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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-098-E-AMS-Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists-Proposal for Façade Consulting at The Gateway Center, Library and West Campus Office BuildingRevised 01/24 1 [Departmental Use Only] TITLE Façade Consult FY FY25-26 NORTH CAROLINA SERVICES AGREEMENT NO RFP/RFQ ORANGE COUNTY This Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), made and entered into this 6th day of March, 2026, (“Effective Date”) by and between Orange County, North Carolina a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter, the "County") and Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists, LLC, (hereinafter, the "Provider"). WITNESSETH: That the County and Provider, for the consideration herein named, do hereby agree as follows: 1.Services a.Scope of Work. i)This Agreement is for services to be rendered by Provider to County with respect to (insert type of project): Forensic Evaluation of Building Envelope Two to Three partial days on site performing the assessment and testing. Air infiltration testing to utilize blower doors may be necessary at the main Library, West Campus Office Building and the Gateway Center. Please see attached quotes dated January 16,2026. ii)By executing this Agreement, the Provider represents and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and timely manner. iii)Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement. iv)The services to be performed under this Agreement consist of Basic Services, as described and designated in Section 3 hereof. Compensation to the Provider for Basic Services under this Agreement shall be as set forth herein. 2.Responsibilities of the Provider a.Services to be provided. The Provider shall provide the County with all services required in Section 3 to satisfactorily complete the Project within the time limitations set forth herein and in accordance with the highest professional standards. b.Standard of Care. i)The Provider shall exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing services under this Agreement in accordance with the generally accepted standards Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Revised 01/24 2 of this type of Provider practice throughout the United States and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the performance of these services. Provider is solely responsible for the professional quality, accuracy and timely completion and submission of all work related to the Basic Services. ii)Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions of its agents, contractors, employees, or assigns in the performance of the Agreement. Provider shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes or conflicts at no additional cost to the County. iii)The Provider shall not, except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, subcontract the performance of any work under this Agreement without prior written permission of the County. No permission for subcontracting shall create, between the County and the subcontractor, any contract or any other relationship. iv)Provider is an independent contractor of County. Any and all employees of the Provider engaged by the Provider in the performance of any work or services required of the Provider under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or agents of the Provider only and not of the County, and any and all claims that may or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Provider. v)If activities related to the performance of this Agreement require specific licenses, certifications, or related credentials Provider represents that it or its employees, agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such licenses, certifications, or credentials and that such licenses certifications, or credentials are current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation. vi)Should any documents, exhibits, or addenda be attached to this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall have priority in any conflict with or among the terms of such referenced documents, exhibits, or addenda. vii)Should this Agreement involve project designs, the construction or creation of which is to be bid out or fulfilled by other contractors, and bidding or negotiation with contractors produce prices which, when added to the other elements of the approved total project cost, produce a cost that is in excess of the approved total project cost, the Provider shall participate with the County in negotiation and design adjustments to the extent such are necessary to obtain prices within the approved total project cost. All activity of the Provider with respect to these matters shall constitute Basic Services and shall be performed by the Provider without additional compensation. If negotiation and design adjustments fail to bring costs within the total project cost the County may reject all bids and Provider will redesign or reduce portions of the project in an effort to reduce the bid prices to within the total project cost and rebid the project. One such redesign is included within Basic Services. If this second letting for bids does not produce bids that are within the approved total project cost initially or after negotiations Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Revised 01/24 3 with the contractor the cost is not reduced to an amount within the total project cost, the Provider is not obligated to engage in further redesign. 3.Basic Services a.Basic Services. The Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement are as follows (fully describe services to be provided): Forensic Evaluation of Building Envelope Two to Three partial days on site performing the assessment and testing. Air infiltration testing to utilize blower doors may be necessary at the main Library, West Campus Office Building and the Gateway Center. Please see attached quotes dated January 16,2026. 4.Duration of Services a.Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from 03/06/2026 to 08/06/2026. b.Scheduling of Services. i)The Provider shall schedule and perform its activities in a timely manner. ii)Should the County determine that the Provider is behind schedule, it may require the Provider to expedite and accelerate its efforts, including providing additional resources and working overtime, as necessary, to perform its services in accordance with the approved project schedule at no additional cost to the County. iii)The Commencement Date for the Provider's Basic Services shall be 03/06/2026. 5.Compensation a.Compensation for Basic Services. Compensation for Basic Services shall include all compensation due the Provider from the County for all services satisfactorily (as determined by the County) performed pursuant to this Agreement. The maximum amount payable for Basic Services shall not exceed Forty Two Thousand Four Hundred and Forty Dollars ($42,440.00). Payment for satisfactorily performed Basic Services shall become due and payable within thirty (30) days of Provider properly invoicing County. Payment shall be subject to provisions of Section 5(b). b.Disputes. In the event the amount stated on an invoice is disputed by the County, the County may withhold payment of all or a portion of the amount stated on an invoice until the parties resolve the dispute. Should Provider fail to perform its duties under the terms of this Agreement, County may, without fault or penalty, withhold any payment associated with the work to be performed until such time as said work is completed. 6.Additional Services. County shall not be responsible for costs related to any services in addition to the Basic Services performed by Provider unless County requests such additional services in writing and such additional services are evidenced by a written amendment to this Agreement. 7.Responsibilities of the County Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Revised 01/24 4 a.Cooperation and Coordination. The County has designated (Alan Dorman) to act as the County's representative with respect to the Project who shall have the authority to render decisions within guidelines established by the County Manager or the County Board of Commissioners and who shall be available during working hours as often as may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information. 7.Insurance a.General Requirements. Provider shall obtain, at its sole expense, Commercial General Liability Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and any additional insurance as may be required by County’s Risk Manager as such insurance requirements are described in the Orange County Risk Transfer Policy and Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements (each document is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). If County’s Risk Manager determines additional insurance coverage is required such additional insurance shall consist of NA (if no additional insurance required mark N/A as being not applicable). Provider shall not commence work until such insurance is in effect and certification thereof has been received by the County's Risk Manager. 8.Indemnity a.Indemnity. To the extent authorized by North Carolina law the Provider agrees, without limitation, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County from all loss, liability, claims or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or related to the Project and arising from property damage or bodily injury including death to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by the negligence or misconduct of the Provider except to the extent same are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County. This indemnification obligation shall not apply to claims arising out of the professional services by the Provider, which claims shall be governed solely by applicable professional liability standards. It is the intent of this provision to require the Provider to indemnify the County to the fullest extent permitted under North Carolina law. 9.Amendments to the Agreement a.Changes in Basic Services. Changes in the Basic Services and entitlement to additional compensation or a change in duration of this Agreement shall be made by a written Amendment to this Agreement executed by the County and the Provider. The Provider shall proceed to perform the Services required by the Amendment only after receiving a fully executed Amendment from the County. 10.Termination a.Termination for Convenience of the County. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by the County and for its convenience upon seven (7) days’ prior written notice to the Provider. b.Other Termination. The Provider may terminate this Agreement based upon the County's material breach of this Agreement; provided, the County has not taken all reasonable actions to remedy the breach. The Provider shall give the County seven (7) days' prior Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Revised 01/24 5 written notice of its intent to terminate this Agreement for cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other party that obligations pursuant to this Agreement are made impractical due to declarations of emergency by Orange County or by North Carolina due to events directly impacting Orange County. Both parties shall remain responsible for all payment and performance due up to the receipt of such notice, but shall have no further obligation or responsibility beyond that date provided the terminating party has taken all reasonable steps to complete the performance of its obligations. c.Compensation After Termination. i)In the event of termination, the Provider shall be paid that portion of the fees and expenses that it has earned to the date of termination, less any costs or expenses incurred or anticipated to be incurred by the County due to errors or omissions of the Provider. Upon request of the County, the Provider shall submit to County all relevant documentation, including but not limited to, job cost records, to support its claims for final compensation. ii)Should this Agreement be terminated, the Provider shall deliver to the County within seven (7) days, at no additional cost, all deliverables including any electronic data or files relating to the Project. d.Waiver. The payment of any sums by the County under this Agreement or the failure of the County to require compliance by the Provider with any provisions of this Agreement or the waiver by the County of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any claim for damages by the County for any breach of this Agreement or a waiver of any other required compliance with this Agreement. e.Suspension. County may suspend the Basic Services and this Agreement at any time for County’s convenience and without penalty to County upon three (3) days’ notice to Provider. Upon any suspension by County, Provider shall discontinue work on the Basic Services and shall not resume the Basic Services until notified to proceed by County. 11.Additional Provisions a.Limitation and Assignment. The County and the Provider each bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal representatives to the terms of this Agreement. Neither the County nor the Provider shall assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. There are no third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer on any person other than the parties hereto (and their respective successors, heirs and permitted assigns), any rights, remedies, or obligations. b. Governing Law. This Agreement and the duties, responsibilities, obligations and rights of respective parties hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider and any subcontractors of Provider are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Revised 01/24 6 agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. c.Non-Discrimination. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal non-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each Orange County policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.) Any violation of the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. d.Dispute Resolution. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret or seek damages with respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action. e.Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the County and the Provider and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. Modifications may be evidenced by facsimile signatures. f.Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held as a matter of law to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be valid and binding upon the Parties. g.Ownership of Work Product. Should Provider’s performance of this Agreement generate documents, items or things that are specific to this Project such documents, items or things shall become the property of the County and may be used on any other project without additional compensation to the Provider. The use of the documents, items or things by the County or by any person or entity for any purpose other than the Project as set forth in this Agreement shall be at the full risk of the County.