Flood Zone Assessment Template

FLOOD ZONE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: engages Assessor Name: to perform a flood zone assessment for the Property located at Address: .

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, terms, payment and conditions under which the assessment shall be conducted and delivered effective Date: .

WHEREAS, the assessment will identify applicable flood zone designations, Base Flood Elevations, recommended mitigation measures, and factual findings necessary for risk management and permitting.

SCOPE OF WORK

Assessor will perform a Flood Zone Assessment for the Property that includes field inspection, review of applicable flood insurance rate maps and panels, review of available elevation certificates and survey data, preparation of a written report with findings and mitigation recommendations, and delivery of the report to Client. Specific tasks selected (check all that apply):

Site visit and visual inspection

FEMA FIRM/Floodplain map review

Elevation Certificate and survey review

Survey coordination for spot elevations

Mitigation and floodproofing recommendations

PROPERTY INFORMATION

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

METHODOLOGY

Describe methods used to determine flood zone, elevations, and conclusions (data sources, measurement techniques, assumptions):

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summarize findings and recommended mitigation, permitting steps, and risk-reduction measures:

PAYMENT TERMS

The Client shall pay Assessor the fees set forth below in exchange for the performance of the Scope of Work.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section. Either party may terminate for convenience upon Notice Period (days): prior written notice. Termination for material breach may be immediate if the breaching party fails to cure within thirty (30) days after written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to any third party without the other party's prior written consent any non-public information obtained in connection with this Agreement that a reasonable party would consider confidential, including but not limited to site survey data, proprietary analysis, and non-public financial information ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no breach of this Agreement, is independently developed without reference to Confidential Information, or is required to be disclosed by law or valid legal process (provided the disclosing party gives prompt notice where lawful to allow protective measures).

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Assessor's liability for claims arising out of this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client under this Agreement for the specific assessment at issue. In no event shall Assessor be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive, or special damages. Client acknowledges that flood zone determinations may change with updated mapping or new data and that Assessor does not guarantee insurance outcomes or regulatory approvals.

ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Assessor certifies that personnel performing services possess appropriate qualifications and, where required, hold current professional licenses or certifications. Assessor License/Cert #:

Assessor further certifies that the assessment will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards applicable to floodplain engineering and hazard assessment as of the effective date.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments and referenced scopes, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, representations, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

ATTACHMENTS

Indicate attachments delivered with this Agreement:

Site photographs

FEMA panels / maps

Elevation certificate(s)

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve disputes arising under this Agreement through negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the designated governing jurisdiction unless otherwise unanimously agreed in writing. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees unless the arbitrator awards fees to the prevailing party.

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