Washington Commercial Contractor Package
What this form package covers
The Washington Commercial Contractor Package includes essential legal documents specifically designed for commercial contractors, owners, suppliers, or subcontractors. This package's primary purpose is to help these professionals assert their legal rights and address critical issues related to construction projects. Unlike residential form packages, this one is tailored for commercial projects, with the commercial construction contract being the central document.
Forms provided in this package
- Commercial Contract for Contractor
- Contractor's Weekly Equipment Summary
- Contractor's Time and Materials Log
- Contractor's Bid Log
- Contractor's Bid Follow Up Letter
- Contractor's Final Affidavit of Payment to Subcontractors
- Contractor's Summary of an Estimate
- Contractor's Schedule Sheet
- Contractor's Job Progress Sheet
- Contractor's Final Punch List
- Customer Satisfaction Survey
- Construction Company Evaluation by a Customer
- Construction Accident Report
- Construction Safety and Health Plan
- Construction Contract with Subcontractor
- Change Order for Construction or Repairs by Contractor
- Certification of Completion by Contractor
- Construction Project Information Sheet
When to use this document
This form package is ideal for use in various scenarios, including but not limited to:
- Beginning a new commercial construction project
- Subcontracting work to other specialists
- Tracking project progress and equipment use
- Managing changes in the project scope or timeline
- Finalizing and certifying project completion
Who this form package is for
- Commercial contractors
- Construction project owners
- Suppliers providing materials or equipment
- Subcontractors performing specialized work
Steps to complete these forms
- Review the included forms to familiarize yourself with their purpose and function.
- Identify all parties involved in the construction project.
- Complete the Washington Commercial Contract by entering the relevant details.
- Utilize other forms as needed to document project changes, progress, and equipment use.
- Ensure all forms are signed and dated where required.
Do documents in this package require notarization?
Some included forms must be notarized to ensure validity. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call anytime.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to enter complete information on the Construction Project Information Sheet.
- Not using a Change Order Sheet when modifying project terms.
- Neglecting to track equipment in the Weekly Equipment Summary.
- Omitting signatures from the Certificate of Completion or other key documents.
Why complete this package online
- Convenience of accessing forms instantly from any location.
- Editability allows for adjustments specific to your project needs.
- Reliability of professionally drafted documents created by licensed attorneys.
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FAQ
Be sure you need a contractor's license. Register your business with the WA Secretary of State. Register with the Department of Revenue. Get an EIN Number. Get bonded. Obtain proof of insurance. Submit your application.
Business and occupation tax: Washington's business and occupation (B&O) tax is levied on the gross receipts of business operations. This means there are no deductions for labor, materials, taxes or other costs of doing business.
Step #8: Pay the WA Contractor License registration fee It costs $113.60 to register for a Washington State Contractors License for a two-year period. Checks, money orders, Visa, or MasterCard are accepted.
Tax Does not collect retail sales tax on road work where the road is a city, county, or federal road. Roads for the state of Washington are subject to sales tax.Tax Contractor is defined by law as the consumer and must pay sales/use tax on all materials used, applied, or installed by him.
You shouldn't pay more than 10 percent of the estimated contract price upfront, according to the Contractors State License Board.
Estimates, generally, must be professionally reasonable. A 10-20% overage might be considered reasonable, especially if the contractor discovered issues along the way that he couldn't have been aware of initially (for example, mold or flooding).
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.
Avoid companies that require an upfront deposit of more than 10 percent. Try to include language in the contract that holds back a percentage of the total price, called a retainage, until you're sure the work was done well. A 10 percent retainage is common for residential remodeling work.
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.
