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                                                                    Exhibit 10.1

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

            THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of
September 15, 2004, by and between HRB MANAGEMENT, INC., a Missouri Corporation
(the "Company"), and Marc West ("Executive").

                                   ARTICLE ONE

                                   EMPLOYMENT

            1.01 - Agreement as to Employment. Effective September 15, 2004 (the
"Employment Date"), the Company hereby employs Executive to serve in the
capacity set forth in Section 1.02, and Executive hereby accepts such employment
by the Company, subject to the terms of this Agreement. The Company reserves the
right, in its sole discretion, to change the title of Executive at any time.

            1.02 - Duties.

            (a) Executive is employed by the Company to serve as its Senior Vice
President, Chief Information Officer of H&R BLOCK, INC., a Missouri corporation
("Block") and the indirect parent corporation of HRB, subject to the authority
and direction of the Board of Directors of Block and the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Block. Subject to the foregoing, Executive will have such
authority and responsibility for the position of Chief Information Officer. The
Company reserves the right to modify, delete, add, or otherwise change
Executive's job responsibilities and job description, in its sole discretion, at
any time. Executive will perform such other duties, which may be beyond the
scope of the job description, as are assigned to Executive from time to time.

            (b) So long as Executive is employed under this Agreement, Executive
agrees to devote Executive's full business time and efforts exclusively on
behalf of the Company and to competently and diligently discharge Executive's
duties hereunder. Executive will not be prohibited from engaging in such
personal, charitable, or other nonemployment activities that do not interfere
with Executive's full-time employment hereunder and that do not violate the
other provisions of this Agreement or the H&R Block, Inc. Code of Business
Ethics & Conduct, which Executive acknowledges having read and understood.
Executive will comply fully with all reasonable policies of the Company as are
from time to time in effect and applicable to Executive's position. Executive
understands that the business of Block, the Company, and/or any other direct or
indirect subsidiary of Block (each such other subsidiary an "Affiliate") may be
subject to governmental regulation, some of which may require Executive to
submit to background investigation as a condition of Block, the Company, and/or
Affiliates' participation in certain activities subject to such regulation. If
Executive, Block, the Company, or Affiliates are unable to

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participate, in whole or in part, in any such activity as the result of any
action or inaction on the part of Executive, then this Agreement and Executive's
employment hereunder may be terminated by the Company without notice.

            1.03 - Compensation.

            (a) Signing Bonus. The Company shall pay to Executive a $25,000
bonus (less applicable taxes) within 30 days after the Employment Date. The
Signing Bonus is subject to the condition that same is to be repaid in the event
Executive terminates employment within twelve (12) months of the Employment
Date.

            (b) Base Salary. The Company will pay to Executive a gross salary at
an annual rate of $275,000 ("Base Salary"), payable semimonthly or at any other
pay periods as the Company may use for its other executive-level employees. The
Base Salary will be reviewed for adjustment no less often than annually during
the term of Executive's employment hereunder and, if adjusted, such adjusted
amount will become the "Base Salary" for purposes of this Agreement.

            (c) Short-Term Incentive Compensation. Executive shall participate
in the HRB Management, Inc. short-term incentive program that is based on the
H&R Block Short-Term Incentive Plan (the "Program") as applicable to executives
of the Company for its fiscal year 2005. Under such Program, Executive shall
have an aggregate target incentive award equal to $137,500 (50% of base salary),
and an opportunity to earn 0% to 200% of such target bonus. The payment of the
actual award under such Program shall be based upon such performance criteria
which shall be determined by the Compensation Committee of Block. Under such
Program for fiscal year 2005 only, Executive's actual incentive compensation
shall be prorated based upon Executive's actual gross wages for the fiscal year,
provided that Executive must remain employed through April 30, 2005 to receive
any payments under the Program. Such incentive compensation shall be paid to
Executive following the completion of fiscal year 2005 when the same is paid to
other senior executives of the Company.

