A Kansas Subcontractor Agreement records the terms of a construction contract between a general contractor and a subcontractor.
Subcontractors are not casual laborers, but are workers a prime contractor hires to perform specific, usually specialized, tasks on a construction project. Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC specialists are frequently subcontractors, but workers who do earthmoving, grading, paving, and similar tasks can also be subcontracted.
Subcontractors are usually expected to furnish the tools they require to meet their agreement’s commitments. Contractors typically pay subcontractors in a lump sum rather than hourly, and subcontractors often submit periodic invoices for work. Because of the independent nature of subcontract work, disputes are fairly common, and a carefully drafted subcontractor agreement can go far in avoiding any misunderstanding with a general contractor.
Kansas has no statewide regulatory body governing construction contractors or trade licensing. Instead, each county sets its own standards and regulations.