Septic Design Drawings

SEPTIC DESIGN DRAWINGS

This Septic Design Drawings Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client owns or controls the real property located at (the "Property"), Parcel / Tax ID: ; and

WHEREAS, Client requires preparation of septic system design drawings, supporting calculations and related documentation for permitting, construction and recordation; and

WHEREAS, Designer is a licensed professional experienced in on-site wastewater system design and agrees to prepare such drawings and related services under the terms of this Agreement.

SCOPE OF WORK

Designer shall prepare and deliver the following services and deliverables. Specific deliverables, performance standards, and exclusions must be described below.

Standard deliverables (check all that apply):

Site evaluation and perc/soil report
Preliminary design drawings
Final sealed drawings for permitting
Hydraulic and sizing calculations
Permit application package (if included)

DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS

Scale:    Format:    Number of sheets:

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Designer the total fee as set forth below. Fees cover only the services expressly described in the Scope of Work. Additional work will be billed pursuant to the Change Order provisions below.

Late payments shall incur interest at on unpaid balances. Designer may suspend services for nonpayment after a written notice period of days.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on and continues until completion of the Scope of Work or until , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within days after written notice. Upon termination Client shall pay Designer for all services performed, expenses incurred and reasonable demobilization costs to date.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential and not disclose to third parties any non-public technical or business information received from the other party in connection with the Project. Confidential information does not include information that is (a) already in the public domain through no breach hereof, (b) independently developed without use of the other's confidential information, or (c) required to be disclosed by law, provided the disclosing party gives prompt notice to the other to permit protective action.

Confidentiality obligations shall continue for months following termination or completion of services.

CHANGES / CHANGE ORDERS

Any changes to the Scope of Work shall be documented in a written change order signed by both parties which shall set forth the changes, any additional fees, and any extension of schedule. Designer's hourly billing rates for additional services are:

LICENSES, INSURANCE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Designer represents that Designer and any persons providing services are properly licensed and qualified to perform the services described. Designer's liability for claims arising from negligent professional acts, errors or omissions shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the greater of the total fees paid under this Agreement or .

PERMITS, APPROVALS & CONSTRUCTION

Designer may prepare permit application documents if included in the Scope of Work. Client is responsible for fees charged by permitting or regulatory authorities. Designer does not assume responsibility for agency decisions or delays. Designer may assist during construction as an additional service if separately engaged.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments and executed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

DELIVERY / ACCEPTANCE

Designer will deliver drawings in the agreed format. Client shall review delivered drawings and provide written acceptance or a list of corrections within days. Failure to respond within that period shall constitute acceptance.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Designer may assign to an affiliate or in connection with sale of substantially all of its assets.

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