Professional Services Industrial Contract

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIAL CONTRACT

Effective Date: . This Professional Services Industrial Contract (the "Contract") is entered into by and between Client Name: located at (hereinafter "Client"), and Contractor Name: located at (hereinafter "Contractor"). Client and Contractor are each a Party and collectively the Parties.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client operates industrial facilities and requires professional services for construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or related industrial work described in this Contract; and

WHEREAS, Contractor is duly qualified, experienced, and equipped to perform such industrial professional services in accordance with applicable laws, industry standards, and Client's site-specific safety protocols; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Contractor will perform the Services described below.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 Services. Contractor shall perform the professional industrial services described in the Scope of Work. Scope of Work summary:

1.2 Deliverables and Milestones. Contractor shall deliver the work product and achieve project milestones in accordance with the schedule below. Estimated Completion Date: .

2. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

2.1 Contract Price. As full compensation for the Services, Client shall pay Contractor the amounts set forth below. Select payment method and complete applicable field(s).

2.2 Invoicing and Payment Terms. Contractor shall submit invoices in accordance with this section. Invoices are payable within days of receipt unless otherwise agreed in writing. Invoice frequency: .

2.3 Retainage. Retainage percentage, if any: . Retainage shall be released upon final acceptance or completion of punchlist items as agreed.

3. CHANGE ORDERS

3.1 Any change to the Scope of Work, schedule, or price shall be made only by a written Change Order signed by authorized representatives of both Parties. Contractor shall not commence work described in a Change Order until the Change Order is executed.

4. SITE ACCESS, SAFETY, AND COMPLIANCE

4.1 Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and industry standards, including but not limited to occupational health and safety requirements for industrial worksites. Contractor shall maintain a site-specific safety plan and provide evidence of such plan upon Client request. Safety plan submission date: .

4.2 Contractor shall ensure all personnel are trained for the tasks assigned, shall use appropriate personal protective equipment, and shall immediately notify Client of any incident, injury, or property damage arising from performance of the Services.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1 Each Party agrees to hold in confidence and not disclose Confidential Information of the other Party except as required to perform the Services or as required by law. Confidential Information shall remain the property of the disclosing Party. The confidentiality obligation shall survive termination for a period of .

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all deliverables and work product created specifically for Client under this Contract shall be deemed "work made for hire" and assigned to Client upon full payment. Contractor shall retain any preexisting intellectual property and grants Client a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use any preexisting materials only to the extent incorporated in the deliverables.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

7.1 Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from Contractor's performance of the Services, including bodily injury, property damage, or environmental claims, except to the extent caused by Client's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8. INSURANCE

8.1 Contractor shall maintain, at its expense, insurance coverages customary for industrial services, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation in statutory amounts. Minimum limits for commercial general liability: $ per occurrence.

8.2 Contractor shall furnish certificates of insurance upon request and shall provide prior notice to Client of any material modification or cancellation.

9. WARRANTIES; REMEDIES

9.1 Contractor warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, in accordance with industry standards, and free from material defects for a warranty period of from final acceptance. Contractor's sole obligation during the warranty period shall be to remedy nonconforming Services at Contractor's expense.

10. TERMINATION

10.1 Either Party may terminate this Contract for cause if the other Party materially breaches any obligation and fails to cure such breach within days after written notice. Upon termination for cause by Client, Contractor shall be entitled to payment for Services performed to the date of termination, less any setoffs for claims or damages.

10.2 Client may terminate this Contract for convenience upon written notice to Contractor. In such event, Client shall pay Contractor for all Services performed and reasonable demobilization costs as documented.

11. FORCE MAJEURE

11.1 Neither Party shall be liable for delays or failures to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, strikes, governmental actions, pandemics, war or civil disturbance, provided the affected Party gives prompt written notice and uses reasonable efforts to mitigate the effect.

12. NOTICES

12.1 All notices required or permitted under this Contract shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a Party may designate by notice. Notices shall be deemed given when delivered personally, by certified mail, or by nationally recognized overnight courier.

13. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1 This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to choice of law principles. The Parties agree to attempt good faith negotiations to resolve disputes. If unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in the agreed jurisdiction unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise in writing.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENT

14.1 Entire Agreement. This Contract, including any exhibits and Change Orders executed hereunder, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14.2 Severability. If any provision of this Contract is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Amendment. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

15. WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

15.1 No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

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