PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
This Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of the _____ day of ______________, _____,
by and between __________________________________
("___________________________"),
_____________________________________________________________________ (address) ,
and ________________________________________ ("______________________________"),
__________________________________________________________________ (address).
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, ____________________________ and _________________________________
do hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. EQUIPMENT TO BE SERVICED. ___________________________shall
service and maintain, as set forth in Section 2 below, the forty-three (43) HVAC units more
particularly described by model and serial numbers in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and located on the following farms and properties of
___________________________:
(A) __________, which consists of nine (9) units;
(B) __________, which consists of one (1) unit;
(C) __________, which consists of three (3) units;
(D) __________, which consists of two (2) units;
(E) __________, which consists of three (3) units;
(F) __________, which consists of two (2) units;
(G) __________ complex, which consists of twenty-two (22) units;
(H) __________, which consists of one (1) unit.
___________________________ and ___________________________ further agree that
additional HVAC units may be added to the Agreement upon the same terms and conditions
contained herein by written addendum executed by both parties.
Section 2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED. In consideration of the amounts set forth
below, ___________________________ agrees to provide the following preventative
maintenance and service for the HVAC units subject to this Agreement a minimum of every
sixty (60) days:
(A) Check air conditioning equipment during the cooling season for performance and
need repairs;
(B) Check heating equipment during the heating season for performance and needed
repairs;
(C) Oil all fan motors;
(D) Clean/wash condenser and evaporator coils;
(E) Clean/wash or replace air filters;
(F) Clean evaporator drain pan and line;
(G) Check refrigerant oil (if possible) and freon during cooling season;
(H) Check electrical wiring and repair minor deficiencies;
(I) Adjust thermostat as needed;
(J) Provide ________________________ with a written service check list for each
HVAC unit, showing items checked and any preventative maintenance
preformed;
(K) Ignite pilot lights, if applicable, prior to heating season;
(L) Check HVAC units for freon leaks and repair any leaks located;
(M) Provide ______________________ with preferential treatment over all other
customers and clients.
Section 3. PRICE FOR SERVICES. In consideration for _______________________
providing the services set forth in Section 2, _______________________ agrees to pay
________________________ ($_______________), plus sales tax, per HVAC unit covered by
this agreement for each time that said HVAC units are serviced during the existence of this
Agreement. ___________________________ agrees that all preventative maintenance and
services designated in Section 2 above shall first be performed during the month of
_________________, ____ and shall be conducted between the first day and the tenth day of
every other month thereafter. ___________________________ shall invoice
_________________ for all services performed under this Agreement within thirty (30) days
after the performance of said services and ___________________________ shall pay such
invoices in accordance with its normal procedures.
Section 4. COST OF ADDITIONAL LABOR. ___________________________
further agrees to provide to ___________________________ such emergency or additional
labor as is requested by ___________________________ for repairs and maintenance over and
above its regularly described preventative maintenance services Such emergency and additional
labor shall be provided by ___________________________ at the rate of $__________.____
per hour for regular time and the rate of $__________.___ per hour for non-regular time. For
the purposes of this agreement, non-regular time shall be considered all time after __ o'clock
____ Monday through Saturday and all day on Sunday or any Holiday that
___________________________ is normally closed.
Section 5. PRICE FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. ___________________________
agrees to provide to __________ all necessary and approved replacement parts at
__________________s' cost plus _____ percent (___) and applicable sales tax.
Section 6. PRICE FOR FREON. ___________________________ further agrees to
provide ___________________________ with necessary freon at the price of $____.____ per
pound for R-22 and $___.___ per pound for R-12. Freon prices are subject to change upon
___________________________ providing ___________________________ with thirty (30)
days written notice of such change. Provided, however, ___________________________
agrees that it will reclaim and recycle all freon and that any non-contaminated and useable freon
so reclaimed and recycled will be used, to the extent feasible, prior to use by
___________________________ of new freon.
Section 7. WARRANTY. ___________________________ further warrants and agrees
that work, services, labor and/or materials provided hereunder shall be done in a workmanlike
manner and in accordance with all governmental laws, regulations, requirements, and standards
of the United Sates of America and the State of __________, including but not limited to the
rules and regulations of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the
___________________________ Department of Environmental Quality.
___________________________ also agrees to keep all of ____________________'s property
and improvements free and clear of all liens and encumbrances which might arise out of
_______________________s' work.
Section 8. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. It is understood and agreed by the parties
that the relationship of ___________________________ to ___________________________ is
strictly that independent contractor and that ___________________________ is neither an
employee of ___________________________ nor does ___________________________ have
any ownership in _______________________'s enterprise. The parties further agree that this
Agreement shall not be construed as a joint venture or partnership and that
___________________________ is not and shall not be deemed to be an agent or representative
of ______________________. As an independent contractor, ___________________________
shall utilize its own employees, equipment and tools. The working conditions, wages, salaries
and all other forms of compensation of _____________________s' employees shall be the sole
responsibility of __________________________.
