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Geological Consulting Services — United States Chicago

This Purchase Order is issued by Midwest Infrastructure Development Corp. (hereinafter referred to as "the Buyer") to engage the services of Dr. Elena M. Vasquez, a licensed Professional Geologist (hereinafter referred to as "the Geologist" or "the Vendor"), for the purpose of conducting comprehensive geological site assessments, subsurface investigations, and environmental geotechnical evaluations in support of the Buyer's proposed mixed-use development project located at 2300 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois. All services described in this Purchase Order shall be performed within the jurisdiction of United States Chicago, in full compliance with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regulations, the City of Chicago Department of Buildings codes, and all applicable federal environmental statutes including the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

The Geologist shall provide the following professional geological services as outlined in this Purchase Order. The Geologist is expected to demonstrate expertise in urban geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering as it pertains to the dense urban environment of United States Chicago. All fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and reporting shall be conducted in accordance with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) standards and the Illinois State Board of Professional Geologists practice guidelines.

1. Payment Terms: Payment shall be made Net 30 days from the date of invoice. The Buyer shall issue a 30% advance payment upon execution of this Purchase Order, 40% upon completion of all fieldwork and borehole drilling in United States Chicago, and the remaining 30% upon delivery and acceptance of the Final Geological Report.
2. Performance Period: The Geologist shall commence all services no later than July 1, 2025, and shall complete all deliverables no later than October 15, 2025. Any extension of the performance period must be approved in writing by the Buyer's Project Director.
3. Professional Standards: The Geologist warrants that all services rendered under this Purchase Order shall be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with the standards of practice of the Illinois State Board of Professional Geologists and the National Association of Exploration Geophysicists. The Geologist shall maintain all required professional licenses and certifications throughout the duration of this engagement.
4. Insurance: The Geologist shall maintain, at a minimum, Commercial General Liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence, Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) insurance of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of Illinois. Certificates of insurance naming the Buyer as an additional insured shall be provided prior to the start date.
5. Compliance with Local Regulations: All field activities conducted in United States Chicago shall comply with the Chicago Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapter 13-12 (Soil and Excavation), Chapter 13-14 (Grading and Excavation), and all applicable noise and traffic ordinances. The Geologist is responsible for obtaining any necessary City of Chicago fieldwork permits.
6. Intellectual Property: All reports, data, core samples, and deliverables produced under this Purchase Order shall become the sole property of the Buyer upon full payment. The Geologist retains the right to use anonymized data for academic publication with prior written consent from the Buyer.
7. Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with 15 days' written notice. In the event of termination, the Buyer shall pay the Geologist for all services satisfactorily rendered up to the date of termination, plus reasonable demobilization costs.
8. Governing Law: This Purchase Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, with venue in the Circuit Court of Cook County, United States Chicago.
9. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from this Purchase Order shall first be subject to good-faith mediation in United States Chicago. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

By signing below, the authorized representatives of both parties acknowledge and agree to all terms, conditions, and line items specified in this Purchase Order for the engagement of the Geologist in United States Chicago.