One set of programs, several prequalification networks
Most contractors don't get to pick their prequalification platform — the hiring client does. You may be asked for ISNetworld by one client, Avetta by another, Veriforce by a third. The good news underneath the alphabet soup: they're asking many of the same underlying questions. Each is a way for a hiring client to verify that a contractor's safety programs, insurance, and performance meet a standard before allowing them on site.
The written-program requirement is common across all of them. The specific format, portal, and review mechanics differ — RAVS is ISNetworld's review process specifically — but the core ask is the same: current, complete, scope-matched written safety programs that reflect how you actually work. Build that foundation once and it serves every platform a client puts in front of you.
Prequalification is a state you maintain, not a one-time task
The part that surprises contractors is that getting approved isn't the finish line. Written programs are subject to periodic revalidation — typically every few years — where you confirm each program is still current or upload an updated version, and requirements can change when your scope changes or a standard is updated. Letting a program lapse or fall out of date can quietly drop your standing right when a client is looking.
That's why the honest frame for prequalification is the same as the honest frame for OSHA readiness: it's a state you stay in, not a box you check once. Keep your programs current and scope-matched, and you're ready whenever a new client, a renewal, or a re-review lands — instead of scrambling.