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Gensler
2500 Broadway
Suite 300
Santa Monica CA 90404
USA
September 28, 2009
Tel 31O449.5600
Fax 310.449.5850
Mr. Jeffrey Epstein
LSJ, LLC
6100 Red Hook Quarters, Suite B-3
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
Subject:
Agreement for Architectural Services
For Epstein Interests
Little St. James Pool Area and Screening Room
Gensler Project Number 05.7112.000
Dear Mr. Epstein:
This Agreement is between Mr. Jeffrey Epstein ("Client") and M. Arthur Gensler
Jr. and Associates, Inc. ("Gensler") for architectural services.
A. PROJECT
A.1 Project Description. The project is located on Little St. James Island, a
private Island off the coast of St. Thomas.
The project includes five main areas:
1. New construction of a Pool Area and subterranean Screening Room, including:
13,700 SF Pool Deck with 2,100 SF Pool, 2,500 Covered Porch, 500 SF Shade
Structure, 820 SF Cabana, 350 SF Cabana, two 700 SF Pavilions, a 3000 SF
Screening Room, and associated Mechanical and Support spaces.
2. New construction of a 1,200 SF AN Garage building.
3. Exterior façade alterations and a new roof for the Main Residences.
4. New Dock House building on an existing dock.
5. Landscaping for the Service Road and Office Path.
A.2 Project Budget. Client and Gensler will review Client's budget goals for the
Project at the commencement of design. During design, Client and Gensler will
monitor the Project Budget, and Client will adjust it to reflect changes in the
program requirements, design, and level of design detail, or adjust the program to
be consistent with the Project Budget.
A.3 Project Schedule. Gensler will develop a Project Schedule of important
milestones for Client's review and approval. During design, Gensler and Client will
monitor the Project for conformance with the Schedule, and Gensler will notify
Client of any necessary changes in the Schedule. The following milestones are
presently projected:
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a) Commencement of Basic Services (approximate dates, to be confirmed, pending
authorization by Client to proceed with each phase):
•
Schematic Design (approx 6 weeks):
December 2008
•
Design Development (approx 8 weeks):
April 2009
•
Construction Documents (approx 12 weeks):
September 2009
b) Commencement of Construction (approx 8 months):
January 2009
c) Substantial Completion or Occupancy:
August 2010
B. SCOPE OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY GENSLER
Client and Gensler will provide the names of their Project team members, including
the primary contact person and the person authorized to make decisions.
B.1 GENSLER'S BASIC SERVICES
Gensler's Basic Services include design services for the Project, and design
services for the following building systems or components:
a) Architectural Design.
b) Interior Design (Screening Room only).
c) Structural Engineering.
d) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering (within 5' of the building
perimeter).
e) Acoustical Engineering (Screening Room).
f) Audio/Visual System Design for sound and projection equipment (Screening
Room only).
g) General lighting design.
h) Landscape design (pool deck and service road areas).
i) Swimming Pool Design
j) Waterproofing System Design
Refer to Attachment B for additional information regarding specific scope in each
portion of the project.
Phase One - Design
1. Schematic Design. Based on the approved Conceptual Design and Client's
authorization to proceed, Gensler will develop the Schematic Design, consisting
of:
a) Site plan;
b) Building elevations;
c) Typical building sections;
d) Floor plans;
e) Outline description of building systems included in Gensler's scope of services,
prepared by Gensler's consultants;
f) Preliminary project description;
g) Perspective views of 3D "Sketch-up" model.
Gensler will provide two copies of the Schematic Design Documents and will meet
with Client one time (location TBD) to present and review the material.
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2. Design Development. Based on the approved Schematic Design and Client's
authorization to proceed, Gensler will proceed with Design Development, to further
develop the design, including:
a) Site plan;
b) Building elevations;
c) Building sections;
d) Floor plans of each typical and unique level;
e) Preliminary designs of building systems included in Gensler's scope of services,
prepared by Gensler's consultants;
f) Reflected ceiling plans of common spaces;
g) Exterior lighting;
h) Interior lighting;
i) Architectural treatments, including materials palettes;
j) Key details;
k) Preliminary interior finishes;
I) Additional perspective views of 3D "Sketch-up" model as necessary to describe
the project.
Gensler will provide two copies of the Design Development Documents and will
meet with Client one time (location TBD; additional meetings as necessary to
resolve design issues) to present and review the material.
3. Construction Documents. Based on the approved Design Development
Documents, authorized adjustments to the Project Budget, and Client's
authorization to proceed, Gensler will provide Drawings and Specifications intended
to be used for constructing the Project, including:
a) Site plan;
b) Building sections and elevations;
c) Enlarged plans and elevations of special areas;
d) Floor plans of each typical and unique level;
e) Roof and penthouse plans;
f) Design details;
g) Finish plans and finish schedules;
h) Engineering drawings of systems included in Gensler's scope of services,
prepared by Gensler's consultants;
i) Reflected ceiling plans;
k) Specifications.
phase Two - Implementation
1. Bidding or Negotiation. Gensler's assistance will be limited to architectural
matters. Gensler will assist with Client's assessment of pricing and contracting
strategies, and selection of vendors. No meetings are included in this phase.
2. Permit Applications. Gensler will assist Client in connection with filing
documents required by governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the
Project. The Client will provide an "expediter" to submit the drawings for all
required approvals, and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction. Gensler
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will secure an Architectural License in USVI, through reciprocal agreements
between the US and USVI. Gensler Consultants will secure similar licenses, if
required by local agencies.
3. Construction Administration. Gensler will assist Client with Construction
Administration. Gensler's Construction Administration services will begin with the
award of the Construction Contract and end thirty (30) days after Substantial
Completion or when Gensler signs the Contractor's final payment application,
whichever occurs first.
3.1 Meetings and Site Visits. Gensler will visit the Project site during
construction to attend job meetings and to walk through the Project as often, in
Gensler's professional judgment, as is appropriate to become generally familiar
with the progress and quality of the Work, and to determine whether the Work is
in general conformance with the aesthetic design intent. Gensler's fee for Basic
Services includes eight one-day site visits during active construction. If Gensler
observes Work that does not conform to the Construction Documents, Gensler
will recommend that Client reject it. Gensler will also recommend inspection or
testing of the Work if Gensler believes it is appropriate.
3.2 Communications During Construction. Client and Contractor shall
communicate with each other, and with Gensler's consultants, through Gensler.
Gensler will maintain logs of documents received, reviewed, and/or issued by
Gensler.
3.2.1 Requests for Information. Upon Client's or Contractor's request for
information, Gensler will provide written or graphic interpretations and
clarifications of the Construction Documents.
3.2.2 Bulletins. Gensler will use its Bulletin form to: a) authorize minor
changes in the Work; b) issue supplemental instructions related to the Work; c)
confirm Field Orders; and d) request proposals for changes in the Work.
3.2.3 Submittals. Gensler will review and take appropriate action on Samples,
Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other submittals that the Construction
Documents require Contractor to submit ("Submittals"), to determine whether
those items and Contractor's proposed methods of fabrication are generally
consistent with the aesthetic design intent. Gensler will conduct up to two (2)
reviews of any Submittal as a Basic Service.
3.3. Changes. Gensler may authorize minor changes in the Work if they are
consistent with the aesthetic design intent and do not involve an adjustment in
the Project Budget or Schedule.
3.4. Contractor's Payment Applications. Gensler will review Contractor's
monthly payment applications and make recommendations to Client regarding
amounts due. Gensler's approval of a payment application shall represent to
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Client that, to the best of Gensler's knowledge, information, and belief, the Work
has progressed to the point indicated and is consistent with the aesthetic design
intent.
3.5 Substantial Completion. Gensler will conduct one field review, and if
necessary, one follow-up field review, to observe whether the Work is
substantially complete. These field reviews are included within the eight visits
noted in Item 3.1 above. When Gensler determines that the Work is
substantially complete, Gensler will issue the Certificate of Substantial
Completion.
3.6 Final Completion and Project Close-Out. No later than thirty (30) days
following Substantial Completion, Gensler will conduct one field review, and if
necessary, one follow-up field review, to observe Contractor's completed punch
list items. When Gensler believes that the Work has been sufficiently completed
in conformance with the Construction Documents, Gensler will approve
Contractor's final payment application.
B.2 CAD FORMAT AND STANDARDS. Gensler and its consultants will use
AutoCAD 2004 or 2006 and Gensler's CAD Standards. At the completion of the
Project, Gensler will deliver electronic files of Gensler's Construction Documents
and Bulletins. Gensler will translate CAD files provided by Client and/or Client's
consultants as an Additional Service.
B.3 GENSLER'S ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Gensler will provide services
beyond Basic Services ("Additional Services") if requested by Client and
confirmed in writing by Gensler. Additional Services include, but are not limited
to, value engineering, professional models or renderings, Client-requested
revisions that are inconsistent with prior approvals or instructions, and
preparation or review of record drawings.
C. SCOPE OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY CLIENT
C.1 SERVICES PROVIDED BY CLIENT OR OTHERS. The following services
may be required on the Project, and shall be provided by Client, Client's
consultants, or others:
a) Consulting services other than those included in Gensler's scope above.
b) Civil Engineering, including shoring, excavation, grading, drainage, on-site
and off-site utilities, septic systems, exterior pavement and curbs for parking,
drives, and street connections five feet beyond the building perimeter.
c) Soils or Geotechnical Engineering.
d) Fire Alarm and Detection Systems Engineering (fire sprinkler system, fire
alarm system).
e) Design Services related to utilities to be supplied to the building, including
water supply and storage, electrical supply and transformers, propane, and
septic systems
f) Furniture, fixtures and equipment, and other Owner-supplied items.
g) Indoor air quality consultant services.
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h) Services for telephone, security systems and other special wiring and
equipment.
I) Services for off-site work.
j) Special exterior lighting and illuminated signage services.
k) Special acoustical considerations, analysis of existing structures, and analysis
and testing of this project during and after construction.
I) THX, Imax or other specialty presentation design standards/
m) Custom lighting.
n) Custom art work and murals.
0) Design-build services (pool);
C.2 CLIENT FURNISHED INFORMATION. The following is a partial list of
information to be provided by the Owner (additional information may be required
as the project proceeds):
a) Site survey (AutoCAD format), with location of property lines, setbacks,
easements, topography (1' elevation increments), main utilities, roadways,
other structures, and any other information that may be pertinent to the
Project, to be provided by a licensed surveyor.
b) As-built drawings of existing surrounding buildings.
c) Soils and Geology reports, for determination of design criteria for building's
foundations and location of septic systems.
d) Civil Engineering, including shoring, grading and drainage systems design.
e) Any criteria from the Owner related to the design and layout of the auditorium,
casework and equipment, sound and projection systems, screens, seating, or
any other programmatic requirements.
f) Information related to Owner-provided furniture, fixtures or equipment.
g) Planning, zoning and easement information, if required.
h) Requirements and restrictions from all governing agencies if applicable.
I) Security, computer, and telephone systems information.
C.3 CLIENT'S REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR. Client will, through the
Construction Contract, require Contractor to:
a) Provide access to Work;
b) Provide the Submittal Schedule for Gensler's approval and provide required
Submittals in accordance with the Schedule;
c) Review Submittals, identify any changes, and approve before submitting to
Gensler;
d) Follow proper procedures for requests for substitutions;
e) Maintain logs of all documents issued to and received from all other parties;
f) Provide required certificates or statements of performance characteristics;
g) Complete punch list items within thirty (30) days of Substantial Completion;
h) Provide to Client record drawings, maintenance manuals, written warranties,
and related documents within thirty (30) days of Substantial Completion.
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D. COMPENSATION
Compensation to Gensler for Basic Services, Additional Services, and Reimbursable
Expenses shall be as described below. When Gensler's compensation is based on
hourly rates, the rates shall be those set forth in Gensler's Standard Hourly Billing
Rates (attached).
D.1 Basic Services. Compensation for Basic Services shall be on
basis, billed as indicated below.
