Fill and Sign the Structure the Thickness and Construction of Which Are Directly Related to the Type and Form

PAVING CONTRACT THIS PAVING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign below, is between , having an address at For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK: Paving is the creation of a site wearing surface (generally, concrete, asphalt, or brick) for pedestrian or vehicular traffic and consists of a composite structure, the thickness and construction of which are directly related to the type and intensity of traffic, loads to be carried, and the bearing capacity and permeability of the subgrade. Paving work includes the use of dozers, backhoes, loaders, transfer trucks, pavers, rollers, motor graders, chip spreaders and water trucks to dig, form, pour, move, place, finish and install materials that form the surface of roads, driveways, foundat ions, walls, walkways, and parking lots. Contractor shall provide all necessary paving labor and materials, and perform all paving work described above and/or as set forth in the plans and specifications signed by both Owner and Contractor (“Project”). Such plans and specifications are hereby made a part of this Contract and may contain pictures, diagrams or measurements of the work area together with a description of the work to be done, materials to be used, and the equipment to be used or installed. 2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at the Work Site as may be required in the judgment of the Contractor to complete the Project. Unless called for in the plans or specifications, no landscapi ng is to be performed at the Work Site by the Contractor. 3. TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this Contract on or before and shall subs 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, t he cost thereof shall be included as part of the Project price. 5. SOIL CONDITIONS: Contractor shall have no responsibility for the condition of the soils at the Work Site. Any excavation, filling or other work required by the Owner not specified in this agreement other than the usual and customary exca vation and grading shall be agreed to in a Change Order for an amount in addition to the Contrac t Price. Contractor shall not be responsible for any damages suffered by Owner as a result of the soil conditions at the Work Site. 6. INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability and workers compensation insurance. 7. 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 boundar y stakes through a licensed surveyor. In addition, Owner shall provide Contractor documentation that Owner has title to the Work Site and shall provide Contr actor copies of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that affect the Work Site. 8. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work, including changes to the plans and specifications, from time to time during the construction of the Project. However, any such change or modification shal l only be made by written "Change Order" signed by both parties. Such Change Orders s hall become part of this Contract. Owner agrees to pay any increase in t he 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 estim ate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not it is in excess of the estimated cost. 9. 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 a ll work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due. 10. 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 ti me as all payments due have been made without breach of the Contract pendi ng 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. 11. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE: If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason, except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole ne gligence of the Contractor or its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additiona l work done by Contractor in rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior t o such destruction or damage. If the estimated cost of replacing work already a ccomplished 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 pri or to the destruction or damage. 12. ASSIGNMENT : Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract, without the other party’s written consent. Any such assignment s hall be void and of no effect. 13. INTERPRETATION: (a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, plans, and specifications are intended to supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specif ications shall control the plans, and the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed o n the plans but not called for in the specifications, or if the work is called for i n the specifications but not displayed on the plans, Contractor shall be required to perform the work as thoug h 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 t his Contract exists between the parties. This Contract may only be modified 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 Louisiana. 14. 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 Contrac t, the prevailin g party in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs. 15. PERFORMANCE: (a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors t o perform work pursuant to this Contract provided Contractor shall remain fully responsible f or the proper completion of the Project. (b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in complia nce with all building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, a ll work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work. (c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition. 16. WARRANTY: Contractor's warranty shall be limited to defects in workmanship within the scope of work performed by Contractor and which arise and become know n within ________ year(s) from the date hereof. All said defects arising afte r ________ year(s) and defects in material are not warranted by Contractor. Contractor hereby assigns to Owner all warranties on materials as provided by the manuf acturer of such materials. AGREED: CONTRACTOR: Signature Print Name & Title Date License Number Name and Address of License Holder OWNER: Signature Print Name Date