(Part two with Annexures I, II, and III along with Schedule I will be printed in the next issue).
In our Church set-up, we put up so many buildings, but often remain ignorant of the materials and the quality of the work. Hence, I thought of sharing the following Construction Agreement as a sample for our use at the Province/Diocese level:
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on (Date) Between: (the Province/Diocese), hereinafter called the TRUSTEE, which term shall include his/her assigns and successors.
AND
(Name of Contractor), hereinafter called the BUILDING CONTRACTOR, which term shall include his assigns and successors.
Whereas the Trustee possesses a plot of land at (place/site) and is desirous of constructing a building in the said plot of land as per the approved plan and the specifications, rates and quantities, enclosed and forming part of this agreement.
NOW, THIS AGREEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:
- The Building Contractor shall act in consideration of the money to be paid in the manner set forth below to execute and complete the works as per the plan and specifications enclosed to the satisfaction of the undersigned Trustee and his/her Representative, residing at (place). .
- This contract covers the entire construction (civil, electrical, plumbing). The total built-up area of the building is ( __ ) sq ft, costing Rs (Rupees only), including GST. This payment is to carry out the work in respect of the entire construction of the said building, including electrical and plumbing, as per the architectural and structural drawings and as per items mentioned in the schedule attached here. TDS of 1% shall be deducted on each running bill before adding GST.
- The term Trustee shall mean the Governing Body member, who has been authorized by the society to represent the society and execute this agreement.
- The term Representative shall mean (name) residing at (place), and or his/her representatives, appointed by him/her for site supervision.
Fr Alex G SJ
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