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BP-2023-0984 221 CHESTNUT ST COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:Lot: 17A-139-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Permit: Alts Renovations Repair PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) BUILDING PERMIT Permit # BP-2023-0984 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: ADDITION AND KITCHEN Project# RENO 2023 Contractor: License: Est. Cost: 163000 KEITER CORPORATION 102457 Const.Class: Exp.Date: 06/20/2024 Use Group: Owner: HICKS GIPE JAMES W& KIMBERLY Lot Size (sq.ft.) Zoning: URA Applicant: KEITER CORPORATION Applicant Address Phone: Insurance: 35 MAIN ST, 2ND FLOOR (413)586-8600 MCC20020005382022 FLORENCE, MA 01062 ISSUED ON: 07/28/2023 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: ADDITION AND KITCHEN RENO POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector Underground: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House # Foundation: Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: ; ; i: I Fees Paid: $1,060.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272 Office of the Building Commissioner BP-2023-0984 221 CHESTNUT ST COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:Lot: 17A-139-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Permit: Alts Renovations Repair PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2023-0984 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: ADDITION AND KITCHEN Project# RENO 2023 Contractor: License: Est. Cost: 163000 KEITER CORPORATION 102457 Const.Class: Exp.Date: 06/20/2024 Use Group: Owner: HICKS GIPE JAMES W& KIMBERLY Lot Size (sq.ft.) Zoning: URA Applicant: KEITER CORPORATION Applicant Address Phone: Insurance: 35 MAIN ST, 2ND FLOOR (413)586-8600 MCC20020005382022 FLORENCE, MA 01062 ISSUED ON: 07/28/2023 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: ADDITION AND KITCHEN RENO POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector Underground: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House# Foundation: Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: 2. 71/ Fees Paid: $1,060.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272 Office of the Building Commissioner 2-a K File #BP-2023-0984 APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON:KEITER CORPORATION 35 MAIN ST,2ND FLOOR FLORENCE, MA 01062(413)586-8600 PROPERTY LOCATION 221 CHESTNUT ST MAP:LOT 17A-139-001 ZONE THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT Building Permit Filled out Fee Paid $1,060.00 Type of Construction: ADDITION AND KITCHEN RENO New Construction Non Structural Renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/ Statement or License 3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan Driveway Grade% THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRESENTED: % Approved Additional permits required(see below) PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§ Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § Finding Special Permit Variance* Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed Other Permits Required: Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management Demolition Delay • — • 14 7/01.74/ 3 Sig ture of Building Official Date Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden comply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health,Co servation Commission,Department of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities. *Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standar s of MGL 40A.Contact Office of Planning&Development for more information. c , r C Mal V ICEV �D J(/I The Commonwealth of Massachus tts 6 21 ,i, Board of Building Regulations and S ndaalgu FOR 'i A Massachusetts State Building Code,7 I '4 ' opr£Uunfiv '' CIP. ITY vs., NAtiT4 iNSpE T US Building Permit Application To Construct,Repair,Renovate Or Dem• , ;o 7„40+dged ar 2011 One- or Two-Family Dwelling This Section For Official Use Only Building Permit Number: /,e9- ) 3 .. q!y Date Applied: j Ir . i ___0 _,? a.3 Building Official(Print Name) Signature / Da SECTION 1: SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Property Address: 1.2 As(sessors Map&Parcel Numbn y, 221 Chestnut Street, Florence 74- I.1 a Is this an accepted street?yes no Map Number Parcel Number 1.3 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimensions: Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq ft) Frontage(ft) 1.5 Building Setbacks(ft) Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard Required Provided Required Provided Required Provided 1.6 Water Supply: (M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System: Public❑ Private _Zone: Outside Flood Zone? Municipal❑ On site disposal system El Check if yes❑ SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNERSHIP' 2.1 Owner'of Record: Jim & Kim Gide Florence, MA01062 Name(Print) City,State,ZIP 221 Chestnit Street 413-575-5720 jirngipe@me.com No.and Street Telephone Email Address SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK"-(check all that apply) New Construction❑ Existing Building❑ Owner-Occupied ❑ Repairs(s) 0 Alteration(s) 0 Addition ;El Demolition 0 Accessory Bldg. 0 Number of Units Other El Specify: Brief Description of Proposed Workz: Addition and kitchen renovation SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Costs: (Labor and Materials) Official Use Only 1.Building $ 135,550 1. Building Permit Fee: $ , 60 Indicate how fee is determined: 2.Electrical S () 0 Standard City/Town Application Fee II Total Project Cost (Item 6)x multiplier 163 x 6-5 3.Plumbing $ 14,000 2. Other Fees: $ 4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ 7,100 List 5.Mechanical (Fire $ Suppression) 0 Total All Fees:f $ Check No.