Alaska Subcontractor Agreement Template | Statutory Compliant
Generate a construction subcontract tailored to Alaska law — with statutory prompt payment deadlines, retainage caps, lien waiver rules, and anti-indemnification protections built in.
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Subcontractor
Project & Schedule
Payment Terms
Total subcontract price for your scope of work.
Alaska rules: Alaska does not cap retainage by statute on private construction; retainage terms are a matter of contract negotiation between the GC and sub.
Days after GC receives owner payment.
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Subcontractor Agreement
Construction Subcontract — State of Alaska
This Subcontractor Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 5, 2026 by and between [General Contractor Name] (“General Contractor”) and [Subcontractor Name] (“Subcontractor”), governed by Alaska Statutes Title 34.35 and the laws of the State of Alaska.
General Contractor
[General Contractor Name]
Subcontractor
[Subcontractor Name]
Project Owner
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Project Address
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Contract Price
[Contract Price]
License #
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1. Scope of Work
Subcontractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the agreed scope of work in a good and workmanlike manner, in compliance with all applicable building codes.
2. Payment
GC shall pay Subcontractor within 10 days after receiving payment from the Project Owner. Under AS 34.35.525, general contractors on private jobs must pay subcontractors within 10 days after receiving payment from the owner or within 40 days after completion of the subcontractor’s work, whichever is earlier.
3. Retainage
GC may withhold 10% retainage from each progress payment. Alaska does not cap retainage by statute on private construction; retainage terms are a matter of contract negotiation between the GC and sub.
4. Lien Waivers
Alaska does not require statutory waiver forms; lien waivers must clearly identify the project, amount, and whether payment was actually received. Waivers that waive future or unspecified work are generally unenforceable.
5. Mechanics Lien Rights Preserved
Alaska requires filing a lien within 90 days of the lien claimant’s last work or materials furnished. Alaska requires a Notice of Right to Lien be delivered to the owner within 20 days after the subcontractor first performs work or furnishes materials to preserve lien rights on private projects.
6. Indemnification
Alaska does not have a specific anti-indemnification statute for construction; however, AS 34.35.525 provides payment remedies and penalty interest. Broad indemnification clauses are generally enforceable if clearly worded.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Alaska, including Alaska Statutes Title 34.35 (Alaska Lien Law) and Alaska Prompt Payment Act, AS Section 34.35.525.
[General Contractor Name] — General Contractor
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[Subcontractor Name] — Subcontractor
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Alaska Payment & Retainage Rules
Under AS 34.35.525, general contractors on private jobs must pay subcontractors within 10 days after receiving payment from the owner or within 40 days after completion of the subcontractor’s work, whichever is earlier.
Retainage Cap
Alaska does not cap retainage by statute on private construction; retainage terms are a matter of contract negotiation between the GC and sub.
Pay-When-Paid
Your agreement states that owner payment is a timing mechanism, not an absolute condition precedent — preserving your right to payment and statutory remedies under Alaska Statutes Title 34.35.
Lien Waivers
Alaska does not require statutory waiver forms; lien waivers must clearly identify the project, amount, and whether payment was actually received. Waivers that waive future or unspecified work are generally unenforceable.
Your Mechanics Lien Rights in Alaska
This agreement expressly preserves your right to record a mechanics lien and serve statutory preliminary notices — no pay-if-paid, pay-when-paid, or lien waiver clause in the document can waive your lien rights beyond payment actually received.
Alaska requires filing a lien within 90 days of the lien claimant’s last work or materials furnished.
Alaska requires a Notice of Right to Lien be delivered to the owner within 20 days after the subcontractor first performs work or furnishes materials to preserve lien rights on private projects.
Deadlines matter: missing a Alaska lien or notice deadline can permanently waive your security interest in the project. Calendar both dates the day you mobilize on site.
Indemnification Limits Under Alaska Law
Alaska does not have a specific anti-indemnification statute for construction; however, AS 34.35.525 provides payment remedies and penalty interest. Broad indemnification clauses are generally enforceable if clearly worded.
Alaska Subcontractor Agreement FAQs
When must a general contractor pay me under Alaska prompt payment law?
Under AS 34.35.525, general contractors on private jobs must pay subcontractors within 10 days after receiving payment from the owner or within 40 days after completion of the subcontractor’s work, whichever is earlier. Your subcontract should mirror these statutory deadlines so that late payments automatically trigger the statutory interest and remedies without negotiation.
How much retainage can a GC legally withhold in Alaska?
Alaska does not cap retainage by statute on private construction; retainage terms are a matter of contract negotiation between the GC and sub. Your agreement should specify the exact retainage percentage, the release schedule (typically at substantial completion and final completion), and payment of statutory interest on withheld retainage.
Are pay-if-paid clauses enforceable in Alaska subcontracts?
While Alaska has not enacted a blanket statutory ban on pay-if-paid clauses, courts and statutes in most states treat "pay-when-paid" as a reasonable timing provision rather than an absolute condition. Check Alaska Statutes Title 34.35 (Alaska Lien Law) and Alaska Prompt Payment Act, AS Section 34.35.525 for specific restrictions, and make sure your subcontract states that payment from the owner is not an absolute condition precedent to your right to be paid.
What lien waiver rules apply in Alaska?
Alaska does not require statutory waiver forms; lien waivers must clearly identify the project, amount, and whether payment was actually received. Waivers that waive future or unspecified work are generally unenforceable. Never sign an unconditional waiver until payment has actually cleared your bank account, and make sure your waiver identifies the specific billing period and amounts to avoid losing lien rights on future work.
Can a Alaska subcontract require me to indemnify the GC for the GC’s own negligence?
Alaska does not have a specific anti-indemnification statute for construction; however, AS 34.35.525 provides payment remedies and penalty interest. Broad indemnification clauses are generally enforceable if clearly worded. Always read the indemnification clause carefully — even in states with anti-indemnity statutes, "broad form" indemnity for joint negligence is typically still enforceable.
How do I preserve my mechanics lien rights in Alaska?
Alaska requires filing a lien within 90 days of the lien claimant’s last work or materials furnished. Alaska requires a Notice of Right to Lien be delivered to the owner within 20 days after the subcontractor first performs work or furnishes materials to preserve lien rights on private projects. Send statutory notices by certified mail or another trackable method, keep copies of everything, and calendar the deadlines immediately upon each project’s completion.