Scope of Work
Detailed description of tasks, quantities, drawings, and technical specifications that define contractor obligations and measurable deliverables for site preparation and utilities.
A clear Site Work Contract establishes scope boundaries, pricing and payment milestones, and inspection and acceptance rules that reduce ambiguity and lower the risk of schedule slippage, cost overruns, and lien disputes.
Common participants include owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, and design professionals; each has distinct responsibilities and signature authority.
Detailed description of tasks, quantities, drawings, and technical specifications that define contractor obligations and measurable deliverables for site preparation and utilities.
Start, milestone, and completion dates with weather allowances, critical-path tasks, and liquidated damages or time-extension procedures tied to delays.
Contract sum, unit-price line items, retainage percentage, progress payment schedule, final payment criteria, and invoicing/payment timing.
Formal process for approving scope adjustments, pricing methods for extras or deductions, and documentation required before work proceeds.
Required insurance types and limits, performance and payment bond requirements, certificate-holder language, and indemnity allocation.
Inspection criteria, punchlist process, record drawings, warranties, lien waivers, and final release conditions for payment retention release.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code for signer verification |
| Signature Type | Allow click-to-sign or require drawn signature |
| Bulk Send | Enable for issuing identical contracts to many recipients |
| API / Templates | Use templates and API for consistent, automated deployments |
Ensure the eSignature platform supports required security, authentication, and integrations before sending contracts for signature.
| 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, no credit card | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Date contract obligations begin; triggers notices and scheduling
Date work may start; often subject to permit issuance
Date for primary scope completion and reduced retainage
All punchlist items closed and final payment due
Invoice submission window for progress payments
Execute agreement and issue notice to proceed
Site setup, traffic control, and initial inspections
Excavation, utilities, grading, and paving activities
Final inspections, as-built delivery, and retainage release