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Pre-Design Services Agreement (Lump Sum)
The fixed-fee version of the pre-design agreement: one defined price for feasibility, programming, and early studies, with scope boundaries spelled out so extra requests become extra services.
| Format | Editable Microsoft Word (.doc) file, ready to download as soon as your payment goes through |
| Price | $75 · free for Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members |
| Drafted by | Husch Blackwell construction-law attorneys for the Association of Licensed Architects |
Checkout runs on the ALA member site. New buyers enter an email address to start, no membership needed. After you pay by card, your Word file downloads right away and the link is emailed to you too. Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members log in and download free.
Who this document is for
- Architects quoting a set fee for defined pre-design scope
- Clients who want cost certainty before committing to full design
- Firms converting pre-design work into the full commission
Frequently asked
How is this different from other industry-standard forms?
Unlike forms written for the whole construction industry, the Pre-Design Services Agreement is drafted specifically from the architect’s perspective, in plain language your clients can read without their own attorney translating every clause.
Can I edit it for my project?
Yes. It arrives as an editable Microsoft Word file, so you can adapt names, scope, fees, and project-specific terms while keeping the attorney-drafted structure intact.