            (d) Stock Options. As authorized under the H&R Block 2003 Long-Term
Executive Compensation Plan, as amended (the "2003 Plan"), Executive shall be
granted on the Employment Date a stock option under the 2003 Plan to purchase
30,000 shares of Block's common stock at an option price per share equal to its
closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant, such option
to expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant; to vest and become
exercisable as to one-third (10,000) of the shares covered thereby on the first
anniversary of the date of grant, as to an additional one-third (10,000) of such
shares on the second anniversary of the date of grant, and as to the remaining
one-third (10,000) of the share on the third anniversary of the date of grant;
to be an incentive stock option for the maximum number of shares permitted by
Internal Revenue Code Section 422 and the regulations promulgated thereunder;
and to otherwise be a nonqualified stock option. Any non-vested portion of stock
options awarded pursuant to this Section 1.03(d) shall vest upon a "Change of
Control" (as such term is defined in the Stock Option Agreement) pursuant to the
terms of the Stock Option Agreement.

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            (e) Restricted Stock. Executive shall be awarded promptly after the
Employment date, 9,000 Restricted Shares of Block's common stock under the 2003
Plan. One-third of the 9,000 shares shall vest (i.e., the restrictions on such
shares shall terminate), respectively, on each of the first three anniversaries
following such employment commencement date (in increments of 3,000 whole
shares). Prior to the time such Restricted Shares are so vested, (i) such
Restricted Shares shall be nontransferable, and (ii) Executive shall be entitled
to receive any cash dividends payable with respect to unvested Restricted Shares
and vote such unvested Restricted Shares at any meeting of shareholders of
Block.

            1.04 - Relocation Benefits.

            (a) The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable packing,
shipping, transportation costs and other expenses incurred by Executive in
relocating Executive, Executive's family and personal property to the Greater
Kansas City Area, in accordance with the H&R Block Executive Relocation Program.

            (b) To the extent that Executive incurs taxable income related to
any relocation benefits paid pursuant to this Agreement, the Company will pay to
Executive such additional amount as is necessary to "gross up" such benefits and
cover the anticipated income tax liability resulting from such taxable income.

            1.05 - Business Expenses. The Company will promptly pay directly, or
reimburse Executive for, all business expenses, to the extent such expenses are
paid or incurred by Executive during the term hereof in accordance with the
Company's policy in effect from time to time and to the extent such expenses are
reasonable and necessary to the conduct by Executive of the Company's business.

            1.06 - Fringe Benefits. During the term of Executive's employment
hereunder, and subject to the discretionary authority given to the applicable
benefit plan administrators, the Company will make available to Executive such
insurance, sick leave, deferred compensation, short-term incentive compensation,
bonuses, stock options, retirement, vacation, and other like benefits as are
approved and provided from time to time to the other executive-level employees
of the Company or Affiliates.

            1.07 - Termination of Employment.

            (a) Without Notice. The Company may, at any time, in its sole
discretion, terminate this Agreement and the employment of Executive without
notice in the event of:

                  (i) Executive's misconduct that interferes with or prejudices
      the proper conduct of the business of Block, the Company or any Affiliate
      or which may reasonably result in harm to the reputation of Block, the
      Company and/or any Affiliate; or

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                  (ii) Executive's commission of an act materially and
      demonstrably detrimental to the good will of Block or any subsidiary of
      Block, which act constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct by
      Executive in the performance of Executive's material duties to Block or
      such subsidiary; or

                  (iii) Executive's commission of any act of dishonesty or
      breach of trust resulting or intending to result in material personal gain
      or enrichment of Executive at the expense of Block or any subsidiary of
      Block; or

                  (iv) Executive's violation of Article Two or Three of this
      Agreement; or

                  (v) Executive's conviction of a misdemeanor (involving an act
      of moral turpitude) or a felony; or

                  (vi) Executive's failure to discharge Executive's duties; or

                  (vii) Executive's suspension by the Internal Revenue Service
      from participation in the Electronic Filing Program; or

                  (viii) The inability of Executive, Block, the Company, and/or
      an Affiliate to participate, in whole or in part, in any activity subject
      to governmental regulation as the result of any action or inaction on the
      part of Executive, as described in Section 1.02(b); or

                  (ix) Executive's death or total and permanent disability. The
      term "total and permanent disability" will have the meaning ascribed
      thereto under any long-term disability plan maintained by the Company or
      Block for executives of the Company.

            (b) With Notice. Either party may terminate this Agreement for any
reason, or no reason, by providing not less than 45 days' prior written notice
of such termination to the other party, and, if such notice is properly given,
this Agreement and Executive's employment hereunder will terminate as of the
close of business on the 45th day after such notice is deemed to have been given
or such later date as is specified in such notice.

            (c) Termination Due to a Change of Control.