`J 01 heck Amount: t V t Cash Amount: 6.Total Project Cost: $ 163,000 0 Paid in Full 0 Outstanding Balance Due: SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES • 5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL) CS-102457 6/20/24 Scott Keller License Number Expiration Date Name of CSL Holder List CSL Type(see below) U N "'Street Type Description N No.and Street Florence, MA 01062 U Unrestricted(Buildings up to 35,000 cu.ft.) R Restricted 1&2 Family Dwelling City/Town,State,ZIP M Masonry RC Roofing Covering WS Window and Siding SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 413-586-8600 ske ter@ keiter.com I Insulation Telephone Email address D Demolition 5.2 Registered Home Improvement Contractor(MC) 175168 4/28,/25 Keitec Corporation HIC Registration Number Expiration Date HIC Company Name or IBC Registrant Name 35 Main Street skeiter@keiter.com No.and Street Email address Florence,MA 01062 di°.. p.€;. . ,Oc, City/Town, State,ZIP Telephone SECTION 6:WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.152.§ 25C(6)) Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit. Signed Affidavit Attached? Yes Q No El SECTION 7a: OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT I,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize Keiter Corporation to act go,my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. //See attached signed contract 7i2013 Print'Owner's Name(Electronic Signature) Date SECTION 7b:OWNER'OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DECLARATION By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information co ined in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding. ,c�-1 President, KC 7123123 not Owner's or Authorized Agent's Name(Electronic Signature) Date NOTES: 1. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hires an unregistered contractor (not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c. 142A. Other important information on the HIC Program can be found at www.mass.gov/oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www.mass.gov/dps 2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below: Total floor area(sq. ft.) (including garage,finished basement/attics,decks or porch) Gross living area(sq. ft.) Habitable room count Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms Number of bathrooms Number of half/baths Type of heating system - Number of decks/porches Type of cooling system Enclosed _ Open 3. "Total Project Square Footage"may be substituted for"Total Project Cost" City of Northampton `` Massachusetts U. Tie DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS r 212 Main Street • Municipal Building k �b Northampton, MA 01060 rip; o�tia CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AFFIDAVIT (FOR ALL DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS) In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, a condition of Building Permit Number is that all debris resulting from this work shall be disposed of in a properly licensed waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A. The debris will be disposed of in: Location of Facility: Valley Recycling The debris will be transported by: Name of Hauler: Valley Recycling Signature of Applicant: : '�,10,-��.P - Date: 7/20/23 16C1 \ The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents M 1 Congress Street,Suite 100 Boston,MA 02114-2017 ,—,y www.mass.gov/dia Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers. TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY. Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name (Business/Organization/Individual): Keiter Corporation Address: 35 Main Street City/State/Zig: Florence,MA 01062 Phone#: 413-586-8600 Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1.�X I am a employer with /3 employees(full and/or part-time).* 7. 0 New construction 2.0 I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. El Remodeling g any capacity.[No workers'comp,insurance required.] i 3.01 am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]} 9. ❑Demolition 10 0 Building addition 4.0 I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will ensure that all contractors either have workers'compensation insurance or are sole 11.❑Electrical repairs or additions proprietors with no employees. 12.❑Plumbing repairs or additions 5.0 I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet. 13.❑ROOF repairs These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance? 6.❑We are a corporation and its officers have exercisedtheir right of exemption per MGL a 14.❑Other 152,§I(4),and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance required.) *Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they arc doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such. tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have employees. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number. I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name: AIM Mutual Policy#or Self-ins.Lic.#: MCC20020005382023A Expiration Date: 6/11/2024 Job Site Address: All Locations City/State/Zip:Northampton Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152, §25A is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to$250.00 a day against the violator.A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. I do hereby ce fy under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. 