Septic Installation Contract

Septic Installation Contract

Client Name:   Client Address:

Contractor Name:   Contractor Address:

Contractor License/Reg. No.:   Project Site Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client owns or controls the real property located at the Project Site Address identified above and desires installation of a new septic system in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and permit conditions; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is duly qualified, experienced, and licensed to perform septic system design and installation and will furnish labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions upon which Contractor will perform the septic installation and Client will compensate Contractor.

SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supervision required to complete the septic installation described below and as further detailed in approved plans and permits. Work includes excavation, system installation, backfill, connection to existing plumbing where applicable, final grading and site restoration, and coordination of required inspections.

PERMITS, TESTING & INSPECTIONS

Responsibility for obtaining all required permits, approvals, and scheduling of inspections shall be (select one): Contractor obtains permits Client obtains permits

Contractor shall perform all required soil tests, percolation tests, and as-built documentation unless otherwise indicated. Any additional testing required after commencement due to unforeseen site conditions shall be billed as a change order.

SCHEDULE

Anticipated Start Date:   Anticipated Completion Date:

Contractor will use commercially reasonable efforts to meet the schedule but is not liable for delays caused by weather, regulatory holds, changed site conditions, or other events beyond Contractor's control. Contractor shall notify Client in writing within a reasonable time of any anticipated delay.

PAYMENT TERMS

Unpaid amounts shall bear interest at % per month (or the maximum permitted by law) plus any collection costs and reasonable attorney fees.

CHANGES/CHANGE ORDERS

Any change to the Scope of Work, materials, or schedule shall be made only by a written change order signed by both parties setting forth the changes, the adjustment to the contract price, and the mutually agreed time extension, if any. Contractor shall not be required to perform work beyond the agreed Scope of Work without an executed change order.

WARRANTY

Contractor warrants that the workmanship performed under this Agreement will be free from defects for a period of months from the date of final acceptance. Manufacturer warranties for materials and equipment shall pass through to Client to the extent assignable. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, freezing, improper maintenance, other trades, acts of God, or normal wear and tear.

INSURANCE & INDEMNITY

Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation as required by law and shall provide certificates of insurance upon request. Contractor shall indemnify and hold Client harmless from claims arising from Contractor's negligent acts or omissions in performance of the Work, except to the extent caused by the negligence of Client.

LIENS

Contractor may file mechanic's or materialmen's liens for unpaid amounts as permitted by law. Upon receipt of full payment, Contractor shall provide a lien waiver or release covering the paid work.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and shall continue until final completion and acceptance of the Work, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Effective Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within days after written notice. Upon termination for cause, Contractor shall be paid for work performed and materials procured to the date of termination, plus reasonable demobilization costs.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall treat as confidential all non-public information provided by the other party in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information except to its employees, agents, or subcontractors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those contained herein. This clause shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two years.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Claims or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation as mutually agreed; absent mutual agreement, the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the governing state.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement, including any incorporated plans, specifications, and written change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, strikes, or governmental actions. The affected party shall promptly notify the other and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the effect of such event.

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