Q&A

Do FAR clauses apply to subcontractors?

Do FAR clauses apply to subcontractors?

Subcontractor status is important to prime and subcontractors. A federal prime contractor is required to flow-down multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) clauses to its subcontractors. Significantly, these clauses apply regardless of whether they appear in the applicable subcontract or vendor agreement.

What does it mean to be a sub contractor?

A sub-contractor is a party which agrees to perform part or all of the obligations of another party (main contractor) under a separate contract (master contract) with the ultimate employer (employer). The sub-contractor will usually be engaged by a main contractor to perform a specific task as part of the master contract. Why sub-contract?

Can a contractor subcontract without prior written consent?

The Contractor will not subcontract any work under the Contract without prior written consent of the Department. The Contractor is fully responsible for satisfactory completion of all its subcontracted work.

Why are contractors concerned about the new clause 17?

Effectively this new indemnity wording potentially exposes the contractor to wider-ranging losses and increased limitation periods. As if this were not controversial enough, FIDIC’s associated changes to the Limitation of Liability provisions (clause 17.6), as explained further below, have compounded the misery for contractors.

Can a service provider subcontract a statement of work?

Subcontractors. Service Provider may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Subcontractors. Service Provider may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the city, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

What happens when a worker is a subcontractor?

worker is a subcontractor, he is responsible for keeping his or her own records and paying his or her own income and self-employment taxes. Therefore, it is very important to determine whether your worker is an employee or a subcontractor. 2. If the worker is a subcontractor, what forms do I complete and file to report his earnings?

The Contractor will not subcontract any work under the Contract without prior written consent of the Department. The Contractor is fully responsible for satisfactory completion of all its subcontracted work.

Do you include subcontractors in your insurance policy?

Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. Subcontractors.