Subcontractor Agreement | USA

Overview of Document

This easy-to-use template is designed for general (prime) contractors in the United States who need to prepare a sworn statement regarding subcontractors. The form is suitable for use in any U.S. state or territory that does not have its own prescribed version.

Key Features of the Form

• Confirmation of Payment: The form provides a section to confirm that payments have been made to all subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers involved in the project.
• Outstanding Amounts: It includes detailed fields to list any amounts that are still owing, along with the names of the parties to whom those amounts are owed.

Instructions for Use

1. The form will download automatically to your device after your purchase.
2. Fill in all required information, including payment confirmations and outstanding balances.
3. Print the completed form.
4. Have the form notarized to complete the sworn statement process.

This template streamlines the process for general contractors, ensuring compliance and clarity when documenting payments and obligations related to subcontractors.

Purpose of the Addendum

This Subcontractor Addendum to Contract is required for all subtrades participating in a construction project. Each subcontractor involved must sign this document to confirm their acceptance of the terms outlined herein.

Acceptance of Terms

By signing the Addendum, the subcontractor acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in the primary contractor's Subcontract. This acceptance is conditional upon the contractor also agreeing to the provisions of this Addendum.

Prevailing Document

If there are any discrepancies or conflicts between this Addendum and other contract documents, the terms specified in this Addendum shall take precedence and will govern the agreement.

Rights of the Subcontractor

The subcontractor is entitled to the same rights against the contractor as the contractor has against the property owner. This ensures a consistent and fair approach to all parties involved in the project.

Contractor Responsibilities

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the subcontractor, the contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits and for providing all required site facilities and utilities needed for the project.

Compensation for Schedule Changes

Should there be a change in the project schedule, the subcontractor is entitled to reimbursement for any extra costs incurred as a result of such changes.

Form Availability

This document is a generic form and is not specific to any country. It is provided in Microsoft Word format for convenience.

Use this easy-to-use template to write a Construction Agreement for a residential building project in the United States.

• After the plans are approved by an architect, the home owner will pay 90% of the agreed contract price, and the 10% retainage will be paid upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• The contractor will supply all labor and materials necessary to complete the construction project.
• The contractor must carry adequate liability insurance during the construction.
• The contractor must provide the names of all subcontractors to the owner.
• A signed change order is required for any alterations to the plans.
• The property owner agrees that extras will be billed at actual cost plus a percentage markup.

You can easily modify this USA Residential Construction Agreement to add state-specific provisions for your State.