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CCDC 31 – 2020 Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant

CCDC 31 – Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant is a standard service contract for use between Owner and consulting engineer. Originally adapted from the ACEC 31 at the request of ACEC, the document was updated in line with the existing CCDC principles and terminology, consistent with the CCDC 2.

This contract allows for a variety of types of remuneration, including the use of fixed fees, fees based on the value of the Work, fees based on time-based rates, or any combination therein.

The CCDC 31 clearly outlines the scope of the Consultant’s Professional Services with Schedule A, which allows users to select the specific duties of the Consultant for the project.

Also contained within the CCDC 31 are provisions addressing the roles and responsibilities of both parties, insurance requirements, dispute resolution, and more.

The CCDC 31 contains the following sections:

  • Agreement Between Owner and Consultant
  • Definitions
  • General Conditions
    • General Provisions
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Executing Professional Services
    • Payment
    • Governing Principles
    • Insurance and Liability
    • Dispute Resolution
  • Schedules
    • Consultant’s Scope of Professional Services
    • Reimbursable Expenses
    • Time-Based Rates for Personnel Employed by the Consultant

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Who is included in the “etc” regarding the Commissioner section in the Statutory Declarations?

The legislation of the applicable province will set out who can take affidavits and declarations. In Ontario for example, the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act, states who can take affidavits and declarations. Some individuals by virtue of their office are automatically entitled to do so. This includes provincial judges and Members of the Legislative Assembly, lawyers entitled to practise in the Province, and municipal councillors to name a few. The Attorney General can also appoint Commissioners pursuant to this Act, which is typically the Commissioners of Oaths present in construction associations. They will have stamps and certificates to prove their standing.