STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - January 10, 2024 - Professional services and payment terms

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Standard form agreement between the Owner and a Landscape Architect for professional services related to property improvements at Ayres Natural Bridge Park. Sets out owner authority and responsibilities, required information delivery (base mapping, drawings, site data), reliance on provided requirements, and rules for drawing sign-offs and certification obligations. Defines the scope via an attached proposal letter, limits liability until drawings are approved, and details Instruments of Service ownership and a limited license. Payment structure covers a Phase 1 lump sum, monthly invoices, suspension rights for late payment, and lien risk.

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ARTICLE 1: ADDRESSES

ARTICLE 2: OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

ARTICLE 3: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ARTICLE 4: PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this tenth day of January, 2024, by and between Converse County, 107 N. 5th Street, Suite 114, Douglas, WY 82633, Mr. Kirk Lehner designated representative (hereinafter called the "Owner"), and STEINER THUESEN PLLC, 1925 Grand Avenue, Post Office Box 22943, Billings, MT 59104, Nathan G. Steiner designated representative (hereinafter called the "Landscape Architect") . WITNESSETH: ARTICLE 1: ADDRESSES a. That the Owner does hereby employ the Landscape Architect to render professional services for the improvement of the property at Ayres Natural Bridge Park to the extent and kind defined in Article 3, below. b. The Owner acknowledges that he has secured legal rights to the property upon which the project will be built prior to the date of this agreement. ARTICLE 2: OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES a. So as not to delay services of Landscape Architect, Owner has granted authority to Traves and Christy Smith (“Owner’s Representative”) to act as its agent with respect to the Landscape Architect’s services and Traves and Christy Smith are authorized to provide all criteria and full information as to Owner's requirements for the project; place at Landscape Architect's disposal all reasonably available information pertinent to the project and project site and any reports, data, and other information to be furnished by Owner pursuant to this Agreement; and give prompt written notice to Landscape Architect whenever Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of Landscape Architect's services. b. Landscape Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of all requirements, instructions, reports, data, and other information provided by or through Owner and Owner's Representative. c. The Owner shall furnish to the Landscape Architect at the Owner's cost and expense all base plan mapping information, including but not necessarily limited to as-built drawings, property line information and topographic data, easements, utility locations, and other site related information applicable to the designated improvement. ARTICLE 3: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES a. The professional service of the Landscape Architect shall be as described by letter of proposal dated December 22, 2024, which is hereby included in this Agreement by reference as though herein written out in full. A copy of said letter is attached. b. The Landscape Architect will not be required to sign any certifications on behalf of the Owner during the course of the project. c. All drawings produced under this agreement will be signed by the Owner's designated representative each 60 days during the period that drawings are actively in production. d. The Landscape Architect accepts no liability for any plans or specifications produced under this agreement until such drawings are stamped as approved by all relevant building department officials. e. All documents prepared by Landscape Architect pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of Landscape Architect's professional service (“Instruments of Service”), and Landscape Architect shall retain all ownership and property rights, including copyrights and intellectual property rights, in the Instruments of Service. Provided that the Owner complies with its obligations under this Agreement, and has paid the Landscape Architect all sums owed under this Agreement, Landscape Architect grants Owner a non-exclusive license to use the Instruments of Service solely to construct, occupy, and maintain the project. The Owner shall not use the Instruments of Service at any other location or for any other project. Reuse or modification of the Instruments of Service without Landscape Architect's written permission shall be at the user’s sole risk and Owner agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Landscape Architect harmless from all claims, damages, and expenses, including attor

FAQs

What property improvement project does the agreement cover?

The Owner employs the Landscape Architect for professional services to improve the property at Ayres Natural Bridge Park, with the extent and kind defined in Article 3.

What obligations does the Owner have regarding information and site data?

The Owner must provide, at its cost, base plan mapping information including as-built drawings, property line information, topographic data, easements, utility locations, and other applicable site information.

How are payments handled and what happens if the Owner does not pay on time?

Phase 1 (Design Process) is a $23,844.00 lump sum and work-in-progress is invoiced monthly with net 30-day terms. If payment is late, the Landscape Architect may suspend work and withhold deliverables until paid, with time and compensation equitably adjusted; non-payment may also lead to a mechanics/construction lien.

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