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TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED General Provisions of Engineer -Architect Agreement ARTICLE 1. GENERAL These General Provisions supplement and become part of the Agreement between Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Incorporated, a Minnesota Corporation, hereinafter referred to as TKDA, and the other Party to the Agreement, hereinafter referred to as CLIENT, wherein the CLIENT engages TKDA to provide certain Engineering, Architectural, and/or Planning services. Either Party to this Agreement may be referred to as a "Party" or collectively as "Parties." As used herein, the term "Agreement" refers to (1) TKDA's original Engagement Letter or proposal (the "Engagement Letter") which forms the basis for the Agreement; (2) these General Provisions, and (3) any attached Exhibits, as if they were part of one and the same document. With respect to the order of precedence, any attached Exhibits shall govern over these General Provisions and the Engagement Letter shall govern over any attached Exhibits and these General Provisions. ARTICLE 2. PERIOD OF SERVICE The term of this Agreement for the performance of services hereunder shall be as set forth in TKDA's Engagement Letter. Any lump sum or estimated maximum payment amounts set forth in the Engagement Letter have been established in anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress of the project in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Engagement Letter or any Exhibits attached thereto. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION TO TKDA A. Compensation to TKDA for services shall be as designated in the Engagement Letter. The CLIENT shall make monthly payments to TKDA within 30 days of date of invoice. B. The CLIENT will pay the balance stated on the invoice unless CLIENT notifies TKDA in writing of the particular item that is alleged to be incorrect within 15 days from the date of invoice, in which case all undisputed items shall be paid and amounts in dispute shall become due upon an adjudicated resolution or upon agreement of the parties. All accounts unpaid after 30 days from the date of original invoice shall be subject to a service charge of 1-112% per month, or the maximum amount authorized by law, whichever is less. TKDA shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with collecting amounts owed by CLIENT. In addition, TKDA may, after giving seven days' written notice to the CLIENT, suspend services under this Agreement until TKDA has been paid in full for all amounts then due for services, expenses and charges. CLIENT agrees that it shall waive any and all claims against TKDA and that TKDA shall not be responsible for any claims arising from suspension of services hereunder. ARTICLE 4. EXTRA WORK If TKDA is of the opinion that any work it has been directed to perform is beyond the Scope of this Agreement, or that the level of effort required exceeds that estimated due to changed conditions and thereby constitutes extra work, it shall notify the CLIENT of that fact. Upon written notification to CLIENT, TKDA shall be entitled to additional compensation for same, and to an extension of time for completion absent timely written objection by CLIENT to additional services. ARTICLE 5. ABANDONMENT, CHANGE OF PLAN AND TERMINATION Either Party has the right to terminate this Agreement upon seven days' written notice for convenience of either CLIENT or TKDA. In addition, the CLIENT may at any time reduce the scope of this Agreement. Such reduction in scope shall be set forth in a written notice from the CLIENT to TKDA. In the event of unresolved dispute over change in scope or changed conditions, this Agreement may also be terminated upon seven days' written notice as provided above. In the event of a termination or reduction in scope of the project work, TKDA shall be paid for the work performed and expenses incurred on the project work and for any completed and abandoned work for which payment has not been made, computed in accordance with the provisions of the Engagement Letter and payment of a reasonable amount for services and expenses directly attributable to termination, both before and after the effective date of termination, such as reassignment of personnel, costs of terminating contracts with TKDA's subconsultants, costs of producing copies of file materials and other related close-out costs. ARTICLE 6. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DATA All documents, including reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, CADD materials, computer software or hardware or other work product prepared by TKDA pursuant to this Agreement are TKDA's Instruments of Service and TKDA retains all ownership interests in said Instruments of Service, including copyrights. Any use or reuse of such Instruments of Service, except for the specific purpose intended, by the CLIENT or others without written consent, verification, or adaptation by TKDA will be at the CLIENT's risk and full legal responsibility. In this regard, the CLIENT will indemnify and hold harmless TKDA from any and all suits or claims of third parties arising out of such use or reuse which is not specifically verified, adapted, or authorized by TKDA. Copies of documents that may be relied upon by the CLIENT are limited to the printed copies (also known as hard copies) that are signed or sealed by TKDA's Engineer or Architect. Files in electronic format furnished to the CLIENT are only for convenience of the CLIENT. Any conclusion or information obtained or derived from such electronic files will be at the user's sole risk. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic files and the hard copies, the hard copies govern. In the event electronic copies of documents are made available to the CLIENT, the CLIENT acknowledges that the useful life of electronic media may be limited because of deterioration of the media, obsolescence of the computer hardware and/or software systems or other causes outside of TKDA's control. Therefore, TKDA makes no representation that such media will be fully usable beyond 30 days from date of delivery to CLIENT. If requested, at the time of completion or termination of the work, TKDA shall make available to the CLIENT at CLIENT's expense copies of the Instruments of Service upon (i) payment of amounts due and owing for work performed and expenses incurred under this Agreement, and (ii) fulfillment of the CLIENT's obligations under this Agreement. ARTICLE 7. CLIENT'S ACCEPTANCE BY PURCHASE ORDER In lieu of or in addition to execution of the Engagement Letter, the CLIENT may authorize TKDA to commence services by issuing a purchase order by a duly authorized representative. Such authority to commence services or purchase order shall incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event the terms and conditions of this Agreement conflict with those contained in the CLIENT's purchase order, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall govern. Notwithstanding any purchase order provisions to the contrary, no warranties, express or implied, are made by TKDA. In order to implement the intent of Parties to this Agreement, the Parties agree that the Engagement Letter, these General Provisions, and any Exhibits constitute the entire Agreement between them. The Parties further agree that the preprinted terms and conditions of any CLIENT -generated purchase order issued to request work pursuant to this Agreement will not apply to the work, regardless of whether TKDA executes the purchase order in acceptance of the work. ARTICLE 8. CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES A. To permit TKDA to perform the services required hereunder, the CLIENT shall supply, in proper time and sequence, the following at no expense to TKDA: 1. All necessary information regarding its requirements as necessary for orderly progress of the work. 2. Designate in writing a person to act as CLIENT's representative with respect to the services to be rendered under this Agreement. Such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive instructions, receive information, and interpret and define CLIENT's policies with respect to TKDA's services. 3. Furnish, as required for performance of TKDA's services (except to the extent provided otherwise in the Engagement Letter or any Exhibits attached thereto), data prepared by or services of others, including without limitation, soil borings, probing and subsurface explorations, hydrographic and geohydrologic surveys, laboratory tests and inspections of samples, materials and equipment; appropriate professional interpretations of all of the foregoing; environmental assessment and impact statements; property, boundary, easement, right-of-way, topographic and utility surveys; property descriptions; zoning, deed and other land use restriction; and other special data not covered in the Engagement Letter or any Exhibits attached thereto. 4. Provide access to, and make all provisions for TKDA to enter upon publicly or privately owned property as required to perform the work. 5. Act as liaison with other agencies or involved parties to carry out necessary coordination and negotiations; furnish approvals and permits from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the project and such approvals and consents from others as may be necessary for completion of the project. 6. Examine all reports, sketches, drawings, specifications and other documents prepared and presented by TKDA, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor or others as CLIENT deems necessary for such examination, and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay the services of TKDA. 7. Give prompt written notice to TKDA whenever the CLIENT observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of TKDA's services or any defect in the work of Construction Contractor(s), subconsultants or TKDA. 8. Initiate action, where appropriate, to identify and investigate the nature and extent of asbestos, petroleum and/or pollution in the project and to abate and/or remove the same as may be required by federal, state or local statute, ordinance, code, rule, or regulation now existing or hereinafter enacted or amended. For purposes of this Agreement, "pollution" and "pollutant' shall mean any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritant or contaminant, including petroleum, smoke, vapor, soot, alkalis, chemicals and hazardous or toxic waste. Hazardous Materials means any substance, waste, pollutant or contaminant (including petroleum) now or hereafter included within such terms under any federal, state or local statute, ordinance, code, rule or regulation now existing or hereinafter enacted or amended. Waste further includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed. CLIENT further agrees it TKDA GENERAL PROVISIONS JULY 2009 (E/0)