MASTER SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT - Rev. 06/15/2015 - Contractor Scheduling, Payments, and Bonds

Sep 16, 2026

Master Subcontract Agreement detailing the subcontractor’s scope of work, governing contract documents, and plans/specifications procedures, including inspection and schematic descriptions. It establishes time-for-performance requirements, coordination and scheduling duties, notice and authority processes for changes, delays, interference, and disruptions, plus reports and meetings and conditions for takeover or termination. It governs progress and final payments, payment applications and withholding rights, proof of downstream payments, and the effect of payment on approval. It also specifies payment and performance bond forms, amounts, and premium responsibility.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

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Pages26

Reading Time9 min

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ARTICLE 1-THE WORK

ARTICLE 2-THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2.1 Contract Documents Defined

2.2 Incorporation Of The Contract Documents By Reference: Subcontractor’s Obligations and Contractor’s Remedies

2.3 Plans, Specifications, Drawings And Addenda

2.4 Inspection Of Plans And Specifications Drawings, Addenda Contract Documents And Site Conditions

2.5 Schematic Plans And Descriptions Of Work

ARTICLE 3-THE SUBCONTRACT AMOUNT

ARTICLE 4-TIME FOR PERFORMANCE AND SCHEDULING

4.1 Commencement And Completion

4.2 Time Is Of The Essence

4.3 Coordination And Scheduling Of The Work

4.3.1 Coordination Of The Work With Other Subcontractors

4.3.2 Contractor's Project Schedule

4.4 Notice From Subcontractor Of Changes Or Delay, Interference Or Disruption to Project Schedule

4.5 Authority To Authorize Modifications

4.6 Reports And Meetings

4.7 Temporary Or Permanent Takeover Of Work; Termination

4.8 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Subcontractor

4.9 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Owner

4.10 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Other Subcontractors Or Third Parties

4.11 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Contractor

4.12 Directed Progress To Maintain Or Accelerate Project Schedule

ARTICLE 5-PROGRESS PAYMENTS

5.1 Progress Payment Amounts

5.2 Schedule Of Values

5.3 Payment Conditioned On Receipt Of Licenses , Permits, Certificates and Endorsements

5.4 Applications For Progress Payments

5.5 Payment For Stored Materials And Equipment

5.6 Proof Of Payment To Sub-Subcontractors

5.7 Contractor's Right To Withhold Or Otherwise Apply Payments

5.8 Payment Does Not Constitute Approval Or Acceptance Of The Work

ARTICLE 6-FINAL PAYMENT

6.1 Amount Of Final Payment

6.2 Application For Final Payment

6.3 Conditions Precedent To Final Payment

6.4 Waiver Of Claims

ARTICLE 7-PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS

7.1 Form And Amount Of Bonds

7.2 Responsibility For Premiums

KAJIMA BUILDING & DESIGN GROUP, INC. Exhibit A MASTER SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1-THE WORK ................................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2-THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .................................................................................. 1 2.1 Contract Documents Defined ................................................................................................. 1 2.2 Incorporation Of The Contract Documents By Reference: Subcontractor’s Obligations and Contractor’s Remedies........................................................................................................... 1 2.3 Plans, Specifications, Drawings And Addenda ...................................................................... 2 2.4 Inspection Of Plans And Specifications Drawings, Addenda Contract Documents And Site Conditions................................................................................................................ 2 2.5 Schematic Plans And Descriptions Of Work.......................................................................... 2 ARTICLE 3-THE SUBCONTRACT AMOUNT .................................................................................. 2 3.1 ............................................................................................................................................... 2 3.2 ............................................................................................................................................... 2 3.3 ............................................................................................................................................... 2 ARTICLE 4-TIME FOR PERFORMANCE AND SCHEDULING....................................................... 2 4.1 Commencement And Completion ......................................................................................... 2 4.2 Time Is Of The Essence ........................................................................................................ 2 4.3 Coordination And Scheduling Of The Work .......................................................................... 3 4.3.1 Coordination Of The Work With Other Subcontractors ......................................................... 3 4.3.2 Contractor's Project Schedule ............................................................................................... 3 4.4 Notice From Subcontractor Of Changes Or Delay, Interference Or Disruption to Project Schedule ................................................................................................................... 3 4.5 Authority To Authorize Modifications .................................................................................... 3 Rev. 06/15/2015 MSA 010.00 4.5.1 Authority Of Contractor's Project Manager ............................................................................ 4 4.5.2 Subcontractor’s Authorized Representative .......................................................................... 4 4.6 Reports And Meetings ........................................................................................................... 4 4.7 Temporary Or Permanent Takeover Of Work; Termination .................................................. 4 4.8 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Subcontractor ............................................... 5 4.9 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Owner ........................................................... 5 4.10 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Other Subcontractors Or Third Parties.......... 5 4.11 Delay, Interference Or Disruption Caused By Contractor ...................................................... 6 4.12 Directed Progress To Maintain Or Accelerate Project Schedule .......................................... 6 ARTICLE 5-PROGRESS PAYMENTS ..................

FAQs

What defines the contract documents for the subcontract agreement?

The agreement defines contract documents and incorporates them by reference, including the subcontractor’s obligations and the contractor’s available remedies.

How does the agreement handle scheduling and delays?

It sets time-for-performance requirements, coordination and scheduling responsibilities, and notice requirements for changes, delay, interference, or disruption, distinguishing causes attributable to subcontractor, owner, other subcontractors/third parties, or contractor.

What determines progress and final payment eligibility?

Progress payments rely on schedules, applications, and conditions such as receipt of licenses, permits, certificates, and endorsements, along with proof of payment to sub-subcontractors and the contractor’s withholding rights. Final payment depends on final amount determination, application procedures, conditions precedent, and waiver of claims.

Sep 16, 2026

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