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Provider retains all right, title, and interest in any proprietary tools, materials, or other intellectual property developed, acquired, or licensed by Provider prior to or independently of this Agreement ("Pre-Existing Materials"), regardless of whether such materials are embedded in, incorporated into, or form part of the Documents. Provider grants the County a limited, non-exclusive, royalty- free license to use such Pre-Existing Materials solely to the extent necessary for the operation, maintenance, modification, and use of the Project. The County may not extract, copy, or reuse Pre-Existing Materials for other projects without Provider's prior written consent, and any such unauthorized use shall be at Owner’s sole risk and responsibility. Any copyrighted or proprietary content within the Deliverables, including but not limited to standard specifications, templates, or proprietary methodologies, shall be deemed Pre- Existing Materials under this provision. h. i. j.Non-Appropriation. Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of County’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that County Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Revised 01/24 7 h. Non-Appropriation. Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of County’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that County shall not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the requirements of this Agreement. In the event of a change in the County’s statutory authority, mandate or mandated functions, by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects County’s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to County upon written notice to Provider of such limitation or change in County’s legal authority. i.Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. j. Notices. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following: Orange County Attention:Travis Myren P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Provider’s Name BECS, LLC 875 Hollins Street, Suite 201 Baltimore, MD 21201 [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Revised 01/24 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by and through their authorized agents, have hereunder set their hands and seal, all as of the day and year first above written. ORANGE COUNTY: PROVIDER: By: _________________________________ Travis Myren By: __________________________________ Thomas Finn Printed Name and Title Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 3/16/20263/21/2026 Revised 01/24 9 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists, LLC Vendor Contact Person: Thomas Finn Phone: 919-937-0096 Address: 875 Hollins Street, Suite 201 City Baltimore State: MD Zip: 21201 Department: AMS Amount: $42,440.00 Purpose: Proposal for Façade Consulting at The Gateway Center, Library and West Campus Office Building Budget Code(s): 61370035-870000-11004 Vendor # Vendor Status with NCSOS: Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date 03/06/2026 End Date 08/06/2026 Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: ); Made or Administered by AMS Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: ) -Policy 9.4:Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement. This agreement is approved as to technical form and content. Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 3/11/2026 3/20/2026 3/20/2026 3/20/2026 Revised 01/24 10 Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:________ Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com December 11, 2025 Attention: Orange County c/o Alan Dorman, Asset Manager 306 Revere Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Subject: Proposal for Façade Consulting 131 W. Margaret Lane 131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 Dear Mr. Dorman: Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists, PLLC (BECS) is pleased to submit the following proposal to assist with the referenced project. Below, you will find our proposed scope of services based on our current knowledge of the project and our experience with similar projects. Background BECS was contacted to review some concerns at Orange County’s’ Gateway Center in Hillsborough, NC. There is bulk water and mold issues presenting itself on the north elevation on other areas of the 2nd and 3rd floor. Proposed Scope of Services The BECS services outlined below are conducted by a team of registered engineers and architects, building scientists, and roofing/waterproofing consultants with specialties in structural and restoration engineering, building envelopes, and general construction. The specialists working on each project have extensive experience in such investigations. Conclusions will be drawn from on-site observations and interviews with users and management/maintenance personnel. Appropriate documents will be reviewed for orientation purposes. Unless indicated otherwise, no destructive testing, calculations, intrusive observations, or laboratory analysis is included in the services outlined herein. BECS will require structural, architectural, and as-built drawings for our investigation. If drawings are unavailable, we reserve the right to revisit our proposal to determine the impact on our scope and costs when performing the investigation. TASK 1 – FAÇADE CONSULTING, DRAWING REVIEW, AND PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS  BECS will review available reports, leak logs, and other pertinent data from previous studies of the referenced components the Client and management staff provided. We will also interview the Client regarding the project's history. If there are known conditions that you would like us to consider, please inform us of them and their location.  Review available drawings of the building to determine the construction details. We understand the Client will make existing drawings available to us at least seven days before the beginning of our survey.  Make multiple day site visits to perform visual observations of accessible exterior and interior wall sections where water intrusion is believed to be ongoing. Utilize specialty equipment such as infrared cameras and moisture meters to help verify existing conditions and observations. Our observations will focus on thermal, air, weather, and water management of as-built details. During our observations, we will require access to the interior of the building and accessible roofs. We will work with the Management Staff to gain access to all floors with exposed exterior wall conditions. If there are existing areas with known detailing concerns, we request Management Staff make this information known to us prior to the start of our Work so these locations may be included as part of our survey. We will coordinate access to these Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting 131 W. Margaret Lane 131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 December 11, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com locations through the Management office to occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). If required, the Owner or property manager may arrange for an escort to accompany us during our site visit.  We will perform a forensic leakage investigation to determine the causes and pathways of water intrusion and air infiltration. During this investigation, we will use calibrated testing equipment to create a pressure differential between the interior and exterior; utilizing a blower door. This will effectively create a wind-driven rain event, which will provide for more efficient means of leakage detection. Isolation techniques described in ASTM E2128 will be utilized to isolate certain joints and conditions. This will help us to determine more specific pathways of water and air intrusion. This can help to rule out certain repairs that may not be necessary. An Aerial Lift will be required to access elevated areas of concern. Bulk exterior smoke testing will also be used to evaluate potential excessive air infiltration.  Investigative probes requiring exterior brick removal in three locations will be performed by a subcontracted contractor. In addition, a section of parapet metal coping will be removed and replaced by the contractor. The probes are to identify potential deficiencies in the construction of the backup wall and transitions i.e. windows, shelf angle etc.  We will follow up on our study with a detailed report Our findings will include recommendations, practical repair solutions to address the observed conditions, risk factors associated with the observed conditions, and recommendations for additional testing or exploratory openings (if necessary) to better understand the reported conditions. A stamped and sealed report can be provided upon request for an additional cost.  We will attend one in-person or virtual meeting during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) with the Client and Client’s representative following delivery of our findings to review conditions and recommendations and answer questions related to the study. If, during our work, we discover conditions that require immediate attention/repairs or additional access to perform detailed observations and intrusive investigation, we will inform you of our findings and provide a budget for the additional work. We will not proceed with additional work without first receiving written approval from the Client. Upon review and discussion with the Owner’s representative, BECS can provide a proposal for preparing design and specification documents, permitting assistance, performing bidding, and providing quality assurance services for the project remediation. Consulting Fees and Payment Terms Task 1 – Forensic Evaluation of Building Envelope Two to Three partial days on site performing the assessment and testing. Air infiltration testing to utilize blower doors may be necessary. $6,160 Contractor Support for Investigative Probes: $8,400 $14,560 Task 2 – Design Documents TBD Task 3a – Bidding Services TBD Task 3b – Permitting (Time and Expense) TBD Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting 131 W. Margaret Lane 131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 December 11, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com Task 4a – Quality Assurance Services TBD Schedule BECS will endeavor to complete the contracted work within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe with the Client. The construction completion timeframe may be impacted by items beyond our control, including, but not limited to, contractor availability, weather, and the permitting process. BECS will promptly complete those items within our control in the scope of service. Items beyond our control shall not be considered delays on BECS's part. When the proposal is approved, BECS will add this work to our staffing place and begin the project based on our present workload. Once bidding is completed and a contractor is retained, the project permitting timeframes can be discussed. Depending on the AHJ, permitting can take up to three months or more. The above fees are based on these timeframes; expedited services can be provided upon request for a revised fee. Additional Services Unforeseen and hidden conditions may necessitate additional services beyond those defined. BECS will submit an Additional Task Service Authorization for the Client’s approval if identified. No further work will be performed without the Client’s written approval. Additional Task Services will follow the terms and conditions attached herein. Proposal Acceptance If the scope of work and proposed fees are acceptable, please sign the attached Proposal Acceptance Sheet and return it to us. Using alternative contract forms may result in revisions to the fees and schedule. We appreciate your consideration of BECS for this work and look forward to assisting you on this project. Sincerely, Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists. FOR: Client Name FOR: Building Envelope Consulting and Scientists, PLLC ACCEPTED ACCEPTED BY: BY: ScoƩ Vicino Director of OperaƟons TITLE: : DATE: DATE: 12/10/25 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting 131 W. Margaret Lane 131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 December 11, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com With an accepted contract, we request that you complete the following informaƟon and return the following: How to Pay BECS has made paying your invoice online easy, quick, and secure. Forward this informaƟon to your Accounts Payable Department to ensure no boƩlenecks in your project delivery. To Pay by Check: Make check payable to: Building Envelope Consultants and ScienƟsts 875 Hollins Street, # 4 BalƟmore, MD 21201 To Pay by ACH/Credit Card: Go to hƩps://www.wearebecs.com/payment or click this link to access our secure payment portal: Pay Now. Please note that service fees apply. To sign up for free ACH payments, don't hesitate to get in touch with billing@wearebecs.com Project Name: Internal Project #: P.O. No.: Accounts Payable Contact: Phone Email Billing Address: Project Billing Schedule? If a project billing schedule exists, please provide Accounts Payable Contact: Phone: Email Address: Insurance CerƟficate: If specific COI is required then please send requirements or Addt’l insured Lien Waivers Required: Expenses Billable: Other InstrucƟons: Scan to Pay Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting 131 W. Margaret Lane 131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 December 11, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com Terms and Conditions 1. Invoice Payment, Interest on Unpaid Amount and Disputed Invoices 1.1. BECS will submit progress invoices which are due upon receipt and considered past due if not paid within thirty (30) days of invoice date. If BECS does not receive payment in full within sixty (60) calendar days of invoice date, invoices will bear interest at one-and-one-half (1.5) percent (or the maximum rate allowable by law, whichever is less) of the unpaid amount per month, which will be calculated from the invoice date. Furthermore, if the Client has not objected to the invoice, as provided for below, and the invoice is more the sixty (60) days outstanding, BECS may proceed immediately to collecƟon of the invoice without mediaƟon as a condiƟon precedent. Payment thereaŌer will first be applied to accrued interest and then to the unpaid principal. 1.2. BECS shall be compensated to the extent that BECS’s services are requested, directed, and provided regardless of project schedule or Client’s billing arrangement with Owner. 1.3. If the Client objects to any porƟon of an invoice, the Client shall noƟfy BECS in wriƟng within fiŌeen (15) calendar days of receipt of the invoice. The Client shall idenƟfy in wriƟng the specific cause of the disagreement and the amount in dispute and shall pay that porƟon of the invoice not in dispute in accordance with the other payment terms of this Agreement. 2. Any dispute over invoiced amounts due which the Client has objected to and cannot be resolved within twenty-five (25) calendar days aŌer presentaƟon of invoice by direct negoƟaƟon between the parƟes shall be resolved in accordance with the following Disputed Invoice ResoluƟon process: 2.1. A demand for mediaƟon shall be made in wriƟng, delivered to the other party to the Agreement, and filed with the person or enƟty administering the mediaƟon. 2.2. The other party shall deliver a wriƩen response to the party demanding mediaƟon within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the demand for mediaƟon indicaƟng that the other party agrees to mediate. 