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There can be two ways to it...If your contract document states that particular work need to be carried out by so & so nominated contractor then quality supervison and defect libilty etc becomes libility for subcontractor and client...But being a Main contractor u may have to furnish bonds.
If that is not the case then u can have back to back contract with specified contractor...
I persume its absolutely safe as i presenly i am excuting project whereby airconditioning work is being carried out by nominated subcontractor as per clients reuest and contract conditions..
We consider this as client preferred sub-contractor,therefore it is treated as "back-to-back" contract aggreement with sub-contractor, meaning sub-contractor must aggree on whatever clauses in the contract with the company.
G.Rayco
In my opinion, I suggest that you should establish an agreement with that subcontractor as a safeguard to your project.
* Define the scope of works which will be subcontracted as equal to the 40% of the total work.
* Define the conditions of contract which will be used.
hope this helps.
Goodluck!
I wouldnt touch that project with a 10-foot pole. In the United States, what you are describing could not be done legally. I question if it is legal in your country as well.
TALK TO A LAWYER (or Solicitor) BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!
Good Luck!