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Standard Form of Master Agreement Between Owner and
Architect for Services provided under multiple Service
Orders
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AGREEMENT made as of the « » day of « » in the year « »
(In words, indicate day, month, and year.)
BETWEEN the Owner:
(Name, legal status, address, and other information)
«City of Bozeman»
«121 N. Rouse Ave.»
«Bozeman, Montana 59771»
and the Architect:
(Name, legal status, address, and other information)
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The Owner and Architect agree as follows.
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TABLE OF ARTICLES
1 MASTER AGREEMENT TERM AND PARTY REPRESENTATIVES
2 SERVICE ORDERS
3 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
5 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
6 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
7 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
8 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS
9 COMPENSATION
10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
11 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
12 SCOPE OF THIS MASTER AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1 MASTER AGREEMENT TERM AND PARTY REPRESENTATIVES
§ 1.1 This Master Agreement shall be effective for one year after the date first written above (“Date of this Master
Agreement”).
§ 1.2 This Master Agreement shall apply to all Service Orders agreed to by the Parties within the term of this Master
Agreement until completion of the Service Order. In the event of a conflict between terms and conditions of this
Master Agreement and a Service Order, the terms of the Service Order shall take precedence for the services
provided pursuant to the Service Order. An agreed upon Service Order together with this Master Agreement form a
Service Agreement. A Service Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties, and
supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. A Service Agreement may be
amended or modified only in writing signed by the parties.
§ 1.3 This Master Agreement will renew on an annual basis, on the day and month of the Date of this Master
Agreement, unless either party provides notice of their intent not to renew this Master Agreement. Notice must be
provided at least 60 days prior to the renewal date. In the event either party elects not to renew this Master
Agreement, the terms of this Master Agreement shall remain applicable until all Service Orders under this Master
Agreement are completed or terminated.
§ 1.4 The Owner identifies the following representative authorized to act on the Owner’s behalf with respect to this
Master Agreement:
«Shane Miller, Project Coordinator»
«121 N. Rouse Ave.»
«Bozeman, Montana 59771»
«smiller@bozeman.net»
«406-577-7425»
§ 1.4.1 In each Service Order, the Owner will identify a representative authorized to act on the Owner’s behalf with
respect to the Service Order.
§ 1.5 The Architect identifies the following representative authorized to act on the Architect’s behalf with respect to
this Master Agreement:
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§ 1.5.1 In each Service Order, the Architect will identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Architect
with respect to the Service Order.
§1.6 Architect understands that Owner has a separate contract with a GC/CM in order to complete the Work set forth
in the Scope of Services. Architect agrees to communicate and coordinate with GC/CM and Owner in order to
complete the Work.
§ 1.7 Nothing contained in this Master Agreement or in a Service Order shall create a contractual relationship with,
or a cause of action in favor of, a third party against either the Owner or Architect.
ARTICLE 2 SERVICE ORDERS
§ 2.1 The Owner is not required to issue any Service Orders under this Master Agreement.
§ 2.2 The Architect may decline to accept any Service Order issued by the Owner.
§ 2.3 The Architect shall perform the services set forth in each agreed upon Service Order, consisting of such
document as the Owner and Architect may mutually agree upon. Each Service Order shall state the name, location,
and detailed description of the Project; describe the Architect’s Services; state the Architect’s compensation; and list
the attachments and exhibits incorporated by reference.
ARTICLE 3 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 3.1 The Architect shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by
architects practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. The Architect shall
perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of
the services provided pursuant to a Service Agreement.
§ 3.2 Except with the Owner’s knowledge and consent, the Architect shall not engage in any activity, or accept any
employment, interest or contribution that would reasonably appear to compromise the Architect’s professional
judgment with respect to this Master Agreement or any Service Agreement.
§ 3.3 The Architect shall maintain the following insurance until termination of this Master Agreement. If any of the
requirements set forth below are in addition to the types and limits the Architect normally maintains, the Owner
shall pay the Architect as set forth in Section 9.4. The Owner shall be endorsed as additional insured on the
Architect’s primary and excess insurance policies for General Liability, Automobile Liability and Professional
Liability. The additional insured coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to any of the Owner’s insurance
policies. The additional insured coverage shall apply to both ongoing operations and completed operations. Upon
request by the Owner, the Architect shall provide to the Owner certificates of insurance evidencing compliance with
the requirements of this Section 3.3. The insurance requirements of this Section 3.3 shall also apply in full to all
consultants hired by Architect to perform any portion of a Service Order, provided Architect and Owner may
mutually agree in writing to different coverage limits for Architect’s consultants.
