Scope of Work
Precise description of tasks (mill and overlay, full-depth removal, base repair), materials (mix type, thickness), and measurable acceptance criteria to avoid scope disputes and change order ambiguity.
A clear, written agreement aligns owner and contractor expectations, establishes measurable acceptance criteria, and protects both parties with defined remedies, payment milestones, and insurance requirements. This reduces disputes, supports mechanic’s lien enforcement or defense, and speeds project closeout.
Identifying the correct preparer and signers up front avoids delays and ensures the document binds the proper parties.
The legal owner or authorized property manager who approves scope, signs for final acceptance, and authorizes payments. The owner must confirm insurance and lien waiver expectations and provide access or permits as required; mismatches of authority can void payment provisions or delay work.
An officer or project manager authorized to bind the contractor, responsible for performance, compliance with specifications, and securing subcontractor waivers. The signer should be the person listed in corporate records or hold written authorization to avoid enforceability issues.
Precise description of tasks (mill and overlay, full-depth removal, base repair), materials (mix type, thickness), and measurable acceptance criteria to avoid scope disputes and change order ambiguity.
Contract price, unit rates for additional work, retainage if any, payment schedule, invoicing instructions, and conditions for final payment and release of retainage.
Start and completion dates, interim milestones, weather delay handling, liquidated damages or incentives, and required notifications for delays.
Minimum general liability, automobile, workers’ compensation limits, and performance/payment bond requirements when applicable to secure owner recovery and compliance.
Contractor warranties on materials and workmanship, warranty period, procedures for repair claims, and responsibility for corrective work and costs.
Written change order process, approval authority, pricing methodology for extras, termination rights, and governing law or dispute resolution method.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Owner first, contractor second |
| Authentication Level | Email + SMS code for higher assurance |
| Conditional Fields | Show change order fields only after 'Change' checkbox |
| Document Retention | Store signed PDF and audit trail |
Maintain a signed PDF with an attached audit trail and store backups in your document management system for easy retrieval.
Date obligations and warranty periods begin
Contractor mobilization and final completion
Payment windows (e.g., Net 30)
State timing for mechanic’s lien filing
End of contractor warranty period
Agreement signed and bonds/insurance verified.
Site access, permits, and utility locates completed.
Mill/remove, repair base, and place new asphalt.
Owner inspection, punchlist, and final payment release.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Save a signed PDF/A copy that includes an embedded audit trail and visible signature blocks to maintain a reliable record for enforcement.
Store executed copies in secure cloud storage integrated with your project management system to streamline retrieval during claim or warranty periods.
Keep an encrypted local backup in addition to cloud copies to ensure access if cloud accounts change or access is restricted.
Retain original executed agreement plus any signed change orders and attach them to the primary contract record for a single source of truth.