Scope
Describe specific tasks, included work, and any excluded work. Use measurable outputs so acceptance testing can confirm completion without subjective interpretation.
A well-drafted Exhibit B reduces disputes by specifying deliverables, timelines, acceptance tests, and change control rules. Precise scope and measurable milestones limit ambiguity in invoicing, approvals, and project closeout.
Organizations that prepare Exhibit B vary by role: project managers, contract administrators, procurement teams, and external vendors commonly prepare or review it before execution.
Parties signing Exhibit B should confirm authority to bind each organization and that the exhibit aligns with the master contract's governing terms.
Describe specific tasks, included work, and any excluded work. Use measurable outputs so acceptance testing can confirm completion without subjective interpretation.
List every deliverable with format, delivery method, responsible party, and expected delivery date. Include versions, documentation, and handover artifacts when relevant.
Specify milestone dates, dependencies, and critical-path items. Tie payment triggers to completed milestones and indicate remedies for missed dates.
Define acceptance tests, review windows, criteria for rejection, and cure periods. State the method for documenting acceptance or issuing deficiency notices.
Explain how scope changes are requested, approved, priced, and scheduled. Identify who may authorize change orders and any threshold approval limits.
Set fixed prices, rates, or not-to-exceed amounts linked to deliverables or time-and-materials categories. Clarify invoicing frequency and required supporting documentation.
| Upload Document | Import the Exhibit B draft as PDF or DOCX into your eSignature platform to preserve formatting. |
|---|---|
| Place Fields | Add signature, date, and initial fields plus conditional approval fields where needed. |
| Set Signer Order | Define sequential or parallel signing and include reviewers as optional recipients. |
| Add Authentication | Choose email, SMS code, or stronger methods for signer verification based on risk. |
| Enable Audit Trail | Capture timestamps, IP addresses, and action logs for each signer and event. |
Exhibit B can be circulated by email, secure link, API, or integrated workflows depending on your platform.
Choose methods that preserve the audit trail and meet any contractual authentication requirements for the parties involved.
Allow 5–10 business days for legal and finance review before sign-off.
Specify a formal acceptance period, typically 7–30 days after delivery.
List calendar dates for deliverables and final completion.
State when invoices are due after acceptance, e.g., within 30 days.
Require notice of deficiencies within the acceptance window to preserve remedies.
A portfolio firm standardized Exhibit B across deals to reduce review time by centralizing milestones and acceptance criteria
A small real-estate operator used Exhibit B to attach scope to property management contracts
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (plan dependent) | Yes (plan dependent) | Yes (plan dependent) | Yes (plan dependent) | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |