THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this 3 day of August, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the Delaware County Commissioners, acting by and through its proper officials, hereinafter referred to as CLIENT, and Lochmueller Group, Inc., hereinafter referred to as CONSULTANT.

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the CLIENT desires to contract for Professional Services, and

WHEREAS, CONSULTANT has expressed a willingness to perform said services,

WHEREAS, the parties hereto agree that CONSULTANT shall provide the services and documents hereinafter described, in relation to the following described project: Feasibility Study (the "PROJECT").

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

SECTION I Basic Services by Consultant

The basic services to be provided by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are as set forth in Appendix "A" ("Services") attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION II Information and Services to be Furnished by the Client

The information and services to be furnished by the CLIENT are as set forth in Appendix "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION III Schedule

CONSULTANT shall deliver the Services to the CLIENT in accordance with the Schedule contained in Appendix "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The CLIENT agrees that CONSULTANT is not responsible for damages arising directly or indirectly from delays for causes beyond CONSULTANT's control. In addition, if the delays resulting from any such causes increase the cost or time by CONSULTANT to perform its Services in an efficient manner, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to a reasonable adjustment in schedule and compensation.

SECTION IV Compensation

CONSULTANT shall receive payment for the Services performed under this Agreement as set forth in Appendix "D" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.