1 Signature: ' ( ,,//�' Date: Phone#: 413-586-8600 Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official. City or Town: Permit/License# Issuing Authority(circle one): 1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.EIectrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other Contact Person: Phone#: ACG® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/DD/YYYY) L.....-"' 05/30/2023 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Cyndie Henderson CISR,CPIA NAME: Alera Group,Inc. PHONE (413)586-0111 FAX (413)586-6481 (A/C,No,Extl: (A/C,No): Webber&Grinnell Division E-MAIL chenderson@webberandgrinnell.com ADDRESS: 8 North King Street INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Northampton MA 01060 INSURERA: Selective Ins Co of S Carolina 19259 INSURED INSURER B: MA Employers/A.I.M. 12886 Keiter Corporation INSURER C: Attn:Scott Keiter INSURER D: 35 Main Street INSURER E: Florence MA 01062 INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: Master Exp 2024 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 DAMAGE I 0 REND CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PREMISES(Ea occu ence) $ 500,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $ 15,000 A S2265567 06/01/2023 06/01/2024 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY X O- R PO LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ 2,000,000 PR OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 (Ea accident) X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ A OWNED SCHEDULED A9105217 06/01/2023 06/01/2024 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ _ AUTOS ONLY _ AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ AUTOS ONLY _ AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) _ Medical payments $ 5,000 X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR —EACH OCCURRENCE $ 10,00Q,000 A EXCESS LIAR CLAIMS-MADE S2265567 06/01/2023 06/01/2024 AGGREGATE $ 10,000,000 DED X RETENTION $ 0 $ WORKERS COMPENSATION X AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY STATUTE X ERH YIN 1,000,000 B ANY N N/A MCC20020005382023A 06/11/2023 06/11/2024 E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? 1,000,000 (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes,describe under 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) Waiver of Subrogation can be obtained should Insured win the bid for project. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN "" Evidence of Insurance "'" ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 111L, V2 ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD DocuSign Envelope ID:A94F3E67-1DC7-4B7D-89A7-2414A844D8F3 and overhead as noted above. Contractor's profit and overhead, and any supervisory labor will not be credited back to Owner with any deductive Change Orders (work deleted from Agreement by Owner). The Contractor shall include a Contingency in the total price for its sole and exclusive use to cover additional costs for items, conditions, or events that are uncertain or not completely foreseeable at the time the Scope of Work was created. These costs shall include,but are not limited to, incomplete designs, scope errors, estimating inaccuracy, and subcontractor defaults. The Contractor shall charge for profit and overhead at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) on all work performed under the Contingency. Any Contingency money left unused shall be credited to the Owner at the completion of the work. Contingency shall not be used for alterations or deviations from the Scope of Work. ESCALATION CLAUSE The parties agree if, during the performance of this Agreement,the price of building material significantly increases (>2%), through no fault of Contractor, Owner shall be responsible for the price increase of such material. Contractor shall provide written notice to Owner of any claim for payment of a price increase of building material through a Change Order. Such price increase shall be documented through quotes, invoices, or receipts and shall be equitably adjusted by an amount reasonably necessary to cover any such significant price increase. RATES CHARGED FOR ALLOWANCE-ONLY AND TIME-AND-MATERIALS WORK Project Manager: $115.00 per hour; Superintendent: $100.00 per hour;Lead Carpenter: $90.00 per hour;Carpenter Blended Rate: $85.00 per hour; Subcontractor: Amount charged by Subcontractor. Note: Contractor will charge for profit and overhead at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) on all work performed on a time and materials basis (on both materials and labor rates set forth in this Agreement)and on all costs that exceed specifically stated Allowance estimates in the Agreement. PEOPLE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CHANGE ORDERS -rrfalitgAming people are authorized to sign Chan Wowed by: )otmit,S 644-Ytii tkid6 97 EBE00011 FE4OF... 8C7D3F4CD474486... (Please fill in line(s)above at time of signing Agreement) PERMITS To perform this work, Keiter Corporation, or subcontractors hired by Keiter Corporation, will obtain, on Owner's behalf, the following permits(if required): X Building Permit Electrical Permit Smoke Certificate Plumbing Permit Demolition Permit X Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN THESE PERMITS AS YOUR AGENT. IN THE EVENT THAT CONTRACTOR DOES NOT OBTAIN THESE PERMITS,AND THE OWNER OBTAINS THEM, OR IF CONTRACTOR IS NOT REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS, OWNER WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO OBTAIN ANY BENEFITS FROM THE GUARANTEE FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 