1. Pool Area (includes landscape at service road and office path):
$937,750
2. AN Garage:
$ 20,000
3. Existing Main Residence:
$ 23,500
4. Pock House:
$ 22,000
$1,003,250
Refer to the Attachment B, Scope and Fee Summary, for additional information.
a lump sum
D.1.1 Initial Payment. An initial payment shall be paid upon commencement of
each phase of Gensler's and our Consultants' services.
a) Schematic Design Phase:
b) Design Development Phase:
c) Construction Documents Phase:
Fee
d) Construction Administration Phase:
$50,000 plus 50% Consultants' SD Fee
$50,000 plus 50% Consultants' DD Fee
$100,000 plus 25% Consultants' CD
$25,000 plus 25% Consultants' CA Fee
The initial payment shall be held as a retainer for each phase, to be credited
against the final invoice for each phase. If the final invoice for any phase is less
than the amount of the retainer held, the difference shall be returned to the
Client after all appropriate credits have been made.
D.2 Additional Services. Compensation for Additional Services (if not agreed
upon as a lump sum amount) shall be based on Gensler's Standard Hourly Billing
Rates. Additional Services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Making revisions in Drawings, Specifications, Project Manual or other documents
when such revisions are: (a) inconsistent with approvals or instructions
previously given by Client, including revisions made necessary by adjustments in
Client's program, Project Budget or Project location; (b) required by the
enactment, revised interpretation, jurisdictional differences in interpretation, or
revision of codes, laws or regulations subsequent to the preparation of such
documents, or additional costs caused by delays resulting from such; or (c) due
to changes required as a result of Client's failure to render decisions in a timely
manner. In addition, professional renderings or models (other than Sketch-Up
format computer modeling done by Gensler) produced by others are deemed to
be an Additional Service.
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D.3 Reimbursable Expenses. Compensation for Reimbursable Expenses
incurred by Gensler in connection with the Project shall be based on amounts
invoiced to Gensler, plus twelve percent (12%).
D.4 Consultants. Additional Consultants' fees, beyond those already included
in this Contract, shall be compensated based on amounts invoiced to Gensler,
plus fifteen percent (150/o).
D.5 Progress Payments. Progress payments shall be made monthly. Where
Gensler's fee is based on a lump sum, progress payments for Basic Services shall
be based on the percentage of services provided during the previous month, as
indicated below.
•
Schematic Design: Initial Payment as indicated above; balance due at the
end of the phase.
•
Design Development: Initial Payment as indicated above; balance due at
the end of phase.
•
Construction Documents: Initial Payment as indicated above; 1/3 balance
due at end of 1", 2" and 3't months.
•
Construction Administration: Initial Payment as indicated above; balance
billed monthly as percentage complete.
E. AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
E.1 Agreement. This Agreement is comprised of and incorporates the following
documents, in order of precedence:
a) amendments and modifications signed by both parties;
b) This Letter of Agreement;
c) The attached Standard Terms and Conditions (STC);
d) The attached Gensler Standard Billing Rate Schedule (Attachment A);
e) The detailed fee summary (Attachment B);
f) The attached Scope Diagrams dated March 20, 2009.
Where a portion of one document is amended by another of higher precedence, all
unmodified portions shall remain in effect.
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E.2 Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be deemed the
date Gensler started to provide services on the Project (the date we received the
Schematic Design Phase initial payment), on or about January 13, 2009.
By Gensler
Warwick Ian Wicksman, AIA
By Client
(Printed Name of Signatory)
By
B
(Signature)
(Signature)
principal
(Title)
(Date)
(Title)
(Date)
On behalf of Andrew P. Cohen
Executive Director - Santa Monica Office,
California Registration Number C12855
cc: Andrew P. Cohen, Robert Jernigan, NIla Leiserowitz, Joe Harris
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Attachment A:
Gensler Standard Hourly Billing Rates
Warwick Wicksman Project Principal/Project Manager
$230.00
Tom Sze
Project Designer
$180.00
Bob Anderson
Project Architect
$150.00
Senior Professional Staff
$140.00 - $200.00
Intermediate Professional Staff
$85.00 - $135.00
Junior Professional Staff
$60.00 - $80.00
Our rates are reviewed annually based upon an assessment of the market value
of the position/function.
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Attachment B:
Scope and Fee Summary
I
Pool Area:
New Construction. Includes East and West Cabanas, North and South Pavilions, Grand Stair,
Pool, Pool Deck, and Basement . Architectural services include shelUcore services for all areas,
and Interior Design services at the Screening Room only.
