Summary
AIA Contract Documents does not offer a short form for subcontractor agreements or a dedicated sub-subcontractor agreement. However, A401™–2017 can be adapted for use with lower-tier subcontractors. Similarly, while there is no subcontractor-specific performance bond, A312™–2010 Performance Bond and Payment Bond may be used for this purpose.
Is there an abbreviated form of agreement between Contractor and Subcontractor?
No, AIA Contract Documents does not publish a short form of Subcontractor agreement.
Does AIA Contract Documents publish an agreement between a Subcontractor and a Sub-subcontractor, sometimes referred to as a second-tier or lower-tier Subcontractor agreement?
No, AIA Contract Documents does not publish a Subcontractor/Sub-subcontractor agreement. However, A401™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor may be adapted for this purpose.
Is there a form of bond to guarantee the performance of a Subcontractor or material supplier?
No, AIA Contract Documents does not publish a Subcontractor’s performance bond form. However, AIA Document A312™–2010, Performance Bond, and Payment Bond may be adapted for this purpose.