Agreement with Subcontractor to Perform Pest Control Services
Agreement made on the ______________ (date), between
_____________________ (Name of Subcontractor), a corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the state of _________________ (name of
state), with its principal ofce located at
______________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, county, state, zip code), referred to herein as
Subcontractor, and ________________________ (Name of General
Contractor), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
state of (name of state), with its principal ofce located at
_______________________________________________________________ (street
address, city, county, state, zip code), referred to herein as
Contractor .
Whereas, Contractor has entered into an Agreement with
________________________ (Name of Property Owner), hereinafter called
the Property Owner, for pest control services, a copy of said
Agreement being attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part
hereof by reference; and
Whereas, said Agreement refected in Exhibit A is hereinafter called
the Principal Contract ; and
Whereas, Contractor wishes to subcontract to Subcontractor, and
Subcontractor wishes to perform the work called for in the Principal
Contract;
Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable
consideration, the parties agree as follows:
I. Scope of Work. Subcontractor shall perform all the work and
furnish all the materials, equipment and labor necessary for
performance of the Principal Contract, together with all tools,
machinery, and appliances necessary to perform the work as called for
and required in the Principal Contract.
II. Principal Contract. This Subcontract is to be performed in all
respects in accordance with and subject to the provisions and
conditions of the Principal Contract as defned above to the full extent
that every part of it is applicable to the work to be performed under
this Subcontract. Subcontractor agrees that whenever the Principal
Contract requires the performance of any act or thing by Contractor, or
imposes any obligation on Contractor in connection with the
performance or completion of any of the work required to be
performed by Subcontractor, such obligation of Contractor is also
assumed by Subcontractor who also agrees to perform such work to
the full extent as it may be required by the Principal Contract.
Subcontractor agrees further that the Property Owner and Contractor
shall have the same rights and remedies as against Subcontractor in
respect of all matters in the Principal Contract, as the Property Owner
has against Contractor, with the same force and efect as though every
such obligation, responsibility, right, or remedy were set forth here in
full.
III. Inspection; Accuracy of Work; Coordination with Others.
Subcontractor acknowledges that it has visited the site and is familiar
with all of the existing conditions that may afect the work.
Subcontractor shall lay out its own work unless stated otherwise in this
Subcontract and be responsible for the Property Owner’s satisfaction of
such work.
IV. Payment. Contractor shall pay Subcontractor for the
performance of this Subcontract the amounts described in Exhibit B
attached hereto and made a part hereof, pursuant to the time and
schedule set forth in said Exhibit B , subject to additions and
deductions for changes agreed upon or determined, as provided below
in this Subcontract.
V. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of Subcontractor's
performance. Subcontractor shall commence work promptly following
Contractor's orders to do so. Subcontractor shall proceed in such order
and sequence as Contractor may direct so as to enable Contractor to
complete its work within the time specifed in the Principal Contract, or
as such work may be extended.
VI. Direction; Construction of Contract. All of the work to be
performed under this Agreement shall be performed under the
direction of Contractor, and the decision of Contractor as to the true
construction of the meaning of the Pest Control Services Agreement
shall be binding upon Subcontractor.
VII. Supply of Workers and Materials. Subcontractor shall keep a
necessary and sufcient number of skilled workers in the performance
of the work, so as to properly and diligently perform and complete all
of the work by the time provided for under this Subcontract, so as not
to delay or interfere with Contractor in its performance of its work
under the Principal Contract. All of the materials and equipment to be
supplied by Subcontractor in the performance of this Subcontract shall
be suitable, and of the frst quality for such work. Should
Subcontractor, in the opinion of Contractor, which opinion shall be
fnal, violate a provision of this Subcontract or at any time refuse or
neglect to supply a sufcient number of skilled workers or equipment
of the proper quality, or fail in any respect to prosecute the work with
promptness and diligence, or fail in the performance of any of the
agreements contained under this Subcontract, then Contractor shall be
entitled, upon ______ (number) days written notice to Subcontractor, to
provide such labor and equipment and to deduct the cost of such labor
and equipment from any money then due or that may afterwards
become due to Subcontractor under this Subcontract; or at the election
of Contractor, Contractor shall have the right to terminate the
employment of Subcontractor under this Subcontract and for the
purpose of completing the work, to enter upon the premises of the
Property Owner and take possession of all equipment and to employ
other persons to fnish the work and to
provide all of the equipment. In case of such discontinuance of the
employment of Subcontractor, Subcontractor shall not be entitled to
receive any further payments under this Subcontract until the work is
wholly fnished by Contractor, at which time, if the unpaid balance of
the amount to be paid under this Agreement shall exceed the expense
incurred by Contractor in fnishing the work, the excess shall be paid to
Subcontractor, but if such expense shall exceed the unpaid balance
then Subcontractor shall pay the diference to Contractor.