                  (i) If Executive terminates Executive's employment under this
      Agreement during the 180-day period following the date of the occurrence
      of a "Change of Control" of Block then, upon any such termination of
      Executive's employment and conditioned on Executive's execution of an
      agreement with the Company under which Executive releases all known and
      potential claims against Block, the Company, and Affiliates, the Company
      will provide Executive with Executive's election (the "Change of Control
      Election") of the same level of severance compensation and benefits as
      would be provided under the H&R

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      Block Severance Plan (the "Severance Plan") as the Severance Plan exists
      either (A) on the date of this Agreement or (B) on Executive's last day of
      active employment by the Company or any Affiliate (the "Last Day of
      Employment"), as if Executive had incurred a "Qualifying Termination" (as
      such term is defined in the Severance Plan). The Severance Plan as it
      exists on the date of this Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
      Executive must notify the Company in writing within 5 business days after
      Executive's Last Day of Employment of Executive's Change of Control
      Election. Severance compensation and benefits provided under this Section
      1.07(c) will terminate immediately if Executive violates Sections 3.02,
      3.03, or 3.05 of this Agreement or becomes reemployed with the Company or
      an Affiliate.

                  (ii) For the purpose of this subsection, a "Change of Control"
      means:

                        (A) the acquisition, other than from Block, by any
            individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3)
            or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
            "Exchange Act")), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of
            Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 35% or more of the
            then outstanding voting securities of Block entitled to vote
            generally in the election of directors, but excluding, for this
            purpose, any such acquisition by Block or any of its subsidiaries,
            or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Block or its
            subsidiaries, or any corporation with respect to which, following
            such acquisition, more than 50% of the then outstanding voting
            securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the
            election of directors is then beneficially owned, directly or
            indirectly, by all or substantially all of the individuals and
            entities who were the beneficial owners of the voting securities of
            Block immediately prior to such acquisition in substantially the
            same proportion as their ownership, immediately prior to such
            acquisition, of the then outstanding voting securities of Block
            entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case
            may be; or

                        (B) individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute
            the Board of Directors of Block (generally, the "Board," and as of
            the date hereof, the "Incumbent Board") cease for any reason to
            constitute at least a majority of the Board, provided that any
            individual or individuals becoming a director subsequent to the date
            hereof, whose election, or nomination for election by Block's
            shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the
            Board (or nominating committee of the Board) will be considered as
            though such individual were a member or members of the Incumbent
            Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose
            initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or
            threatened election contest relating to the election of the
            directors of Block (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of
            Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act); or

                        (C) the completion of a reorganization, merger or
            consolidation approved by the shareholders of Block, in each case,
            with respect to which all or

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            substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the
            respective beneficial owners of the voting securities of Block
            immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or consolidation do
            not, following such reorganization, merger or consolidation,
            beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the then
            outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the
            election of directors of the corporation resulting from such
            reorganization, merger or consolidation, or a complete liquidation
            or dissolution of Block, as approved by the shareholders of Block,
            or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the
            assets of Block, as approved by the shareholders of Block.

            (d) Severance. Executive will receive severance compensation and
benefits as would be provided under the Severance Plan, as the same may be
amended from time to time, if Executive incurs a "Qualifying Termination," as
such term is defined in the Severance Plan (and without regard to whether the
termination is with or without notice under this Agreement), and executes an
agreement with the Company under which Executive releases all known and
potential claims against Block, the Company, and Affiliates. Such compensation
and benefits will, upon Executive's election (the "Severance Election") be at
the same level of severance compensation and benefits as would be provided under
the Severance Plan as such plan exists either (A) on the date of this Agreement
or (B) Executive's Last Day of Employment; provided, however, (1) the "Severance
Period" (as such term is defined in the Severance Plan) will be 12 months,
notwithstanding any provision in the Severance Plan to the contrary, and (2)
Executive will be credited with not less than 12 "Years of Service" (as such
term is defined in the Severance Plan) for the purpose of determining severance
compensation under Section 4(a) of the Severance Plan as it exists on the date
of this Agreement or the comparable section of the Severance Plan as it exists
on Executive's Last Day of Employment, notwithstanding any provision in the
Severance Plan to the contrary, and (3) all restrictions on any Restricted
Shares awarded to Executive that would have vested in accordance with their
terms by reason of lapse of time within 18 months after the effective date of
the termination of employment (absent such termination of employment) shall
terminate (and such Restricted Shares shall be fully vested) and any Restricted
Shares that would not have vested in accordance with their terms by reason of
lapse of time within 18 months after the effective date of termination of
employment shall be forfeited, notwithstanding any provision of the Severance
Agreement to the contrary. The Severance Plan as it exists on the date of this
Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Executive must notify the Company in
writing within 5 business days after Executive's Last Day of Employment of
Executive's Severance Election. Severance compensation and benefits provided
under this Section 1.07(d) will terminate immediately if Executive violates
Sections 3.02, 3.03, or 3.05 of this Agreement or becomes reemployed with the
Company or an Affiliate.

