Geotechnical Report Template

Geotechnical Report and Professional Services Agreement

Project Name:   Report Date:

Client Name:

Consultant Firm:

Project Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Consultant to perform geotechnical subsurface exploration, engineering analysis and reporting in connection with the Project described above; and

WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it possesses the professional qualifications, licenses and experience to perform geotechnical services, including field exploration, laboratory testing, engineering analysis and preparation of the Geotechnical Report; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the terms and conditions under which Consultant will provide such services and deliverables to Client.

SCOPE OF WORK

SITE INVESTIGATION

Number of Borings:   Maximum Depth:

LABORATORY TESTING

Appendices to be included: Bore logs Laboratory data Figures and cross-sections

SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS & ENGINEERING ANALYSIS

LIMITATIONS, RELIANCE AND USE

The analysis and recommendations contained in this report are based upon the described field exploration and laboratory testing procedures, and on conditions observed at the time of the field investigation. Subsurface conditions may vary between and beyond exploration locations. Consultant cannot warrant that subsurface conditions will conform exactly to the report and is not responsible for conditions that become apparent after completion of the described field work.

This report is prepared for the exclusive use of Client for the specific Project and may be relied upon by Client and by the client's contractors and designers for design and construction purposes. Third-party reliance is allowed only by written consent of Consultant and may require additional agreements and compensations.

PAYMENT TERMS

Fee Amount:   Billing Schedule:

Late Fee:

Client shall reimburse Consultant for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and for additional services resulting from changes in scope, unforeseen subsurface conditions, or extended field work. Invoices are due within 30 days unless otherwise agreed in writing.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Agreement Start Date:   Agreement End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered not less than days prior to the effective termination date. In the event of termination, Client shall pay Consultant for all work performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination, plus reasonable closeout costs.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Consultant shall treat information provided by Client that is marked confidential or that should reasonably be understood to be confidential as proprietary and will not disclose such information to third parties without Client's prior written consent, except as required by law or to perform the services described herein. Consultant may disclose the existence and general nature of this engagement to its insurers, legal counsel and professional advisors on a confidential basis.

GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with the attached Scope of Work and any mutually executed addenda, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether written or oral.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Consultant's liability to Client for any and all claims, damages, or costs arising out of or related to this Agreement or Consultant's services shall be limited to the total amount of fees paid to Consultant under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in this clause shall limit Consultant's liability for willful misconduct or fraudulent acts. Client agrees to timely notify Consultant of any claim and to cooperate in good faith in the defense or resolution of such claim.

REPORT CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the field exploration, sampling and laboratory testing described in this Geotechnical Report were performed under my supervision, and that this report was prepared under my direct oversight by qualified personnel in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices. The professional opinions, findings and recommendations presented herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and professional judgment.

Licensed Geotechnical Engineer:   License Number:

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