142A. Contractor's obligation to obtain permits is limited to those permits directly related to performing the work Contractor agrees to do. To the extent that other permits or governmental or regulatory agency approvals, such as, but not limited to, zone changes,variances, special permits, site plan approvals, or approvals of conservation commissions, are required to be obtained before Contractor can obtain their permits, it is the Owner's obligation to satisfy such requirements and to meet those requirements at the Owner's cost. —OS /—DS —DS 4 s)G {� Contractor` Owner DocuSign Envelope ID:A94F3E67-1 DC7-4B7D-89A7-2414A844D8F3 NOTICE Notice will be deemed if delivered in hand or if sent by certified mail, re receipt requested, to the address listed on the front page of this Agreement. ARBITRATION THE CONTRACTOR AND THE HOMEOWNER HEREBY MUTU LY AGREE IN ADVANCE THAT IN THE EVENT THE CONTRACTOR HAS A DISUPUTE CONCERNING THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR MAY SUBMIT SUCH DISPUTE TO A PRIVATE ARBITRATION ERVICE WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVIED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND THE CONSUMER SHALL BE REQUIRED 0 SUBMIT TO SUCH ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED IN MASS. GENERAL LAWS,C.142A. KEITER CORPORATION OWNER (CONTRACTOR) c--DoeeuuSigned by: ,—DocuSigned by: Sceff ki!crf1 (, 06/19/2023 juts apt, 06/18/2023 7013436687461M... ' 07C0C0C611rc4or... By Scott Keiter, President Date Date —DocuSigned by: ziwjlt,rty N(GI:S 06/26/2023 •— 3E7D3F1E0171485... Date NOTICE THE SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES ABOVE APPLY ONLY TO THE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT INITIATED BY THE CO TRACTOR. THE OWNER MAY INITIATE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION EVEN WHERE THIS SECT ON IS NOT SEPARATELY SIGNED BY THE PARTIES. THE RIGHT TO INITIATE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RES LUTION SHALL END TWO YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ATTORNEY'S FEES Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this Agreement invol ng an amount less than$5,000(or the maximum limit of the Small Claims court)must be heard in the Small Claims Divisio I of the Municipal Court in the county where the Contractor's office is located. Any dispute over the dollar limit of the S 1 all Claims Court arising out of this Agreement shall be submitted to an experienced private construction arbitrator that sh.11 be mutually selected by the parties to conduct a binding arbitration in accordance with the arbitration laws of the state w i ere the project is located. The arbitrator shall be either a licensed attorney or retired judge who is familiar with constructio s law. If the parties can not mutually agree on an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of written demand for arbitration, then either of the parties shall submit the dispute to binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in accord. 1 ce with the Construction Industry Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Judgment upon the award may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction thereof. The prevailing party in any legal proceeding related to this Agreement sha 1 be entitled to payment of reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and post judgment interest at the legal rate. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, SEVERABILITY, AND MO I IFICATION This Agree Ptepresents and contains the entire agreement and unders : Iding between the p ' .Vrio ssions or 7S 4 10 ,,G " Contractor Owner DocuSign Envelope ID:A94F3E67-1 DC7-4B7D-89A7-2414A844D8F3 verbal representations by Contractor or Owner that are not contained in this Agreement are not a part of this Agreement. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is at any time held by a Court to be invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any future modification of this Agreement should be made in writing and executed by Owner and Contractor. MISCELLANEOUS This Agreement is a Massachusetts contract, contains the entire agreement between us, any representations or warranties not expressly contained in it are not a part of the Agreement, and it is binding upon our heirs, executors, successors and assigns. This Agreement may be modified only by an instrument in writing signed by both of us. This Agreement is subject to and is intended to comply with the provisions of Chapter 142A of the Massachusetts General Laws and its corresponding regulations. YOU MAY CANCEL THIS AGREEMENT IF IT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY A PARTY THERETO BY FORWARDING YOUR INTENT TO CANCEL IN WRITING BY ORDINARY MAIL POSTED, BY TELEGRAM SENT OR BY DELIVERY, NOT LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE SIGNING OF THIS AGREEMENT. By signing this Agreement, you acknowledge that you have received a complete and original copy of the entire Agreement and attached Addenda. Contractor may not start work until after this Agreement has been signed. DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES. THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. IF THERE ARE ANY PROVISIONS WHICH YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING. KEITER CORPORATION OWNER (CORPORATION) DocuSigned by: ,—DocuSigned by: LOff kikel ' (, 06/19/2023 3aAtt.S t pt1 06/18/2023 701313CC87164A1... `--g7E^EOnelipEAOG By Scott Keiter, President Date Date r—DocuSigned by: Wtlst,V{A' Ricks 06/26/2023 t 3E7D3F4ED474185... Date DS --DS , —DS 5 . 11 ,)G � Contractor` Owner`