Topography Report

TOPOGRAPHY REPORT AND SURVEY SERVICES AGREEMENT

Client Name:     Surveyor Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client requires a topographic survey and accompanying report describing existing ground elevations, improvements and relevant site features for the property identified as: Site Address: ; and

WHEREAS, Surveyor is duly licensed and qualified to perform professional land surveying services and to prepare a Topography Report documenting methodology, datum, benchmarks, findings and deliverables; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, payment, schedule and terms under which Surveyor will perform the topographic survey and deliver the Topography Report.

Project Details

Scope of Work

Surveyor shall furnish professional services including field topographic survey, field notes, control establishment, processing of elevation and planimetric data, and preparation of a written Topography Report and plan sets as described below. The Scope of Work includes identification of visible improvements, utility locations where exposed, spot elevations, contour mapping and benchmark references.

Methodology and Data Sources

Field methods include the use of total station and/or GPS equipment, with horizontal and vertical control referenced to the datum specified below. Data reduction procedures, quality control checks, and any assumptions used in producing contours and spot elevations shall be documented in the report.

Datum, Benchmarks and Accuracy

Horizontal Datum:     Vertical Datum:

Survey Findings

Deliverables and Attachments

The following deliverables are included unless otherwise noted:

Plan sets (paper)    Digital CAD files    Contours

Spot elevations table    Site photographs    Benchmark and control table

Payment Terms

Contract Amount: $ payable as set forth below.

Late Payment: Unpaid amounts shall bear interest at or the maximum lawful rate, and Client shall be responsible for collection costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Start Date: and shall continue until completion of deliverables or End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' written notice. Upon termination, Client shall pay for all services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred to the date of termination, together with reasonable costs of demobilization.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in confidence all non-public information received from the other party in connection with this Agreement and shall use such information only for purposes of performing obligations hereunder. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes generally known to the public through no breach of this Agreement, or is required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided the disclosing party gives prompt notice to the other party and cooperates in any lawful effort to limit disclosure.

Limitations, Standard of Care and Disclaimer

Surveyor shall perform services in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Client acknowledges that topographic conditions may change over time and that the Surveyor makes no warranty as to future conditions. The liability of Surveyor for any claim arising from this Agreement shall not exceed the total contract amount, except for damages resulting from Surveyor's willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction where the surveyed property is located. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any referenced attachments, exhibits and the Scope of Work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals and agreements, whether oral or written. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Surveyor Certification

I, the undersigned Licensed Surveyor, hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the topographic survey and attached plans were prepared under my direct supervision, are true and correct to the standards specified herein, and conform to applicable professional standards for the jurisdiction in which the Property is located.

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