Managing Sub-Tier Contractors and Suppliers
As a Subcontractor, you become a Prime Subcontractor when you manage Sub-Tier Subcontractors and Suppliers Sub-Tiers provide additional labor or supplies for the Prime Subcontractor organization.
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.
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.
Managing a Sub-Tier on TPM
Use the system to track lien waivers and manage On-System Sub-Tiers.
- Add Sub-Tier to a Project
Use the Record Sub-Tiers tab of your Billing Workflow to add a Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier to a project.Note: A Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier must have an account before users can sign a lien waiver through the system. Use the Invite Organization link on the Manage Lien Waivers page. You can also use the Add Sub-Tier page.
See Adding a Manual Contractor for directions. - Request Sub-Tier Lien Waiver
Use the Manage Lien Waivers page to ask for Sub-Tier unconditional lien waivers.Note: The Prime Subcontractor must include a Sub-Tier in a draw before requesting a lien waiver.
- (Optional) Upload Manual Lien Waiver
Use the Manage Lien Waivers page to upload a Manual or Lien Waiver Only Sub-Tier's (LW Sub) lien waiver.Note: Once uploaded, an LW Sub cannot sign the lien waiver on system for the current draw.
- Update Lien Waiver Status
Use the Manage Lien Waivers page to approve or reject lien waivers. You can also comment on and/or forward the lien waivers from this screen.
Once Sub-Tier lien waivers are approved or forwarded, the General Contractor reviews and approves or rejects them.
Last Published Wednesday, July 10, 2024