standard form between owner and contractor.pdf

This is a draft AIA Document A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner (Croswell Lexington Community Schools) and Contractor for a fire alarm replacement project at Cros-Lex Middle School in Croswell, MI. The project involves removing and replacing the existing fire alarm system at the Middle School with a complete new fire alarm system. French Associates serves as the Architect, with substantial completion required by August 11, 2019. The contract includes standard provisions for commencement, completion, payments, and dispute resolution.

The payment terms include progress payments made monthly based on Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect, with payment due within 15 days after the Architect receives the application. The contract establishes a 10% retainage on progress payments prior to substantial completion. Binding dispute resolution will be handled through arbitration pursuant to Section 15.4 of AIA Document A201-2017. The contract includes requirements for insurance and bonds as set forth in AIA Document A101-2017 Exhibit A, though specific coverage amounts are not detailed in this draft agreement.