Business Proposal Development Plan

Business Proposal Development Plan

Parties and Effective Date

Client Name:     Consultant Name:

Effective Date:     Agreement Reference No.:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client seeks preparation and delivery of a written business proposal and associated development materials to pursue identified business opportunities and funding sources; and

WHEREAS, Consultant represents that Consultant has experience and capability to perform proposal development, including research, drafting, financial modeling, and presentation materials, and agrees to provide such services under the terms set forth in this Plan; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set out the scope, deliverables, payment terms, and other material terms governing Consultant's development of the Business Proposal.

Scope of Work

Deliverables and Acceptance

Project Timeline and Milestones

Project Start Date:    Project End Date:

Payment Terms

Total Fee: $    Deposit Amount: $

Invoice Due Days: days    Late Fee: (applies to overdue balances)

Term, Termination and Suspension

Term Commencement:    Termination Date (if any):

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately upon material breach by the other party that remains uncured after the specified notice_period. Termination shall not relieve Client of obligation to pay for services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential information shall not be used except to perform obligations under this Plan and shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law. Obligations of confidentiality survive termination for a period of three (3) years unless a longer period is required by applicable law.

Intellectual Property

Subject to full payment of fees owing under this Plan, Consultant assigns to Client all proprietary rights in the final deliverables specifically created for Client under this Plan. Consultant retains ownership of pre-existing methodologies, templates, tools, and general know-how used in performing the services, and grants Client a non-exclusive license to use such materials to the extent incorporated into the deliverables.

Revisions

Number of Included Revision Rounds:    Additional Revisions Rate: $

Notices

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Plan by negotiation, followed by mediation if negotiation fails, before initiating litigation.

Representations, Warranties and Liability

Each party represents that it has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Plan. Consultant warrants that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable to the other for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages. Client's sole and exclusive remedies for breach shall be limited to re-performance of the services or refund of fees paid for the affected services, at Consultant's option.

Entire Agreement

This Plan, together with any attachments and accepted statements of work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

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