A subcontractor on a PCORI project is requesting edits to the contract between the prime institution and the subcontractor. Is the contract language negotiable?

PCORI’s only relationship is that with the prime recipient institution. PCORI has no privity of contract with any of the prime recipient institution’s subcontractors. PCORI does not dictate what type of relationship or contract vehicle a prime recipient institution enters into with their subcontractor(s).

PCORI does expect the prime recipient institution to ensure the terms and conditions of its prime contract with PCORI flow through and are enforced, with no conflict, in all contractual relationships (written and verbal) related to the performance of PCORI’s projects.