COMMERCIAL:

• Upfront Notice: BICA sends a Courtesy Notice.

• Follow-up Notice (if not paid):
  • Notice of Intent to File a Lien:
    • Required at least 10 days before filing a lien, which means within 80 days after last delivery (since a lien must be filed within 90 days of last delivery).
    • Must be sent to the Owner on the project.
    • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.

RESIDENTIAL:

• Same as for Commercial jobs.

PUBLIC:

• Upfront Notice: BICA sends a Courtesy Notice.

• Follow-up Notices (if not paid):
  • Notice to Contractor:
    • Required within 90 days of last delivery.
    • This notice does not apply to State Highway jobs
    • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.
  • Notice of Claim: (Department of Transportation)
    • Applies to State Highway projects for the Department of Transportation.
    • Required within 180 days of last delivery
    • Amount of claim must include interest calculated per statute guidelines.
    • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.