thought i'd update for y'all......
after some back-and-forth emails and phone discussions, the GC was willing to revise the contract language to what we felt was more acceptable, especially the pay-when-paid clause. I spoke w/ VP of the company, and his initial explanation was that the contract was reciprocal from the customer, but in the end we got the changes needed. I understood their viewpoint, and they were willing to be understanding of mine. So looks like everything is good to go. I appreciate all the input.
with the caveat that someone who writes a contract like that does so for
a reason. that speaks more to who you are dealing with than the
language does.
you've been doing this stuff a long time. you know the dance. make sure
your progress payments are clearly delineated. don't let them get into you
for very much.
if you can have them provide the lighting package, that's a start.
when panels are ordered should be the time agreed for a draw for them,
not when they are delivered, imho. not a common practice, but so what?
i'm just sayin', cover your ass. and let us know how it turns out.