Stock Permit Plan Purchase Contract with Revision Options

Westley  Niker (Owner) contracts with John Henry (Architect) for the right to purchase one pre-drawn ‘stock’ plan as-is: ______________, or other similarly sized plans @ approx. 8,000– 10,000 Sf, AC space.  Owner may elect for options/changes (see below), including adding or reducing space, modifying style of house, etc. as determined upon inspection of stock plans.  A $15,000.00  retainer will be submitted by Owner to Architect in order to receive basic layout designs of at least 5-8 plans in stock close to specifications (via email), balance due upon selecting one or more plans from which to proceed.  Fees submitted for purchase of Schematic or Stock Plans apply to cost of Permit Set Services current rates if a custom design from scratch is decided upon or in the case more than 50% changes must be made to existing schematic or stock plans.

   The cost of purchasing an existing stock Architectural Drawing Set is calculated @ $2.25/SF AC space.  Deliverables will be hard copy 1 study set (original drawings) and/or 5 total sets after changes are made.  Cost plus 15% applies to additional sets/ shipping costs.   Owner may elect for options/changes (see below), including adding or reducing space, modifying style of house, etc. as determined upon inspection of  basic layout/study set designs.  Stock plans will be used as basis or part of the Permit Set for new construction on new site in _____________________.

If stock plans are not available, the cost to purchase an existing schematic design (floor plan schematic and front elevation sketch) only is $.95/SF, credited to development of Permit Set, per current Fee Schedule — or another design professional may continue to develop plan.

Additional interior detailing and other drawings as might be required by local codes, or requested by Owner, contractor or suppliers to be contracted for at additional fees under separate contract. 

   Architect will assume no liability related to this project whatsoever in the event another design professional modifies stock plans (optional) sold to Owner by Architect.  Copyright electronic files of plans are not for sale, only one vellum copy will be made in this case.

   Owner to contract with Structural engineer in jurisdiction under which plans will be permitted to supplant Architectural set in order to secure Building Permit, and with all applicable additional consultant drawings as required (civil, mechanical, environmental, etc. under separate contract) Owner’s Builder must study plans thoroughly and notify Architect in writing of any potential code, legal, structural or life-safety issue or errors and omissions before commencing construction.  Owner to select and contract with Builder under separate contract. Copyright ownership held by Architect.
OPTIONAL/ ADDITIONAL SERVICES per selection of STOCK PLAN only (Schematic design selection  to be developed further per Fee Schedule Permit Set)

Changes or additions to original Permit Set plans, as requested by Owner will incur fees itemized below:

New site plan Per Owner’s lot specifications             

Revised Floor Plans      Changes to plans, up to 20% to existing plans  

Revised Elevations        Per Floor Plan changes, up to 20% 

Revised Roof plan         Per Floor Plan changes     

Revised Electrical plans Per Floor Plan changes  

New Foundation layout  Per Floor Plan changes (must be engineered*) 

Interior Molding Selection: Trim, Base, Ceiling, 5 Primary rooms    

Interior Elevations    1-2 walls ea.: Foyer, Living, Study, Master, Dining, Family 

General Specifications  Basic construction materials and performance specs.

Review Board, etc. Meetings or Presentations as required                         $225/ Hr.

Cost of options/ services above for plans that must be revised from 20-50% will incur an additional 35%.

Terms of Payment:  Purchase cost for plans as-is, is based on $3.85/SF or $___________ for one-time construction, due at selection of final stock plan or schematic design minus retainer of $15,000.  Additional/optional work as described above,  $___________ in two payments.  Completion time for any changes: approximately 12 to 20 weeks.

Additional Terms: ________________________________________________________________________

Agreed by Owner, __________________________________________  date: ___________

Agreed by Architect, _________________________________________  date: ___________