Scope of Work
Describe exact work: locations, materials, tile sizes, pipe slopes, excavation limits, and finished grading tolerances so contractors and reviewers know deliverables and inspection points.
A well-drafted Drainage Contract reduces disputes, assigns long-term maintenance responsibility, protects property values, and documents consent for access and alterations. It provides evidence of intent and terms needed for permit reviews, recordings, and insurance claims.
Parties involved commonly include property owners, contractors, municipalities, utility providers, and agricultural operators.
Each stakeholder must confirm authority to sign and check recording or permitting needs before executing the agreement.
Describe exact work: locations, materials, tile sizes, pipe slopes, excavation limits, and finished grading tolerances so contractors and reviewers know deliverables and inspection points.
Provide the legal description, parcel number, and mapped exhibit showing work area and access routes to ensure the contract binds the correct land and permits accurate recording.
State total price, milestone payments, retainage, invoicing cadence, and conditions for withholding payment, including change order procedures and accepted contingencies.
Specify which party performs routine maintenance, inspection frequency, response times for blockages, and cost allocation for major repairs or replacements.
If granting permanent rights, include easement language, a recording instruction, and who pays recording and survey fees to ensure notice to successors.
Allocate risk for construction damage, downstream impacts, flooding events, and require insurance limits or indemnities appropriate to the project scale.
| Workflow field name and configuration | Field | Recommended value for Drainage Contract |
|---|---|
| Signer authentication and verification method | Email link | SMS code or knowledge-based verification |
| Signature order and routing | Sequential | Owner signs before contractor |
| Exhibit attachments and versions | Append PDF | Final plan and survey as exhibits |
| Notarization or RON option | Optional | Include remote or in-person acknowledgement step |
Choose a platform that supports audit trails, optional notarization, and secure storage for record copies.
Date contract takes effect and when to record easement.
When contractor begins on-site operations.
Project substantial completion date and punchlist timeframe.
Warranty and maintenance term after completion.
Time required for cure or notice of defects.
A homeowner hires a contractor to replace field tile and regrade a swale, attaching a survey as an exhibit.
A municipality requires an easement for a stormwater outfall through private land to improve a drainage channel.
The record owner or an authorized corporate officer must sign to bind title. If an agent signs, include a power of attorney or corporate resolution to demonstrate authority and permit recording.
A licensed contractor or authorized project manager should sign for construction obligations; include license number and contact details to verify credentials and insurance coverage.