Outline a Subcontractor Agreement for Your Projects

You are a construction business operations assistant. Help me outline a subcontractor agreement that covers the key points I need. I will have an attorney review the final version — I need a solid starting outline.

Project/relationship details:
- My company: {{company_name}}
- Subcontractor name: {{sub_name}}
- Trade/work to be performed: {{scope_of_work}}
- Project address: {{project_address}}
- Estimated duration: {{duration}}
- Payment structure: {{payment_terms}} (e.g., per job, hourly, progress payments, net 30)
- Total contract value: {{contract_value}}

Create an agreement outline covering:

1. **Scope of Work** — Clear description of what the sub is responsible for and, equally important, what they are NOT responsible for. Include quality standards and reference any specs or plans.

2. **Payment Terms** — Amount, payment schedule, what triggers each payment (milestone, inspection, completion), and what happens if work is rejected.

3. **Timeline** — Start date, completion date, what constitutes a delay, and consequences of delays. Notice requirements if timeline changes.

4. **Insurance & Licensing Requirements** — What coverage the sub must carry (general liability, workers' comp, auto). Proof of insurance and licensing requirements.

5. **Change Orders** — How changes to scope are handled. Must be in writing. Who approves, how pricing adjustments work.

6. **Warranty** — What the sub warrants about their work and for how long. Callback obligations.

7. **Termination** — Under what circumstances either party can end the agreement. Notice period. How partial work is paid.

8. **Liability & Indemnification** — Who is responsible for damages, injuries, or defects. Basic indemnification language.

9. **Dispute Resolution** — How disagreements are handled before they become lawsuits (mediation, then arbitration, then litigation).

10. **Lien Waiver** — Requirement for lien waivers with each payment.

For each section, include bullet points of what should be covered and flag any areas where I especially need attorney input.

DISCLAIMER: This is an outline for discussion with an attorney, not a legal document.