.1 Commercial General Liability
«With policy limits of not less than One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) for
each occurrence and Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) annual aggregate for bodily injury and
property damage. The Architect may provide the required limits and coverage through a combination
of primary and excess liability insurance, provided such primary and excess insurance policies result
in the same or greater coverage.»
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.2 Automobile Liability
«Covering vehicles owned or used by the Architect with policy limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for bodily injury and property damage per claim, and no less than Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000) annual aggregate. The Architect may provide the required limits and
coverage through a combination of primary and excess liability insurance, provided such primary and
excess insurance policies result in the same or greater coverage.»
.3 Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability
«Workers’ Compensation at statutory limits and Employers Liability with policy limits of not less
than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00)
annual aggregate»
.4 Professional Liability
«With policy limits of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per claim, Three Million
Dollars ($3,000,000.00) in the aggregate»
§ 3.4 The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s
consultants, including any GC/CM. The Architect shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of the
services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Architect shall provide prompt
written notice to the Owner if the Architect becomes aware of any error, omission, or inconsistency in such services
or information.
§ 3.5 The Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution made without the Architect’s
approval.
§ 3.6 The Architect shall manage the Architect’s services, research applicable design criteria, attend Project
meetings, communicate with members of the Project team, including the GC/CM, and report progress to the Owner.
§ 3.7 As soon as practicable after the date of this Service Agreement, the Architect shall submit for the Owner’s
approval a schedule for the performance of the Architect’s services.
§ 3.8 As soon as practicable after award of the Service Agreement, the Architect shall furnish in writing to the
Owner the names of consultants proposed for portions of the scope of a Service Order. The Owner may reply within
14 days to the Architect in writing stating (1) whether the Owner has reasonable objection to any such proposed
consultant or (2) that the Owner requires additional time for review. Failure of the Owner to reply within the 14-day
period shall constitute notice of no reasonable objection. Architect shall not contract with a proposed consultant to
whom the Owner has made reasonable and timely objection.
§ 3.9 Architect shall not substitute a consultant previously selected without written consent of the Owner. Architect
shall notify the Owner and GC/CM of any proposed substitution a minimum of ten (10) days prior to a proposed
change.
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
§ 4.1 The Architect may provide Additional Services after execution of a Service Agreement without invalidating
the Service Agreement. Except for services required due to the fault of the Architect, any Additional Services
provided in accordance with this Section 4.1 shall entitle the Architect to compensation pursuant to Section 9.3.
§ 4.2 Unless otherwise provided in a Service Order, upon recognizing the need to perform the following Additional
Services, as they relate to the services provided pursuant to the Service Order, the Architect shall notify the Owner
with reasonable promptness and explain the facts and circumstances giving rise to the need. The Architect shall not
proceed to provide the following Additional Services until the Architect receives the Owner’s written authorization:
.1 Services necessitated by a change in the Initial Information, previous instructions or approvals given
by the Owner, or a material change in the Project including size, quality, complexity, the Owner’s
schedule or budget for Cost of the Work, or procurement or delivery method;
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.2 Services necessitated by the enactment or revision of codes, laws, or regulations, including changing
or editing previously prepared Instruments of Service;
.3 Changing or editing previously prepared Instruments of Service necessitated by official
interpretations of applicable codes, laws or regulations that are either (a) contrary to specific
interpretations by the applicable authorities having jurisdiction made prior to the issuance of the
building permit, or (b) contrary to requirements of the Instruments of Service when those Instruments
of Service were prepared in accordance with the applicable standard of care;
.4 Services necessitated by decisions of the Owner not rendered in a timely manner or any other failure
of performance on the part of the Owner or the Owner’s consultants or contractors;
.5 Preparing digital models or other design documentation for transmission to the Owner’s consultants
and contractors, or to other Owner-authorized recipients;
.6 Preparation for, and attendance at, a dispute resolution proceeding or legal proceeding, except where
the Architect is party thereto; or
.7 Consultation concerning replacement of Work resulting from fire or other cause during construction.
ARTICLE 5 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 5.1 The Owner shall provide information in a timely manner regarding requirements for and limitations of each
Service Order.
§ 5.2 The Owner shall render decisions and approve the Architect’s submittals in a timely manner in order to avoid
unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the Architect’s services.
§ 5.3 The Owner shall coordinate the services of its own consultants with those services provided by the Architect.
