Partner with us
Partner with KMR as a vendor.
Vendors, subcontractors, and 1099-NEC independent contractors — KMR runs most of its work with repeat partners. Honest pricing, real safety culture, on-time finishes, and on-time pay.
Real prequalification
One review by an estimator and a project executive — not a black-box portal. Whether you're a fit comes back as a clear yes or no, with reasons.
On-time pay
Subs are paid on a published cycle once we're paid. Lien waivers and pay apps run through the project coordinator, not the field.
Repeat opportunity
If the relationship works, you stay in our preferred pool. Most of our subs have been with KMR for years.
Who we partner with
Three ways to work with KMR.
Whether you supply materials, run a trade crew, or work as a 1099-NEC independent contractor, the prequalification path is the same — clean paperwork up front, then on-time pay through a published cycle.
Vendors & Suppliers
Materials, equipment, fabrication, and rentals delivered to active job sites or staging yards.
- PO- or release-based purchasing per project
- Net terms once W-9 and COI are on file
- Submittal packages routed through the project coordinator
- 1099-MISC issued at year-end where applicable
Subcontractors
Trade contractors performing scoped work under a KMR subcontract — concrete, MEP, framing, finishes, and specialty trades.
- Written subcontract with scope, schedule, and AIA pay app cycle
- Texas-minimum COI naming KMR as additional insured
- Lien waivers and conditional / unconditional releases per draw
- EMR, OSHA 300A, and bonding capacity reviewed at prequal
1099-NEC Independent Contractors
Skilled individuals who run their own shop — superintendents, estimators, inspectors, and specialty trade pros engaged project-by-project.
- Independent contractor agreement, scope, and rate per engagement
- W-9 on file; 1099-NEC issued each January
- Self-furnished tools, transportation, and general liability
- Paid on the same published cycle as subs and vendors
What you'll need
Prequalification basics.
Bring these to the table. You can upload PDFs directly with the form below, or send them after we open a folder for your shop.
- Audited or reviewed financial statements (last 2 years)
- Current Experience Modification Rating (EMR) and OSHA 300 / 300A logs
- Sample certificate of insurance meeting Texas commercial minimums
- Bonding capacity letter (single-job and aggregate)
- Three recent project references — owner / GC, contract value, contact
- W-9 and current state contractor / TDLR licenses if applicable
HUB & MWBE
Texas HUB and Houston-area diversity programs.
KMR actively recruits HUB-, MBE-, WBE-, SBE-, and DBE-certified subs and suppliers across our project portfolio. Bring your certifications — owner participation goals are a real driver of who we buy out.
Texas HUB
State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business
City of Houston MWSBE
M/WBE & SBE program
METRO SBE / DBE
Houston METRO transit program
Port Houston SBDP
Small Business Development Program
HISD M/WBE
Houston ISD construction program
HMSDC / WBEA
Regional MBE & WBE councils
Prequalification
Tell us about your shop.
One form. We'll review and follow up within one to two weeks.
Talk to KMR
Let's build it.
Tell us about the project — scope, schedule, where you are in the process. A KMR project executive replies the same business day.