COMMERCIAL:

• Upfront Notice:
  • Preliminary Notice:
    • Required within 30 days of first providing service or materials to the project.

• Follow-up Notice (if not paid):
  • Notice of Intent to File Lien:
    • Required at least 20 days before filing a lien statement. A lien must be filed within 120 days after last delivery, so BICA sets the deadline for the Intent to File Lien at 100 days of last delivery.
    • This notice is available on the BICA member portal.

RESIDENTIAL:

• Same handlings as for Commercial jobs. jobs

PUBLIC:

• Upfront Notice:
  • Notice to Contractor: (Notice of Claimants Right to Protection Under Payment Bond or Guarantee)
    • Required within 60 days of first delivery.

• Follow-up Notice: There is no statutory follow-up notice.