Contractor Agreement
About This FormThe contractor agreement should detail the exact nature of what the contractor's services will be, how the payments will be made, by who and how will the services be reviewed what and how expenses will be reimbursed and how payments are to be made. Below is a worksheet that outlines the information you should have handy before you draw up a contractor agreement. A sample contractor agreement also follows.
Worksheet
What is your name?What is your address?
What is the Contractor's name?
What type of organization does the Contractor do business as?
What is the Contractor's street address?
What is the Contractor's city, state and zip code?
What is the Contractor's area of business or expertise?
[For Example: Kitchen and Bath Remodling, Roofing]
Describe the job the Contractor is being hired to perform.
[For Example: Paint the exterior of my house, including the garage and gutters.]
How will the Contractor be paid?
How much will the Contractor receive per hour?
How often will the Contractor be paid?
Will written plans describing the job be attached to this agreement?
Will a specific completion be included in the agreement?
By what date must the Contractor complete all work on the job descirbe earlier in this agreement?
Sample Contractor Agreement
This Agreement is made by [YOUR NAME] , ("Customer"), at [YOUR ADDRESS] , [YOUR CSZ] and [CONTRACTOR NAME] , ("Contractor"), a Corporation, at [CONTRACTOR ADDRESS] , [CONTRACTOR CSZ] .WHEREAS, Contractor is in the [CONTRACTOR AREA OF BUSINESS] and Customer wishes to utilize the services of Contractor.
1. Contractor will [DESCRIPTION OF JOB]
2. Customer will pay Contractor $[HOURLY AMOUNT] per hour. Contractor will be paid [PAYMENT TERMS] .
3. Contractor will obtain all licenses, permits and certifications, at Contractor's expense, needed for the completion of the work under this agreement.
4. Contractor will use his own tools and employees to complete the work under this agreement.
5. Contractor will pay workers compensation, unemployment insurance, social security, disability insurance and any and all other taxes for his employees.
6. This agreement does not constitute an employment agreement. Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner or joint venturer of Customer.
7. The work done under this agreement shall conform to the written plans and specifications attached to this Agreement. If additional work becomes necessary, Contractor will get written approval from Customer before beginning such work and inform Customer in writing of additional cost of that work.
8. Contractor will use its best efforts to perform the work under this agreement in a timely manner. Contractor will complete the work no later than [COMPLETION DATE] . If contractor fails to complete the work by that date due to weather, fire or any cause outside Contractor's control, the completion date will be delayed.
Customer:
_____________________________ Date: ____________
[YOUR NAME]
Contractor:
_____________________________ Date: ____________
[CONTRACTOR NAME]
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