Contractor Agreement

PLUMBING CONTRACT

THIS PLUMBING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign below, is between , having an address at (“Contractor”) and , having an address at (“Owner”).

For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

Other

Location, Type & Number of:

Water Stops/Shutoffs:

Location, Soft Water:

Exterior Water Faucets:

Contractor shall provide all labor and materials, and perform all work necessary for the completion of the residence, structure, or improvements as described in the drawings and specifications signed by both Owner and Contractor (“Project”). Such drawings and specifications are hereby made a part of this Contract.

2. WORK SITE:

The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at and more particularly described as (hereafter "the Work Site").

3. TIME OF COMPLETION:

Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this Contract on or before and shall substantially complete the work on or before .

4. PERMITS:

Contractor shall apply for and obtain such permits and regulatory approvals as may be required by the local municipal/county government, the cost thereof shall be included as part of the Project price.

5. SOIL CONDITIONS:

Contractor shall have no responsibility for the condition of the soils at the Work Site. Any excavation, filling or other work required by the Owner other than the usual and customary excavation and grading shall be agreed to in a Change Order for an amount in addition to the Contract Price.

6. INSURANCE:

Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and builder's risk insurance.

7. SURVEY AND TITLE:

If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner will point out property lines to the Contractor. If the Owner or Contractor has any doubt about the location of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary stakes through a licensed surveyor.

8. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK:

Any change or modification shall only be made by written "Change Order" signed by both parties. Owner agrees to pay any increase in the cost of the Project as a result of a Change Order.

9. CONTRACT PRICE:

{COST PLUS}

Owner agrees to pay Contractor the actual cost to Contractor of materials plus the sum of $ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work.

Contractor shall be paid as follows:

OR

{FIXED FEE}

Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work.

Contractor shall be paid as follows:

Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due.

10. LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT:

A failure to make payment for a period in excess of ten (10) days from the due date shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract.

11. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE:

If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason, except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole negligence of the Contractor or its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additional work done by Contractor in rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior to such destruction or damage.

12. ASSIGNMENT:

Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract, without the other party’s written consent.

13. INTERPRETATION:

(a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are intended to supplement one another.

(b) Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties.

(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama.

14. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS:

If any party to this Contract brings a cause of action against the other party arising from or relating to this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

15. PERFORMANCE:

(a) Contractor may engage licensed subcontractors to perform work pursuant this Contract.

(b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all building codes and applicable laws.

(c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition.

16. WARRANTY:

Contractor agrees to repair or replace any defective or malfunctioning faucets, valves, fixtures, equipment or fittings for a period of year(s). Contractor agrees to eliminate excessive pipe hammering and repair or replace any soil, waste, venting or water piping found to be leaking for a period of year(s).

Owner and Contractor agree to inspect all equipment, fixtures, and piping within days after installation.