Sub-Tier Organization Types for Subcontractors

There are three different organization types who you may subcontract for a project. The designation of a Sub-Tier is dependent on how that organization interacts with TPM and the way you track Sub-Tier lien waivers depends on the organization type.

On-System Sub-Tiers (On-sys):
Invoices and sign documents on the application
Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier (LW Sub):
- Submits lien waivers through the application but are paid off-system by you or the General Contractor; they have an account on TPM only to sign lien waivers
- Lien waiver signatures are released immediately to the Prime Subcontractor. After you approve the lien waiver, the General Contractor will receive a task to also approve the document. The Sub-Tier's signature becomes available to the General Contractor at during the General Contractor's Sub-Tier lien waiver approval.
- No protection is given to the unconditional lien waiver.
Manual Sub-Tiers:
- Do not have an account on TPM
- Are listed on TPM for tracking purposes
- Provide signed lien waivers outside of the system, but either you or the General Contractor upload them for tracking purposes
- Paid off-system by your organization or the General Contractor via check.

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