2.3. Should the other party fail to provide a wriƩen response to the demand for mediaƟon within the seven (7) dayƟme period, the requirement of mediaƟon as a condiƟon precedent under Terms and CondiƟons paragraph A.17 shall be deemed waived, and BECS may proceed directly with the filing of a civil complaint in a court of competent jurisdicƟon. 3. TerminaƟon of Services 3.1. BECS reserves the right to terminate this agreement upon seven (7) days’ advance noƟce in the event Client fails to perform, including failure to make Ɵmely payment of invoices. BECS may, at its opƟon, suspend work in the event payments are not received and will have no liability for any delay caused thereby. 4. Documents 4.1. All documents furnished by BECS are instruments of service and shall remain the sole property of BECS. BECS shall retain all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights, including the copyright thereto. They are to be used only for this project and are not to be modified, distributed, or used for any other project, in whole or in part, except with the wriƩen authorizaƟon of BECS. BECS accepts no liability for any unauthorized use or modificaƟon of these documents. 5. AddiƟonal Services 5.1. BECS’s services exceeding the scope of the basic services will be considered addiƟonal services and will be provided based upon a mutually agreeable fee and terms. 6. Insurance 6.1. See aƩached sample BECS CerƟficate of Insurance. Insurance CerƟficates for this project will be provided to the Client upon execuƟon of this agreement. In the event of insurance cancellaƟon, the Client will be given thirty (30) days’ wriƩen noƟce. 7. BECS ResponsibiliƟes 7.1. ConfirmaƟon of Verbal AuthorizaƟon: UnƟl such Ɵme that a wriƩen agreement is concluded, we will proceed based upon the terms of this proposal, including the Basic Services, CompensaƟon, Reimbursable Expenses, and Terms and CondiƟons therein. If that process is not acceptable to you, please noƟfy BECS Inc. immediately in wriƟng. 7.2. Standard of Care: Services provided by BECS in connecƟon with the Project will be performed consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession pracƟcing simultaneously under similar circumstances. 7.3. Cost EsƟmates: BECS’s opinions of probable cost, if any, will be based on training and experience. However, BECS does not control contractors' labor or materials costs or other condiƟons affecƟng market pricing. Accordingly, BECS does not warrant its opinions, nor will contractors’ actual or quoted costs vary from its opinions of probable cost. 7.4. SubmiƩal Review: BECS review of shop drawings and other submiƩals will be for conformance with the general intent of the BECS documents, and acƟon taken or comments made by BECS shall not create or transfer responsibility for the content of such submiƩals. Responsibility will remain with the contractor or the party preparing said submi Ʃals. 7.5. Review of Pay ApplicaƟons: BECS’s review of the contractor’s applicaƟons for payment, if any, will consƟtute BECS’s opinion based on its review of the work in progress but will neither be a warranty nor a representaƟon that the contractor has appropriately applied payments for any purpose of the contractor’s work. Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting 131 W. Margaret Lane 131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 December 11, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com 7.6. Equipment survey will be limited to safely accessing operaƟng equipment and equipment areas. 7.7. ConstrucƟon ObservaƟon: 7.7.1. BECS shall visit the site at intervals appropriate to the state of construcƟon, or as otherwise agreed to in wriƟng by the Client and BECS, to observe the progress and quality of the Work completed by the Contractor. Such visits and observaƟons are not intended to be an exhausƟve check nor a detailed inspecƟon of the Contractor’s work but rather are to allow BECS to become generally familiar with the Work in progress and to determine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Based on this general observaƟon, BECS shall keep the Client informed about the progress of the Work and shall advise the Client about observed deficiencies in the Work. 7.7.2. If the Client desires more extensive project observaƟon or full-Ɵme project representaƟon, the Client shall request that such services be provided by BECS as AddiƟonal Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 7.7.3. BECS shall not supervise, direct, nor have control over the Contractor’s work nor have any responsibility for construcƟon means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures selected by the Contractor nor for the Contractor’s safety precauƟons or programs in connecƟon with the Work. These rights and responsibiliƟes are solely those of the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. 7.8. Services Excluded: BECS has offered a scope of services which its judgment is needed and required for a successful project outcome. Such services are not offered on a phased or a-la-carte basis. In the event Client does not authorize all services offered, Client assumes full responsibility for interpretaƟon of the BECS deliverables. 7.9. MaƩers Outside ParƟes’ Control: Client acknowledges that BECS, by undertaking this engagement, assumes no obligaƟon nor responsibility to Client or its employees, guests, customers, suppliers, or vendors, nor any other person whatsoever, for prevenƟon or miƟgaƟon of property damage, personal or bodily injury, loss detenƟon, or delay caused by accidents, strikes, lockouts, and any other cause including those resulƟng from force majeure. 7.10. Schedule: BECS will perform its services as expediƟously as is consistent with professional care and diligence. BECS shall not be responsible nor liable for any loss, damage, detenƟon, or delay caused by accidents, strikes, lockouts, or by any other cause which is unavoidable or beyond BECS’s control, to include any event for consequenƟal damages of any kind or nature. 7.11. ConsequenƟal Damages: Notwithstanding any other part of this Agreement, and to the fullest extent permiƩed by law, neither the Client nor BECS, their respecƟve employees, agents, or subconsultants, shall be liable to the other Party for any incidental, indirect, or consequenƟal damages arising out of or connected in any way to the Project or this Agreement. This mutual waiver of consequenƟal damages shall include, but is not limited to, loss of use, loss of profit, loss of business, loss of income, loss of reputaƟon, and any other consequenƟal damages that either party may have incurred, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract, express or implied warranty, or any other theory. 7.12. Use of Equipment: BECS shall have no responsibility for property damage or personal or bodily injury occurring while in, on, or about the equipment which is the subject of this agreement, or for the consequences of such damage or injury. 7.13. Code Opinions: Client acknowledges that BECS’s recommendaƟons, interpretaƟons, opinions, and conclusions regarding requirements of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulaƟons shall be based on the current versions of said authoriƟes as they exist at the Ɵme of the site review and may not reflect versions exisƟng before or aŌer the date of the review. 7.14. Maintenance: Client also acknowledges that prevenƟve maintenance is required on all mechanical and electrical systems to assure safe, proper, and consistent operaƟon of the equipment, and that as between Client and BECS said prevenƟve maintenance is Client’s sole responsibility. 7.15. Client InformaƟon: Client is responsible for providing, at its expense, to BECS such informaƟon as may be necessary to facilitate BECS’s services herein; BECS shall be enƟtled to rely on all Client-supplied informaƟon being current, complete, and accurate regardless of the original source. 7.16. Corporate ProtecƟon: It is intended by the parƟes to this Agreement that BECS’s services in connecƟon with the Project shall not subject BECS’s individual employees, officers, or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with this Project. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Client agrees that as the Client’s sole and exclusive remedy, any claim demand or suit shall be directed and/or asserted only against BECS, a Colorado corporaƟon, and not against any of BECS’s individual employees, officers, or directors. 7.17. LimitaƟon of Liability and Indemnity: 7.17.1. In recogniƟon of the relaƟve risks and benefits of the Project to both the Client and BECS, the risks have been allocated such that the Client agrees to limit the liability of BECS and its employees to the Client for any and all claims, losses, costs and damages of any nature whatsoever arising from BECS’s work on the Project, including but not limited to addiƟonal services not referred to in the parƟes’ contract, so that the total aggregate liability of BECS and its employees to the Client shall not exceed BECS’s total fees for work on the Project or $50,000.00, whichever is greater. It is intended that this limitaƟon shall apply to any and all liability or cause of acƟon however alleged or arising, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 7.17.2. BECS shall not be liable for Client’s employees or agents who accompany BECS while in or on Client’s property. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BECS, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries and consultants from and against any Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting 131 W. Margaret Lane 131 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 December 11, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com and all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including aƩorneys’ fees, which result or arise from, or relate to Client, or an agent or employee acƟng on behalf of Client, accompanying BECS’s employees or consultants at any Ɵme during BECS’s onsite acƟviƟes. 7.17.3. Further, Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BECS, its employees, and its consultants from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including aƩorneys’ fees, which are asserted by any other party, firm, or individual and which are alleged to result from or be related to this Agreement or the services hereunder, and which exceed the sum of $50,000.00 or BECS’s fee for the services hereunder, whichever is greater. 7.18. MediaƟon: 7.18.1. The Client and BECS agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relaƟng to this Agreement, or the Project shall be submiƩed to nonbinding mediaƟon as a pre-condiƟon to liƟgaƟon or arbitraƟon. 7.18.2. The Client and BECS further agree to include a similar mediaƟon provision in all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the Project and to require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediaƟon provision in all agreements with their respecƟve subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers, and fabricators. 7.19. CollecƟon Costs: Should liƟgaƟon or arbitraƟon be necessary to collect any porƟon of amounts due BECS for work on the Project, BECS shall also be enƟtled to all costs of collecƟon, including reasonable aƩorneys’ and expert fees and costs. 7.20. Extent of Agreement: This agreement, when executed by authorized representaƟves of both BECS and Client, consƟtutes the Contract between the parƟes hereto and all prior representaƟons or agreements, oral or wriƩen, not expressly incorporated herein, are superseded. 7.21. This Agreement shall be governed by the state laws of the local BECS office, and all acƟons pertaining to or arising out of this Agreement shall be filed in the county of the local BECS office. 7.22. If applicable, BECS and Client hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), and 29 CFR § 471. These regulaƟons prohibit discriminaƟon against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabiliƟes and prohibit discriminaƟon against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientaƟon, gender idenƟty or naƟonal origin. Moreover, these regulaƟons require that covered enƟƟes take affirmaƟve acƟon to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientaƟon, gender idenƟty, naƟonal origin, protected veteran status or disability. 7.23. This proposal expires thirty (30) days from the submission date. ### Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com January 16, 2026 Attention: Orange County c/o Alan Dorman, Asset Manager 306 Revere Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Subject: Proposal for Façade Consulting Orange County Public Library 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 Dear Mr. Dorman: Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists, PLLC (BECS) is pleased to submit the following proposal to assist with the referenced project. Below, you will find our proposed scope of services based on our current knowledge of the project and our experience with similar projects. Background BECS was contacted to review some concerns at Orange County’s’ Gateway Center in Hillsborough, NC. There is bulk water and mold issues presenting itself on the north elevation on other areas of the 2nd and 3rd floor. Proposed Scope of Services The BECS services outlined below are conducted by a team of registered engineers and architects, building scientists, and roofing/waterproofing consultants with specialties in structural and restoration engineering, building envelopes, and general construction. The specialists working on each project have extensive experience in such investigations. Conclusions will be drawn from on-site observations and interviews with users and management/maintenance personnel. Appropriate documents will be reviewed for orientation purposes. Unless indicated otherwise, no destructive testing, calculations, intrusive observations, or laboratory analysis is included in the services outlined herein. BECS will require structural, architectural, and as-built drawings for our investigation. If drawings are unavailable, we reserve the right to revisit our proposal to determine the impact on our scope and costs when performing the investigation. TASK 1 – FAÇADE CONSULTING, DRAWING REVIEW, AND PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS  BECS will review available reports, leak logs, and other pertinent data from previous studies of the referenced components the Client and management staff provided. We will also interview the Client regarding the project's history. If there are known conditions that you would like us to consider, please inform us of them and their location.  Review available drawings of the building to determine the construction details. We understand the Client will make existing drawings available to us at least seven days before the beginning of our survey.  