SD
DD
CD
CA
Total
Gensler
$100,000
$96,000
$222,000
$95,000
$513,000
Structural
$9,375
$11,500
$32,625
$6,000
$59,500
MEP
$10,500
$16,250
$24,000
$25,000"
$75,750
Acoustical
$4,500
$6,000
$15,000
$4,500
$30,000
Lighting
$5,000
$7,500
$17,500
$5,000
$35,000
A/V
$8,000
$10,000
$29,000
$5,000
$52,000
AN THX
Certification
Not included
Not included
Not included
Not included
Not included
Waterproofing
$4,000
$5,250
$13,250
$4,000
$26,500
Landscape
$12,500
$24,000
$36,500
Not included
$73,000
Pool
$14,500
$14,500
$29,500***
$14,500"
$73,000
Total
$168,375
$191,000
$419,375
$159,000
$937,750*
Consultant fees are broken down by phase for convenience only. Actual phasing of consultant
services may vary with required sequences of coordination.
* Plus standard reimbursable expenses.
" Allowance, to be billed hourly
*** Pool CD/CA Services pending further review by the Owner.
2. ATV Garage:
New construction. Assumes all design services are performed in conjunction with the Pool
Area work described above, and are integrated into one set of documents with the Pool Area.
SD
DD
CD
CA
Total
Gensler
Included in
Item 1 above
$4,000
$8,000
Included in
Item I above
$12,000
Structural
Included in
Item 1 above
$1,000
$2,000
Included in
Item I above
$3,000
MEP
$1,000
$1,000
$3
Included in
,000
Item 1 above
$5000
Total
$1,000
$6,000
$13,000
$20,000*
Consultant fees are broken down by phase for convenience only. Actual phasing of consultant
services may vary with required sequences of coordination.
* Plus standard reimbursable expenses.
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3. Existing Main Residence, Existing Pavilions, Existing Master Bedroom Suite:
Renovation. Main Residence and Pavilion scope includes new roofing, column covers,
comice/gutter, and new HVAC systems. Master Bedroom Suite scope is new HVAC only.
Scope does not include any remodeling or expansion of existing buildings.
SD
DD
CD
CA
Total
Gensler
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Structural
-
-
-
-
,500"
$3
MEP
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
Included in
#1 above
$20,000
Waterproofing
-
-
-
-
Included in
#1 above
Total
$5,000
$5,00
$10,00
_
$23,500*
* Plus standard reimbursable expenses.
**Allowance to be billed hourly.
4. Dock House:
New construction over at existing dock. Scope includes Archi ectural Schematic Design
only, and DD/CD review of Construction Documents prepared by others.
SD
DD
CD
CA
Total
Gensler
$15,000
$2,000**
$5,000**
Not included
S22,000
Total
$15,000
2,000**
S5,000**
-
$22,000*
* Plus standard reimbursable expenses.
**Allowance to be billed hourly.
5. Landscaping at Service Road and Office Path:
Includes landscape design for these areas, and coordination by the Architect.
_
SD
DD
CD
CA
Total
Gensler
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Not included
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Landscape
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Not included
Not included
Included in
#1 above
Total
Included in
#1 above
Included in
#1 above
Not included
Not included
Included in
#1 above
* Plus standard reimbursable expenses.
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STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLIENT AND ARCHITECT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL / INTERIORS SERVICES (STC)
Gensler
Article 1 • Definitions and General Provisions
1.1
Parties. The terms "Client" and "Architect" include each party's
authorized representatives, officers, directors, shareholders, and
employees.
1.2
Project Budget. The Project Budget includes the construction
budget, furniture, furnishings, equipment costs, and cost of all goods
and services to be furnished by Client, Contractor, and any of their
subcontractors or consultants, and contingency allowances.
1.3
Days or Time. Time periods refer to calendar days, unless
otherwise stated.
Article 2 - Architect's Services
2.1
Architect's services shall be performed as expeditiously as is
consistent with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of
the Work
2.2
Limitations of Construction Responsibilities. Architect shall not
have control over, or charge of, and shall not be responsible for,
construction means, methods, schedules, or delays, or for safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work
Article 3 - Client's Responsibilities
3.1
Information. Client shall provide full information regarding the
requirements for the Project.
3.2
Legal and Financial Information. Client shall furnish Architect
with: (a) a legal description of the property; (b) the name and address
of the property owner; and (c) the name and address of any
construction lender(s).
