Proposal Submit to:

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Work to be performed at:

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We hereby propose to furnish all materials and necessary equipment. Differences in costs of materials requested by the homeowner are subject to extra charges. Douglas Painting will use safe release tape on all delicate surfaces. Douglas Painting is not responsible if delicate surface is compromised from tape. Douglas Painting will use said materials to perform all labor necessary to complete the following work:

Exterior:

Consultation on work that needs to be done (includes color consultation)

Power wash and bleach complete exterior of house

Check for lead paint

Incapsulate all lead paint

Sand all glossy surfaces and peeling paint

Waterproof exterior

Caulk patch and fill all imperfections

Prime all bear wood and patches

Stain seal all wood for no bleed-through

Mask and cover all windows

Cover all plants with plastic

Cover all lawn furniture with plastic and drop cloths

Mask and cover all walkways

Prime complete exterior

Paint complete exterior (Brush, roll or spray)

Paint or stain doors

Clean entire job site

Interior:

Consultation on work that needs to be done (includes color consultation)

Check for lead paint

Incapsulate all lead paint

TSP greasy or dirty areas

Sand all glossy surfaces and peeling paint

Caulk patch and fill all imperfections

Repair sheetrock

Prime all bear wood and patches

Stain seal all wood for no bleed-through

Mask and cover all windows

Mask and cover all carpet with plastic

Cover all furniture with plastic and drop cloths

Erect dust shields

Conversion primer - oil to latex paint

Paint complete project (Brush, roll or spray)

Paint or stain doors

Clean entire job site

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All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of $ dollars with payments to be made as follows: To be discussed with owner.

You, the homeowner (buyer) or tenant have the right to require the contractor to furnish you with a performance bond. You, the buyer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of this transaction. Cancellation by the buyer after the right to rescind has passed, shall be deemed a material breach of this agreement and entitles the contractor to damages.

Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractor's State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a compliant regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar Contractors' State License Board, P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, California 95826.

Respectfully Submitted.

Name:___________________________
Signature:________________________
Date:___________________

3366 Ramona St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Owner Name:__________________________
Owner Signature:_______________________
Date:___________________

Owner Name:__________________________
Owner Signature:_______________________
Date:___________________

Contactor's License: #777801

Bill Douglas
3366 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 493-5809
Contactor's License: #777801

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Project Address:

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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (including materials and equipment to be used or installed): Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment to construct in a good workmanlike manner: SEE BID PROPOSAL

APPROXIMATE START DATE: // COMMENCEMENT OF WORK SHALL BE DEFINED AS: .

TIME FOR COMPLETION: The work to be performed by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be substantially completed within days or approximately on //.
Contaractor's failure to substantially commence work without lawful excuse, within twenty (20) days from the date specified above is a violation of the Contactors' License Law.

PAYMENT: Owner agrees to pay Contractor a total cash price of $, Down Payment (if any) $.
(By California law cannot exceed $1,000 or 10% of contract price, whichever is lesser.)

Payment Installments As Follows:

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Contractor:
Name:___________________________
Signature:________________________
Date:___________________

3366 Ramona St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 493-5809

Owner(s):
Owner Name:__________________________
Owner Signature:_______________________
Date:___________________

Owner Name:__________________________
Owner Signature:_______________________
Date:___________________

NOTICE TO OWNER (OWNER'S COPY)

NOTE: Prior to signing this contract, the owner must read and sign this Notice.

Under The California Mechanics' Lien Law, any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, supplier or other person or entity who helps to improve your property, but is not paid for his or her work or supplies, has a right to place a lien on your home, land, or property where the work was performed and to sue you in court to obtain payment.

This means that after a court hearing, your home, land, and property could be sold by a court officer and the proceeds of the sale used to satisfy what you owe. This can happen even if you have paid your contractor in full if the contractor's subcontractors, laborers or suppliers remain unpaid.

To preserve their rights to file a claim or lien against your property, certain claimants such as subcontractors or material suppliers are each required to provide you with a document called a "Preliminary Notice." Contractors and laborers who contract with owners directly do not have to provide such notice since you are aware of their existence as an owner. A preliminary notice is not a lien against your property. Its purpose is to notify you of persons or entities that may have a right to file a lien against your property if they are not paid. In order to perfect their lien rights, a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or laborer must file a mechanics' lien with the county recorder which then becomes a recorded lien against your property. Generally, the maximum time allowed for filing a mechanics' lien against your property is 90 days after substantial completion of your project.

TO INSURE EXTRA PROTECTION FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR PROPERTY, YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

(1) Require that your contractor supply you with a payment and performance bond (not a license bond), which provides that the bonding company will either complete the project or pay damages up to the amount of the bond. This payment and performance bond as well as a copy of the construction contract should be filed with the county recorder for your further protection. The payment and performance bond will usually cost from 1 to 5 percent of the contract amount depending on the contractor's bonding ability. If a contractor cannot obtain such bonding, it may indicate his or her financial incapacity.

(2) Require that payments be made directly to subcontractors and material suppliers through a joint control. Funding services may be available, for a fee, in your area which will establish voucher or other means of payment to your contractor. These services may also provide you with lien waivers and other forms of protection. Any joint control agreement should include the addendum approved by the registrar.

(3) Issue joint checks for payment, made out to both your contractor and subcontractors or material suppliers involved in the project. The joint checks should be made payable to the persons or entities which send preliminary notices to you. Those persons or entities have indicated that they may have lien rights on your property, therefore you need to protect yourself. This will help to insure that all persons due payment are actually paid.

(4) Upon making payment on any completed phase of the project, and before making any further payments, require your contractor to provide you with unconditional "Waiver and Release" forms signed by each material supplier, subcontractor and laborer involved in that portion of the work for which payment was made. The statutory lien releases are set forth in exact language in Section 3262 of the Civil Code. Most stationery stores will sell the "Waiver and Release" forms if your contractor does not have them. The material suppliers, subcontractors, and laborers that you obtain releases from are those persons or entities who have filed preliminary notices with you. If you are not certain of the material suppliers, subcontractors, and laborers working on your project, you may obtain a list from your contractor. On projects involving improvements to a single-family residence or a duplex owned by individuals, the persons signing these releases lose the right to file a mechanics' lien claim against your property. In other types of construction, this protection may still be important, but may not be as complete.

To protect yourself under this option, you must be certain that all material suppliers, subcontractors, and laborers have signed the "Waiver and Release" form. If a mechanics' lien has been filed against your property, it can only be voluntarily released by a recorded "Release of Mechanics' Lien" signed by the person or entity that filed the mechanics' lien against your property unless the lawsuit to enforce the lien was not timely filed. You should not make any final payments until any and all such liens are removed. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY IF A LIEN IS FILED AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY.

Signature:_____________________________________________

Date:______________________________________

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NOTICE TO OWNER (CONTRACTOR'S COPY)

NOTE: Prior to signing this contract, the owner must read and sign this Notice.

TO INSURE EXTRA PROTECTION FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR PROPERTY, YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

Signature:_____________________________________________

Date:______________________________________

Bid - Proposal

Proposal Submit to:

Work to be performed at:

Exterior:

Interior:

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT

NOTICE TO OWNER (OWNER'S COPY)

NOTE: Prior to signing this contract, the owner must read and sign this Notice.

NOTICE TO OWNER (CONTRACTOR'S COPY)

NOTE: Prior to signing this contract, the owner must read and sign this Notice.