Notice 01_RFI Answer 5 Clarification.pdf
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This document is an RFI (Request for Information) Answer Clarification related to certification requirements for coatings and surface preparation contractors. The clarification addresses specification sections 09 90 00 – 1.5.2 and 09 97 13.27 – 1.4.5.8, specifically regarding professional certifications. The document confirms that SSPC QP-1 certification remains a required credential for the coatings and surface preparation contractor, while allowing flexibility for quality control oversight by providing alternative inspector certifications such as NACE Level 3 or SSPC QP-5.
The clarification details the purpose of each certification: SSPC QP-1 evaluates a contractor's capability to perform surface preparation and coating application on complex structures, while SSPC QP-5 and NACE certifications are for coating inspectors and quality control personnel. The document acknowledges industry concerns about the specificity of the SSPC QP-1 requirement, noting it is primarily designed for heavy industrial bridge/marine applications, and mentions the potential future obsolescence due to the merger of SSPC and NACE into AMPPP.
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RFI Answer Clarification
5. 09 90 00 – 1.5.2 & 09 97 13.27 – 1.4.5.8: Please consider removing the SSPC QP-1 certification requirement or accepting alternate qualifications such as NACE Level
3. Very few commercial contractors nationwide have this as it is primarily meant for heavy industrial bridge/marine applications and it will limit competition/increase price considerably. It is also worth noting that this certification may be soon obsolete due to the merger of SSPC and NACE forming AMPPP.
NACE Level 3 is an acceptable alternate qualification for SSPC QP-5. SSPC QP-1 is still a required certification for the coatings and surface preparation contractor. The coating contractor must be SSPC QP-1 certified, but has the option of using a NACE Level 3 or SSPC QP-5 certified inspector for their Quality Control oversite.
Clarification for each:
- SSPC QP-1: This accreditation is a widely recognized program that evaluates the contractor’s capability to perform surface preparation and coating application in the field on complex structures.
- SSPC QP-5 and NACE are certifications for the coating inspector or Quality Control. Either of these certifications will be acceptable for the Quality Control oversite for the coating surface preparation and application.
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