Upon the Architect’s request, the Owner shall furnish copies of the scope of consulting services in the contracts
between the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Owner shall furnish the services of consultants as designated
in an individual Service Order, or authorize the Architect to furnish them as an Additional Service, when the
Architect requests such services and demonstrates to the Owner’s satisfaction that they are reasonably required by
the scope of the Service Order. The Owner shall require that its consultants and contractors maintain insurance,
including professional liability insurance, as appropriate to the services or work provided.
§ 5.4 The Owner shall furnish all legal, insurance, and accounting services, including auditing services, that may be
reasonably necessary at any time to meet the Owner’s needs and interests under a Service Agreement.
§ 5.5 The Owner shall provide prompt written notice to the Architect if the Owner becomes aware of any fault or
defect in the services or work related to a Service Agreement, including errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the
Architect’s Instruments of Service.
ARTICLE 6 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
§ 6.1 The Architect and the Owner warrant that in transmitting Instruments of Service, or any other information, the
transmitting party is the copyright owner of such information or has permission from the copyright owner to
transmit such information for its use in relation to a Service Agreement.
§ 6.2 The Architect and the Architect’s consultants shall be deemed the authors and owners of their respective
Instruments of Service, including the Drawings and Specifications, and shall retain all common law, statutory and
other reserved rights, including copyrights. Submission or distribution of Instruments of Service to meet official
regulatory requirements or for similar purposes in connection with a Service Agreement is not to be construed as
publication in derogation of the reserved rights of the Architect and the Architect’s consultants.
§ 6.3 The Architect grants to the Owner an irrevocable, perpetual, fully paid, nonexclusive license to use the
Architect’s Instruments of Service, provided that the Owner substantially performs its obligations to promptly pay
all sums when due pursuant to Articles 8 and 9. The Architect shall obtain similar nonexclusive licenses from the
Architect’s consultants consistent with this Master Agreement. The license granted under this section permits the
Owner to authorize the Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and suppliers, as well as the Owner’s
consultants and separate contractors, to reproduce applicable portions of the Instruments of Service, subject to any
protocols established pursuant to Section 10.9.
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§ 6.4 Except for the licenses granted in this Article 6, no other license or right shall be deemed granted or implied
under this Master Agreement. The Owner shall not assign, delegate, sublicense, pledge or otherwise transfer any
license granted herein to another party without the prior written agreement of the Architect. Any unauthorized use of
the Instruments of Service shall be at the Owner’s sole risk and without liability to the Architect and the Architect’s
consultants.
§ 6.5 Except as otherwise stated in Section 6.3, the provisions of this Article 6 shall survive the termination of this
Master Agreement.
ARTICLE 7 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
§ 7.1 General
§ 7.1.1 The Owner and Architect shall commence all claims and causes of action against the other and arising out of
or related to any Service Agreement, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, in accordance with the requirements of
the binding dispute resolution method selected in this Master Agreement and within the period specified by
applicable law. Completion of the services pursuant to a specific Service Agreement shall be the date of Substantial
Completion of construction related to the services performed pursuant to the Service Agreement or, where there is
no construction work related to a Service Agreement, the date the Architect completes its services under the Service
Agreement.
§ 7.1.2 Pending final resolution of any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of the Service Agreement, except as
otherwise agreed by the parties in writing the Architect shall proceed diligently with performance of the Service
Agreement and the Owner shall continue to make payments in accordance with the Service Agreement.
§ 7.2 Mediation
§ 7.2.1 Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to a Service Agreement shall be
subject to mediation as a condition precedent to litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction.
§ 7.2.2 The Owner and Architect shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes and other matters in question between
them by mediation, which, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, shall be administered by a Dispute
Resolution Board established pursuant to the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation’s Practice and Procedural
Manual. The parties must enter into a separate agreement establishing, among others, the scope of work of the DRB,
the responsibilities of the parties, the time for completion of the DRB’s process, payment to DRB members, and
whether the decision or findings of the DRB will be binding or admissible in other proceedings. The parties may, by
mutual agreement, submit to mediation administered by a neutral third party mediator in accordance with American
Arbitration Association procedures in effect on the date the claim is made in lieu of a DRB.
§ 7.2.3 The parties shall share the mediator’s fee and any filing fees equally. The parties shall bear their own
attorneys’ fees, expert witnesses’ fees, costs and expenses in the mediation. The mediation shall be held in the place
where the Project is located, unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall
be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
§ 7.4 The provisions of this Article 7 shall survive the termination of a Service Agreement.