            (e) Further Obligations. Upon termination of Executive's employment
under this Agreement, neither the Company, Block, nor any Affiliate will have
any further obligations under this Agreement and no further payments of Base
Salary or other compensation or benefits will be payable by the Company, Block,
or any Affiliate to Executive, except (i) as set forth in this Section 1.07,
(ii) as required by the express terms of any written benefit plans or written
arrangements

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maintained by the Company or Block and applicable to Executive at the time of
such termination of Executive's employment, or (iii) as may be required by law.
Any termination of this Agreement, however, will not be effective as to Sections
3.02, 3.03 and 3.05, or any other portions or provisions of this Agreement
which, by their express terms, require performance by either party following
termination of this Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE TWO

                                 CONFIDENTIALITY

            2.01 - Background and Relationship of Parties. The parties hereto
acknowledge (for all purposes including, without limitation, Articles Two and
Three of this Agreement) that Block and its subsidiaries have been and will be
engaged in a continuous program of acquisition and development respecting their
businesses, present and future, and that, in connection with Executive's
employment by the Company, Executive will be expected to have access to all
information of value to the Company and Block and that Executive's employment
creates a relationship of confidence and trust between Executive and Block with
respect to any information applicable to the businesses of Block and its
subsidiaries. Executive will possess or have unfettered access to information
that has been created, developed, or acquired by Block and its subsidiaries or
otherwise become known to Block and its subsidiaries and which has commercial
value in the businesses in which Block and its subsidiaries have been and will
be engaged and has not been publicly disclosed by Block. All information
described above is hereinafter called "Proprietary Information." By way of
illustration, but not limitation, Proprietary Information includes trade
secrets, customer lists and information, employee lists and information,
developments, systems, designs, software, databases, know-how, marketing plans,
product information, business and financial information and plans, strategies,
forecasts, new products and services, financial statements, budgets,
projections, prices, and acquisition and disposition plans. Proprietary
Information does not include any portions of such information which are now or
hereafter made public by third parties in a lawful manner or made public by
parties hereto without violation of this Agreement.

            2.02 - Proprietary Information is Property of Block.

            (a) All Proprietary Information is the sole property of Block (or
the applicable subsidiary of Block) and its assigns, and Block (or the
applicable subsidiary of Block) is the sole owner of all patents, copyrights,
trademarks, names, and other rights in connection therewith and without regard
to whether Block (or any subsidiary of Block) is at any particular time
developing or marketing the same. Executive hereby assigns to Block any rights
Executive may have or may acquire in such Proprietary Information. At all times
during and after Executive's employment with the Company or any Affiliate,
Executive will keep in strictest confidence and trust all Proprietary
Information and Executive will not use or disclose any Proprietary Information
without the written consent of Block, except as may be necessary in the ordinary
course of performing duties as an employee of the Company or as may be required
by law or the order of any court or governmental authority.

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            (b) In the event of any termination of Executive's employment
hereunder, Executive will promptly deliver to the Company all copies of all
documents, notes, drawings, programs, software, specifications, documentation,
data, Proprietary Information, and other materials and property of any nature
belonging to Block or any subsidiary of Block and obtained during the course of
Executive's employment with the Company. In addition, upon such termination,
Executive will not remove from the premises of Block or any subsidiary of Block
any of the foregoing or any reproduction of any of the foregoing or any
Proprietary Information that is embodied in a tangible medium of expression.

                                  ARTICLE THREE

           NON-HIRING; NON-SOLICITATION; NO CONFLICTS; NON-COMPETITION

            3.01 - General. The parties hereto acknowledge that, during the
course of Executive's employment by the Company, Executive will have access to
information valuable to the Company and Block concerning the employees of Block
and its subsidiaries ("Block Employees") and, in addition to Executive's access
to such information, Executive may, during (and in the course of) Executive's
employment by the Company, develop relationships with such Block Employees
whereby information valuable to Block and its subsidiaries concerning the Block
Employees was acquired by Executive. Such information includes, without
limitation: the identity, skills, and performance levels of the Block Employees,
as well as compensation and benefits paid by Block to such Block Employees.
Executive agrees and understands that it is important to protect Block, the
Company, Affiliates and their employees, agents, directors, and clients from the
unauthorized use and appropriation of Block Employee information, Proprietary
Information, and trade secret business information developed, held, or used by
Block, the Company, or Affiliates, and to protect Block, the Company, and
Affiliates and their employees, agents, directors, and customers Executive
agrees to the covenants described in this Article III.

            3.02 - Non-Hiring. During the period of Executive's employment
hereunder, and for a period of 1 year after Executive's Last Day of Employment,
Executive may not directly or indirectly recruit, solicit, or hire any Block
Employee or otherwise induce any such Block Employee to leave the employment of
Block (or the applicable employer-subsidiary of Block) to become an employee of
or otherwise be associated with any other party or with Executive or any company
or business with which Executive is or may become associated. The running of the
1-year period will be suspended during any period of violation and/or any period
of time required to enforce this covenant by litigation or threat of litigation.

            3.03 - Non-Solicitation. During the period of Executive's employment
hereunder and during the time Executive is receiving payments hereunder, and for
2 years after the later of Executive's Last Day of Employment or cessation of
such payments, Executive may not directly or indirectly solicit or enter into
any arrangement with any person or entity which is, at the time of the
solicitation, a significant customer of the Company or an Affiliate for the
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in any business transaction of the nature performed by the Company or such
Affiliate, or contemplated to be performed by the Company or such Affiliate, for
such customer, provided that this Section 3.03 will only apply to customers for
whom Executive personally provided services while employed by the Company or an
Affiliate or customers about whom or which Executive acquired material
information while employed by the Company or an Affiliate. The running of the
2-year period will be suspended during any period of violation and/or any period
of time required to enforce this covenant by litigation or threat of litigation.

            3.04 - No Conflicts. Executive represents in good faith that, to the
best of Executive's knowledge, the performance by Executive of all the terms of
this Agreement will not breach any agreement to which Executive is or was a
party and which requires Executive to keep any information in confidence or in
trust. Executive has not brought and will not bring to the Company or Block nor
will Executive use in the performance of employment responsibilities at the
Company any proprietary materials or documents of a former employer that are not
generally available to the public, unless Executive has obtained express written
authorization from such former employer for their possession and use. Executive
has not and will not breach any obligation of confidentiality that Executive may
have to former employers and Executive will fulfill all such obligations during
Executive's employment with the Company.

            3.05 - Non-Competition. During the period of Executive's employment
hereunder and during the time Executive is receiving payments hereunder, and for
2 years after the later of Executive's Last Day of Employment or cessation of
such payments, Executive may not engage in, or own or control any interest in
(except as a passive investor in less than one percent of the outstanding
securities of publicly held companies), or act as an officer, director or
employee of, or consultant, advisor or lender to, any firm, corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, institution, business, government
agency, or entity that engages in any line of business that is competitive with
any Line of Business of Block (as defined below), provided that this Section
3.05 will not apply to Executive if Executive's primary place of employment by
the Company or an Affiliate as of the Last Day of Employment is in either the
State of California or the State of North Dakota. "Line of Business of Block"
means any line of business (including lines of business under evaluation or
development) of the Company, as well as any one or more lines of business
(including lines of business under evaluation or development) of any Affiliate
by which Executive was employed during the two-year period preceding the Last
Day of Employment, provided that, "Line of Business of Block" will in all events
include, but not be limited to, the income tax return preparation business, and
provided further that if Executive's employment was, as of the Last Day of
Employment or during the 2-year period immediately prior to the Last Day of
Employment, with HRB Management, Inc. or any successor entity thereto, "Line of
Business of Block" means any line of business (including lines of business under
evaluation or development) of Block and all of its subsidiaries. The running of
the 2-year period will be suspended during any period of violation and/or any
period of time required to enforce this covenant by litigation or threat of
litigation.

