C196-2008

AIA Document C196™–2008 is a standard form of agreement between a single purpose entity (“the SPE”) and a project owner, called the owner member. AIA Document C196™–2008 is intended for use on a project where the project participants have formed the SPE utilizing C195™–2008, Standard Form Single Purpose Entity Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery. AIA Document C196™-2008 is coordinated with AIA Document C195™–2008 in order to implement the principles of integrated project delivery, including the accomplishment of mutually-agreed goals. C196™ provides the terms under which the owner member will fund the SPE in exchange for the design and construction of the project. The SPE provides for the design and construction of the project through separate agreements with other members, including an architect and construction manager, utilizing AIA Document C197™–2008, Standard Form of Agreement Between Single Purpose Entity and Non-Owner Member for Integrated Project Delivery. The SPE may also enter into agreements with non-member design consultants, specialty trade contractors, vendors and suppliers.

When to use this document?

• Large projects
• Agreement between the limited liability company (LLC) and owner