Business UXO Document

BUSINESS UXO DOCUMENT

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Contractor to perform specialist unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey, identification, and mitigation services with respect to the project identified as located at (the "Site");

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it possesses the training, certifications, equipment, and experience necessary to perform UXO services in a safe and legally compliant manner; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Contractor will perform such services commencing on .

Scope of Work

Contractor shall perform UXO services at the Site. Services to be provided include, at a minimum: site assessment and survey, detection and marking, controlled excavation, identification, render-safe procedures, transportation and disposal of recovered ordnance, and preparation of regulatory reports. Specific deliverables, methods, and acceptance criteria are described below and constitute the Scope of Work.

UXO Survey UXO Clearance On-site Disposal

Site Monitoring Regulatory Reporting

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Contractor for services in accordance with the schedule below. The total contract price is: (USD), exclusive of taxes and approved reimbursable expenses.

Late payments shall incur a late fee equal to per month on the outstanding balance, and Contractor may suspend performance if invoices are overdue by more than days after receipt of invoice.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on Start Date: and continue until End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that remains uncured for ten (10) days after written notice, or immediately if continuation of performance would create an imminent threat to health or safety (including discovery of hazardous ordnance conditions).

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to any third party Confidential Information of the other party, except as required by law, regulation, or as necessary to perform the Work. "Confidential Information" includes site reports, ordnance locations, remediation methodologies, and safety plans. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of years.

Insurance and Indemnity

Contractor shall maintain insurance customary for UXO operations, including commercial general liability, professional liability (as applicable), and workers' compensation. Minimum coverage limits for general liability shall be not less than USD per occurrence. Contractor shall provide evidence of insurance upon request.

Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client and its officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Contractor's negligent performance of the Work, except to the extent caused by Client's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Safety, Compliance and Site Access

Contractor shall conduct operations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing explosives, transportation and disposal. Contractor retains sole authority to suspend field operations if safety cannot be assured. Client shall provide Contractor with access to the Site, and shall promptly notify Contractor of any known or suspected hazardous conditions. Client shall cooperate in permitting and provide any landowner authorizations required for performance of the Work.

Reporting and Records

Contractor shall provide written incident and disposition reports for all ordnance discovered or disposed of. Initial notification of any hazardous find shall be made to Client within hours, and a final report furnished within days after completion of on-site activities.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement and Miscellaneous

This Agreement, including referenced schedules, exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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