Draft Legal Permit Plans

DRAFT LEGAL PERMIT PLANS AGREEMENT

This Draft Legal Permit Plans Agreement (the "Agreement") is made effective as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: (the "Client") and Consultant Name: (the "Consultant"). The Project is located at Project Address: . Permitting Authority:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Client desires preparation of draft legal permit plans, supporting documentation, and such related services as necessary to obtain required permits for the Project; and

WHEREAS, the Consultant represents that it has the professional qualifications, experience, and licensing necessary to prepare permit-ready plans, to coordinate required technical disciplines, and to provide plan revisions and certifications as required by the Permitting Authority; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the preparation, stamping, submission, and revision of the draft legal permit plans for the Project.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 Consultant shall provide professional services described in this Section. Services shall include preparation of draft permit plans, calculations, specifications, and submittal packages necessary for permitting, including coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and other required disciplines. Specific tasks include:

a) Preparation of architectural and technical drawings in sufficient detail for permit review, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details as applicable; and

b) Preparation of calculations and supporting documentation for code compliance and permit submissions; and

c) Coordination and integration of consultant-supplied discipline documents and incorporation of required notes and details; and

d) Incorporation of up to Revision Rounds: rounds of plan revisions resulting from plan-check comments by the Permitting Authority, excluding changes in scope; and

e) Preparation of final permit documents for signature and stamping by a licensed professional where required.

2. DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

2.1 Deliverables shall consist of electronic permit plan sets, calculations, and a completed submittal package. Deliverables and delivery method: .

2.2 Estimated Completion Date for initial draft submittal: . Time is of the essence for any agreed milestone; schedule adjustments shall be documented in writing in accordance with Section 14 (Amendments).

3. FEES, BILLING, AND EXPENSES

3.1 Compensation for the services described herein shall be: Fee Type: ; Amount: $.

3.2 Retainer (if any): $ due upon execution. Additional services beyond the Scope shall be billed at Hourly Rate: $ per hour or as otherwise agreed in writing.

3.3 Reimbursable expenses (printing, courier, permit fees, third-party reports) shall be invoiced at cost and are due pursuant to the payment terms below. Payment terms: .

4. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Client shall timely furnish project information, plans, prior survey data, existing reports, and decisions necessary for Consultant to perform. Failure by Client to provide required items shall entitle Consultant to schedule adjustments and additional compensation for delays.

4.2 Client shall obtain any easements, rights-of-entry, or owner consents required for site surveys or inspections and shall pay all governmental permit and application fees unless otherwise specified.

5. PERMITS, SUBMISSIONS, AND APPROVALS

5.1 Party Responsible for Submission (select applicable): Consultant to submit plans to Permitting Authority    Client to submit plans to Permitting Authority.

5.2 Consultant will, where required by law, coordinate with a licensed professional to stamp and sign plans. License Type: License Number: License State:

6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS; USE OF PLANS

6.1 Subject to full payment for services rendered, Consultant grants Client a non-exclusive license to use the stamped permit plans for construction and permitting of the Project. Consultant retains ownership of instruments of service, including reproducible electronic files, and reserves the right to reuse design concepts and standard details in other projects.

6.2 Any reuse or modification of the documents by others without Consultant's written authorization is at Client's sole risk and relieves Consultant of liability for such use.

7. CERTIFICATION AND STAMPING

7.1 Consultant shall cause a duly licensed professional to certify and stamp those portions of the plans that require a professional stamp in the License State: . Certification shall state that to the best of the licensed professional's knowledge and belief the documents substantially conform to applicable codes at the time of issuance.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

8.1 Each party shall maintain in confidence all information designated in writing as confidential, and shall not disclose such information to third parties except as necessary for performance of this Agreement or as required by law.

9. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND STANDARDS

9.1 Consultant represents that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards for similar projects. No other express warranties are provided. Client acknowledges that Consultant does not warrant that any permit will be obtained.

10. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Consultant and its officers, employees and agents from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses arising out of Client's negligence, except to the extent caused by the Consultant's negligence.

10.2 Consultant's total liability for direct damages arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid to Consultant under this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive or special damages.

11. INSURANCE

11.1 Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance and general liability insurance customary for its trade. Evidence of insurance shall be provided upon request. Minimum professional liability coverage: $.

12. TERM AND TERMINATION

12.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until completion of the services unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' written notice. Upon termination Consultant shall be paid for services performed and expenses incurred to the effective date of termination.

13. NOTICES

13.1 Notices shall be in writing and delivered via hand delivery, nationally recognized courier, or certified mail to the addresses set forth above and shall be effective upon receipt.

14. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

14.1 This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.

15. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

15.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Governing Law State: without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes shall be resolved by litigation in the courts having jurisdiction in that State, unless the parties mutually agree to alternative dispute resolution in writing.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

16.1 This Agreement, together with any attachments or exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

17. COUNTERPARTS

17.1 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

18. MISCELLANEOUS

18.1 The parties acknowledge that time is of the essence with regard to permit submittals and plan revisions. Any delay resulting from Client's failure to provide required information shall extend Consultant's schedule and may increase fees.

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