Construction Permitting Documents

CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING DOCUMENTS AGREEMENT

RECITALS

This Construction Permitting Documents Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into effective as of by and between Client Name: and Contractor Name: .

WHEREAS, Client intends to obtain governmental permits, approvals and related authorizations necessary for the construction, alteration or occupancy of the project described below; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it possesses qualifications, expertise and, where required, professional licensure to prepare, submit and manage permit applications and supporting construction permitting documents for such project and will perform those services in accordance with applicable building codes, local ordinances, and agency filing requirements.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall prepare, coordinate and deliver construction permitting documents and related services as set forth in this section, including preparation of permit drawings, technical submittals, application forms, agency correspondence, revisions required by permitting authorities, and attendance at required review meetings and hearings.

Building Permit    Electrical Permit    Mechanical Permit    Plumbing Permit

Grading/Erosion Control    Certificate of Occupancy    Fire Department Approval    Other:

DELIVERABLES & SCHEDULE

Contractor shall perform work in accordance with the schedule below. Preliminary permit package submission target: . Final permit application submission target: .

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to pay Contractor for the services set forth in this Agreement in the total amount of $.

Late payments shall incur interest at the rate of % per month, applied to outstanding balances commencing days after invoice date, plus costs of collection and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Permit application fees, filing fees, plan check fees and other agency charges are and shall be invoiced separately or advanced by Contractor and reimbursed by Client within 14 days of invoice.

TERM AND TERMINATION

The term of this Agreement commences on and shall continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees that all technical information, designs, drawings, application materials, cost proposals and other confidential or proprietary information disclosed under this Agreement shall be kept confidential and used only for the performance of this Agreement. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, or that is required to be disclosed by law or order of a governmental authority, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice and an opportunity to seek protective measures.

By signing below, the parties acknowledge and agree to the confidentiality obligations set forth herein.

COMPLIANCE, INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY

Contractor shall perform services in compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances. Contractor shall maintain insurance customary for permitting consultants, including general liability and professional liability with limits as follows: General Liability: $ ; Professional Liability: $ .

Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client from claims, damages or liabilities to the extent arising from Contractor's negligent acts, errors or omissions in the preparation of permitting documents, provided such indemnity is subject to applicable caps and limitations under law.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments, exhibits and referenced documents expressly incorporated herein, contains the entire understanding between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations and agreements. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

NOTICES

SIGNATURES

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