This Contract (“this Contract”) is made and entered into effective as of July 10, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between Delaware County, acting by and through its proper officials (“LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY” or “LPA”), and USI Consultants, Inc. (“the CONSULTANT”), a corporation/limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Indiana.

Des. No.: 2501417

Project Description: Delaware County Bridge #509: McGalliard Road over Muncie Creek in the Greenfield District – PE

WHEREAS, the LPA has entered into an agreement to utilize federal monies with the Indiana Department of Transportation (“INDOT”) for a transportation or transportation enhancement project (“the Project”), which Project Coordination Contract is herein attached as Attachment 1 and incorporated as reference; and

WHEREAS, the LPA wishes to hire the CONSULTANT to provide services toward the Project completion more fully described in Appendix “A” attached hereto (“Services”);

WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has extensive experience, knowledge and expertise relating to these Services; and

WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has expressed a willingness to furnish the Services in connection therewith.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following mutual covenants, the parties hereto mutually covenant and agree as follows:

The “Recitals” above are hereby made an integral part and specifically incorporated into this Contract.

SECTION I       SERVICES BY CONSULTANT.  The CONSULTANT will provide the Services and deliverables described in Appendix “A” which is herein attached to and made an integral part of this Contract.

SECTION II     INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE LPA.  The information and services to be furnished by the LPA are set out in Appendix "B" which is herein attached to and made an integral part of this Contract.

SECTION III    TERM.  The term of this Contract shall be from the date of the last signature affixed to this Contract to the completion of the construction contract which is estimated to be December 15, 2032. A schedule for completion of the Services and deliverables is set forth in Appendix “C” which is herein attached to and made an integral part of this Contract.

SECTION IV    COMPENSATION.  The LPA shall pay the CONSULTANT for the Services performed under this Contract as set forth in Appendix “D” which is herein attached to and made an integral part of this Contract. The maximum amount payable under this Contract shall not exceed $ 760,100.00.

SECTION V     NOTICE TO PROCEED AND SCHEDULE.  The CONSULTANT shall begin the work to be performed under this Contract only upon receipt of the written notice to proceed from the LPA and shall deliver the work to the LPA in accordance with the schedule contained in Appendix "C" which is herein attached to and made an integral part of this Contract.