Terms and Conditions
Dear Customer,
Please review the following general terms and conditions to book an appointment.
Appointments in Central Pennsylvania are conducted Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday arriving at 10 am and 2 pm.
Please select your preference and we will confirm via email.
The appointment generally last about one hour per 2000 sf.
SCOPE OF WORK / BACKGROUND INFO: defined by customer on form
DELIVERABLES: STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT WITH PHOTOGRAPH LOG DOCUMENTING EXISTING CONDITIONS.
EXCLUDED FROM BASE FEE, PROVIDED AS AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE: PERMIT OR CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, IE: PLANS, SECTION, DETAILS, ISOMETRIC DRAWINGS, ETC. ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS AND GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, SITE / CIVIL DRAINAGE INVESTIGATIONS. PRINTING, SHIPPING, HANDLING FEES. DOCUMENT REVIEW, DEPOSITION OR COURT APPEARANCES.
Report ESTIMATED DUE DATE: 3 to 5 weekdays after site visit.
please email to info@bese.us any relevant documentation
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: defined by client
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
YEAR CONSTRUCTED:
SQUARE FOOTAGE:
NUMBER OF STORIES
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS:
FOUNDATION TYPE
FOOTING TYPE:
Site visit will include visual observations of the above subject property and review of the as-built condition of the existing structure and only what is readily and visually available without demolition of finish material or the movement of equipment or items located in and around the property. It is required the owner and/or client representative to be present to allow us entry into relevant areas of the property.
Sloped roof access, due to OSHA requirements for use of a fall restraint system, are not included. Roof observations can be made from the ground and from the top of a ladder at the eave height of a single story. If a ladder is required to enter the attic or make observations of the roof from the eave height it will need to be provided on site by client. Confined spaces with limited entry, egress, and ventilation such as crawl spaces, utility vaults and storage tanks that are not designed for human occupancy are not included in our services.
This agreement is made by and between BE Structural PC, hereinafter referred to as BEPC, and the above listed client hereinafter referred to as CLIENT. This agreement between the parties consists of these terms and the attached Letter Agreement and any exhibits or attachments noted in the proposal. Together, these elements will constitute the entire agreement, superseding all prior negotiations, correspondence, or agreements either written or oral. Any changes to this agreement must be mutually agreed to in writing.
PROFESSIONAL FEES:
The Services identified in this agreement shall be provided on a fixed fee basis with a charge selected for your area. Please provide the scope of services for our work.
Payment is considered reasonable and thus is required before we begin our services.
It shall be understood that this amount is not an amount in addition to the fees set forth herein.
Payments can be processed online at:
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
If mutually agreed by the Client and BEPC, BEPC shall perform Additional Services that are in addition to Basic Services. Additional Services are not included as part of Basic Services and will be paid by the Client as a lump sum fee or the hourly rates above. Client agrees that Additional Services, either requested by the Client or recommended by BEPC, may be authorized by Client on the basis of verbal authorization provided to BEPC by Client’s authorized representative. Client acknowledges that authorized Additional Services are subject to these Standard Terms and Conditions, as applicable.
Upon receipt of prior Client approval Additional Services will be invoiced as follows, exclusive of reimbursable expenses: Engineer In Training: $160.00 per hour, Licensed Structural Engineer: $195.00 per hour, Senior Licensed Structural Engineer: $250.00 per hour.
REFUND POLICY:
If services are cancelled after payment has been made, we will debit the account for consulting services utilized at the hourly rates itemized above before making a partial refund. Services include but are not limited to telephone consultations prior to setting the appointment and time involved in preliminary consultations with Engineers and Staff.
If services are cancelled after credit card payment is made, we shall deduct 10% of the total fee from the refund owed to the Client. Refunds will not be issued after work is completed.