ARTICLE 8 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS
§ 8.1 If the Owner fails to make payments to the Architect in accordance with a Service Agreement, such failure
shall be considered substantial nonperformance and cause for termination of the Service Agreement or, at the
Architect’s option, cause for suspension of performance of services under the Service Agreement for which the
Owner failed to make payment. If the Architect elects to suspend services, the Architect shall give seven days’
written notice to the Owner before suspending services. In the event of a suspension of services, the Architect shall
have no liability to the Owner for delay or damage caused the Owner because of such suspension of services. Before
resuming services, the Owner shall pay the Architect all sums due prior to suspension and any reasonable expenses
incurred in the interruption and resumption of the Architect’s services.
§ 8.2 If the services under a Service Agreement have been suspended by the Owner, the Architect shall be
compensated for services performed prior to notice of such suspension. When the services under the Service
Agreement are resumed, the Architect shall be compensated for reasonable expenses incurred in the interruption and
resumption of the Architect’s services.
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§ 8.3 If the Owner suspends the services under a Service Agreement for more than 90 cumulative days for reasons
other than the fault of the Architect, the Architect may terminate the Service Agreement by giving not less than
seven days’ written notice.
§ 8.4 Either party may terminate a Service Agreement upon not less than seven days’ written notice should the other
party fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of the Service Agreement, through no fault of the
party initiating the termination. Termination of a Service Agreement under this Section 8.4 shall not be deemed a
termination of other Service Agreements under this Master Agreement.
§ 8.5 The Owner may terminate a Service Agreement, upon not less than seven days’ written notice to the Architect
for the Owner’s convenience and without cause.
§ 8.6 In the event of termination of a Service Agreement not the fault of the Architect, the Architect shall be
compensated for services performed prior to termination, together with Reimbursable Expenses then due.
§ 8.7 The Owner’s rights to use the Architect’s Instruments of Service in the event of termination of a Service
Agreement are set forth in Article 6 and Section 9.5 of this Master Agreement.
ARTICLE 9 COMPENSATION
§ 9.1 The Owner shall compensate the Architect for the services described in a Service Order pursuant to the
Service Order and as set forth in this Article 9.
§ 9.2 Except as otherwise set forth in a Service Order, the compensation for services of the Architect and the
Architect’s consultants, if any, are set forth below. The rates may be adjusted in accordance with the Architect’s and
Architect’s consultants’ normal review practices provided Owner consents to such adjustment in writing.
Employee or Category Fee(s)
CT Arch/PM Fee $
CT Mech/Plumb Fee $
CT Elec Fee $
IMEG Structural Fee $
ADG Fee $
CT Civil Fee $
CT Landscape Fee $
TOTAL FOR ASSESSMENT PHASE $
§ 9.3 Except as otherwise set forth in a Service Order, the Owner shall compensate the Architect for Additional
Services designated in Article 4 as follows:
«As set forth in the applicable Service Order. »
§ 9.4 Compensation for Reimbursable Expenses
§ 9.4.1 Unless otherwise indicated on the Service Order, Reimbursable Expenses are in addition to compensation for
the Architect’s professional services and include the actual expenses incurred by the Architect and the Architect’s
consultants directly related to a Service Agreement, as follows:
.1 Transportation and authorized out-of-town travel and subsistence;
.2 Permitting and other fees required by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project;
.3 Printing, reproductions, plots, and standard form documents;
.4 Postage, handling, and delivery;
.5 Expense of overtime work requiring higher than regular rates, if authorized in advance by the Owner;
.6 Renderings, physical models, mock-ups, professional photography, and presentation materials
requested by the Owner or required for the Project; and
.7 If required by the Owner, and with the Owner’s prior written approval, the Architect’s consultant’s
expense of professional liability insurance dedicated exclusively to the Project, or the expense of
additional insurance coverage or limits in excess of that normally maintained by the Architect or the
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Architect’s consultants, and disclosed by the Architect in writing prior to execution of this Master
Agreement or a related Service Agreement.
§ 9.4.2 Reimbursable Expenses will be allocated to each Service Agreement.
§ 9.5 Payments to the Architect
§ 9.5.1 Progress Payments
§ 9.5.1.1 Unless otherwise agreed, payments for services provided pursuant to a Service Agreement shall be made
monthly in proportion to services performed. Payments are due and payable upon presentation of the Architect’s
invoice.
§ 9.5.1.2 Records of Reimbursable Expenses, expenses pertaining to Additional Services, and services performed on
the basis of hourly rates shall be available to the Owner at mutually convenient times.
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
§ 10.1 Each Service Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Montana, and any City of Bozeman
municipal ordinance. .
§ 10.2 Notice shall be provided in writing to the designated representative of the party to whom the notice is
addressed and shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person, by mail, by courier, or by electronic
transmission.