3.3
Surveys. Client shall furnish surveys fully describing physical
characteristics, legal limitations, and utility locations for the Project
site.
3.0
Existing or Base Building Information. Upon request, Client shall
provide information, drawings, specifications, and other documents
that describe the existing utility services, site conditions, build-out and
base building construction, and systems in or with which the Project is
to be located or integrated.
3.5
Client's Consultants. When requested by Architect, or required
by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project, Client shall furnish
the services of geotechnical, civil, and environmental engineers and
any other services required by the scope of the Project.
3.6
Tests. Client shall furnish structural, mechanical, chemical, air,
and water pollution and hazardous materials tests, and other
laboratory and environmental tests, inspections, and reports required
by law or by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project, or
reasonably requested by Architect
3.7
Legal, Accounting, and Insurance Services. Client shall furnish
all legal, accounting, and insurance counseling services as may be
necessary for the Project.
3.8
Client's Services and Information. Architect shall be entitled to
rely upon the accuracy and completeness of the services, information,
surveys, and reports provided by Client, Contractor, or any of their
subcontractors or consultants.
Article 4 - Construction Cost
4.1
Construction Cost The Construction Cost shall be the total cost
or estimated cost to Client of all Project elements designed or specified
by Architect.
4.2
Estimates. Architect cannot and does not warrant or represent
that bids or negotiated prices will not vary from Client's Project Budget
or from any cost estimate or evaluation prepared or reviewed by
Architect.
4.3
Fixed Limit. No fixed limit of Construction Cost shall be
established as a condition of this Agreement by the furnishing,
proposal, or establishment of a Project Budget
Article 5 - Use of Architect's Documents and Data
5.1
The Drawings, Specifications, and other documents (collectively
"Documents') and any computer tapes, disks, electronic data, or CAD
files (collectively "Data") prepared by Architect are instruments of
service and shall remain Architect's property, until such time as Client
has paid all amounts to which Architect is entitled under this
Agreement, after which condition precedent, all right, title and
ownership interest in the Documents and Date shall transfer and
accrue to Client, including all copyrights and other proprietary rights
and interest, with the exception of standard constructions details or
specifications included as part of the Documents or Data, the
origination of which preexisted this Agreement ("Preexisting
Intellectual Property".
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything
express or implied to the contrary, Architect shall hold and remain the
owner of all rights, title and interest in Preexisting Intellectual
Property.
5.2
Upon completion of Architect's services and payment of all
amounts due Architect, Client may retain copies or reproducibles of
the Documents and/or Data for information and reference in
connection with Client's use and occupancy of the completed Project.
5.3
Client agrees to indemnify and hold Architect harmless from
and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, demands, losses,
damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees
and costs of defense), together with interest thereon, accruing or
resulting to any persons, firms, or other legal entities, on account of
any damages or losses to property or persons, including death or
economic loss, arising out of the unauthorized use, reuse, transfer or
modification of the Documents and/or Data.
Article 6 - Claims and Disputes
6.1
Mediation.
Claims, disputes, or other matters in question
between the parties shall be subject to mediation under the auspices of
a recognized professional mediation service prior to undertaking any
legal action. The cost of the mediation service shall be borne equally
by the parties.
6.2
Attorneys Fees. In any proceeding following unsuccessful
mediation, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to such
other relief as may be granted. to a reasonable sum for attorneys' fees
and costs of defense.
6.3
Mutual Indemnification. Architect agrees to indemnify and hold
Client harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits,
demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs of defense), together with interest thereon, to
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the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of
Architect, its consultants, or anyone for whose acts either of them may
be legally liable.
Client agrees to indemnify and hold Architect
harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, demands,
losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys'
fees and costs of defense), together with interest thereon, to the
extent caused by the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of Client, its
contractors or consultants, or anyone for whose ads any of them may
be legally liable.
Article 7. Termination
7.1
Termination by Either Party. This Agreement may be terminated
by either party, with or without cause, upon not less than seven (7)
days written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
7.2
Failure to Make Payments. Client's failure to make payments to
Architect in accordance with this Agreement shall constitute
substantial nonperformance and cause for termination or suspension.
