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Subcontractor agreement

A general contractor hiring a trade for part of a job.

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What you fill in

  • Contractor name
  • Subcontractor name
  • Address
  • Describe the scope
  • Amount
  • Number

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Subcontractor Agreement

This Subcontractor Agreement is made between [Contractor name] (the "Contractor") and [Subcontractor name] (the "Subcontractor") as of the date of the last signature below.

1. The work

The Subcontractor will perform this part of the project at [address]: [describe the scope].

2. Price and payment

The Contractor will pay [amount], within [number] days of each invoice for work completed and accepted.

3. Site rules

The Subcontractor will follow the project schedule and site safety rules, supply its own tools and workers, keep its work area clean, and hold the licenses its trade requires.

4. Independent contractor

The Subcontractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, partner or agent of the Contractor, and is responsible for its own taxes, insurance, tools and workers.

5. Insurance

The Subcontractor will carry liability insurance appropriate to the work and will show proof of it on request.

6. Standard of work

The work will be done with reasonable skill and care, by suitably qualified people, and in line with applicable law.

7. Responsibility for claims

Each party will cover the other for claims by third parties to the extent they are caused by its own negligence or its breach of this agreement.

8. General

This agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. It is the entire agreement between the parties on its subject and may be changed only in writing signed by both. It may be signed electronically and in counterparts.

Contractor
Signature, name and date
Subcontractor
Signature, name and date

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