1.4.3.2
Qualifications of Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party CIH. Submit documentation that hygienist is
certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in comprehensive
practice, including certification number and date of
certification/recertification. Provide evidence of experience with hazards
involved in industrial coating application work.
1.4.3.3
Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Coatings
Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
coating samples for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory is regularly engaged in testing of paint
samples for conformance with specifications, and that persons performing
analyses are qualified.
1.4.3.4
Qualifications of Testing Laboratory for Abrasive
Submit name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e-mail address of
the independent third party laboratory selected to perform testing of
abrasive for compliance with specification requirements. Submit
documentation that laboratory has experience in testing samples of abrasive
for conformance with specifications, and that persons performing analyses
are qualified.
1.4.3.5
Qualifications of Coating Contractors
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NOTE: For projects in continental US, Hawaii,
Alaska, and Puerto Rico, require SSPC Certification.
Use in other locations where qualified US
contractor is desired. If project involves removal
of paint containing hazardous materials, add
requirement for SSPC QP-2 certification in section
of specification where the hazardous paint removal
is specified, generally NFGS 13283.
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NOTE:
**WARNING**WARNING**WARNING**WARNING**Solicitations
requiring SSPC Certification should point out the
existence and location of the certification
requirement on the PROJECT INFORMATION FORM. This
requirement must be pointed out in the solicitation
documents for the "prior to contract award"
requirement to be enforcable. SSPC Certification is
a special responsibility requirement pursuant to FAR
9.104-2. This is analogous to requiring bidders to
have a specified level of experience or expertise
and GAO has sustained these types of special
requirements.
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[ All contractors and subcontractors that perform surface preparation or
coating application shall be certified by the Society for Protective
Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council) (SSPC) to the
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