Verification Workflow
How subcontractors earn the badge
Every Verified and Elite member completes the same 4-step compliance review. Typical turnaround: 5–7 business days.
Listed in directory. Profile marked under review.
Same day
License, insurance, and SAM.gov confirmed.
5–7 business days
Invitation-only. Five or more verified government projects and a clean compliance history.
30+ days review
The 4-step process
Step 1 — Apply
Day 0Submit company info, trades, states served, license, EIN, and insurance documents.
Step 2 — Document Review
Days 1–3Our compliance team verifies your contractor license, COI, workers comp, and bonding.
Step 3 — Public Records Cross-Check
Days 3–5SAM.gov status, state license lookup, and federal debarment list checked. Davis-Bacon compliance experience is self-reported and noted on the profile.
Step 4 — Badge Issued
Days 5–7Verified badge appears on your public profile with a permanent verification URL.
What we verify
- Active state contractor license (state-by-state lookup)
- General Liability COI with $1M+ minimum coverage
- Workers Compensation certificate or exemption
- SAM.gov UEI registration & exclusion check
- Federal debarment & EPLS suspension lists
- Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance history
- MBE / WBE / DBE / 8(a) certifying agency confirmation
- Federal EIN match to legal entity name
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