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