Boundary Topography Survey

BOUNDARY TOPOGRAPHY SURVEY AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made effective as of , by and between Client Name: and Surveyor Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires a professional boundary topography survey to establish and document boundary lines, elevations, topographic features, and visible record matters affecting the Property described below; and

WHEREAS, Surveyor represents that Surveyor is licensed and qualified to perform boundary and topographic surveying services in the applicable jurisdiction and agrees to perform such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend that the Surveyor's work product will be used for planning, design, permitting, and record purposes in accordance with accepted surveying standards and the specific Scope of Work herein.

PROJECT INFORMATION

SCOPE OF WORK

Surveyor shall perform a boundary topography survey of the Property. The work shall include field reconnaissance, establishment or recovery of horizontal control, measurement of boundary evidence, monumentation where required by local practice, and depiction of topographic features and improvements as specified below. Surveyor shall exercise professional judgment and conform to customary standards of the surveying profession.

Standard deliverables to include (select all requested):

SURVEY CONTENT

The survey will depict boundary lines, visible evidence of record monuments, improvements, building footprints, utilities visible at grade, trees over 6 inches DBH within surveyed limits, topographic contours, spot elevations, and easements of record as indicated by title information provided to Surveyor. Additional items requested by Client shall be specified in the Detailed Scope above and may affect fee and schedule.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to pay Surveyor for the services performed under this Agreement according to the schedule and amounts set forth below. Fees stated are exclusive of any required permits, recording fees, taxes, or extraordinary expenses which, if incurred, will be invoiced separately.

Past due amounts shall bear interest at (or the maximum rate permitted by law, if less). Additionally, Client shall be responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred by Surveyor in collecting overdue amounts.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the effective date specified above and shall continue until completion of the services described in the Scope of Work unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by giving written notice to the other party at least days prior to the effective termination date. In the event of termination, Client shall pay Surveyor for all services performed and costs incurred to the date of termination, together with reasonable demobilization costs.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties acknowledge that certain information exchanged in connection with this Agreement may be confidential. Each party agrees not to disclose Confidential Information of the other party except as required to perform obligations under this Agreement, to comply with legal process, or as otherwise required by law. Confidential Information does not include information that is publicly available through no breach of this Agreement or already known to the receiving party prior to disclosure.

SURVEYOR CERTIFICATION AND LIMITATIONS

Surveyor certifies that the survey will be prepared by or under the responsible charge of a licensed surveyor and will conform to applicable local standards for boundary and topographic surveys. Surveyor's certification applies only to the elements surveyed and shown on the deliverables. Surveyor will not independently verify title, and the existence of title defects, easements, encumbrances not apparent by field observation or disclosed by Client, or hidden conditions are outside the scope of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be in the courts of that state.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including all attachments, exhibits, and documents incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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