general contractors join as paid members.
Subcontractors
- Get listed in front of federal agencies and private developers
- Verified badge confirming license, insurance, SAM.gov
- Receive RFQs for Davis-Bacon and commercial projects
- Build a reviewable track record on public and private jobs
General Contractors
- Source credential-verified subs for private and federally funded builds
- Confirm Davis-Bacon, MBE/WBE/DBE, Section 3 compliance
- Read verified post-project reviews from real jobs
- Save shortlists, request intros, and export compliance packets
Agencies
- Free directory access for federal, state, and municipal agencies
- Verify subcontractor credentials before award
- Confirm SAM.gov status, debarment history, and prevailing-wage record
- Pull an audit-ready compliance packet for every contractor
For verified public-sector procurement and compliance staff.
Search Directory — FreeCompare Every Feature, Side by Side
See exactly what unlocks at each tier — and why GCs shortlist Verified Pass and Elite first.
| Feature | Commercial Pass $475 / yr · $40/per Month | Verified Pass Most Popular $1,200 / yr · $100/per Month | Elite $1,850 / yr · $154/per Month · Invite |
|---|---|---|---|
Directory Listing Searchable profile visible to GCs nationwide | |||
SAM.gov + License Verification We pull and validate your registrations | |||
Davis-Bacon Compliance Badge Show GCs you're audit-ready on public works | |||
Background-Checked Team Badge Pre-checked for federal site access | |||
Verified Project History Past awards documented and timestamped | |||
Priority Placement in Search Appear above Standard Pass tier in results | |||
Direct GC Introductions Warm intros from our partnerships team | |||
Federal Bid Alerts (curated) Hand-matched opportunities, weekly | |||
Dedicated Account Manager 1:1 support for proposals and disputes | |||
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Verified Pass enrollment closes in:
17 Verified Pass seats remain this cycle. If you are ready, apply. If not, the door stays open — but the seat does not.
Annual membership · Non-refundable once verification begins · Cancel before renewal to stop the next year
Show Them Your Credentials Are Solid. Peace of Mind for Every Project.
A BuildersPass is more than a badge — it's proof that a subcontractor's paperwork, licenses, and qualifications are reviewed and up to date. For subcontractors, it's a seal that says “My credentials are in order.” For GCs and agencies, it's the confidence that the team on their site has been vetted, documented, and properly credentialed.
Anyone can claim experience. A BuildersPass helps you prove it. One link shows license status, insurance coverage, SAM.gov registration where applicable, certifications, and documented project history — all checked, all dated. No scattered paperwork. No guessing. Just transparency on both sides of the contract.
New to public works? Read our Government Contracting 101 guide for plain-English explanations of SAM.gov, Davis-Bacon, UEI, and MBE/WBE/DBE certifications — or jump straight to the subcontractor directory.
Membership Tiers
Three clear paths: private commercial work, federal/state verified, or invitation-only Elite.
$38/mo equivalent
Private commercial work only — developers, GCs, private owners. No federal or state public-works.
Apply Now$73/mo equivalent
Pass credentialing review and unlock priority placement.
Apply Now$177/mo equivalent
Invitation only. Top tier of verified subcontractors.
Invitation OnlyOne Pipeline. From Search to Signed Contract.
Find, review, connect, and contract — with the credentials you need, clearly documented.
- STEP 01
Search
Filter verified subs by trade, state, and certification. Every profile shows real credentials — not self-reported claims.
- Trade & region filters
- Certification filters (MBE/WBE/VOSB/8(a))
- Live availability status
- STEP 02
Verify
Open a credential dossier: license, insurance, SAM.gov status where applicable, project history, and peer reviews — all dated and transparent.
- Active license & insurance proof
- SAM.gov status checked
- Documented project history with dates
- STEP 03
Connect
Request a direct intro. Talk to the principal within 24 hours. No brokers. No lead fees. No middlemen.
- Direct firm contact
- Scoping call scheduled
- RFQ response in hours, not weeks
- STEP 04
Contract
Sign directly with the sub. Export the full compliance packet for your project file — documentation organized from day one.
- Compliance packet export
- Documentation organized
- Audit-grade paper trail