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DocuSign Envelope ID:01D42433-88CA-4F86-A8BE-A18CF97E030D <br /> RILEY SURVEYING,P.A. <br /> STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS-°2016 - - - <br /> Riley Surveying,P.A.hereinafter called the Firm,will perform the services outlined in this agreement for <br /> the stated fee. This proposal of Agreement is valid for a period of 10 days from the date issued. <br /> Access to Site: Unless otherwise stated,the Firm will have access to the site for activities necessary for <br /> the performance of the services. The firm will take precautions to minimize damage due to these activities, <br /> but has not included in the fee the cost of restoration of any resulting damage. <br /> Fee: The total fee,unless stated,shall be understood to be an estimate. Where the fee arrangement is to be <br /> on an hourly basis,the rates shall be those that prevail at the time services are rendered. Current rates are <br /> as follows: <br /> Principal PLS $145.00 PLSII $135.00 <br /> 1-man w/robotics/GPS $165.00 CADD Tech $95.00 <br /> 2-man w/robotics $190.00 Survey Tech $85.00 <br /> 2-man Survey Crew $165.00 Clerical $50.00 <br /> Reimbursables(copies,prints,stakes,sub-consultant fees,mileage,plat application fees, etc.)shall be <br /> invoiced at cost plus 10%.Missing property corners shall be replaced at an additional cost of$100 ea. <br /> Billings/Payments: Invoices for the Firm's services shall be submitted,at the Firm's option,either upon <br /> completion of such services or on a monthly basis. Invoices shall be payable upon receipt;a 2%discount <br /> may be applied to invoices paid within ten days from date of invoice. If the invoice is not paid within 30 <br /> days,the Firm may,without waiving any claim or right against the Client, and without liability whatsoever <br /> to the Client,terminate the performance of the service. Retainers shall be credited on the final invoice. <br /> There shall be no retainage amount held on any amount invoiced.Monies due paid by credit card <br /> will incur a 3%convenience surcharge. <br /> Late Payments: Accounts unpaid 30 days after the invoice date are subject to a monthly service charge <br /> of 1.5%on the then unpaid balance(18.0%true annual rate), at the sole election of the Firm. In the event <br /> any portion or all of an account remains unpaid 60 days after billing,the Client shall pay all costs of <br /> collection, including reasonable attorney's fees. <br /> Indemnification: The Client shall indemnify and hold harmless the Firm and all of its personnel from <br /> and against any and all claims,damages,losses and expenses(including reasonable attorney's fees)arising <br /> out of or resulting from the performance of the services,provided that any such claim,damage,loss or <br /> expense is caused in whole or in part by the negligent act,omission, and/or strict liability of the Client, <br /> anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Client(except the Firm),or anyone for whose acts any of <br /> them may be liable. Claims and disputes shall be subject to non-binding mediation as defined under Article <br /> 7 of AIA Document B 141. <br /> Risk Allocation: In recognition of the relative risks,rewards and benefits of the project to both the Client <br /> and the Firm,the risks have been allocated such that the Client agrees that,to the fullest extent permitted by <br /> law,the Firm's total of liability to the Client for any and all injuries, claims,losses,expenses,damages or <br /> claim expenses arising out of this agreement from any cause or causes,shall not exceed our fee,listed on <br /> reverse of this Agreement. Such causes include,but are not limited to,the Firm's negligence,errors, <br /> omissions,strict liability,breach of contract or breach of warranty. <br /> Termination of Services: This agreement may be terminated by the Client or the Firm should the other <br /> fail to perform its obligation hereunder. In the event of termination,the Client shall pay the Firm for all <br /> services rendered to the date of termination, all reimbursable expenses,and reimbursable termination <br /> expenses. <br /> Construction Costs: Responsibility for construction costs will be in accordance with Article 5 of AIA <br /> Document B141. <br /> Ownership Documents: All documents produced by the Firm under this agreement shall remain the <br /> property of the Firm and may not be used by the Client for any other endeavor without the written consent <br /> of the Firm. <br /> Applicable Laws: Unless otherwise specified,this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State <br /> of North Carolina. <br /> Underground Utilities: Unless underground utilities are marked by a utility locating sub- <br /> consultant,the Firm will endeavor to have underground utilities marked by contacting 811 should <br /> the client so direct. If 811 or other utility locator marks or has marked any utilities, any <br /> mapping of said utilities should be considered as approximate location only. The Firm shall not be <br /> held liable for any markings or lack of markings by utility locators. <br />