VIII. Termination
A. Contractor may terminate the employment of Subcontractor
at any time and cancel this Subcontract, even though
Subcontractor may not be in default, and in such event shall be
liable to Subcontractor only for the following amounts:
1. The actual cost of all materials for which orders have
been placed by Subcontractor for use under this
Subcontract, it being agreed that, if required by Contractor,
Subcontractor shall make every possible efort to cancel
such orders;
2. The actual direct cost of labor performed and
equipment use on the work; provided, however, that all of
the above are in accordance with the terms of this
Subcontract; and
3. State taxes for unemployment insurance and federal
social security taxes.
4. Accrued premiums for compensation and liability
insurance connected with the work of this Subcontract.
5. A sum equal to _____% of the above costs in lieu of
overhead expense and proft, provided that Subcontractor's
work is accepted by the Property Owner and Contractor.
B. From the amount so determined shall be deducted all
payments previously made and all proper charges to
Subcontractor.
IX. Payments by Subcontractor; Liens. Subcontractor agrees to
pay for all materials, equipment and labor used in or in connection with
the performance of this Subcontract when and as bills or claims
become due. Subcontractor shall indemnify, save harmless and protect
the property of Property Owner and Contractor from and against any
claims and mechanics liens. Contractor may retain moneys for such
indemnifcation. Subcontractor agrees that it will look only to
Contractor for payment and shall not, at any time, fle any lien or
notice of claim of any kind or nature nor permit such lien or claim
against moneys due under the Principal Contract, or against the
Property being treated for pests, for work performed or for any other
reason or upon any ground whatsoever. Subcontractor waives and
relinquishes the right to lien or claim of lien as may be permitted by
any provision of law.
X. Maintenance
A. Subcontractor shall be under the same obligation to
Contractor to maintain the work performed by it as Contractor is
obligated to the Property Owner under the Principal Contract to
maintain such work. Subcontractor shall perform such
maintenance work at its own cost and expense. Subcontractor
shall also be fully responsible for:
1. Any defective or improper work or equipment;
2. Any damages caused by such defective or improper
work or equipment; and
3. The repair or replacement of such work, equipment, or
damages, which repair or replacement shall be satisfactory
to the Property Owner and Contractor,
B. No payment made under this Subcontract shall be evidence
of the performance of this Subcontract, either wholly or in part,
and no payment including fnal payment shall be construed to be
an acceptance of defective work or improper equipment, or the
performance of this Subcontract, nor shall entrance and use by
the Property Owner constitute acceptance of any of the work
under this Subcontract.
XI. Extra Work
A. Subcontractor shall not be entitled to receive any extra
compensation for extra or additional work of any kind, regardless
of whether the work was ordered by Contractor or any of its
representatives, unless such extra order is given in writing and
signed by the authorized representative of Contractor.
Subcontractor specifcally agrees that it will make no claim that it
was authorized to do any extra work or make any modifcation in
the work by Contractor, or any representative, at the site or
elsewhere, in the absence of such written order. If such work was
so ordered and Subcontractor has performed the work but has
received no written order for it, then Subcontractor shall waive
any claim for extra compensation for such work, except as
otherwise provided in this Subcontract.
B. Should Contractor direct Subcontractor in writing to perform
any extra or additional work, at the direction, request, or instance
of the Property Owner, then Subcontractor shall promptly perform
extra or additional work and shall receive in payment for such
work such amount as Contractor and Subcontractor mutually
agree upon. If Contractor and Subcontractor are unable to agree
as to the amount to be paid to Subcontractor for such extra or
additional work, then Subcontractor shall, nevertheless, promptly
perform such extra or additional work and shall receive in
payment such amount as Contractor may receive from the Owner
for the extra or additional work, less the amount of Contractor's
mark-up on such work.
C. Should Contractor order or direct Subcontractor in writing to
perform any extra or additional work for Contractor's
convenience, and not as a result of the direction, request, or
instance of the Property Owner, Subcontractor shall promptly
perform such extra or additional work the following amounts:
1. The actual cost of all materials purchased and
equipment use by Subcontractor and incorporated in such
extra or additional work;
2. The actual direct cost of all labor supplied by
Subcontractor in connection with the performance of the
extra or additional work, excluding, however, any cost of
supervision which is deemed to be included in the _____%
mark-up;
3. Any state taxes or unemployment insurance and
federal social security taxes applicable to the extra or
additional work and expended by Subcontractor;
4. Any accrued premiums for compensation and liability
insurance applicable to the extra or additional work and
incurred by Subcontractor; and
5. A sum equal to ______% of the above costs to cover all
overhead expenses and proft in connection with the extra
or additional work.