7.3
Compensation Upon Termination. In the event of termination,
Architect shall be compensated for services performed prior to
termination, together with Reimbursable Expenses then due, and
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Article 8 • Payments to Architect
8.1
Hourly Rates. Where services are to be compensated on an
hourly basis, compensation shall be based on the flat hourly rates set
forth in Architect's and Architect's consultants' standard rate
schedules, which are subject to periodic adjustment
8.2
Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable Expenses are in addition
to compensation for Basic and Additional Services and include
expenses incurred by Architect and Architect's consultants in the
interest of the Project, including, but not limited to the following:
(a) Data
communications,
telecommunications,
reproduction,
shipping, handling, and delivery.
(b) Mileage, tolls, cab fares, and parking.
(c) Renderings,
models,
computer
modeling, mockups,
and
photography.
(d) Sales taxes and other transactional taxes, and fees paid for
securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.
(e) Authorized out-of-town travel (business class unless upgrade is
preapproved by Client), including travel time, out-of-town living
expenses (business class hotel unless upgrade is preapproved by
Client), and long-distance communications.
(f) Additional insurance coverage or limits requested by Client in
excess of that normally provided by Architect and Architect's
consultants.
8.3
Progress Payments. Progress payments for Basic and Additional
Services and Reimbursable Expenses shall be due and payable upon
receipt of Architect's invoices. Disputes or questions regarding an
invoice or a portion of an invoice shall not be cause for withholding
payment for the remaining portions due. Amounts unpaid thirty (30)
days after the issue date of Architect's invoice shall be assessed a
service charge of one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month.
8.4
Time Extensions. This Agreement anticipates that Architect's
services will proceed continuously in accordance with the Project
schedule. If, and to the extent that, time limits set forth in the original
schedule are extended more than one•hundred and eighty (180) days
beyond the dates outlined in the Project Schedule in the agreement,
Architect's compensation shall be equitably adjusted.
8.5
Change In Project Scope. If portions of the Project are deleted
or otherwise not constructed, compensation for those portions of the
Project shall be payable to the extent services are performed on those
portions.
Ankle 9- Miscellaneous Provisions
9.1
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of
the location of Architect's office identified in the Letter of Agreement
9.2
Property Insurance Waivers. Client shall cause Architect and
Architect's consultants to be named as Additional Insureds on
Contractor's General Liability Policy and any property insurance
purchased for the period of construction of the Project. Such insurance
shall be endorsed to provide a waiver of the insurers' rights of
subrogation against Architect and Architect's consultants.
9.3
Mutual Waiver of Consequential Damages. The parties hereby
waive, as against each other, any claims for incidental, special,
exemplary or consequential damages.
9.4
Successors and Assigns.
Neither party shall assign this
Agreement or any right or cause of action arising out of this
Agreement or the performance of obligations hereunder without the
written consent of the other.
9.5
Entire Agreement This Agreement represents the entire and
integrated agreement between Client and Architect and supersedes all
prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
9.6
Third Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create
a contractual relationship with, or a cause of action in favor of, any
third party.
9.7
Professional Credits. Architect shall have the right to request to
include representations of the design of the Project, including, upon
Client's approval, not to be unreasonably withheld, photographs of the
exterior and interior, among Architect's professional materials,
including, but not limited to, promotional materials, professional
publications, and competition submissions.
9.8
Latent Conditions. In the event that the Project includes any
remodeling, alteration, or rehabilitation work, Client acknowledges
that certain design and technical decisions shall be made on
assumptions based on available documents and visual observations of
existing conditions.
9.9
Areas and Measurements. Areas and measurements provided by
Architect are derived from drawing dimensions or field measurements
and are not intended to be used as the basis for calculating rent or for
other similar purposes.
9.10 Hazardous Materials. Client acknowledges that Architect has no
expertise in, and is not being retained for the purposes of,
investigating, detecting, abating, replacing, remediating, or removing
any items, products, or materials containing hazardous substances.
9.11 Design/Build by Contractor. Architect and its consultants shall
have no responsibility for the design, technical adequacy or accuracy,
installation, or performance of any Design/Build portions of the
Project
9.12 Separate Consultants. Architect's coordination of its services
with Client's and Contractor's subcontractors or consultants shall be
limited to that necessary for consistency of Architect's documents with
those of such subcontractors or consultants.
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