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DocuSign Envelope ID:2D2FC031-D998-499D-8152-4D0C1 B8B6D3D <br /> RILEY SURVEYING,P.A. <br /> STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS-2017 <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 the <br /> performance of the services. The firm will take precautions to minimize damage due to these activities,but <br /> has not included in the fee the cost of restoration of any resulting damage. <br /> Fee: The total fee, unless stated as fixed fee, shall be understood to be an estimate. Where the fee <br /> arrangement is to be on an hourly basis,the rates shall be those that prevail at the time services are <br /> rendered. Current rates are as follows: <br /> Principal PLS $145.00 PLSII $135.00 <br /> 1-man w/robotics/GPS $165.00 CADD Operator $95.00 <br /> 2-man w/robotics $190.00 Survey Technician $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 each. <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 of <br /> 1.5%on the then unpaid balance(18.0%true annual rate), at the sole election of the Firm. In the event any <br /> portion or all of an account remains unpaid 60 days after billing,the Client shall pay all costs of collection, <br /> including reasonable attorney's fees. <br /> Indemnification: The Client shall indemnify and hold harmless the Firm and all of its personnel from and <br /> against any and all claims,damages,losses and expenses(including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out <br /> of or resulting from the performance of the services,provided that any such claim,damage,loss or expense <br /> is caused in whole or in part by the negligent act, omission, and/or strict liability of the Client, anyone <br /> directly or indirectly employed by the Client(except the Firm),or anyone for whose acts any of them may <br /> be liable. Claims and disputes shall be subject to non-binding mediation as defined under Article 7 of AIA <br /> 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 fail <br /> 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 B 141. <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 of <br /> North Carolina. <br /> Underground Utilities: Unless underground utilities are marked by a utility locating sub-consultant, <br /> the Firm will endeavor to have underground utilities marked by contacting 811 should the client so <br /> direct. If 811 or other utility locator marks or has marked any utilities,any mapping of said utilities <br /> should be considered as approximate location only. The Firm shall not be held liable for any <br /> markings or lack of markings by utility locators. <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />