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<br /> <br />Page 6 of 15 <br /> <br />This Construction Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on these terms and conditions, as of the date of the Agreement Execution (“Effective <br />Date”), by and between the parties listed in the proposal. No waiver, alteration or modification of this Agreement shall be valid, unless made in <br />writing and signed by Owner and Contractor. <br />RECITALS <br />WHEREAS, Owner desires to contract with Contractor for the performance of the Scope of Work set forth in The Proposal attached <br />hereto; <br />WHEREAS, Owner and Contractor have agreed to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions for Contractor's <br />services set forth in The Proposal (hereinafter the “Work”). <br />NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as <br />follows: <br />Article 1 - Definitions <br />As used throughout the Contract Documents, the following terms when capitalized shall have the designated meanings and other terms <br />used herein but not defined below shall have the meanings ascribed to them throughout this Agreement: <br />“Agreement Price” means the lump sum amount specified that is payable by Owner to Contractor in consideration for the performance <br />of the Work. Agreement Price shall also include other compensation expressly agreed by Owner to be paid to Contractor in consideration <br />of the Work, including but not limited to agreed-upon unit prices. <br />“Applicable Laws” means all laws, building codes, rules, regulations, or orders of any federal, state, county, local, or other governmental <br />body, agency or other authority having jurisdiction over the Site, or the performance of the Work at the Site, as may be in effect from <br />time to time. <br />“Certificate of Final Completion” means a form or documentation certifying Contractor’s claim of final completion of the Work. <br />“Change Order” refers to a written document issued by Owner after commencement of the Work at the Site, which modifies the terms <br />set forth in the Work Order. To be effective, any Change Order must be executed by both Owner and Contractor. <br />“Completion Date” (or the plural thereof) means the dates specified in the Work Order for Contractor’s achievement of Substantial <br />Completion and/or Final Completion, subject to any extension thereof by Change Order. <br />“Contract Documents” refers to, collectively, this Agreement, and any Change Orders issued by Owner during the course of the Work, <br />and all plans, specifications, and addenda. <br />“Contract Time” means the amount of time specified to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work. <br />“Date of Commencement” means the date performance of the Work commences. <br />“Day” as used in the Contract Documents shall mean calendar day unless otherwise specifically stated. <br />“Final Completion” means the full completion of the Work as required by the Contract Documents, as evidenced by Owner’s written <br />acceptance of the completed Work in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.06 of this Agreement. <br />“Permits” means all permits, waivers, variances, authorizations, or licenses issued by any federal, state, county, local, or other <br />governmental body, agency, or other authority having jurisdiction over the Site, or the performance of the Work at the Site, as may be in <br />effect from time to time. <br />“Preconstruction Fee” shall be the agreed upon fee payable to Contractor for Professional Services performed prior to the establishment <br />of an Agreement Price. <br />“Professional Services” means services provided by an architect, engineer, land surveyor, construction manager, scientist, or technical <br />consultant. <br />“Site” means the building, office space, business location, or other location where the Work is to be performed or furnished. <br />“Substantial Completion” means the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work is sufficiently complete so that Owner can utilize <br />its property for its intended purpose. <br />“Work” means the complete performance of the scope of Work as specified in either a purchase order or a Work Order and includes all <br />labor necessary to produce, furnish, and/or install such services, all materials, fabrications, assemblies, and equipment (excluding Owner <br />supplied equipment) incorporated or to be incorporated in such Work. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 25E6F8BF-2DC9-828C-811A-1377E8921918