CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
1. THE PARTIES. This Construction Contract (the “Agreement”) is made between:
Client: ______________________ (Client name) with a mailing address of
____________________________________________________ (the “Client”), AND
Contractor: ______________________ (Contractor name) with a mailing address of
____________________________________________________ (the “Contractor”).
WHEREAS, the Client intends to pay the Contractor for Services provided, effective
_____________ (mm/dd/yyyy) (the “Effective Date”), under the following terms and
conditions:
2. SERVICES. The Contractor agrees to perform the following for the Client:
Hereinafter known as the “Services.”
3. PAYMENT. In consideration for the Services to be performed by the Contractor, the Client
agrees to pay the following: (check one)
☐ - $______ / Hour.
☐ - $_____________ (total) for the Services.
☐ - Other: _____________________________________________________________.
The Contractor agrees to be paid: (check one)
☐ - Within _____ days upon delivering an invoice.
☐ - Upon the completion of all Services.
☐ - On a ____________ (e.g., weekly, monthly) basis starting from the Effective Date.
☐ - Other: _____________________________________________________________.
Completion shall be defined as the fulfillment of Services as described in Section 2 in
accordance with industry standards and to the approval of the Client, not to be unreasonably
withheld.
4. DUE DATE. The Services provided by the Contractor shall: (check one)
☐ - Be completed by _____________ (mm/dd/yyyy).
☐ - NOT have a due date.
☐ - Other: _____________________________________________________________.
5. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall terminate upon the: (check all that apply)
☐ - Completion of the Services provided.
☐ - Date of _____________ (mm/dd/yyyy).
☐ - Other. _____________________________________________________________.
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6. OPTION TO TERMINATE. The Client and the Contractor shall each: (check one)
☐ - Have the option to terminate this Agreement at any time by providing _____
days’ written notice.
☐ - NOT have the option to terminate this Agreement earlier than the agreed upon
terms mentioned in Section 5 unless there is reasonable cause.
7. EXPENSES. The Contractor shall be: (check one)
☐ - Responsible for ALL expenses. The Contractor shall be responsible for all
expenses related to providing the Services under this Agreement.
☐ - Responsible for ONLY the following expenses:
________________________________________________________________.
The Client agrees to pay the Contractor within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of
any other expense directly associated with the Services. Upon the Client’s request,
the Contractor may have to show receipts or proof of purchase for said expense.
☐ - Responsible for NO expenses. The Contractor shall not be responsible for any
expenses related to providing the Services. The Client shall be responsible and will
be required to pay for all expenses in connection with the Services provided. The
Client agrees to pay the Contractor within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of any
expense directly associated with the Services. Upon the Client’s request, the
Contractor may have to show receipts or proof of purchase for said expense.
8. INSURANCE. The Contractor agrees to bear all responsibility for the actions related to
themselves and their employees or personnel under this Agreement. In addition, the
Contractor agrees to obtain comprehensive liability insurance coverage in case of bodily or
personal injury, property damage, contractual liability, and cross-liability (the “Liability
Insurance”).
The amount ($) for the Liability Insurance shall: (check one)
☐ - Be a minimum amount of combined single limit of $_________________.
☐ - NOT have a minimum amount required, unless otherwise required by federal, state,
or local laws and authorities.
9. CONTRACTOR STATUS. The Contractor, under the code of the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), is an independent contractor, and neither the Contractor's employees or contract
personnel are, or shall be deemed, the Client's employees.
10. OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITY. The Contractor may engage in other business activities
provided, however, that the Contractor shall not during the term of this Agreement solicit the
Client’s employees, clients, accounts, or other related business endeavors of the Client.
11. ASSIGNMENT. Neither the Client nor the Contractor may assign this Agreement without the
express written consent of the other party.
12. RELATIONSHIP DEFINED. Nothing in this Agreement shall indicate the Contractor is a
partner, agent, or employee of the Client.
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13. BUSINESS LICENSES, PERMITS, AND CERTIFICATES. The Contractor represents and
warrants that all employees and personnel associated shall comply with federal, state, and
local laws requiring any required licenses, permits, and certificates necessary to perform the
Services under this Agreement.
14. FINAL AGREEMENT. It is agreed between the parties that there are no other agreements
or understandings between them relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. This
Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written, between the parties and is
intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties. No
change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same be in writing and
signed by the parties.
15. LEGAL NOTICE. All notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing
and may be delivered personally or by Certified Mail – Return Receipt Requested, postage
prepaid, addressed to the mailing addresses entered in Section 1.
16. INDEMNIFICATION. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Client harmless from any
loss or liability from performing the Services under this Agreement.
17. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed under the laws in the State of
_________________.
18. SEVERABILITY. This Agreement shall remain in effect in the event a section or provision is
unenforceable or invalid. All remaining sections and provisions shall be deemed legally
binding unless a court rules that any such provision or section is invalid or unenforceable,
thus, limiting the effect of another provision or section. In such case, the affected provision
or section shall be enforced as so limited.
19. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have indicated their acceptance of the terms of this
Agreement by their signatures below on the dates indicated.
Client’s Signature: ____________________________________
Date: _______________
Print Name: _____________________________
Contractor’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Print Name: _____________________________
Company Name: _____________________________
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