- The best residential contractors depends from the manufacturers whose products they work with. 
-The absence of any certifications could be a red flag. 
- If bad reviews and the same issues keep coming up, steer clear of that contractor. 
- Ensure that the contractor have insurance. Not only a proper insured contractor will covers damage for the works that they do but also to protect the principal from liability if a workers is injured during the construction activity
- Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if complaints have been lodged with a contractor or if a contractor is BBB-accredited.

-Proceed with extreme caution if contractor comes in several thousand dollars less on its bid than other estimates that have been received. It may indicated that the contractor will need to work with substandard materials, unqualified labor, and poor-quality subcontractors just to make a profit on its low bid. Other than that, the contractor may hasn’t fully evaluated what the job will entail, which could lead to big problems down the line. Lastly, the contractor may desperate for the job, and desperate people generally don’t deliver good work.

- Ask for a detailed explanation of each cost and a final number that you will pay. 
- Ask questions on why something is priced the way it is to avoid additional price later on. Especially ask questions if an initial estimate from the contractor varies widely from the final quote and don’t sign anything if something just doesn’t seem right.

 

ii) A sample of invoices sent by the contracted firms for payment. - Medium

 

iii) A sample of canceled checks made in payment of contracted work. - Low

 
iv) A sample of inspection forms prepared by municipal inspectors for particular street projects. -

 

v) A sample of bids collected for a number of projects. -

7. b) Rank the five according to evidentiary weight.

3. Sufficiency

Immediate priorities for transformation are therefore going to be. 
To put people and their concerns first and ensure constant contact with communities through effective public participation platforms.

Secondly, create conditions for decent living by consistently delivering municipal services to the right quality and standard. This includes planning for and delivery of infrastructure and amenities, maintenance and upkeep, including the budgeting to do this and ensure no failures in services and where there are, restore with urgency.

Thirdly, be well governed and demonstrate good governance and administration - cut wastage, spend public funds prudently, hire competent staff, ensure transparency and accountability.

Fourthly, ensure sound financial management and accounting, and prudently manage resources so as to sustainably deliver services and bring development to communities.

 Fifthly, build and maintain sound institutional and administrative capabilities administered and managed by dedicated and skilled personnel at all levels.