Massachusetts Excavation Contractor Package
What is this form package?
The Massachusetts Excavation Contractor Package contains essential legal documents specifically designed for excavation contractors. This package helps you assert your legal rights or claims and addresses important legal issues that may arise during residential excavation, backfill, grading, or hauling projects. The core of this package is a comprehensive excavation contract that complies with Massachusetts state law, making it highly relevant for contractors operating in this jurisdiction.
Documents contained in this package
- Excavator Contract for Contractor
- Contractor's Weekly Equipment Summary
- Contractor's Bid Log
- Contractor's Bid Follow Up Letter
- Contractor's Summary of an Estimate
- Construction Safety and Health Plan
- Change Order for Construction or Repairs by Contractor
- Certification of Completion by Contractor
- Construction Project Information Sheet
When to use this form package
This form package is ideal for use in various scenarios, including:
- Launching a new excavation project and needing a legally binding contract.
- Making changes to an existing contract through a change order.
- Documenting the completion of a construction project.
- Tracking equipment usage and worker safety during the project timeline.
- Responding to bids and following up with prospective clients.
Who needs this form package
- Excavation contractors operating in Massachusetts.
- Subcontractors involved in excavation-related activities.
- Homeowners engaging contractors for excavation work.
- Construction project managers overseeing excavation projects.
How to complete these forms
- Review all included forms carefully to understand their purpose.
- Identify the parties involved in the excavation project.
- Fill out the Excavation Contract, including relevant details and terms of payments.
- Document any changes using the Change Order Sheet as they occur.
- Complete the Certificate of Completion at the end of the project to confirm satisfactory work.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to clearly define project scope and timelines in the excavation contract.
- Not keeping a detailed bid log that tracks bid submissions and responses.
- Overlooking worker safety requirements in the Worker Safety and Health Plan.
- Neglecting to document change orders, leading to disputes over project scope and costs.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenient access to forms from anywhere at any time.
- Edit and customize forms to meet specific project needs easily.
- Reliable legal documents created by licensed attorneys.
- Cost-effective; save more than fifty percent compared to purchasing forms separately.
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CSL. Construction Supervisor License +1variant.
A: It's not uncommon for contractors to ask for a down payment up front to secure your spot on their schedule or purchase some of the job materials in advance. Asking for more than half of the project cost up front, though, is a big red flag.I recommend tying payments to progress made during the job.
If the contractor requests a large sum of money before work has begun, Mozen says you should ask specifically what types of work or materials those payments are covering.Contractors sometimes have other motives, other than purchasing materials, when they ask for large amounts of money in advance, Fowler says.
To apply for a CSL, you must have at least three years' worth of construction experience. CSL seekers must also pass a licensing exam before they can begin working on projects in the state. Both HIC licenses and construction supervisor licenses must be renewed every two years.
Anyone who wants to operate as a general contractor in Massachusetts needs a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor Licenseeither restricted or unrestricted. Learn how to get a contractor's license in Massachusetts below, and work with Surety Bond Professionals to get a contractor license bond.
To do work as a contractor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you need to be properly licensed.For projects consisting of 35,000 cubic feet of living space or less, an unrestricted construction supervisor license is required.
You shouldn't pay more than 10 percent of the estimated contract price upfront, according to the Contractors State License Board.
Massachusetts law prohibits a contractor requiring an initial deposit of over 33% of the total contract price unless special materials are ordered. Any contractor demanding over a 33% deposit should raise a huge red flag .
Payment Schedule In Your ContractBefore any work begins, a contractor will ask a homeowner to secure the job with a down payment. It shouldn't be more than 10-20 percent of the total cost of the job. Homeowners should never pay a contractor more than 10-20% before they've even stepped foot in their home.