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One of the primary benefits of being a NPCAI member is the service of becoming a NPCAI Qualified Contractor. On the members’ behalf, the NPCAI maintains a database of information on each Qualified Contractor. Stored in this database are all the minimum bid specification requirements you see below.
Must be a NPCAI Qualified Contractor (Third Party Verification of Credentials)
- Licensed to contract in state (if needed see State Listings)
- Liability Insurance: $1 mil per occurrence / $2 Mil Aggregate (NOTE: Manufacturers Product Liability Insurance is NOT the same as General Liability)
- Project Owner to be stated as additional insured
- Worker's Compensation: State Minimum
- On-Site NPSI Certified Installer
- Factory Certification with Equipment to be Installed, if Available
- References of Completed Work of Similar Scope
- 1 Year Installation Warranty
Things to Consider in the Scope of Work:
Site Preparation
- Removal of Existing Equipment
- Existing Surfacing / Drainage
- Site Leveling / Retaining Wall
- Final Grading
- Base Preparation
- ADAAG
Equipment
- Receiving and Storage
- Inventory
- Verify it will fit in the area
Install of Equipment
- Bringing it to Site
- Securing the Site
- Utilities - Public and Private
- Time Frame
- Access to Site
- Compliance to Manufacturer’s Specifications and CPSC / ASTM / ADAAG
Installation of Surfacing
- Bordering
- Receiving / Unloading Materials
- Timeliness
Post-Install
- Cleanup
- Backfill / Seed / Sod
- Site Inspection / Punch lists
For a Qualified Playground Contractors Program Brochure - click here
For a How to Select a Qualified Playground Contractor Brochure - click here