Single-Source Hospitality EPC vs Multiple Vendors: Total Cost & Timeline Math

Hotel investors often receive three attractive FOB quotes — case goods, upholstery, public-area millwork — each 8–12% below a turnkey EPC proposal. Six months later, the same project pays for a dedicated FF&E coordinator, storage overflow and installation rework. The opening date does not move.

Hidden costs of multi-vendor FF&E

| Cost bucket | Typical impact | Why it happens |

|-------------|----------------|----------------|

| Project management overlay | 5–15% of FF&E budget | Internal staff or consultant aligning 4+ calendars |

| Finish mismatch rework | 2–8% + delay | Different veneer lots and hardware specs |

| Site idle labour | Revenue loss per day | Install crew waits for missing batch |

| Storage & double handling | 1–3% | Containers arrive before floors are punched |

| Warranty disputes | Unbudgeted | Vendor A blames Vendor B for transit damage |

When single-source EPC wins

When multi-vendor can work

Decision checklist (answer before RFP)

1. Who signs the master install sequence?

2. Who owns punch list at day 1 of furniture install?

3. Who carries spare parts for all categories?

4. Is there one BOQ revision log — or three?

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FAQ

Is EPC always more expensive? Unit FOB may be higher; total project cost and opening risk are often lower.

Can I keep my designer? Yes — EPC coordinates shop drawings and mock-up; design credit stays with your architect.

What if I already ordered case goods elsewhere? We can scope install + balance-of-FF&E only — but accountability splits remain.