COMMERCIAL:

• Upfront Notice:
  • Notice of Furnishing Labor or Material:
    • Required if Contractor files a Notice of Project Commencement.
    • The amount that can be liened is limited to the amount owed by the contractor to the sub-contractor to whom the labor or material was supplied at the time this notice is received. (And the amount owed by the Owner.)
    • Therefore, it is recommended this notice be sent as soon as possible upon starting work.

• Follow-up Notice (if not paid):
  • Notice to Contractor of Claim on Bond:
    • If the contractor is bonded, this notice is sent to make a claim on the bond.
    • Required to be sent within 90 days of last delivery.
    • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.

RESIDENTIAL:

• Same handlings as for Commercial.

PUBLIC:

• Upfront Notice:
  • Notice of Furnishing:
    • Required if Contractor files a Notice of Project Commencement.
    • The amount that can be claimed is limited to the amount owed by the contractor to the sub-contractor to whom the labor or material was supplied at the time this notice is received.
    • Therefore, it is recommended this notice be sent as soon as possible upon starting work.

• Follow-up Notice: (if not paid)
  • 90-Day Notice to Contractor of Claim on Bond:
    • If not dealing directly with the General Contractor, this notice is required within 90 days of last delivery.
    • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.