Standard Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of Commercial Painting and Coating Contractors

This standard procedure contains requirements for evaluating the qualifications of painting contractors who apply architectural paints and coatings on commercial or institutional structures, and defines a minimum standard for qualification. This procedure encompasses surface preparation and architectural coating application of the required quality under the conditions and restrictions specified by the owner.

The purpose of this procedure is to determine whether a commercial painting and coating contractor:

• Has a corporate organization that clearly defines the authority and responsibilities of positions typically required for operation of a commercial coating contracting firm;

• Employs qualified management and utilizes qualified craft personnel and other workers;

• Has established and implemented a quality management system meeting requirements of Sections 3.3.2 and 3.3.3;

• Has established and implemented a written worker safety and health program meeting requirements of Section 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 and any project-specific requirements;

• Has established and implemented environmental protection procedures meeting requirements of Section 3.4.3 and any project-specific requirements;

• Demonstrates knowledge of industry technical standards and good painting practice.

In addition to the evaluation criteria outlined in this procedure, the owner is advised to review items not covered by this procedure. Examples include, but are not limited to, the applicant’s financial stability; performance history; bonding capacity; and ability to successfully complete a specific project in the time frame required.

This standard procedure is limited to evaluation of the qualifications of painting contractors applying architectural paints and coatings in the commercial and institutional sectors.