Contractor Badging

Identification Requirements

All contractors on the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus must have appropriate identification with them at all times.  The Contractor Badging Policy outlines the badging and identification requirements for construction projects at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

POLICY

All contractors on the University of Michigan—Dearborn campus must have appropriate identification with them at all times. This policy outlines the badging and identification requirements for construction projects at UM-Dearborn.

 

PROCEDURES

General Procedures:

  1. Photo ID badges may be obtained from the University Center (UC) for $2.50 each.
  2. All contractors and vendors on site must carry a current photo ID issued by the State of Michigan or other U.S. government agency. (e.g.: driver’s license or passport).
  3. UM-Dearborn photo ID cards expire after one year and are required for card reader access on the campus.
  4. No badge is required when a vendor is accompanied by a UM-Dearborn employee.

Strategic Vendors and Maintenance Contractors:

  1. UM-Dearborn strategic vendors and contractors will sign in each day in the Facilities Operations office (CSS building) and receive a date stamped vendor badge.
  2. When work is complete and/or at the end of the shift, contractor/vendor will sign out and return the vendor badge.
  3. Contractors who visit the campus regularly may be issued a photo ID ($2.50 each) that will be kept in the Facilities Operations office when the contractor is not on site.

Projects with Multiple Contractors:

  1. Photo ID badges are to be obtained from UM-Dearborn for each General Contractor, Site Superintendent, and Sub-contractor Superintendent that will be on site for one month or more.
  2. The Construction Manager (UM or UM-Dearborn) issues ID badge form to each required contractor/vendor and maintains a log with name, company name, expected duration of work, and actual date of completion.
  3. Contractors/sub-contractors and vendors (with or without badges) are logged in by the Superintendent each day.
  4. At the end of the project, the UM Construction Project Manager will submit the list of badges issued to UM-Dearborn Public Safety so they can be deactivated.

Policy owned by: Facilities Operations