Section 9. INSURANCE. ___________________________ does further agree and
covenant that it will procure the type(s) and amount(s) of insurance coverage specified on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference in connection with the work,
services, labor and/or materials to be rendered to or for the benefit of
___________________________ with ___________________________ to be named as an
additional insured and/or alternative employer on said insurance policy(ies). Said insurance
policy shall be in an amount sufficient and satisfactory to ___________________________ and
shall contain a provision whereby the insurance company waives any rights of subrogation or
rights to pursue a claims against ___________________________ and shall contain a provision
covering contractual indemnification liability. ___________________________ will further
furnish a certificate of insurance, evidencing the type(s) and amount(s) of insurance coverage
specified on Exhibit "A", in a form satisfactory to ___________________________and which
designates and names ___________________________ as a named insured on the policy and
sets forth the waiver outlined above. In addition, ___________________________ agrees to
furnish ___________________________ with such additional or updated certificates of
insurance as ___________________________ may request from time to time.
Section 10. INDEMNITY. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary,
___________________________ does hereby for itself, and its heirs, executors, administrators,
officers, directors, shareholders, partners, owners, employees, agents, representatives,
subcontractors, successors, and assigns, agree and covenant to indemnify and save and hold
harmless and defend ___________________________ and its affiliates, officers, directors,
shareholders, agents, employees, successors and assigns from any and all claims, demands,
actions, causes of action, suits at law or in equity, damages, liabilities, fines, costs, expenses, and
losses of any kind or nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, whether
now known or unknown, contingent, unliquidated, direct or indirect, which may now exist or
which may hereafter arise out of, or are connected with or are related to supplying and/or
providing goods, supplies, materials, parts, freon and/or other items, goods, or services of any
kind or description, to performing or providing work or services, to transport goods, or to
performing or providing other work or services of any kind or description and/or to transacting
business of any kind, nature, or description with, to or for ___________________________
and/or entering onto and/or utilizing all or any portion of any property and/or facility owned or
leased by ___________________________ for the purposes of supplying, performing and/or
providing the same regardless whether the same is provided, supplied, or performed directly or
indirectly by __________, its subcontractors, employees, representatives, agents or assigns. The
parties agree to ___________________________, recovery under this Section 9 only if the
losses suffered are not covered by the policies of insurance carried by
___________________________ and payment is not made under said policies.
Section 11. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from ___________, _____
through __________________, _____.
Section 12. DEFAULT. If ___________________________ defaults in compliance
with any term or covenant contained herein, ___________________________ shall give the
__________ five (5) days written notice to cure the default. If
___________________________, prior to the expiration date of the notice, has neither cured the
default nor given ___________________________ adequate security for the remedy thereof,
then ___________________________ may, at its option and without waiving or releasing any
obligation or default on the part of ___________________________, immediately terminate this
Agreement without notice or take any other such action available in law or equity as
___________________________ deems appropriate to remedy ______________________'s
breach or default, including the right to contract for or hire with another person or entity to
complete the specified work or remedy the breach and offset the amount charged by such person
or entity against any present or future amounts owed ___________________________
hereunder.
Section 13. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until
the earlier of the expiration of the term set forth in Section 11 or until thirty (30) days after
written notice of termination is given to the other party; provided however, that any such
termination shall not, in any event, be effective until any and all such Business Transactions
undertaken or in progress at the time such notice is given are fully and finally completed and
provided further, termination shall only be effective from and after the effective date of said
termination and shall not affect claims, damages, demands, liabilities, losses, and other causes of
action which accrued prior to the effective date of said termination.
Section 14. HEADINGS . Headings in this Agreement are for reference and convenience
only and shall not be used to interpret or construe its provisions.
Section 15. BENEFIT . The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding on and enure
to the benefit of both parties and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns.
Section 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT . This Agreement supersedes all agreements
previously made between the parties relating to its subject matter. This Agreement contains all
of the agreements and conditions made between the parties hereto, and there are no other
understandings or agreements between them, except as otherwise provided herein. This
Agreement may not be modified orally or in any manner other than by agreement in writing
signed by all parties hereto or their respected successors and interests.
Section 17. PARTIAL INVALIDITY . If any section, paragraph, sentence or other
portion of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party or circumstance shall, to any
extent, be or become invalid or illegal, such provision is and shall be null and void, but, to the
extent that said null and void provisions do not materially change the overall Agreement and
intent of this entire Agreement, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby
and each remaining provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest
extent provided by law.
Section 18. ATTORNEY'S FEES . It is further understood and agreed by and between
___________________________ and ___________________________ that if, on account of
breach or default by either party of any of their respective obligations hereunder, it shall become
necessary for the either party to employ and/or consult with an attorney to give advice, or to
enforce or demand any of such parties rights or remedies hereunder, then, and in any such event,
non-performing party shall pay reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other expenses
occasioned by such default(s).
Section 19. NON-WAIVER. No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right
under this Agreement, and no partial or single exercise thereof, shall constitute a waiver of that
or any other right, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
Section 20. NOTICES . All notices and communications required to be sent pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement shall be given by personal delivery or shall be sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, United States postage, prepaid, as follows:
___________________________
___________________________
Section 21. INTERPRETATION . Whenever used herein, and to the extent appropriate,
the singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine shall
include the feminine and neuter.
Section 22. ASSIGNMENT . ___________________________ shall not assign or
otherwise transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the express written consent of
___________________________.
Section 23. GOVERNING LAW . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of _________________.
_______________________________