Environmental Assessment Sample

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SAMPLE

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client Name: engages Provider Name: to conduct an environmental assessment of the Site identified below; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, payment terms, schedule, confidentiality obligations, and other terms governing the assessment and delivery of the assessment report; and

WHEREAS, the Provider has represented that it possesses the experience, qualifications, and licenses necessary to perform the assessment in accordance with applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Project Information

Project Name:

Scope of Work

The Provider shall perform the services described below, which shall include field reconnaissance, sampling, laboratory testing, report preparation, and recommendations. The Provider shall perform services in accordance with recognized professional standards.

Sampling, Testing and Findings

Sampling locations and quantities specified in the scope shall be adhered to unless field conditions require modification. The Provider shall maintain chain-of-custody documentation for all samples submitted to laboratories.

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Provider the fees set forth below in accordance with the schedule and conditions indicated. All fees are exclusive of taxes and extraordinary third-party costs unless otherwise stated.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and, unless earlier terminated, shall continue until End Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice delivered at least Notice Period (days): days prior to the effective date of termination. Termination for cause shall be effective upon written notice if the non‑defaulting party does not cure within a reasonable cure period specified in the notice.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as Confidential Information all nonpublic information disclosed by the other party that is designated as confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential under the circumstances. Provider shall not disclose the contents of the assessment report to third parties without Client's prior written consent, except as required by law, regulation, or a court or regulatory order.

Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement; (b) was known to the receiving party prior to disclosure by the disclosing party; or (c) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction.

Confidential treatment requested: (check if report is to be designated confidential)

Regulatory Compliance and Limitations

Provider will observe applicable regulatory requirements in performing the assessment; however, Provider does not guarantee regulatory approval, exemption, or the absence of future regulatory action. Findings are limited to conditions observed and samples collected at the time of the assessment and are subject to the limitations described in the report.

Certifications and Representations

Provider certifies that it holds all licenses and permits required to perform the services and that personnel performing the assessment are appropriately trained and qualified. Provider further certifies that all sampling and testing included in the scope will be performed in accordance with the stated analytical methods.

I certify that the information provided in this assessment is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and professional judgment.

Inspector License / Cert. No.:

Governing Law

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

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any appendices, scopes, and attachments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, proposals, agreements, and communications, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Attachments

Acceptance

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Environmental Assessment Sample and authorize the Provider to proceed with the scope of work described herein.

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