Contractor Utilization Clause Samples

The Contractor Utilization clause defines the requirements and expectations for the use of contractors or subcontractors in fulfilling obligations under the agreement. Typically, it outlines whether the primary party may engage third-party contractors, sets standards for their qualifications, and may require prior approval from the other party before subcontracting any work. This clause ensures that all parties are aware of and agree to the involvement of external personnel, thereby maintaining quality control and accountability throughout the project.
Contractor Utilization. By submitting a bid, bidder acknowledges that he agrees to the following terms that will be a part of any resulting contract(s) from this solicitation:
Contractor Utilization. SECTION 5.1 EMPLOYMENT STABILITY The Cooperative agrees that in exercising its rights to subcontract work, an employee will not be laid off for lack of work during the period in which the work of his/her particular position is being done by a subcontractor, providing the employee is qualified, able and willing to do the work being subcontracted. The Cooperative further agrees that whenever it implements a program to outsource/subcontract work currently being performed by Cooperative employees it will create a like number of job opportunities with the appropriate training being made available for employees. Employees failing to pursue available opportunities by the completion of the implementation of the outsourcing/subcontracting program will be laid off in accordance with contract seniority and Cooperative severance policy.
Contractor Utilization. The Company commits that it will set up a discussion forum in WV to discuss subcontracting issues; the Company will be represented by the responsible state leader (VP/GM) and Engineering leader, and the Union will be represented by Local and/or District officials and representatives of their choosing, provided that in order to assure these meetings are productive, each party will have no more than five (5) representatives in attendance at each such meetings. Beginning October 1, 2010, the parties agree to meet quarterly to discuss subcontracting issues. If there are disputes about excessive use of contractors, the Company will provide information regarding contractors being utilized, the work they are performing and in the locations where such work is being performed to the CWA within 10 business days of a request. The Company agrees that the Unions may provide the Company with lists of contractors whose employees are union-represented. The Company will allow such contractors to participate in the ordinary contractor certification process and, if qualified, in the bidding process used for other contractors, and will do so on a non arbitrary basis. This provision shall expire on August 2, 2013 unless renewed in writing by the authorized representatives of the parties.