Sec. 21.07.02.05-2. Prompt Payment of Subcontractors

Mandatory provisions for all construction contracts:

A. This contract and all subcontracts issued under this contract are subject to the provisions of State Finance and Procurement Article, §15-226, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 21.10.08. In §§A-D, the terms "undisputed amount", "prime contractor", "contractor", and "subcontractor" have the meanings stated in COMAR 21.10.08.01.

B. A contractor shall promptly pay its subcontractors an undisputed amount to which a subcontractor is entitled for work performed under this contract within 10 days after the contractor receives a progress payment or final payment for work under this contract.

C. If a contractor fails to make payment within the period prescribed in §B, a subcontractor may request a remedy in accordance with COMAR 21.10.08.

D. A contractor shall include in its subcontracts for work under this contract, wording that incorporates the provisions, duties, and obligations of §§A-D, State Finance and Procurement Article, §15-226, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 21.10.08.