Question 1

What is DCI Verify?

Accepted Answer

DCI Verify is an intelligence platform that publishes research reports on mission-critical infrastructure contractors. We compile data from public records, OEM partner directories, state licensing databases, and direct contractor outreach to produce structured dossiers for data center procurement officers. We are not a certification body, licensing authority, or contractor endorsement service.

Question 2

What does a DCI Verify report include?

Accepted Answer

Each state report contains contractor profiles with OEM certification status, state license classification, OSHA inspection history, emergency response capability, and operational details. Every data point is labeled by source type: Confirmed, Contractor-Reported, or Not Assessed. Reports are delivered as a watermarked PDF.

Question 3

How is contractor data sourced and labeled?

Accepted Answer

We pull from OEM partner portals (Schneider Electric EcoXpert, Vertiv, Stulz PSN), state contractor licensing databases, and OSHA inspection records. Information provided directly by contractors is labeled Contractor-Reported. We never present contractor-provided claims as independently confirmed facts. Every field carries a source type label.

Question 4

What OEM certification programs do you track?

Accepted Answer

We currently track three primary OEM programs: Schneider Electric EcoXpert certifications (Expert, Master, and Elite tiers), Vertiv/Liebert Authorized Service Partner designations, and Stulz PSN (Product Support Network) certifications. These factory authorizations confirm that technicians have completed OEM training on specific precision cooling equipment models.

Question 5

Which data center markets are covered?

Accepted Answer

We currently cover five states with high data center density: Virginia (Ashburn/Loudoun corridor), Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth), California (Silicon Valley), Illinois (Chicago metro), and Georgia (Metro Atlanta). These represent the largest concentrations of mission-critical data center infrastructure in the US.

Question 6

What is the DCI Score?

Accepted Answer

The DCI Score is a 100-point composite rating that measures how deeply a contractor has been researched across multiple dimensions including OEM standing, safety profile, licensing, operational readiness, emergency capability, and industry presence. A higher score means more data points have been independently confirmed. It measures verification depth, not a guarantee of contractor performance.

Question 7

Does inclusion in a report mean DCI Verify endorses the contractor?

Accepted Answer

No. Inclusion means the contractor met our minimum research threshold. It does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of work quality, safety, or performance. Reports are research intelligence products designed to assist buyers in preliminary screening. The buyer is responsible for final vendor qualification decisions.

Question 8

What is the difference between Confirmed and Contractor-Reported data?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed data has been sourced from an independent, publicly accessible record such as a state licensing database, OSHA inspection history, or an OEM partner directory. Contractor-Reported data was provided directly by the contractor and has not been independently confirmed by a third-party source. Both are clearly labeled in every report.

Question 9

What does precision cooling mean and why does it matter for data centers?

Accepted Answer

Precision cooling systems (CRAC and CRAH units) are designed specifically for data center environments where temperature and humidity must be controlled within tight tolerances. These systems operate with a Sensible Heat Ratio of 0.90 to 0.99. Standard commercial HVAC systems spend 30-40% of their energy removing humidity and are not designed for mission-critical thermal loads.

Question 10

How much do reports cost?

Accepted Answer

Individual state reports are $2,499 each. Bundle pricing is available: 2 states at 10% off, 3 states at 20% off, 4 states at 25% off, and all 5 states at 30% off. Reports include the initial delivery plus ongoing updates as new contractors are researched and added.

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