Here is the basics that I came up with for a contract. I had one worked out, but lost it to a hard drive failure. It was edited from this one. I don't always use the different rates, as listed here. This was sort of a master, but the longer the project, the better the deal for the customer.
Whatever book I've read or business seminar that I've attended, they beat it into the ground to spend 20% of your time looking for work. This is good advice, even if you are working and booked up for some time to come!
I will try to get this uploaded as a file, but this is an antique computer. I had to reboot today, and someone had the punch cards out of order (HA HA). This one is actually better then the 233mhz w/64K that I used last summer, it is a 450mhz w/364K. I hope to jump to XP Pro and a Dual Core this spring. Maybe I'll get the laptop working someday. I just need the proper GDI.exe file or to figure out how to get the hidden font files loaded.
CenTrac Engineering - A Frontier Group Company
STANDARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
This Agreement is made this _____day of__________2004, between
___________________________________("Client"), having its principal place of business at___________________________,_______________,____,_________
and CenTrac Engineering, having its principal place of business at xxx xxxxxxxh Street, La Salle, IL 61301.
In consideration of Client retaining CenTrac Engineering to conduct for Client
_______________________________________________, it is agreed as follows:
1. Compensation and Term
Client hereby retains CenTrac Engineering who agrees to perform Consulting and Technical services as required by Client, through__________________, 2004.
CenTrac Engineering will at various times perform services at Client or CenTrac facilities, as directed by Client. CenTrac Engineering will perform the services at various times and for various durations as directed by Client.
The following fees shall apply:
$________ per hour for services performed, at the “One Day Standard Rate”.
$________ per hour for services performed at the “One Week Standard Rate”.
$________ per hour for services performed at the “Multi-Week Standard Rate”.
$________ per hour for “Exclusive Customer Rate”.
$________ per hour for services performed On-Site in the “Flex-Hour” program.
$________ per hour for services performed Off-Site in the “Flex-Hour” program.
$________Retainer, preceding start of Engineering or Technical services.
$________Per Diem for basic travel and meal expenses to primary work site.
Billing for services will be presented:___________________________________ .
Payment for services will be issued:____________________________________ .
Reasonable and necessary business and travel expenses actually incurred by CenTrac Engineering shall be reimbursed by Client upon submission of expense reports. No travel expenses shall apply for assignments within a ______ mile radius of downtown La Salle. Client shall make full payment for services upon request of invoice. If CenTrac Engineering brings a legal action to collect any sums due under this Agreement, it shall be entitled to collect, in addition to all damages, its costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees.
This Agreement shall commence on the date stated above, and shall remain in effect until all obligations under this Agreement have been properly completed. Either party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement with or without cause by providing at least seven days written notice to the other party.
2. Warranties by CenTrac Engineering
CenTrac Engineering represents and warrants to Client that it will perform said services in a professional, competent and timely manner. Client will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or formats necessary to have these services meet Client's satisfaction.
3. Insurance
CenTrac Engineering shall maintain during the term of this Agreement motor vehicle and any applicable contractors general liability insurance that is required.
4. Independent Contractor
CenTrac Engineering acknowledges that the services rendered under this Agreement shall be solely as an independent contractor and not as a joint venture. CenTrac Engineering further acknowledges that it is not considered an affiliate or subsidiary, and is not entitled to any Client employment rights or benefits.
5. Confidentiality
CenTrac Engineering recognizes and acknowledges that this Agreement creates a confidential relationship and that information concerning Client's business finances, and operation are referred to as "Confidential Information."
6. Non-Disclosure
CenTrac Engineering agrees that, except as directed by Client, it will not at any time during or after the term of this Agreement disclose Confidential Information to any person whatsoever that relate to Client.
7. Grant
CenTrac Engineering agrees that its work product produced in the performance of this Agreement shall remain the exclusive property of Client, and that it will not
sell, transfer, publish, disclose or otherwise make the work product available to third parties without Client's prior written consent.
8. Office Rules
CenTrac Engineering shall comply with all office rules and regulations, including security requirements, when on Client premises.
9. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.
10. Entire Agreement and Notice
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and may not be amended without the specific written consent of both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
Client and CenTrac Engineering have duly executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
CenTrac ENGINEERING CLIENT ……………………………………….
By:...................... By:......................
Name:.................... Name:....................
Title:................... Title:...................
Date:.................... Date:....................