XII. Indemnification
A. Subcontractor assumes the entire responsibility and liability
for and agrees to hold Contractor and the Property Owner
harmless from any and all damage or injury of any kind or nature
whatsoever (including death resulting from such damage or
injury) to all persons, whether employees of Subcontractor or
otherwise, and to all property (including loss of use of such
property) caused by, resulting from, arising out of, or occurring in
connection with the execution of its work under this Subcontract.
If any person shall make a claim for any damage or injury
(including death resulting from such damage or injury) as
described above, then Subcontractor shall indemnify and save
harmless Contractor and the Property Owner from and against
such claim and all loss, expense, and damage or injury that
Contractor or the Property Owner may sustain as a result of such
claim. Subcontractor agrees to assume on behalf of Contractor
and the Property Owner the defense through counsel of any
action at law or equity which may be brought against Contractor
or the Property Owner upon such claim and to pay on behalf of
Contractor and the Property Owner upon Contractor's demand
the amount of any judgment which may be entered against
Contractor and/or the Property Owner in any such action. The
obligation under this Section shall be continuing and shall not be
diminished by any approval or acceptance of or payment for work
by Contractor.
B. If at any time claim shall be made against Contractor or the
Property Owner against which Subcontractor has so indemnifed
them, then Contractor may withhold from any payment otherwise
due to Subcontractor an amount sufcient in Contractor's
discretion to protect Contractor and the Property Owner against
the cost of such claims and any costs involved in connection with
such claims until the cause for withholding is removed by
Subcontractor and evidence to that efect satisfactory to
Contractor is furnished to Contractor.
XIII. Insurance. Subcontractor shall take out and maintain in full
force and efect during the performance of the work insurance policies
insuring against any liability under the worker's compensation and
disability benefts law, and shall also provide, maintain, and pay for
insurance against liability for damages on account of injuries, death, or
damages to or of persons (including Contractor's employees) and
injuries to Subcontractor's employees and against liability for damages
to property whether resulting from Subcontractor's negligence, fault or
default, or by reason of the provisions of this Subcontract or of the
Principal Contract. The carrying of such insurance shall not be deemed
to release or relieve Subcontractor from or in any way diminish its
liability by way of indemnity or otherwise, as assumed by it under the
provisions of this Subcontract. The limits of the required insurance
policies shall be: _____________________________ (minimum limits of
insurance policies) . Certifcates evidencing the taking out of such
policies shall be furnished to Contractor and shall provide that such
policies may not be changed or cancelled until after (number) days'
prior written notice to Contractor.
XIV. Compliance with Laws. Subcontractor agrees to comply with
all federal and state laws, codes, and regulations and all municipal
laws, ordinances and regulations, present or future, applicable to the
work to be performed under this Subcontract and to obtain at its own
expense all licenses and permits necessary for the performance of the
work under this Subcontract. Subcontractor shall pay all taxes,
assessments, and premiums under the federal Social Security Act, any
applicable unemployment insurance, worker's compensation, disability
benefts, sales tax, use tax, personal property tax laws, or other
applicable laws now or later in efect payable by reason of or in
connection with any part of Subcontractor's work.
XV. Severability. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will
not and shall not be deemed to afect the validity of any other
provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the
parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in
full force and efect as if they had been executed by both parties
subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.
XVI. No Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist
upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently
waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue
and remain in full force and efect as if no such forbearance or waiver
had occurred.
XVII. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by,
construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
________________________ (name of state).
XVIII. Notices. Any notice provided for or concerning this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufciently given
when sent by certifed or registered mail if sent to the respective
address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.
XIX. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that any lawsuit is fled in relation
to this Agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the
successful party, in addition to all the sums that either party may be
called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful party's attorney
fees.
XX. Mandatory Arbitration. Any dispute under this Agreement shall
be required to be resolved by binding arbitration of the parties hereto.
If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one
arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third
arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall
be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration Association then
in force and efect.
XXI. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire
agreement between the parties and any prior understanding or
representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall
not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in
this Agreement.
XXII. Modification of Agreement. Any modifcation of this
Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in
connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in
writing and signed by each party or an authorized representative of
each party.
XXIII. Assignment of Rights. The rights of each party under this
Agreement are personal to that party and may not be assigned or
transferred to any other person, frm, corporation, or other entity
without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party.
XXIV. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date frst above stated.
___________________________ _____________________________
(Name of Subcontractor) (Name of Contractor)
By:________________________ By:_________________________
(Signature of Ofcer) (Signature of Ofcer)
_____________________________ _____________________________
(P rinted Name & Ofce in Corporation) (P rinted Name & Ofce in
Corporation)
Attached Exhibits