Fees and Compensation Services performed on an “Hourly Basis” shall be billed in accord with the current Hourly Rates quoted above. Lump Sum, Per Unit Fees and/or “Hourly Not to Exceed” Fees may be increased each January by a percentage of up to five percent (5%) or the CPI-W (U.S. Labor Consumer Price Index-Washington,), whichever is greater. In the event the client requests the performance of services not specifically described herein, the client agrees to compensate BEPC in accordance with the current Hourly Rates. It is understood and agreed to by both parties that the Hourly Rates are subject to annual adjustment in January of each calendar year. If the services are to be provided on an “Hourly Basis” the budget estimate contained in this proposal is an estimate only and should not be regarded as a lump sum or “not to exceed” amount. BEPC hourly rates are shown above.
Services shall be provided upon request and billed against a credit balance which will need to be maintained for work to continue. If BEPC does not receive notification from you, with verbal or written, within five (5) days of the date of our invoice or statement, it will be construed to be correct. In addition, all payments made on your account should specify the invoice number being paid. If payments are received that do not indicate the invoice being paid BEPC reserves the right to apply those payments against unpaid invoices at its discretion.
Reimbursable Expenses: The Client shall pay BEPC for all expenses necessarily incurred by BEPC in connection with the performance of professional services for the Client. Such expenses include, but are not limited to, the following: transportation expenses, meals and lodging in connection with travel; long distance telephone charges; data processing expenses; photographic expenses; filing and inspection fees paid by BEPC in behalf of the Client to appropriate regulatory agencies; additional insurance coverage requested by the Client; overtime required by the Client; delivery shipping, courier expenses, drawings and document reproduction or copying expenses; renderings and models; the cost of obtaining bids of proposal from other contractors or consultants when done at the request of the Client and other out-of-pocket expenses incidental to performance of BEPC services. Invoicing for reimbursable expenses may occur separately from other invoices for services rendered.
Collection Costs and Attorney Fees: Client shall be responsible for and shall pay all cost of collection and reasonable attorney fees incurred by BEPC in the collection of moneys owed to BEPC by the Client under this Agreement. These costs of collection and attorney fees may be awarded against the Client and in favor of BEPC by an arbitrator in an arbitration proceeding and by a court in an action of law.
Assignment: Neither BEPC nor the Client shall assign, lease or transfer any rights or interest arising pursuant to this Agreement without the written consent of the other. The foregoing, not withstanding, BEPC may employ independent consultants, associates, and subcontractors as it may be deem necessary in order to perform BEPC Services which are the subject of the Agreement. Additionally, BEPC may assign its rights to payment or fees as BEPC deems appropriate.
Indemnification: The Client shall indemnify BEPC against injury to or death of any employee or agent of BEPC (including consultants retained by BEPC for the purpose of fulfilling the terms of this Agreement) while on the Client’s property or arising out of any act of omission of the Client, or its employees or agents, for which the Client would have been liable if sued directly by such employee or agent or his personal representative.
Limitations of Liability: The owner/client and BEPC have discussed the risks, rewards, and benefits of the project and BEPC’s total fee for services. The risks have been allocated such that the owner/client agrees that to the fullest extent permitted by law, BEPC total liability to the owner/client for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses, damages, or claims expenses arising out of this agreement from any cause or causes, shall not exceed the total amount of BEPC’s fee as per agreement. Such causes include but are not limited to BEPC’s negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty. The client agrees to extend any and all liability limitations and indemnification’s provided by the client to BEPC to those individuals and entities BEPC retains for performance of the services under this agreement, including but not limited to BEPC’s officers and employees and their heirs and assigns, as well as BEPC’s sub consultants and their officers, employees, heirs and assigns.
Agreement Period:
Agreement Period means the period beginning from date of signing of agreement and ending at the end of 12 months of commencement date unless terminated earlier or extended in terms hereof. Unless otherwise indicated on the quote, written quotations shall expire automatically thirty (30) days after the date appearing on the quotation unless BEPC receives and accepts Clients purchase order within that period.
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client agrees to furnish BEPC with full information as to project requirements, including any special or extraordinary considerations for the project, or special services needed. This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the Client and BEPC and may be amended only in writing and signed by both parties.
Payment indicates your acceptance of the conditions and agreement.
Payment of the fee indicated fee Agreement will constitute Notice to Proceed with the scope of services outlined herein.
Thank you for this opportunity to assist you. We look forward to a successful project.