HOW DOES A CONTRACTOR BECOME CERTIFIED?
The program, open to all detention equipment contractors, requires each detention contracting company to complete two steps:
1) Field Operations and
2) Project Management. These two company Qualifying Managers will be responsible for using approved materials, training company employees, and conducting self-inspections of completed work. A complete list of subcontractors used for installation must also be submitted.
 
WHAT IF A QUALIFYING MANAGER LEAVES THE COMPANY?
The detention equipment contractor will have a 12-month period to replace a Qualifying Manager.
 
WHAT IF I USE AN INDEPENDENT SUBCONTRACTOR TO INSTALL DETENTION EQUIPMENT?
If your company uses an independent installer, theinstaller’s company must have a Qualifying Manager by completing the Field Operationsportion of the training. The Project Management portion is not required since the installer will work under the umbrella of the Certified DEC and cannot purchase equipment from Southern Folger.
 
WHAT IF MY COMPANY DOES NOT QUALIFY IN STEP 1?
If your company does not pass the prequalification process, you my request an invitation prior to September 30th of the following year.
 
WHAT DOES THE TRAINING INVOLVE?
In order to be a certified Southern Folger Detention Equipment Contractor, qualifying managers in both the project management and the field operations areas must attend the training programs.