Washington Commercial Contractor Package
What this form package covers
The Washington Commercial Contractor Package provides essential legal documents specifically designed for commercial contractors, owners, suppliers, and subcontractors working on construction projects in Washington. This package aims to help users assert their legal rights and navigate important legal issues associated with commercial construction. Unlike other construction packages, this one excludes provisions for new home construction and focuses primarily on the commercial construction contract.
Documents contained 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
Situations where these forms applies
This form package is ideal for various situations, including:
- When starting a new commercial construction project and needing a formal contract.
- If changes arise during the project that necessitate a change order.
- To keep track of equipment usage, labor hours, and materials through detailed logs and summaries.
- Upon project completion, when formal certification and safety reporting are required.
- For obtaining customer feedback on project performance and satisfaction.
Who should use this form package
- Commercial contractors managing construction projects.
- Project owners who need to clearly document agreements and transactions.
- Subcontractors collaborating with primary contractors on specific tasks.
- Suppliers providing materials and equipment for commercial construction projects.
How to complete these forms
- Review the included forms to understand their purpose and details.
- Identify the key parties involved in your construction project.
- Enter relevant dates, project specifications, and signatures where indicated.
- Use the tracking sheets to log materials, equipment, and labor accurately.
- Certify project completion and check safety compliance with the included certificates and plans.
Notarization details for included forms
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to include all parties' signatures on the commercial contract.
- Not documenting changes accurately using the change order sheet.
- Neglecting to complete the safety plan, which could lead to compliance issues.
- Overlooking the need for a final project punch list to ensure all tasks are completed.
Benefits of completing this package online
- Instant access to a comprehensive suite of documents, saving time and effort.
- Edit and customize forms easily to fit your specific project needs.
- Reliable and up-to-date forms created by licensed attorneys.
- Secure storage of your documents in one convenient digital package.
Legal use & context
- This package provides legally binding contracts and forms that can be enforced in Washington state.
- Ensure that all forms are completed accurately to maximize legal protection.
- Consulting an attorney may be advisable for significant projects or complex issues.
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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.
