A Matching Model for Construction Subcontractor Selection in Engineering Bid Decisions Using Ordinal Priority Approach

Abstract

In recent years, the two-sided matching theory has been applied in various fields. Its influence in the engineering field is becoming more and more significant. In the construction engineering context, from the contractor’s perspective as the decision-maker, the mutual matching between project bidding and subcontractors is a complex and uncertain process. A suitable matching method needs to be selected according to the particular situation. Since this study requires considering both the highest satisfaction of parties and the weight of individual fulfillment, we use the two-sided matching theory to address the mutual matching between the engineering project bidding and subcontractor. At the same time, the Ordinal Priority Approach (OPA) is employed to determine the weights and evaluate the indicators of both parties and then determine the preference between the two parties, effectively avoiding the deviation caused by subjective influence in the process. As a result, a bilateral matching model is proposed with the highest satisfaction and considering individual satisfaction. Finally, an example is presented to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed model.

Keywords

• ordinal priority approach
• two-sided matching
• subcontractor selection
• game theory
• bid decision
• supplier selection