What documents are required for glazing subcontractor prequalification?

A complete prequalification packet typically includes: license verification, bond letter, COI, two most recent year-end financials (CPA-reviewed or compiled), OSHA 300 logs, EMR letter, list of similar completed projects, three references, manufacturer certifications, safety plan, and quality plan.

What is a typical AIA A305 form used for?

AIA Document A305 is the Contractor's Qualification Statement, used to capture license, bonding, financials, references, completed projects, and litigation history in a standardized format. Many Florida GCs use A305 or an equivalent in-house form as the core prequalification document.

Glazing Subcontractor Prequalification - Sample

Q: What is glazing subcontractor prequalification?

Prequalification is the formal vetting process a GC or owner uses before allowing a glazing subcontractor to bid. It typically reviews license, bonding, insurance, financial statements, safety record, references, and manufacturer certifications. On Florida commercial projects, it also covers NOA / Florida Product Approval verification.

Q: How often should glazing subcontractors re-prequalify?

Annual recertification is standard. Bond letters and COIs are typically refreshed every six months or before each project award. EMR updates annually with the new policy year.

Section 1 - Identity and Licensing

Field	What to verify
Legal entity name	Match Florida Division of Corporations record (sunbiz.org)
FEIN	W-9 on file, dated within 12 months
Florida license	CGC or CGI active, verified on myfloridalicense.com
Years under current license	Lapses or transfers flagged
Qualifying agent	Named individual, license tied to the entity
DBPR disciplinary history	Past 5 years - any settled complaints or formal action

Section 2 - Bonding

Field	What to verify
Surety name	Treasury Listing (Department of Treasury Circular 570) confirmed
A.M. Best rating	A- or better preferred
Single-project limit	Minimum 3× project value
Aggregate limit	Minimum 6× project value
Date of letter	Within 90 days
Producer / agency	Named, with direct contact for verification

Section 3 - Insurance

Coverage	Required minimum	Verify
General Liability	$1M / $2M	Per occurrence / aggregate; products-completed ops included
Excess / Umbrella	$5M (or $10M on $5M+ projects)	Follow-form over GL, auto, employers liability
Workers Compensation	Statutory FL	Florida coverage; no contracting state exclusions
Auto	$1M CSL	Hired and non-owned included
Additional Insured	Primary, non-contributory	GC, owner, lender named on ongoing and completed ops
Waiver of subrogation	In favor of GC, owner, lender	On GL, auto, WC
Notice of cancellation	30 days written	Endorsement on COI

Section 4 - Financial Capacity

Two most recent year-end financial statements (CPA-reviewed or compiled at minimum; audited for projects $5M+)
Current ratio > 1.2
Working capital sufficient to support 2× monthly burn on subject project
Bank reference letter, dated within 90 days
Tax compliance - Florida sales tax and corporate filings current

Section 5 - Safety

Three most recent years EMR - preferably below 1.0; below 0.85 is strong
OSHA 300 / 300A logs for the past three calendar years
OSHA incident history, lost-time incidents, fatalities
Written site-specific safety plan
OSHA 30 (PM, super) and OSHA 10 (field) certifications
Drug-free workplace policy

Section 6 - Product and Code Compliance (HVHZ-specific)

Miami-Dade NOA list for products carried - current, not expired
Florida Product Approval numbers cross-referenced to FBC current edition
TAS 201 / 202 / 203 familiarity (installer trained on cyclic and impact testing standards)
Engineering interface - Florida-registered PE for site-specific calcs when required
Anchor and substrate calculations methodology

Section 7 - Manufacturer Systems Installed

For ACG, the manufacturer systems installed and coordinated are:

ESWindows installer
Euro-Wall installer
PGT installer
Allegion hardware installer
TGP fire-rated framing installer
Slimpact installer

ACG installs these products; ACG does not claim authorized-dealer status for them. For any bidder, ask for current documentation and verify directly with the manufacturer when the spec requires it.

Section 8 - Experience and References

List of five most recent completed commercial projects, with dollar size, GC, owner, completion date
List of current projects in progress, with completion forecast
Three GC references, contact name + email + phone, within the past 24 months
Three architect references on similar scope and complexity
Any project terminated or removed from past 5 years - disclosure with reason

Section 9 - Field and Office Capacity

Named project manager assigned, with concurrent project count disclosed
Named superintendent assigned, with concurrent project count disclosed
Self-perform versus subcontracted breakdown by trade
Crew sourcing - direct employee versus 1099 versus labor broker
Office location closest to project site, and travel logistics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is glazing subcontractor prequalification?

The vetting process a GC or owner runs before inviting a glazing sub to bid. Covers license, bonding, insurance, financials, safety, references, and manufacturer credentials.

What documents are required?

License, bond letter, COI, two most recent year-end financials, OSHA 300 logs, EMR letter, project list, three references, manufacturer certifications, safety plan, and quality plan.

How often should glazing subcontractors re-prequalify?

Annual recertification. Bond letters and COIs typically every six months or before each award.

What is AIA A305?

AIA's Contractor's Qualification Statement - a standardized prequalification form covering license, bonding, financials, references, completed projects, and litigation history.

How does ACG meet these standards?

FL CGC #1531993; performance and payment bonds on projects that require them, with bond capacity letters available during prequalification; GL, workers' comp, auto, and umbrella insurance; OSHA 30 trained field crews; installer for ESWindows and Euro-Wall; Florida operations; named PM + superintendent per project.