Fill and Sign the Section 200 Earthwork Ingov Form

EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, GRADING, AND HAULING CONTRACT THIS EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, GRADING, AND HAULING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign below, is between  , having an address at  ("Contractor") and , having an address at  ("Owner").For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows:1. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor and materials, and perform all work necessary for the completion of the residence, structure, or improvements as described in the drawings and specifications signed by both Owner and Contractor (“Project”) and more particularly described as  Such drawings and specifications are hereby made a part of this Contract. Drawings and specifications shall contain a scale drawing showing the shape, size, and dimensions of the construction and equipment together with a description of the work to be done, materials to be used, and the equipment to be used or installed. (a) Contractor shall maintain continuous responsibility for proper placement of all bench marks, monuments and reference points and leave the trees, landscaping at the project work site reasonably undamaged.(b) Contractor shall ensure access of workmen with concrete trucks to the foundation area by storing the topsoil and stockpile backfill taken from all excavated areas at _____________________.(c) Excavation shall be to undisturbed soil and all material of every description existing in the excavation area to the depth of ______. Maximum allowable excavation grade variance will be _______ inches over each excavated level (if more than one) to allow for rainfall and normal water drainage.(d) Basement excavations will have approximately _________ inches overdig of the dwelling footing dimensions and establish a _________ degree bank slope to prevent cave-in and allow for installation of footings, foundation walls, piers, drain tile and gravel.(e) Contractor shall remove all unsuitable earth materials, topsoil and vegetation from excavated areas receiving fill and place ___________ fill gravel in sub-grade concrete floor, patio, driveway, sidewalk, and front stoop areas as indicated on the ____________ to ensure settlement.(f) Contractor will use only backfill material that is reasonably free from roots, debris, rocks larger than ________ inches in diameter and; and deposit backfill material in ________ inch layers against foundation walls in such manner to avoid wall damage and to ensure minimum settlement.(g) Contractor shall rough grade the dwelling project area to __________ inches below the finished grade elevation.(h) Contractor shall use ____________ to bring the dwelling project area to finished grade elevation that ensures proper water drainage away from the dwelling.(i) If any rocks larger than ________ are discovered during excavation, Contractor shall place such sized rocks in the __________________.(j) Contractor shall notify _________ of unusual digging or soil conditions.(k) Interior areas shall be backfilled as instructed by Owner to reduce settling.(l) Owner will be responsible for providing hand labor, bracing, guard rails, fencing and other items necessary for the protection of the workmen and public.(m) Prior to backfilling and grading Owner shall be responsible for removing all construction debris from all excavated and fill areas including but not limited to foundation and concrete flat work forming materials; dewatering, removing old materials, fences and __________ from the site.2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at  and more particularly described as  (hereafter "the Work Site"). Owner hereby authorizes Contractor to commence and complete the usual and customary excavation and grading on the Work Site as may be required in the judgment of the Contractor to complete the Project3.TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this Contract on or before  and shall substantially complete the work on or before  . Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstances beyond its control including strikes, casualty, acts of God, illness, injury, or general unavailability of materials.4.PERMITS: Contractor shall apply for and obtain such permits and regulatory approvals as may be required by the local municipal/county government, the cost thereof shall be included as part of the Project price.5.INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and builder's risk insurance.6. SURVEY AND TITLE: If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner will point out property lines to the Contractor. If the Owner or Contractor has any doubt about the location of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary stakes through a licensed surveyor. In addition, Owner shall provide Contractor documentation that Owner has title to the Work Site and shall provide Contractor copies of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that affect the Work Site.7.CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work, including changes to the drawings and specifications, from time to time during the construction of the Project. However, any such change or modification shall only be made by written "Change Order" signed by both parties. Such Change Orders shall become part of this Contract. Owner agrees to pay any increase in the cost of the Project as a result of a Change Order. In the event the cost of a Change Order is not known at the time a Change Order is executed, the Contractor shall estimate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not it is in excess of the estimated cost. 8.CONTRACT PRICE:{COST PLUS}Owner agrees to pay Contractor the actual cost to Contractor of materials plus the sum of $ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:  .OR{FIXED FEE}Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:  .Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due.9.LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT: A failure to make payment for a period in excess of ten (10) days from the due date shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract. If payment is not made when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such time as all payments due have been made without breach of the Contract pending payment or resolution of any dispute. Owner agrees to pay a late charge of 1% of all payments that are more than ten (10) days late plus interest at the rate of 1% per month.10.DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE: If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason, except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole negligence of the Contractor or its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additional work done by Contractor in rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior to such destruction or damage. If the estimated cost of replacing work already accomplished by Contractor exceeds 20 percent of the Contract price, either the Contractor or Owner may terminate this Contract. Upon termination by either party, Contractor shall be excused from further performance under this Contract and Owner shall pay Contractor a percentage of the Contract price in proportion to the amount of work accomplished prior to the destruction or damage.11.ASSIGNMENT: Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract, without the other party’s written consent. Any such assignment shall be void and of no effect.12.INTERPRETATION:(a)Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are intended to supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specifications shall control the drawings, and the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed on the drawings but not called for in the specifications, or if the work is called for in the specifications but not displayed on the drawings, Contractor shall be required to perform the work as though it were called for and displayed in both documents.(b)Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreements, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under this Contract exists between the parties. This Contract may only be modified only by a written agreement signed by both parties.(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.13. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: If any party to this Contract brings a cause of action against the other party arising from or relating to this Contract, the prevailing party in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.14. PERFORMANCE:(a)Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to perform work pursuant this Contract provided Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the proper completion of the Project. (b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, all work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work.15.WARRANTY: Contractor's warranty shall be limited to defects in workmanship within the scope of work performed by Contractor and which arise and become known within _____ from the date hereof. All said defects arising after _______ and defects in material are not warranted by Contractor. Owner agrees to inspect the work with Contractor within _________ day(s) following completion of each excavation, backfilling and grading and phase and make a written record of any defects. Contractor shall not be responsible for Owners’/Builders' negligence. Contractor agrees to correct immediately, weather permitting, any defects in the excavation, backfilling or grading work discovered to be due to fault of Contractor. Contractor hereby assigns to Owner all warranties on materials as provided by the manufacturer of such materials.AGREED: OWNER: YOU, THE OWNER, MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANSACTION. SEE THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT.SignaturePrint NameDateCONTRACTOR:Print Name & TitleDateLicense NumberName and Address of License HolderRelated Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, or other Legal Entity NOTICE OF CANCELLATION ;;;;; (Date of Transaction) YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, WITHOUT ANY PENALTY OR OBLIGATION, WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE ABOVE DATE. IF YOU CANCEL, ANY PROPERTY TRADED IN, ANY PAYMENTS MADE BY YOU UNDER THE CONTRACT OR SALE, AND ANY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT EXECUTED BY YOU WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT BY THE SELLER OF YOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE, AND ANY SECURITY INTEREST ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELLED. IF YOU CANCEL, YOU MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER AT YOUR RESIDENCE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY AS GOOD CONDITION AS WHEN RECEIVED, ANY GOODS DELIVERED TO YOU UNDER THIS CONTRACT OR SALE; OR YOU MAY, IF YOU WISH, COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SELLER REGARDING THE RETURN SHIPMENT OF THE GOODS AT THE SELLER'S EXPENSE AND RISK. IF YOU DO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER AND THE SELLER DOES NOT PICK THEM UP WITHIN TWENTY DAYS OF THE DATE OF CANCELLATION, YOU MAY RETAIN OR DISPOSE OF THE GOODS WITHOUT ANY FURTHER OBLIGATION. IF YOU FAIL TO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER, OR IF YOU AGREE TO RETURN THE GOODS TO THE SELLER AND FAIL TO DO SO, THEN YOU REMAIN LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE OF ALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT. TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, MAIL OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN NOTICE, OR SEND A TELEGRAM TO ;;;;; (Name of Seller) AT ;;;;; (Address of Seller's Place of Business) NOT LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF ;;;;; (Date) I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION.;;;;; (Date)________________________________________________________(Buyer's Signature)