Walmart is more than a household name. With over 4,600 stores and more than 150 distribution centers across the country, it’s a logistics and retail empire. Every one of those locations needs dependable contractors—from electricians and HVAC pros to maintenance techs, general contractors, and safety consultants. But here’s the catch: Walmart requires those contractors to be ISNetworld® certified.
That same requirement often applies to Murphy USA and Murphy Oil, whose fuel stations are found at or near many Walmart locations. If you want to get in the door and win these contracts, you need to meet the compliance standards upfront.
At Cascade QMS, we work with contractors of all sizes—especially small and startup businesses—to make the certification process easy, fast, and headache-free. Our goal is to help you land work with the biggest names in the industry without getting lost in the paperwork.
Why Walmart Uses ISNetworld®
Walmart isn’t just trying to standardize paperwork—they’re setting a benchmark for contractor safety and reliability. With such a massive and dispersed network of stores and warehouses, Walmart needs a way to evaluate contractors consistently and efficiently. ISNetworld® gives them that capability.
The system acts as a centralized database where Walmart can confirm a company’s safety track record, insurance coverage, and program compliance. Contractors must supply accurate and up-to-date information about their work history, safety performance, and internal processes. This helps Walmart minimize liability, avoid costly incidents, and maintain the high standards they expect across their properties. By ensuring each contractor follows a well-documented and proactive safety approach, Walmart protects both their employees and customers—as well as the contractors themselves.
Where Contractors Are Needed Most: Retail and Distribution Facilities
Walmart’s vast network offers a wide range of contracting opportunities. For those focused on store-level work, retail services are often needed for HVAC repair and maintenance, plumbing, electrical services, lighting and signage, parking lot striping, remodeling, and safety systems such as fire suppression and alarm inspections. These types of services are critical to keeping Walmart stores functional, compliant, and safe for the public.
Meanwhile, their massive distribution and fulfillment centers are constantly in need of industrial-level contracting services. Contractors supporting these locations may be hired for industrial HVAC, conveyor system installation and maintenance, racking system construction, equipment repair, warehouse cleaning, and safety program development. Each of these facilities must operate with incredible efficiency and uptime, and that requires a high degree of technical skill and contractor reliability.
Walmart operates distribution centers in nearly every state. Locations in Cullman, Alabama; Red Bluff, California; Monroe, Georgia; London, Kentucky; and Shelby, North Carolina, are just a few examples where consistent contracting support is required. Being approved for work in just one of these centers can lead to ongoing regional opportunities.
Murphy USA and Murphy Oil: Fuel Station Work with Similar Compliance Standards
Murphy USA and Murphy Oil often operate at or adjacent to Walmart stores, and they maintain similar expectations when it comes to contractor compliance. These gas stations and convenience store locations frequently require ongoing service and upgrades involving electrical work, underground storage tank maintenance, pump calibration, lighting systems, and general site safety. Like Walmart, they utilize ISNetworld® to manage and evaluate the contractors they allow onsite.
For contractors hoping to break into the petroleum retail space, Murphy USA provides a strong entry point—but only if you can meet their documentation and safety program standards. The ability to demonstrate readiness through ISNetworld® can set you apart and qualify you for recurring service contracts that support year-round income.
What You Need to Get ISNetworld® Certified
Getting certified through ISNetworld® involves more than just uploading your business name. Contractors must build out a complete profile, submit safety and operational documentation, and answer detailed questionnaires. This process includes providing OSHA 300 logs for the past three years, obtaining a verified EMR letter from your insurance carrier, and submitting Certificates of Insurance that meet Walmart’s and Murphy USA’s specific requirements.
Written safety programs play a major role in this process. These include, but are not limited to, programs for Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, Heat Illness Prevention, Hazard Communication, and Fall Protection. Many contractors are caught off guard by how detailed these programs need to be and how carefully they must align with the client’s expectations.
You’ll also need to demonstrate active safety training, share Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and keep records of your safety meetings and near-miss reporting procedures. Walmart and Murphy USA want to see that you not only have a plan but that you’re actively working that plan in the field.
Cascade QMS: We Do the Heavy Lifting
That’s where Cascade QMS comes in. We understand that most small contractors and startup businesses don’t have dedicated compliance staff or time to navigate these requirements. That’s why we offer an ISNetworld® Management Plan that takes care of everything for you.
We build your entire ISNetworld® profile from scratch or clean up an existing one that’s been flagged. Our team writes custom safety programs tailored to your industry and to Walmart’s expectations. We coordinate with your insurance provider to make sure all COIs are in the right format with the correct endorsements. We handle all RAVS® submissions and Walmart-specific documentation. And once you’re approved, we continue to monitor your profile, submit updates, and support you through any audits or new client onboarding.
Most of our clients are fully certified and ready to bid in just a few business days. You don’t need to learn the system—you just need us.
Helping Small Contractors Grow
At Cascade QMS, we believe compliance should be a bridge—not a barrier. Many of our clients started with just a handful of employees and no safety documentation at all. Within a week or two, they were certified and actively bidding on contracts they previously thought were out of reach.
ISNetworld compliance doesn’t just help you get approved. It tells prospective clients that you’re serious, professional, and prepared. When you’re certified for Walmart, you’re in a stronger position to win contracts with other large clients too—from GAF Materials to Energy Transfer and beyond.
We don’t just get you through the gate. We help you build a foundation for long-term success.
Final Thoughts: Let’s Get You Walmart-Ready
Walmart isn’t going anywhere. Their growth in distribution, e-commerce, and retail infrastructure means they’re constantly hiring qualified contractors. If you’re ready to work with Walmart or Murphy USA, ISNetworld® is the first step. But it doesn’t have to be complicated.
Cascade QMS takes care of the heavy lifting so you can stay focused on what you do best. We’ll help you get certified, stay compliant, and compete for contracts with confidence.
Reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation and find out how fast we can get you Walmart-ready.