Make multiple day site visits to perform visual observations of accessible exterior and interior wall sections where water intrusion is believed to be ongoing. Utilize specialty equipment such as infrared cameras and moisture meters to help verify existing conditions and observations. Our observations will focus on thermal, air, weather, and water management of as-built details. During our observations, we will require access to the interior of the building and accessible roofs. We will work with the Management Staff to gain access to all floors with exposed exterior wall conditions. If there are existing areas with known detailing concerns, we request Management Staff make this information known to us prior to the start of our Work so these locations may be included as part of our survey. We will coordinate access to these Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting Orange County Public Library 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 January 16, 2026 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com locations through the Management office to occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). If required, the Owner or property manager may arrange for an escort to accompany us during our site visit.  We will perform a forensic leakage investigation to determine the causes and pathways of water intrusion and air infiltration. During this investigation, we will use calibrated testing equipment to create a pressure differential between the interior and exterior; utilizing a blower door. This will effectively create a wind-driven rain event, which will provide for more efficient means of leakage detection. Isolation techniques described in ASTM E2128 will be utilized to isolate certain joints and conditions. This will help us to determine more specific pathways of water and air intrusion. This can help to rule out certain repairs that may not be necessary. An Aerial Lift will be required to access elevated areas of concern. Bulk exterior smoke testing will also be used to evaluate potential excessive air infiltration.  Investigative probes requiring exterior brick removal in three locations will be performed by a subcontracted contractor. In addition, a section of parapet metal coping will be removed and replaced by the contractor. The probes are to identify potential deficiencies in the construction of the backup wall and transitions i.e. windows, shelf angle etc.  We will follow up on our study with a detailed report Our findings will include recommendations, practical repair solutions to address the observed conditions, risk factors associated with the observed conditions, and recommendations for additional testing or exploratory openings (if necessary) to better understand the reported conditions. A stamped and sealed report can be provided upon request for an additional cost.  We will attend one in-person or virtual meeting during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) with the Client and Client’s representative following delivery of our findings to review conditions and recommendations and answer questions related to the study. If, during our work, we discover conditions that require immediate attention/repairs or additional access to perform detailed observations and intrusive investigation, we will inform you of our findings and provide a budget for the additional work. We will not proceed with additional work without first receiving written approval from the Client. Upon review and discussion with the Owner’s representative, BECS can provide a proposal for preparing design and specification documents, permitting assistance, performing bidding, and providing quality assurance services for the project remediation. Consulting Fees and Payment Terms Task 1 – Forensic Evaluation of Building Envelope Two to Three partial days on site performing the assessment and testing. Air infiltration testing to utilize blower doors may be necessary. $5,160 Contractor Support for Investigative Probes: $8,400 $13,560 Task 2 – Design Documents TBD Task 3a – Bidding Services TBD Task 3b – Permitting (Time and Expense) TBD Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting Orange County Public Library 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 January 16, 2026 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com Task 4a – Quality Assurance Services TBD Schedule BECS will endeavor to complete the contracted work within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe with the Client. The construction completion timeframe may be impacted by items beyond our control, including, but not limited to, contractor availability, weather, and the permitting process. BECS will promptly complete those items within our control in the scope of service. Items beyond our control shall not be considered delays on BECS's part. When the proposal is approved, BECS will add this work to our staffing place and begin the project based on our present workload. Once bidding is completed and a contractor is retained, the project permitting timeframes can be discussed. Depending on the AHJ, permitting can take up to three months or more. The above fees are based on these timeframes; expedited services can be provided upon request for a revised fee. Additional Services Unforeseen and hidden conditions may necessitate additional services beyond those defined. BECS will submit an Additional Task Service Authorization for the Client’s approval if identified. No further work will be performed without the Client’s written approval. Additional Task Services will follow the terms and conditions attached herein. Proposal Acceptance If the scope of work and proposed fees are acceptable, please sign the attached Proposal Acceptance Sheet and return it to us. Using alternative contract forms may result in revisions to the fees and schedule. We appreciate your consideration of BECS for this work and look forward to assisting you on this project. Sincerely, Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists. FOR: Client Name FOR: Building Envelope Consulting and Scientists, PLLC ACCEPTED ACCEPTED BY: BY: ScoƩ Vicino Director of OperaƟons TITLE: : DATE: DATE: 12/10/25 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting Orange County Public Library 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 January 16, 2026 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com With an accepted contract, we request that you complete the following informaƟon and return the following: How to Pay BECS has made paying your invoice online easy, quick, and secure. Forward this informaƟon to your Accounts Payable Department to ensure no boƩlenecks in your project delivery. To Pay by Check: Make check payable to: Building Envelope Consultants and ScienƟsts 875 Hollins Street, # 4 BalƟmore, MD 21201 To Pay by ACH/Credit Card: Go to hƩps://www.wearebecs.com/payment or click this link to access our secure payment portal: Pay Now. Please note that service fees apply. To sign up for free ACH payments, don't hesitate to get in touch with billing@wearebecs.com Project Name: Internal Project #: P.O. No.: Accounts Payable Contact: Phone Email Billing Address: Project Billing Schedule? If a project billing schedule exists, please provide Accounts Payable Contact: Phone: Email Address: Insurance CerƟficate: If specific COI is required then please send requirements or Addt’l insured Lien Waivers Required: Expenses Billable: Other InstrucƟons: Scan to Pay Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting Orange County Public Library 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 January 16, 2026 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com Terms and Conditions 1. Invoice Payment, Interest on Unpaid Amount and Disputed Invoices 1.1. BECS will submit progress invoices which are due upon receipt and considered past due if not paid within thirty (30) days of invoice date. If BECS does not receive payment in full within sixty (60) calendar days of invoice date, invoices will bear interest at one-and-one-half (1.5) percent (or the maximum rate allowable by law, whichever is less) of the unpaid amount per month, which will be calculated from the invoice date. Furthermore, if the Client has not objected to the invoice, as provided for below, and the invoice is more the sixty (60) days outstanding, BECS may proceed immediately to collecƟon of the invoice without mediaƟon as a condiƟon precedent. Payment thereaŌer will first be applied to accrued interest and then to the unpaid principal. 1.2. BECS shall be compensated to the extent that BECS’s services are requested, directed, and provided regardless of project schedule or Client’s billing arrangement with Owner. 1.3. If the Client objects to any porƟon of an invoice, the Client shall noƟfy BECS in wriƟng within fiŌeen (15) calendar days of receipt of the invoice. The Client shall idenƟfy in wriƟng the specific cause of the disagreement and the amount in dispute and shall pay that porƟon of the invoice not in dispute in accordance with the other payment terms of this Agreement. 2. Any dispute over invoiced amounts due which the Client has objected to and cannot be resolved within twenty-five (25) calendar days aŌer presentaƟon of invoice by direct negoƟaƟon between the parƟes shall be resolved in accordance with the following Disputed Invoice ResoluƟon process: 2.1. A demand for mediaƟon shall be made in wriƟng, delivered to the other party to the Agreement, and filed with the person or enƟty administering the mediaƟon. 2.2. The other party shall deliver a wriƩen response to the party demanding mediaƟon within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the demand for mediaƟon indicaƟng that the other party agrees to mediate. 2.3. Should the other party fail to provide a wriƩen response to the demand for mediaƟon within the seven (7) dayƟme period, the requirement of mediaƟon as a condiƟon precedent under Terms and CondiƟons paragraph A.17 shall be deemed waived, and BECS may proceed directly with the filing of a civil complaint in a court of competent jurisdicƟon. 3. TerminaƟon of Services 3.1. BECS reserves the right to terminate this agreement upon seven (7) days’ advance noƟce in the event Client fails to perform, including failure to make Ɵmely payment of invoices. BECS may, at its opƟon, suspend work in the event payments are not received and will have no liability for any delay caused thereby. 4. Documents 4.1. All documents furnished by BECS are instruments of service and shall remain the sole property of BECS. BECS shall retain all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights, including the copyright thereto. They are to be used only for this project and are not to be modified, distributed, or used for any other project, in whole or in part, except with the wriƩen authorizaƟon of BECS. BECS accepts no liability for any unauthorized use or modificaƟon of these documents. 5. AddiƟonal Services 5.1. BECS’s services exceeding the scope of the basic services will be considered addiƟonal services and will be provided based upon a mutually agreeable fee and terms. 6. Insurance 6.1. See aƩached sample BECS CerƟficate of Insurance. Insurance CerƟficates for this project will be provided to the Client upon execuƟon of this agreement. In the event of insurance cancellaƟon, the Client will be given thirty (30) days’ wriƩen noƟce. 7. BECS ResponsibiliƟes 7.1. ConfirmaƟon of Verbal AuthorizaƟon: UnƟl such Ɵme that a wriƩen agreement is concluded, we will proceed based upon the terms of this proposal, including the Basic Services, CompensaƟon, Reimbursable Expenses, and Terms and CondiƟons therein. If that process is not acceptable to you, please noƟfy BECS Inc. immediately in wriƟng. 7.2. Standard of Care: Services provided by BECS in connecƟon with the Project will be performed consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession pracƟcing simultaneously under similar circumstances. 7.3. Cost EsƟmates: BECS’s opinions of probable cost, if any, will be based on training and experience. However, BECS does not control contractors' labor or materials costs or other condiƟons affecƟng market pricing. Accordingly, BECS does not warrant its opinions, nor will contractors’ actual or quoted costs vary from its opinions of probable cost. 7.4. SubmiƩal Review: BECS review of shop drawings and other submiƩals will be for conformance with the general intent of the BECS documents, and acƟon taken or comments made by BECS shall not create or transfer responsibility for the content of such submiƩals. Responsibility will remain with the contractor or the party preparing said submi Ʃals. 7.5. Review of Pay ApplicaƟons: BECS’s review of the contractor’s applicaƟons for payment, if any, will consƟtute BECS’s opinion based on its review of the work in progress but will neither be a warranty nor a representaƟon that the contractor has appropriately applied payments for any purpose of the contractor’s work. Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting Orange County Public Library 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 January 16, 2026 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com 7.6. Equipment survey will be limited to safely accessing operaƟng equipment and equipment areas. 7.7. ConstrucƟon ObservaƟon: 7.7.1. BECS shall visit the site at intervals appropriate to the state of construcƟon, or as otherwise agreed to in wriƟng by the Client and BECS, to observe the progress and quality of the Work completed by the Contractor. Such visits and observaƟons are not intended to be an exhausƟve check nor a detailed inspecƟon of the Contractor’s work but rather are to allow BECS to become generally familiar with the Work in progress and to determine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Based on this general observaƟon, BECS shall keep the Client informed about the progress of the Work and shall advise the Client about observed deficiencies in the Work. 7.7.2. If the Client desires more extensive project observaƟon or full-Ɵme project representaƟon, the Client shall request that such services be provided by BECS as AddiƟonal Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 7.7.3. BECS shall not supervise, direct, nor have control over the Contractor’s work nor have any responsibility for construcƟon means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures selected by the Contractor nor for the Contractor’s safety precauƟons or programs in connecƟon with the Work. These rights and responsibiliƟes are solely those of the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. 7.8. Services Excluded: BECS has offered a scope of services which its judgment is needed and required for a successful project outcome. Such services are not offered on a phased or a-la-carte basis. In the event Client does not authorize all services offered, Client assumes full responsibility for interpretaƟon of the BECS deliverables. 7.9. MaƩers Outside ParƟes’ Control: Client acknowledges that BECS, by undertaking this engagement, assumes no obligaƟon nor responsibility to Client or its employees, guests, customers, suppliers, or vendors, nor any other person whatsoever, for prevenƟon or miƟgaƟon of property damage, personal or bodily injury, loss detenƟon, or delay caused by accidents, strikes, lockouts, and any other cause including those resulƟng from force majeure. 7.10. Schedule: BECS will perform its services as expediƟously as is consistent with professional care and diligence. BECS shall not be responsible nor liable for any loss, damage, detenƟon, or delay caused by accidents, strikes, lockouts, or by any other cause which is unavoidable or beyond BECS’s control, to include any event for consequenƟal damages of any kind or nature. 