Advice on Tendering for a Playing Surface - FIFA.com

An independent project consultant will provide:
Input into the facility plan
<strong>Advice</strong> on soil type, grass selection and climate (natural turf)
Evaluation of turf specification at pre-contract phase plus knowledge
on soil type and climate (football turf)
<strong>Advice</strong> on comparing different materials for futsal flooring according to its
final location, for example, air-conditioned hall or outdoor area
<strong>Advice</strong> on different drainage systems according to the final location of the
beach soccer pitch, for example, natural beach or man-made area
Expertise in the selection of the contractor
Quality control on materials and workmanship
Thorough checks at each stage of construction
<strong>Advice</strong> on maintenance of the playing surface
An independent project consultant should have experience with similar projects
and, where applicable, be bound by the regulations of the appropriate national
and international professional bodies. Such bodies will provide lists of suitably
qualified experts.
Independent expert advice can constitute between 5% and 10% of the total
project budget.
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