Owner / Contractor · ALA Contract Documents
Owner/Contractor Agreement (Cost Plus Fee with GMP)
Cost-plus construction with a guaranteed maximum price: the owner sees real costs, the contractor earns a defined fee, and the GMP caps the exposure, with audit rights and savings provisions spelled out.
| Format | Editable Microsoft Word document, delivered by email after checkout |
| Price | $75 · free for ALA members |
| Drafted by | Husch Blackwell construction-law attorneys for the Association of Licensed Architects |
Who this document is for
- Projects starting before drawings are 100% complete
- Owners who want cost transparency with a ceiling
- Negotiated work with a trusted contractor
Frequently asked
How is this different from other industry-standard forms?
Unlike forms written for the whole construction industry, the Owner/Contractor 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.
Part of the ALA contract library : attorney-drafted agreements in clear language, written for the way architects actually work. Four contracts cost more than a year of ALA membership, which includes every document free.