7.11. ConsequenƟal Damages: Notwithstanding any other part of this Agreement, and to the fullest extent permiƩed by law, neither the Client nor BECS, their respecƟve employees, agents, or subconsultants, shall be liable to the other Party for any incidental, indirect, or consequenƟal damages arising out of or connected in any way to the Project or this Agreement. This mutual waiver of consequenƟal damages shall include, but is not limited to, loss of use, loss of profit, loss of business, loss of income, loss of reputaƟon, and any other consequenƟal damages that either party may have incurred, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract, express or implied warranty, or any other theory. 7.12. Use of Equipment: BECS shall have no responsibility for property damage or personal or bodily injury occurring while in, on, or about the equipment which is the subject of this agreement, or for the consequences of such damage or injury. 7.13. Code Opinions: Client acknowledges that BECS’s recommendaƟons, interpretaƟons, opinions, and conclusions regarding requirements of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulaƟons shall be based on the current versions of said authoriƟes as they exist at the Ɵme of the site review and may not reflect versions exisƟng before or aŌer the date of the review. 7.14. Maintenance: Client also acknowledges that prevenƟve maintenance is required on all mechanical and electrical systems to assure safe, proper, and consistent operaƟon of the equipment, and that as between Client and BECS said prevenƟve maintenance is Client’s sole responsibility. 7.15. Client InformaƟon: Client is responsible for providing, at its expense, to BECS such informaƟon as may be necessary to facilitate BECS’s services herein; BECS shall be enƟtled to rely on all Client-supplied informaƟon being current, complete, and accurate regardless of the original source. 7.16. Corporate ProtecƟon: It is intended by the parƟes to this Agreement that BECS’s services in connecƟon with the Project shall not subject BECS’s individual employees, officers, or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with this Project. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Client agrees that as the Client’s sole and exclusive remedy, any claim demand or suit shall be directed and/or asserted only against BECS, a Colorado corporaƟon, and not against any of BECS’s individual employees, officers, or directors. 7.17. LimitaƟon of Liability and Indemnity: 7.17.1. In recogniƟon of the relaƟve risks and benefits of the Project to both the Client and BECS, the risks have been allocated such that the Client agrees to limit the liability of BECS and its employees to the Client for any and all claims, losses, costs and damages of any nature whatsoever arising from BECS’s work on the Project, including but not limited to addiƟonal services not referred to in the parƟes’ contract, so that the total aggregate liability of BECS and its employees to the Client shall not exceed BECS’s total fees for work on the Project or $50,000.00, whichever is greater. It is intended that this limitaƟon shall apply to any and all liability or cause of acƟon however alleged or arising, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 7.17.2. BECS shall not be liable for Client’s employees or agents who accompany BECS while in or on Client’s property. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BECS, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries and consultants from and against any Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting Orange County Public Library 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250754 January 16, 2026 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com and all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including aƩorneys’ fees, which result or arise from, or relate to Client, or an agent or employee acƟng on behalf of Client, accompanying BECS’s employees or consultants at any Ɵme during BECS’s onsite acƟviƟes. 7.17.3. Further, Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BECS, its employees, and its consultants from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including aƩorneys’ fees, which are asserted by any other party, firm, or individual and which are alleged to result from or be related to this Agreement or the services hereunder, and which exceed the sum of $50,000.00 or BECS’s fee for the services hereunder, whichever is greater. 7.18. MediaƟon: 7.18.1. The Client and BECS agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relaƟng to this Agreement, or the Project shall be submiƩed to nonbinding mediaƟon as a pre-condiƟon to liƟgaƟon or arbitraƟon. 7.18.2. The Client and BECS further agree to include a similar mediaƟon provision in all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the Project and to require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediaƟon provision in all agreements with their respecƟve subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers, and fabricators. 7.19. CollecƟon Costs: Should liƟgaƟon or arbitraƟon be necessary to collect any porƟon of amounts due BECS for work on the Project, BECS shall also be enƟtled to all costs of collecƟon, including reasonable aƩorneys’ and expert fees and costs. 7.20. Extent of Agreement: This agreement, when executed by authorized representaƟves of both BECS and Client, consƟtutes the Contract between the parƟes hereto and all prior representaƟons or agreements, oral or wriƩen, not expressly incorporated herein, are superseded. 7.21. This Agreement shall be governed by the state laws of the local BECS office, and all acƟons pertaining to or arising out of this Agreement shall be filed in the county of the local BECS office. 7.22. If applicable, BECS and Client hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), and 29 CFR § 471. These regulaƟons prohibit discriminaƟon against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabiliƟes and prohibit discriminaƟon against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientaƟon, gender idenƟty or naƟonal origin. Moreover, these regulaƟons require that covered enƟƟes take affirmaƟve acƟon to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientaƟon, gender idenƟty, naƟonal origin, protected veteran status or disability. 7.23. This proposal expires thirty (30) days from the submission date. ### Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com November 5, 2025 Attention: Orange County c/o Alan Dorman, Asset Manager 306 Revere Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Subject: Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 Dear Mr. Dorman: Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists, PLLC (BECS) is pleased to submit the following proposal to assist with the referenced project. Below, you will find our proposed scope of services based on our current knowledge of the project and our experience with similar projects. Background BECS was contacted to review some concerns at Orange County’s’ Gateway Center in Hillsborough, NC. There is bulk water and mold issues presenting itself on the north elevation on other areas of the 2nd and 3rd floor. BECS previously made destructive brick openings and performed testing to determine building deficiencies. Proposed Scope of Services The BECS services outlined below are conducted by a team of registered engineers and architects, building scientists, and roofing/waterproofing consultants with specialties in structural and restoration engineering, building envelopes, and general construction. The specialists working on each project have extensive experience in such investigations. Conclusions will be drawn from on-site observations and interviews with users and management/maintenance personnel. Appropriate documents will be reviewed for orientation purposes. Unless indicated otherwise, no destructive testing, calculations, intrusive observations, or laboratory analysis is included in the services outlined herein. BECS will require structural, architectural, and as-built drawings for our investigation. If drawings are unavailable, we reserve the right to revisit our proposal to determine the impact on our scope and costs when performing the investigation. TASK 1 – FAÇADE CONSULTING, DRAWING REVIEW, AND PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS COMPLETE  BECS will review available reports, leak logs, and other pertinent data from previous studies of the referenced components the Client and management staff provided. We will also interview the Client regarding the project's history. If there are known conditions that you would like us to consider, please inform us of them and their location.  Review available drawings of the building to determine the construction details. We understand the Client will make existing drawings available to us at least seven days before the beginning of our survey.  Make multiple day site visits to perform visual observations of accessible exterior and interior wall sections where water intrusion is believed to be ongoing. Utilize specialty equipment such as infrared cameras and moisture meters to help verify existing conditions and observations. Our observations will focus on thermal, air, weather, and water management of as-built details. During our observations, we will require access to the interior of the building and accessible roofs. We will work with the Management Staff to gain access to all floors with exposed exterior wall conditions. If there are existing areas with known detailing concerns, we request Management Staff make this information known to us prior to Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com the start of our Work so these locations may be included as part of our survey. We will coordinate access to these locations through the Management office to occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). If required, the Owner or property manager may arrange for an escort to accompany us during our site visit.  We will perform a forensic leakage investigation to determine the causes and pathways of water intrusion and air infiltration. During this investigation, we will use calibrated testing equipment to create a pressure differential between the interior and exterior; utilizing a blower door. This will effectively create a wind-driven rain event, which will provide for more efficient means of leakage detection. Isolation techniques described in ASTM E2128 will be utilized to isolate certain joints and conditions. This will help us to determine more specific pathways of water and air intrusion. This can help to rule out certain repairs that may not be necessary. An Aerial Lift will be required to access elevated areas of concern. Bulk exterior smoke testing will also be used to evaluate potential excessive air infiltration.  Investigative probes requiring exterior brick removal in three locations will be performed by a subcontracted contractor. In addition, a section of parapet metal coping will be removed and replaced by the contractor. The probes are to identify potential deficiencies in the construction of the backup wall and transitions i.e. windows, shelf angle etc.  We will take interior temperature and humidity measurements and perform a hygrothermal WUFI computer simulation if necessary to assist in our analysis.  We will follow up on our study with a detailed report Our findings will include recommendations, practical repair solutions to address the observed conditions, risk factors associated with the observed conditions, and recommendations for additional testing or exploratory openings (if necessary) to better understand the reported conditions. A stamped and sealed report can be provided upon request for an additional cost.  We will attend one in-person or virtual meeting during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) with the Client and Client’s representative following delivery of our findings to review conditions and recommendations and answer questions related to the study. TASK 1A – ADDITIONAL BRICK OPENINGS AND INVESTIGATION  Additional investigative probes requiring exterior brick removal on all 4 elevations will be performed by a subcontractor. 5 – 10 openings will be made and repaired on each elevation in order to determine the extent of the observed weather- resistant barrier deficiencies.  BECS will also document and determine additional design details to develop documents and solutions for remediation.  We will attend one in-person or virtual meeting during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) with the Client and Client’s representative following delivery of our findings to review conditions and recommendations and answer questions related to the study. If, during our work, we discover conditions that require immediate attention/repairs or additional access to perform detailed observations and intrusive investigation, we will inform you of our findings and provide a budget for the additional work. We will not proceed with additional work without first receiving written approval from the Client. TASK 2 – DESIGN DOCUMENTS  BECS will complete a Building Code Analysis for the project. This will establish the regulatory criteria for the project and develop our design in compliance with local Permit Authority requirements. Our analysis will be limited to only those portions of the Building Code applicable to the scope of our design work.  BECS will prepare technical Specifications and Drawings (together referred to as the “Project Manual”) to scope and describe repair or replacement needs for the components in question in sufficient detail for competitive bidding or pricing by the Client’s pre-selected Contractor. The content, Level of Detail, and Design Intent of the Project Manual will be based on the scope agreed to by the Client. Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com  BECS will prepare Drawings in compliance with Building Code requirements, including details of sufficient Level of Detail to clearly describe the scope and extent of repairs identified previously and agreed to by the Client. Although not anticipated, if unforeseen conditions are discovered after the commencement of the work that will require extensive detailing beyond what is described in this Proposal, BECS may require additional fees to cover the unexpected increase in effort. In this circumstance, BECS will inform the Client immediately.  BECS will prepare Specifications. The Specifications will include general administrative requirements, contractual information, and technical specifications about the scope of the design. Specifications will be formatted as full 3-part, MasterFormat type sections . Specifications will name specific products as the “basis-of-design”.  BECS will deliver 2 Drawing submissions for Client review at the following milestones: 75% progress set and 100% Bid Documents.  BECS will conduct Virtual Design Review Meetings with the Client during Task 2 to review the design's development.  BECS will attend up to 2 Virtual Stakeholder meetings with the Client to address Stakeholder questions.  This deliverable is intended for bidding purposes only. During the completion of the bidding process and before the contract award, the Task 2 deliverable may require revisions to document items changed or negotiated material delivery lead times, schedule, or other considerations. The Task 2 deliverable is not intended as a permit or construction document.  