This Subcontractor Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [DATE] by and between [Your Business Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with a principal place of business at [Your Business Address] ("Contractor"), and [Subcontractor Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation/sole proprietorship (choose applicable) with a principal place of business at [Subcontractor Address] ("Subcontractor").

 
 

WHEREAS, Contractor is a licensed HVAC contractor, and Subcontractor is a qualified HVAC technician/company; and

WHEREAS, Contractor desires to engage Subcontractor to perform certain HVAC services (the "Services") for the project located at [Project Address] (the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, Subcontractor desires to perform the Services for Contractor on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Scope of Services

  • Subcontractor agrees to perform the following Services for Contractor in accordance with the project specifications and industry standards:
    • [List specific HVAC services to be performed by the subcontractor].
  • Subcontractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the Services, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
  • Contractor shall provide Subcontractor with all necessary plans, specifications, and permits for the Project.

2. Schedule and Completion

  • The Services shall be commenced on [Start Date] and completed by [Completion Date].
  • Subcontractor shall notify Contractor in writing of any delays or anticipated delays in the performance of the Services.
  • Contractor may terminate this Agreement for cause, such as failure to meet deadlines or perform the Services in a professional manner.

3. Compensation

  • Contractor shall pay Subcontractor a total compensation of [Total Price] for the Services, payable as follows:
    • [Outline payment schedule, e.g., 50% upon completion of 50% of the work, remaining balance upon project completion].
  • Payment terms shall be net [Number] days from the date of Contractor's receipt of a proper invoice from Subcontractor.
  • Late payments will accrue a late fee of [Late Fee Percentage]% per month on the outstanding balance.

4. Insurance

  • Subcontractor shall maintain general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance with minimum coverage amounts of [Amount] to protect Contractor from any liability arising from Subcontractor's performance of the Services.
  • Subcontractor shall provide Contractor with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage.

5. Warranties

  • Subcontractor warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of [Warranty Period] (e.g., 1 year) from the date of completion.
  • Subcontractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any defective work at its own expense during the warranty period.

6. Indemnification

  • Subcontractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Contractor from any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of or in connection with Subcontractor's performance of the Services, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of Contractor.

7. Independent Contractor

  • Subcontractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of Contractor. Subcontractor is solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and benefits associated with its employees.

8. Termination

  • This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice for cause, as specified above.
  • This Agreement may also be terminated by Contractor for convenience upon [Number] days' written notice to Subcontractor. In the event of termination for convenience, Contractor shall pay Subcontractor for all Services performed up to the date of termination.

9. Confidentiality

  • The parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party hereunder.

10. Governing Law

  • This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State].

11. Entire Agreement

  • This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

12. Notices

  • All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or sent by overnight courier service to the addresses set forth above.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Contractor:

[Your Signature]

[Your Printed Name]

Subcontractor:

[Subcontractor Signature]