§ 10.3 The Owner and Architect, respectively, bind themselves, their agents, successors, assigns, and legal
representatives to each Service Agreement. Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall assign a Service Agreement
without the written consent of the other and the GC/CM if applicable.
§ 10.4 Unless otherwise required in a Service Agreement, the Architect shall have no responsibility for the
discovery, presence, handling, removal or disposal of, or exposure of persons to, hazardous materials or toxic
substances in any form at the Project site.
§ 10.5 The Architect shall have the right to include photographic or artistic representations of the design of the
Projects for which services are performed among the Architect’s promotional and professional materials. The
Architect shall be given reasonable access to the completed Projects to make such representations. However, the
Architect’s materials shall not include the Owner’s confidential or proprietary information if the Owner has
previously advised the Architect in writing of the specific information considered by the Owner to be confidential or
proprietary. The Owner shall provide professional credit for the Architect in the Owner’s promotional materials for
the Projects. This Section 10.6 shall survive the termination of a Service Agreement unless the Owner terminates a
Service Agreement for cause pursuant to Section 8.4.
§ 10.6 If the Architect or Owner receives information specifically designated as “confidential” or “business
proprietary,” the receiving party may disclose such information as required by law or court order, including a
subpoena or other form of compulsory legal process issued by a court or governmental entity. The Party receiving
such information may also disclose it to its employees, consultants or contractors in order to perform services or
work solely and exclusively for the Project, provided those employees, consultants and contractors are subject to the
restrictions on the disclosure and use of such information as set forth in this Section 10.7.
§ 10.7 The invalidity of any provision of the Agreement shall not invalidate the Agreement or its remaining
provisions. If it is determined that any provision of the Agreement violates any law, or is otherwise invalid or
unenforceable, then that provision shall be revised to the extent necessary to make that provision legal and
enforceable. In such case the Agreement shall be construed, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to give effect to
the parties’ intentions and purposes in executing the Agreement.
§ 10.8 The parties shall agree upon protocols governing the transmission and use of Instruments of Service or any
other information or documentation in digital form.
§ 10.9 A waiver by either party any default or breach by the other party of any terms or conditions of this Master
Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such term or conditions or to pursue any available legal
or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default or breach.
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ARTICLE 11 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Special terms and conditions applicable to this Master Agreement are as follows:
Ǥ 11.1 Indemnification. For other than professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
Architect agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Owner harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses,
and expenses connected therewith that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from or suffered by Owner by
reason of any injury or loss, including but not limited to, personal injury, including bodily injury or death, property
damage, occasioned by, growing out of, or in any way arising or resulting from any intentional or negligent act on
the part of Architect or Architect’s consultants, agents or employees.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Architect agrees to defend, indemnify
and hold Owner harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable
defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Architect or Architect’s
consultants, agents or employees.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Architect agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Owner harmless from any
claims, demands, suits, damages, losses and expenses arising from or relating to any claim for violation of
intellectual property rights, including without limitation copyright or patent rights arising from or related to the use
of any work product provided by Architect or Architect’s consultants, agents or employees.
Should Owner be required to bring an action against the Architect to assert its right to defense or indemnification
under this Agreement or under the Architect’s applicable insurance policies required below Owner shall be entitled
to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a
court of competent jurisdiction determines the Architect was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to
indemnify Owner for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
The obligations of this Section 11.1 shall survive termination of this Master Agreement.
§ 11.2 In the event it becomes necessary for Owner or Architect retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or
conditions of this Master Agreement or to give any notice required herein, then the prevailing party or the party
giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house
counsel to include the City Attorney.
§ 11.3 The Architect will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. In order to satisfy City of Bozeman policy the
Architect will not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person in
compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political
ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or
mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or mental disability,
marital status or sex distinction. The Architect shall be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder. The Architect shall
require these nondiscrimination terms of its sub-consultants providing services under this agreement. »
ARTICLE 12 SCOPE OF THIS MASTER AGREEMENT
§ 12.1 This Master Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Owner and the Architect
and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Master Agreement
may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the Owner and Architect.
§ 12.2 This Master Agreement is comprised of the following documents identified below:
.1 AIA Document B121™–2014, Standard Form of Master Agreement Between Owner and Architect
.2 Exhibits:
«Exhibit A – Engineering & Architectural Assessment Phase Proposal»
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This Master Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above.
OWNER (Signature) ARCHITECT (Signature)
Chuck Winn, City Manager «»«»
(Printed name, title, and license number, if required)