A Project Manual will be developed that may include: o Invitation to Bid o Instructions to Bidders o Bid Forms o Administrative Provisions o Scope of Work o Technical Specifications o Drawings o Bond Requirements o Insurance Requirements o Warranty Information o AIA Format /Owner Contract Form o General Conditions (AIA Format) TASK 3A – BIDDING SERVICES  BECS will consult with the Client to establish a list of 3-5 qualified bidders. BECS will then provide the client with a written list of pre-approved bidders for this type and complexity project for their review and approval. We will also suggest dates and times for the prebid meeting and bid receipt.  Once the client approves the bidder’s list, pre-bid meeting date/time, and bidding period, BECS will arrange an on-site pre-bid meeting with the pre-approved Contractors. The Client and Client’s representatives, building engineer, Contractors, and BECS will attend.  Prepare and distribute the required bid addenda. BECS will respond in written format to questions and clarifications requested by the bidders and the Client.  Bids will be sent to the Client, with a copy to BECS. BECS will review the bid results and provide a letter summarizing the contractor bids received and our recommendations for selecting a contractor.  BECS will attend a virtual meeting with the Client or Client’s representative to review the bids and discuss repair scenarios, costs, project duration, etc. We will answer questions and provide clarifications needed or asked by the Client and the overall Project Team.  Following our meeting, BECS will act upon the direction provided by the Client, including notifying bidding Contractors of the Client’s decision regarding Contractor selection. Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com  Our fee does not include shortlisting or other interviews with contractors, “Best and Final” negotiations, rebidding due to financial restrictions, value engineering, or additional bidding due to a lack of bid participation. These and any other services not explicitly outlined above will be performed at Time and Expense if requested. TASK 3B – PERMITTING ASSISTANCE  BECS will provide the permit support services listed below to assist the client in obtaining a building permit for this project. BECS does not include initiating or managing the Permit application process, interacting directly with Permit officials, expediting permits, or paying for or obtaining Building Permits.  BECS will convert our Bid Drawings into Permit Drawings and deliver them to you signed and sealed in the format required by the local Permitting Authority, ready for your use to apply for a Building Permit. BECS’s Permit Drawings will consist of our Bid Drawings plus any significant changes made during Bidding that would affect the Permit review.  BECS will fill out certain portions of the Permit application forms you provide to us on your behalf, where they are directly applicable and relevant to the Permit Drawings BECS produced. Portions of forms not directly related to our services will not be our responsibility. While BECS’s Permit Drawings will be compliant with our professional interpretation of Building Code requirements, from time to time, the Permitting Authority will have questions on design intent, requests for clarifications, or directions on drawing format or administrative requirements that would require BECS response or revisions to the Permit Drawings. BECS will provide you with our responses to any such comments. Responses will be either written statements on BECS letterhead or reissued Drawings with the revisions “clouded,” as necessary to address the comments. These revisions will be completed on a time and expense basis and billed at our current hourly rates.  This will complete BECS’s Permitting services for the project. TASK 4 – QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES Pre-Construction Phase  We will assist the Contractor and Client with preparing AIA A104 Format Contract Documents as reviewed and approved during Design Services by the Client(s) attorney. BECS will finalize and assemble the complete contract based on the decisions made by the Client on bids received in Task 3. We will deliver the completed document to the selected Contractor for signature. Following the Contractor's signature, BECS will deliver the contract to the Client for signature. These functions will be performed electronically unless directed otherwise by the Client.  Once the Client and Contractor have executed an agreement and are under contract, BECS will conduct a virtual pre- construction conference. The Client, Client’s representatives, property manager, building engineer, contractor, subcontractors, code officials (as needed), BECS, and others (collectively the Project Team) will attend. Construction Phase  Review of Contractor material and administrative submittals. Approve/disapprove submittals and initiate field-installed mock-up samples for Client review. During this phase, the Contractor will install samples of the approved products in the field for Client review, selection, and approval. Detailed work will not commence until submittals and mock-ups are approved.  The Contractor will request payment for work completed every 30 days for the project duration. Retainage will be withheld until all work is reviewed, accepted, and agreed to complete by the project team. BECS will review Contractor pay requisitions, the release of lien documents, change orders, and close-out documents before submitting them to the Client for processing. In conjunction with the Client, we will approve/disapprove these documents.  Provide clarification of technical or contract issues.  Conduct/Attend periodic progress meetings with the project team to review past Work, resolve project-related issues, review the Contractor's payment applications, and discuss future Work. Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com  Perform periodic site visits during construction at milestones and/or hold points, or other times as needed, to observe the progress of the Work, verify quantities of repair, and determine whether the Work is being performed in general accordance with the Project Specifications. Post Construction  We will prepare a formal punch list following substantial completion and conduct a formal walkthrough with the Client following the Contractor’s formal statement of completion.  Assemble close-out documents, including a letter of substantial completion, contractor’s formal statement of completion, and warranty information and guidelines, and submit them to the Client for the project records.  Our services during construction are limited to those described in the scope of work, attached terms and conditions, and those discussed in the A104 contract format for the roles of the Architect. We are not responsible for Contractor means and methods, staging, access, shoring, bracing, safety, scheduling, in-house quality assurance, temporary protection, or any other roles of the Contractor as defined by the A104 contract format and industry-standard documents. BECS is not an “owner’s representative,” “construction manager,” “construction project manager,” or “construction manager at risk”; our involvement during construction is that of reviewing the Contractor’s work for conformance with the project manual, drawings, industry standards, and the design intent.  This will complete BECS’s Quality Assurance Services for the project. Consulting Fees and Payment Terms Task 1 – Forensic Evaluation of Building Envelope COMPLETE Two to Three partial days on site performing the assessment and testing. After hours air infiltration testing to utilize blower doors may be necessary. $12,160 Aerial Lift: Two days $700/day; $1,400 Contractor Support for Investigative Probes: $2,500 $16,060 Task 1a – Additional Investigative Brick Openings Engineering oversight and data collection reviewing conditions and brick openings on all elevations. $5,920 Contractor Support for Investigative Probes 5/days with Lift: $8,400 $14,320 Task 2 – Design Documents $47,260 Task 3a – Bidding Services (T&E Budget) $8,000 Task 3b – Permitting (Time and Expense) TBD Task 4a – Quality Assurance Services - Construction Phase and Post construction Services - $3,500/week for engineering services (Estimated 24 Weeks of Construction*) $84,000 *Quality Assurance Services – Construction Phase: if project duration is greater than 24 weeks of construction, BECS fees will continue to bill at $3,500 per week until the conclusion of the project. Schedule Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com BECS will endeavor to complete the contracted work within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe with the Client. The construction completion timeframe may be impacted by items beyond our control, including, but not limited to, contractor availability, weather, and the permitting process. BECS will promptly complete those items within our control in the scope of service. Items beyond our control shall not be considered delays on BECS's part. When the proposal is approved, BECS will add this work to our staffing place and begin the project based on our present workload. Once bidding is completed and a contractor is retained, the project permitting timeframes can be discussed. Depending on the AHJ, permitting can take up to three months or more. The above fees are based on these timeframes; expedited services can be provided upon request for a revised fee. Additional Services Unforeseen and hidden conditions may necessitate additional services beyond those defined. BECS will submit an Additional Task Service Authorization for the Client’s approval if identified. No further work will be performed without the Client’s written approval. Additional Task Services will follow the terms and conditions attached herein. Proposal Acceptance If the scope of work and proposed fees are acceptable, please sign the attached Proposal Acceptance Sheet and return it to us. Using alternative contract forms may result in revisions to the fees and schedule. We appreciate your consideration of BECS for this work and look forward to assisting you on this project. Sincerely, Building Envelope Consultants and Scientists. FOR: Client Name FOR: Building Envelope Consulting and Scientists, PLLC ACCEPTED ACCEPTED BY: BY: ScoƩ Vicino Director of OperaƟons TITLE: : DATE: DATE: 11/5/2025 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 3/16/20263/21/2026 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com With an accepted contract, we request that you complete the following informaƟon and return the following: How to Pay BECS has made paying your invoice online easy, quick, and secure. Forward this informaƟon to your Accounts Payable Department to ensure no boƩlenecks in your project delivery. To Pay by Check: Make check payable to: Building Envelope Consultants and ScienƟsts 875 Hollins Street, # 4 BalƟmore, MD 21201 To Pay by ACH/Credit Card: Go to hƩps://www.wearebecs.com/payment or click this link to access our secure payment portal: Pay Now. Please note that service fees apply. To sign up for free ACH payments, don't hesitate to get in touch with billing@wearebecs.com Project Name: Internal Project #: P.O. No.: Accounts Payable Contact: Phone Email Billing Address: Project Billing Schedule? If a project billing schedule exists, please provide Accounts Payable Contact: Phone: Email Address: Insurance CerƟficate: If specific COI is required then please send requirements or Addt’l insured Lien Waivers Required: Expenses Billable: Other InstrucƟons: Scan to Pay Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com Terms and Conditions 1. Invoice Payment, Interest on Unpaid Amount and Disputed Invoices 1.1. BECS will submit progress invoices which are due upon receipt and considered past due if not paid within thirty (30) days of invoice date. If BECS does not receive payment in full within sixty (60) calendar days of invoice date, invoices will bear interest at one-and-one-half (1.5) percent (or the maximum rate allowable by law, whichever is less) of the unpaid amount per month, which will be calculated from the invoice date. Furthermore, if the Client has not objected to the invoice, as provided for below, and the invoice is more the sixty (60) days outstanding, BECS may proceed immediately to collecƟon of the invoice without mediaƟon as a condiƟon precedent. Payment thereaŌer will first be applied to accrued interest and then to the unpaid principal. 1.2. BECS shall be compensated to the extent that BECS’s services are requested, directed, and provided regardless of project schedule or Client’s billing arrangement with Owner. 1.3. If the Client objects to any porƟon of an invoice, the Client shall noƟfy BECS in wriƟng within fiŌeen (15) calendar days of receipt of the invoice. The Client shall idenƟfy in wriƟng the specific cause of the disagreement and the amount in dispute and shall pay that porƟon of the invoice not in dispute in accordance with the other payment terms of this Agreement. 2. Any dispute over invoiced amounts due which the Client has objected to and cannot be resolved within twenty-five (25) calendar days aŌer presentaƟon of invoice by direct negoƟaƟon between the parƟes shall be resolved in accordance with the following Disputed Invoice ResoluƟon process: 2.1. A demand for mediaƟon shall be made in wriƟng, delivered to the other party to the Agreement, and filed with the person or enƟty administering the mediaƟon. 2.2. The other party shall deliver a wriƩen response to the party demanding mediaƟon within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the demand for mediaƟon indicaƟng that the other party agrees to mediate. 2.3. Should the other party fail to provide a wriƩen response to the demand for mediaƟon within the seven (7) dayƟme period, the requirement of mediaƟon as a condiƟon precedent under Terms and CondiƟons paragraph A.17 shall be deemed waived, and BECS may proceed directly with the filing of a civil complaint in a court of competent jurisdicƟon. 3. TerminaƟon of Services 3.1. BECS reserves the right to terminate this agreement upon seven (7) days’ advance noƟce in the event Client fails to perform, including failure to make Ɵmely payment of invoices. BECS may, at its opƟon, suspend work in the event payments are not received and will have no liability for any delay caused thereby. 4. Documents 4.1. All documents furnished by BECS are instruments of service and shall remain the sole property of BECS. BECS shall retain all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights, including the copyright thereto. They are to be used only for this project and are not to be modified, distributed, or used for any other project, in whole or in part, except with the wriƩen authorizaƟon of BECS. BECS accepts no liability for any unauthorized use or modificaƟon of these documents. 5. AddiƟonal Services 5.1. BECS’s services exceeding the scope of the basic services will be considered addiƟonal services and will be provided based upon a mutually agreeable fee and terms. 6. Insurance 6.1. See aƩached sample BECS CerƟficate of Insurance. Insurance CerƟficates for this project will be provided to the Client upon execuƟon of this agreement. In the event of insurance cancellaƟon, the Client will be given thirty (30) days’ wriƩen noƟce. 