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ALA contract documents

Contracts written from the architect's side.

Plain-language agreements and project forms in Word, ready to edit. $75 each, or included with Professional, Senior Professional and Emeritus membership.

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Owner / Architect Agreements

OA1-2023

Pre-Design Services Agreement (Hourly)

Feasibility and pre-design work before the project is fully defined, billed by the hour.

OA2-2023

Pre-Design Services Agreement (Lump Sum)

Feasibility and pre-design work for a fixed, agreed fee.

OA3-2023

Owner/Architect Agreement (Hourly)

Full architectural services, compensated on an hourly basis.

OA4-2023

Owner/Architect Agreement (Lump Sum)

Full architectural services for a fixed lump-sum fee.

OA5-2023

Owner/Architect Agreement (Percentage of Construction Cost)

Full architectural services, with the fee set as a percentage of construction cost.

Owner / Contractor Agreements

OC1-2023

Owner/Contractor Agreement (Lump Sum)

Owner-and-contractor agreement for a fixed construction price.

OC2-2023

Owner/Contractor Agreement (Cost Plus Fee with GMP)

Cost of the work plus a fee, capped by a guaranteed maximum price.

OC3-2023

Owner/Contractor Agreement (Cost Plus Fee)

Cost of the work plus a fee, with no maximum cap.

Construction Contract General Conditions

GC1-2023

General Conditions (Lump Sum)

The general conditions that pair with a lump-sum owner/contractor agreement.

GC2-2023

General Conditions (Cost Plus Fee with GMP)

General conditions for cost-plus work with a guaranteed maximum price.

GC3-2023

General Conditions (Cost Plus Fee)

General conditions for cost-plus work without a cap.

Architect / Consultant Agreements

AC-2023

Architect/Consultant Agreement (Lump Sum)

The architect’s agreement with any sub-consultant, for a fixed fee.

AEEC-2023

Architect/Electrical Engineering Consultant

The consultant agreement tailored for electrical engineers.

AMEC-2023

Architect/Mechanical Engineering Consultant

The consultant agreement tailored for mechanical engineers.

ASEC-2023

Architect/Structural Engineering Consultant

The consultant agreement tailored for structural engineers.

Terms & Conditions

TC-AC-2020

Terms and Conditions, Architect/Consultant

Standard terms and conditions that accompany the Architect/Consultant agreements.

TC-OA-2020

Terms and Conditions, Architect/Owner

Standard terms and conditions that accompany the Owner/Architect agreements.

Project Forms & Certificates

CCO-2016

Contract Change Order

Record and price a change to the scope of work during construction.

CCAP-2020

Contractor’s Certified Application for Payment

The contractor’s certified request for payment on a project.

ALA-SC-2024

Certificate of Substantial Completion

Certify the date a project reaches substantial completion.

ALA contracts are templates. Have your attorney review any agreement before you sign it. Questions: ALA@licensedarchitect.org or 847-382-0630.