7. BECS ResponsibiliƟes 7.1. ConfirmaƟon of Verbal AuthorizaƟon: UnƟl such Ɵme that a wriƩen agreement is concluded, we will proceed based upon the terms of this proposal, including the Basic Services, CompensaƟon, Reimbursable Expenses, and Terms and CondiƟons therein. If that process is not acceptable to you, please noƟfy BECS Inc. immediately in wriƟng. 7.2. Standard of Care: Services provided by BECS in connecƟon with the Project will be performed consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession pracƟcing simultaneously under similar circumstances. 7.3. Cost EsƟmates: BECS’s opinions of probable cost, if any, will be based on training and experience. However, BECS does not control contractors' labor or materials costs or other condiƟons affecƟng market pricing. Accordingly, BECS does not warrant its opinions, nor will contractors’ actual or quoted costs vary from its opinions of probable cost. 7.4. SubmiƩal Review: BECS review of shop drawings and other submiƩals will be for conformance with the general intent of the BECS documents, and acƟon taken or comments made by BECS shall not create or transfer responsibility for the content of such submiƩals. Responsibility will remain with the contractor or the party preparing said submi Ʃals. 7.5. Review of Pay ApplicaƟons: BECS’s review of the contractor’s applicaƟons for payment, if any, will consƟtute BECS’s opinion based on its review of the work in progress but will neither be a warranty nor a representaƟon that the contractor has appropriately applied payments for any purpose of the contractor’s work. Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com 7.6. Equipment survey will be limited to safely accessing operaƟng equipment and equipment areas. 7.7. ConstrucƟon ObservaƟon: 7.7.1. BECS shall visit the site at intervals appropriate to the state of construcƟon, or as otherwise agreed to in wriƟng by the Client and BECS, to observe the progress and quality of the Work completed by the Contractor. Such visits and observaƟons are not intended to be an exhausƟve check nor a detailed inspecƟon of the Contractor’s work but rather are to allow BECS to become generally familiar with the Work in progress and to determine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Based on this general observaƟon, BECS shall keep the Client informed about the progress of the Work and shall advise the Client about observed deficiencies in the Work. 7.7.2. If the Client desires more extensive project observaƟon or full-Ɵme project representaƟon, the Client shall request that such services be provided by BECS as AddiƟonal Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 7.7.3. BECS shall not supervise, direct, nor have control over the Contractor’s work nor have any responsibility for construcƟon means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures selected by the Contractor nor for the Contractor’s safety precauƟons or programs in connecƟon with the Work. These rights and responsibiliƟes are solely those of the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. 7.8. Services Excluded: BECS has offered a scope of services which its judgment is needed and required for a successful project outcome. Such services are not offered on a phased or a-la-carte basis. In the event Client does not authorize all services offered, Client assumes full responsibility for interpretaƟon of the BECS deliverables. 7.9. MaƩers Outside ParƟes’ Control: Client acknowledges that BECS, by undertaking this engagement, assumes no obligaƟon nor responsibility to Client or its employees, guests, customers, suppliers, or vendors, nor any other person whatsoever, for prevenƟon or miƟgaƟon of property damage, personal or bodily injury, loss detenƟon, or delay caused by accidents, strikes, lockouts, and any other cause including those resulƟng from force majeure. 7.10. Schedule: BECS will perform its services as expediƟously as is consistent with professional care and diligence. BECS shall not be responsible nor liable for any loss, damage, detenƟon, or delay caused by accidents, strikes, lockouts, or by any other cause which is unavoidable or beyond BECS’s control, to include any event for consequenƟal damages of any kind or nature. 7.11. ConsequenƟal Damages: Notwithstanding any other part of this Agreement, and to the fullest extent permiƩed by law, neither the Client nor BECS, their respecƟve employees, agents, or subconsultants, shall be liable to the other Party for any incidental, indirect, or consequenƟal damages arising out of or connected in any way to the Project or this Agreement. This mutual waiver of consequenƟal damages shall include, but is not limited to, loss of use, loss of profit, loss of business, loss of income, loss of reputaƟon, and any other consequenƟal damages that either party may have incurred, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract, express or implied warranty, or any other theory. 7.12. Use of Equipment: BECS shall have no responsibility for property damage or personal or bodily injury occurring while in, on, or about the equipment which is the subject of this agreement, or for the consequences of such damage or injury. 7.13. Code Opinions: Client acknowledges that BECS’s recommendaƟons, interpretaƟons, opinions, and conclusions regarding requirements of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulaƟons shall be based on the current versions of said authoriƟes as they exist at the Ɵme of the site review and may not reflect versions exisƟng before or aŌer the date of the review. 7.14. Maintenance: Client also acknowledges that prevenƟve maintenance is required on all mechanical and electrical systems to assure safe, proper, and consistent operaƟon of the equipment, and that as between Client and BECS said prevenƟve maintenance is Client’s sole responsibility. 7.15. Client InformaƟon: Client is responsible for providing, at its expense, to BECS such informaƟon as may be necessary to facilitate BECS’s services herein; BECS shall be enƟtled to rely on all Client-supplied informaƟon being current, complete, and accurate regardless of the original source. 7.16. Corporate ProtecƟon: It is intended by the parƟes to this Agreement that BECS’s services in connecƟon with the Project shall not subject BECS’s individual employees, officers, or directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with this Project. Therefore, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Client agrees that as the Client’s sole and exclusive remedy, any claim demand or suit shall be directed and/or asserted only against BECS, a Colorado corporaƟon, and not against any of BECS’s individual employees, officers, or directors. 7.17. LimitaƟon of Liability and Indemnity: 7.17.1. In recogniƟon of the relaƟve risks and benefits of the Project to both the Client and BECS, the risks have been allocated such that the Client agrees to limit the liability of BECS and its employees to the Client for any and all claims, losses, costs and damages of any nature whatsoever arising from BECS’s work on the Project, including but not limited to addiƟonal services not referred to in the parƟes’ contract, so that the total aggregate liability of BECS and its employees to the Client shall not exceed BECS’s total fees for work on the Project or $50,000.00, whichever is greater. It is intended that this limitaƟon shall apply to any and all liability or cause of acƟon however alleged or arising, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 7.17.2. BECS shall not be liable for Client’s employees or agents who accompany BECS while in or on Client’s property. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BECS, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries and consultants from and against any Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Proposal for Façade Consulting The Gateway Center 228 Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 BECS #20250551 November 5, 2025 BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com and all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including aƩorneys’ fees, which result or arise from, or relate to Client, or an agent or employee acƟng on behalf of Client, accompanying BECS’s employees or consultants at any Ɵme during BECS’s onsite acƟviƟes. 7.17.3. Further, Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BECS, its employees, and its consultants from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including aƩorneys’ fees, which are asserted by any other party, firm, or individual and which are alleged to result from or be related to this Agreement or the services hereunder, and which exceed the sum of $50,000.00 or BECS’s fee for the services hereunder, whichever is greater. 7.18. MediaƟon: 7.18.1. The Client and BECS agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relaƟng to this Agreement, or the Project shall be submiƩed to nonbinding mediaƟon as a pre-condiƟon to liƟgaƟon or arbitraƟon. 7.18.2. The Client and BECS further agree to include a similar mediaƟon provision in all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the Project and to require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediaƟon provision in all agreements with their respecƟve subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers, and fabricators. 7.19. CollecƟon Costs: Should liƟgaƟon or arbitraƟon be necessary to collect any porƟon of amounts due BECS for work on the Project, BECS shall also be enƟtled to all costs of collecƟon, including reasonable aƩorneys’ and expert fees and costs. 7.20. Extent of Agreement: This agreement, when executed by authorized representaƟves of both BECS and Client, consƟtutes the Contract between the parƟes hereto and all prior representaƟons or agreements, oral or wriƩen, not expressly incorporated herein, are superseded. 7.21. This Agreement shall be governed by the state laws of the local BECS office, and all acƟons pertaining to or arising out of this Agreement shall be filed in the county of the local BECS office. 7.22. If applicable, BECS and Client hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), and 29 CFR § 471. These regulaƟons prohibit discriminaƟon against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabiliƟes and prohibit discriminaƟon against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientaƟon, gender idenƟty or naƟonal origin. Moreover, these regulaƟons require that covered enƟƟes take affirmaƟve acƟon to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientaƟon, gender idenƟty, naƟonal origin, protected veteran status or disability. 7.23. This proposal expires thirty (30) days from the submission date. ### Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 RESOLUTION Exempting Façade Consulting at the Gateway Center, Main Library, and West Campus Office Building FROM G.S. 143-64.31 WHEREAS, G.S. 143-64.31 requires the initial solicitation and evaluation of firms to perform architectural, engineering, surveying, construction management-at-risk services, and design-build services (collectively “design services”) to be based on qualifications and without regard to fee; WHEREAS, Orange County proposes to enter into one or more contracts for design services for work on the Façade Consulting at the Gateway Center, Main Library, and West Campus Office Building; and WHEREAS, G.S. 143-64.32 authorizes units of local government to exempt contracts for design services from the qualifications-based selection requirements of G.S. 143-64.31 if the estimated fee is less than $50,000; and WHEREAS, the estimated fee for design services for the above-described project is less than $50,000. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MANAGER OF ORANGE COUNTY RESOLVES: Section 1. The above-described project is hereby made exempt from the provisions of G.S. 143-64.31. Section 2. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption. _________________________________ ____________________ Travis Myren (County Manager) Date Orange County, North Carolina Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 3/21/2026 ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? INSR ADDL SUBR LTR INSD WVD DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: FAXPHONE (A/C, No):(A/C, No, Ext): E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSURER A : INSURED INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXPTYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)(MM/DD/YYYY) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) MED EXP (Any one person)$ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRO-POLICY LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $JECT OTHER:$ COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $(Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person)$ OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident)$AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $$ PER OTH- STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y / N N / A (Mandatory in NH) SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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. 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). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORDACORD 25 (2016/03) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE Lockton Companies, LLC DBA Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC in CA CA license #0F15767 444 W. 47th St., Ste. 900 Kansas City MO 64112-1906 (816) 960-9000 kcasu@lockton.com BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS AND SCIENTISTS, LLC; LERCH BATES, INC. 875 HOLLINS STREET, SUITE 201 BALTIMORE, MD 21201 Continental Casualty Company 20443 The Continental Insurance Company 35289 National Fire Insurance Co of Hartford 20478 Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company 24319 X X 1,000,000 1,000,000 10,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 X 1,000,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X X 10,000,000 10,000,000 XXXXXXX N X 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $5,000,000 PER CLAIM/AGG B 7034525380 12/31/2024 9/30/2025 A 7034525363 12/31/2024 9/30/2025 C 0312-0324 12/31/2024 9/30/2025 B 7034525377 12/31/2024 9/30/2025 D 7034525413 (AOS)8/1/2025 9/30/2025 D 7034525394 (CA)8/1/2025 9/30/2025 9/30/2025 1557013 Y N N N N N Y 8/28/2025 N N 22338224 22338224 XXXXXXX ORANGE COUNTY 300 WEST TRYON STREET, P.O. BOX 8181 HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278 RE: PROJECT NAME: SITE VISIT – THE GATEWAY CENTER. ORANGE COUTNY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS ON GENERAL LIABILITY, IF REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS APPLIES ON WORKERS COMPENSATION/EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY, AS REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT AND WHERE ALLOWED BY LAW. COVERAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY. X See Attachments Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 CNA PARAMOUNT Blanket Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors - with Products-Completed Operations Coverage Endorsement This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART It is understood and agreed as follows: I. WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include as an Insured any person or organization whom you are required by written contract to add as an additional insured on this Coverage Part, but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury caused in whole or in part by your acts or omissions, or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: A. In the performance of your ongoing operations subject to such written contract; or B. In the performance of your work subject to such w ritten contract, but only with respect to bodily injury or property damage included in the products-completed operations hazard, and only if: 1. The written contract requires you to provide the additional insured such coverage; and 2. This Coverage Part provides such coverage; and C. Subject always to the terms and conditions of this policy, including the limits of insurance, the Insurer will not provide such additional insured with: 1. Coverage broader than what you are required to provide by the written contract; or 2. A higher limit of insurance than what you are required to provide by the written contract. Any coverage granted by this Paragraph I. shall apply solely to the extent permissible by law. II. If the written contract requires additional insured coverage under the 07-04 edition of CG2010 or CG2037, then paragraph I. above is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include as an Insured any person or organization whom you are required by written contract to add as an additional insured on this Coverage Part, but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury caused in whole or in part by your acts or omissions, or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: A. In the performance of your ongoing operations subject to such written contract; or B. In the performance of your work subject to such written contract, but only with respect to bodily injury or property damage included in the products-completed operations hazard, and only if: 1. The written contract requires you to provide the additional insured such coverage; and 2. This Coverage Part provides such coverage. III. But if the written contract requires: A. Additional insured coverage under the 11-85 edition, 10-93 edition, or 10-01 edition of CG2010, or under the 1001 edition of CG2037; or B. Additional insured coverage with “arising out of” language; then paragraph I. above is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include as an Insured any person or organization whom you are required by written contract to add as an additional insured on this Coverage Part, but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of your work that is subject to such written contract. CNA75079XX (3-22) POLICY NUMBER: 7034525363 1 Attachment Code: D567675 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 CNA PARAMOUNT Blanket Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors - with Products-Completed Operations Coverage Endorsement IV. But if the written contract requires additional insured coverage to the greatest extent permissible by law, then paragraph I. above is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include as an Insured any person or organization whom you are required by written contract to add as an additional insured on this Coverage Part, but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of your work that is subject to such written contract. V. The insurance granted by this endorsement to the additional insured does not apply to bodily injury, property damage, or personal and advertising injury arising out of: A. The rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering, or surveying services, including: 1. The preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders or drawings and specifications; and 2. Supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities; or B. Any premises or work for which the additional insured is specifically listed as an additional insured on another endorsement attached to this Coverage Part. VI. Under COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS, the Condition entitled Other Insurance is amended to add the following, which supersedes any provision to the contrary in this Condition or elsewhere in this Coverage Part: Primary and Noncontributory Insurance With respect to other insurance available to the additional insured under which the additional insured is a named insured, this insurance is primary to and will not seek contribution from such other insurance, provided that a written contract requires the insurance provided by this policy to be: 1. Primary and non-contributing with other insurance available to the additional insured; or 2. Primary and to not seek contribution from any other insurance available to the additional insured. But except as specified above, this insurance will be excess of all other insurance available to the additional insured. VII. Solely with respect to the insurance granted by this endorsement, the section entitled COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS is amended as follows: The Condition entitled Duties In The Event of Occurrence, Offense, Claim or Suit is amended with the addition of the following: Any additional insured pursuant to this endorsement will as soon as practicable: 1. Give the Insurer written notice of any claim, or any occurrence or offense which may result in a claim; 2. Send the Insurer copies of all legal papers received, and otherwise cooperate with the Insurer in the investigation, defense, or settlement of the claim; and 3. Make available any other insurance, and endeavor to tender the defense and indemnity of any claim to any other insurer or self-insurer, whose policy or program applies to a loss that the Insurer covers under this coverage part. However, if the written contract requires this insurance to be primary and non-contributory, this paragraph 3. does not apply to other insurance under which the additional insured is a named insured. The Insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify an additional insured under this endorsement until the Insurer receives written notice of a claim from the additional insured. CNA75079XX (3-22) POLICY NUMBER: 7034525363 Attachment Code: D567675 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 CNA PARAMOUNT Blanket Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or Contractors - with Products-Completed Operations Coverage Endorsement VIII. Solely with respect to the insurance granted by this endorsement, the section entitled DEFINITIONS is amended to add the following definition: Written contract means a written contract or written agreement that requires you to make a person or organization an additional insured on this Coverage Part, provided the contract or agreement: A. Was executed prior to: 1. The bodily injury or property damage; or 2. The offense that caused the personal and advertising injury; for which the additional insured seeks coverage; and B. Is still in effect at the time of the bodily injury or property damage occurrence or personal and advertising injury offense. All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged. This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Policy. CNA75079XX (3-22) POLICY NUMBER: 7034525363 Attachment Code: D567675 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE Policy Endorsement WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us. This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule. Schedule Any Person or Organization on whose behalf you are required to obtain this waiver of our right to recover from under a written contract or agreement. The premium charge for the endorsement is reflected in the Schedule of Operations All other terms and conditions of the policy remain unchanged. This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy, unless another effective date (the Endorsement Effective Date) is shown below, and expires concurrently with said policy unless another expiration date is shown below. WC 00 03 13 (04-1984) Policy No. 7034525413 (AOS) 7034525394 (CA) Attachment Code: D568691 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? INSR ADDL SUBR LTR INSD WVD DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: FAXPHONE (A/C, No):(A/C, No, Ext): E-MAIL ADDRESS: INSURER A : INSURED INSURER B : INSURER C : INSURER D : INSURER E : INSURER F : POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXPTYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)(MM/DD/YYYY) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESS LIAB WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) MED EXP (Any one person)$ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRO-POLICY LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $JECT OTHER:$ COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $(Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person)$ OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident)$AUTOS ONLY AUTOS HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $$ PER OTH- STATUTE ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y / N N / A (Mandatory in NH) SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 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. 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). COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:REVISION NUMBER: CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORDACORD 25 (2016/03) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE Lockton Companies, LLC DBA Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC in CA CA license #0F15767 444 W. 47th St., Ste. 900 Kansas City MO 64112-1906 (816) 960-9000 kcasu@lockton.com BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS AND SCIENTISTS, LLC; LERCH BATES, INC. 875 HOLLINS STREET, SUITE 201 BALTIMORE, MD 21201 American Guarantee and Liab. Ins. Co.26247 Zurich American Insurance Company 16535 Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company 24319 X X 1,000,000 1,000,000 15,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 X 1,000,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X 10,000,000 10,000,000 XXXXXXX N X 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $5,000,000 PER CLAIM/AGG A BAP 7501704 9/30/2025 9/30/2026 A GLO 7501705 9/30/2025 9/30/2026 C 0312-0324 9/30/2025 9/30/2026 B SXS 7767073 9/30/2025 9/30/2026 A WC 7501706 9/30/2025 9/30/2026 9/30/2026 1466328 Y N N N N N Y 3/17/2026 N N 22338224 22338224 XXXXXXX ORANGE COUNTY 300 WEST TRYON STREET, P.O. BOX 8181 HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278 RE: PROJECT NAME: SITE VISIT – THE GATEWAY CENTER. ORANGE COUTNY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS ON GENERAL LIABILITY, IF REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS APPLIES ON WORKERS COMPENSATION/EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY, AS REQUIRED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT AND WHERE ALLOWED BY LAW. COVERAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY. X See Attachments Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Policy Number: GLO 7501705 Additional Insured – Owners, Lessees Or Contractors – Completed Operations THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the: Commercial General Liability Coverage Part SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s): Location And Description Of Completed Operations ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ADD AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED UNDER A WRITTEN CONTRACT OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT EXECUTED PRIOR TO LOSS. ANY LOCATION OR PROJECT, OTHER THAN A WRAPUP OR OTHER CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE PROGRAM LOCATION OR PROJECT FOR WHICH INSURANCE IS OTHERWISE SEPARATELY PROVIDED TO YOU BY A WRAP-UP OR OTHER CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE PROGRAM. U-GL-2168-A CW (02/19) Page 1 of 2 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Attachment Code: D567675 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Section II – Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule of this endorsement, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury" or "property damage" caused, in whole or in part, by "your work" at the location designated and described in such Schedule, performed for that additional insured and included in the "products-completed operations hazard". All other terms, conditions, provisions and exclusions of this policy remain the same. U-GL-2168-A CW (02/19) Page 2 of 2 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Attachment Code: D567675 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 GLO 7501705 Additional Insured – Owners, Lessees Or Contractors – Scheduled Person or Organization THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the: Commercial General Liability Coverage Part SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s): Location(s) Of Covered Operations ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ADD AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED UNDER A WRITTEN CONTRACT OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT EXECUTED PRIOR TO LOSS. ANY LOCATION OR PROJECT, OTHER THAN A WRAPUP OR OTHER CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE PROGRAM LOCATION OR PROJECT FOR WHICH INSURANCE IS OTHERWISE SEPARATELY PROVIDED TO YOU BY A WRAP-UP OR OTHER CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE PROGRAM. U-GL-2169-A CW (02/19) Page 1 of 2 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Attachment Code: D567675 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 A. Section II – Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule of this endorsement, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by: 1. Your acts or omissions; or 2. The acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf; in the performance of your ongoing operations for the additional insured(s) at the location(s) designated in such Schedule. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following additional exclusions apply: This insurance does not apply to "bodily injury" or "property damage" occurring after: 1. All work, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, on the project (other than service, maintenance or repairs) to be performed by or on behalf of the additional insured(s) at the location of the covered operations has been completed; or 2. That portion of "your work" out of which the injury or damage arises has been put to its intended use by any person or organization other than another contractor or subcontractor engaged in performing operations for a principal as a part of the same project. All other terms, conditions, provisions and exclusions of this policy remain the same. U-GL-2169-A CW (02/19) Page 2 of 2 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission. Attachment Code: D567675 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9 Policy Number: WC 7501706 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 00 03 13 (Ed. 4-84) WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule. Schedule ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS OF SUBROGATION AGAINST UNDER A WRITTEN CONTRACT OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT. WC 00 03 13 (Ed. 4-84) 1983 National Council on Compensation Insurance. Attachment Code: D568691 Certificate ID: 22338224 Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9