            3.06 - Reasonableness of Restrictions. Executive and the Company
acknowledge

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that the restrictions contained in this Agreement are reasonable, but should any
provisions of any Article of this Agreement be determined to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable or unreasonable in scope by any court of
competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the other
provisions of this Agreement will not be affected thereby and the provision
found invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable or unreasonable will be
considered by the Company and Executive to be amended as to scope of protection,
time, or geographic area (or any one of them, as the case may be) in whatever
manner is considered reasonable by that court and, as so amended, will be
enforced.

                                  ARTICLE FOUR

                                  MISCELLANEOUS

            4.01 - Third-Party Beneficiary. The parties hereto agree that Block
is a third-party beneficiary as to the obligations imposed upon Executive under
this Agreement and as to the rights and privileges to which the Company is
entitled pursuant to this Agreement, and that Block is entitled to all of the
rights and privileges associated with such third-party-beneficiary status.

            4.02 - Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement and understanding between the Company and Executive concerning the
subject matter hereof. No modification, amendment, termination, or waiver of
this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by Executive and a
duly authorized officer of the Company. Failure of the Company, Block, or
Executive to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or
conditions hereof will not be deemed a waiver of such terms, covenants, and
conditions.

            4.03 - Specific Performance by Executive. The parties hereto
acknowledge that money damages alone will not adequately compensate the Company
or Block or Executive for breach of any of the covenants and agreements herein
and, therefore, in the event of the breach or threatened breach of any such
covenant or agreement by either party, in addition to all other remedies
available at law, in equity or otherwise, a wronged party will be entitled to
injunctive relief compelling specific performance of (or other compliance with)
the terms hereof.

            4.04 - Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding upon
Executive and the heirs, executors, assigns and administrators of Executive or
Executive's estate and property and will inure to the benefit of the Company,
Block and their successors and assigns. Executive may not assign or transfer to
others the obligation to perform Executive's duties hereunder. The Company may
assign this Agreement to an Affiliate with the consent of Executive, in which
case, after such assignment, the "Company" means the Affiliate to which this
Agreement has been assigned.

            4.05 - Withholding Taxes. From any payments due hereunder to
Executive from the Company, there will be withheld amounts reasonably believed
by the Company to be sufficient to satisfy liabilities for federal, state, and
local taxes and other charges and customary withholdings. Executive remains
primarily liable to such authorities for such taxes and charges to the extent
not

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actually paid by the Company. This Section 4.05 does not affect the Company's
obligation to "gross up" any relocation benefits paid to Executive pursuant to
Subsection 1.04(b).

            4.06 - Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law and
Block's Bylaws, the Company hereby indemnifies during and after the period of
Executive's employment hereunder Executive from and against all loss, costs,
damages, and expenses including, without limitation, legal expenses of counsel
selected by the Company to represent the interests of Executive (which expenses
the Company will, to the extent so permitted, advance to executive as the same
are incurred) arising out of or in connection with the fact that Executive is or
was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Company or Block or serving
in such capacity for another corporation at the request of the Company or Block.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnification provided in this Section 4.06
will not apply to any loss, costs, damages, and expenses arising out of or
relating in any way to any employment of Executive by any former employer or the
termination of any such employment.

            4.07 - Right to Offset. To the extent not prohibited by applicable
law and in addition to any other remedy, the Company has the right but not the
obligation to offset any amount that Executive owes the Company under this
Agreement against any amounts due Executive by Block, the Company, or
Affiliates.

            4.08 - Waiver of Jury Trial. Both parties to this Agreement, and
Block, as a third-party beneficiary pursuant to Section 4.01 of this Agreement,
waive any and all right to any trial by jury in any action or proceeding
directly or indirectly related to this Agreement and Executive's employment
hereunder.

            4.09 - Notices. All notices required or desired to be given
hereunder must be in writing and will be deemed served and delivered if
delivered in person or mailed, postage prepaid to Executive at: [Executive's
Address]; and to the Company at: 4400 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111,
Attn: President, with a copy to H&R Block, Inc., 4400 Main Street, Kansas City,
Missouri 64111, Attn: Corporate Secretary; or to such other address and/or
person designated by either party in writing to the other party. Any notice
given by mail will be deemed given as of the date it is so mailed and postmarked
or received by a nationally recognized overnight courier for delivery.

            4.10 - Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts
and delivered by facsimile transmission confirmed promptly thereafter by actual
delivery of executed counterparts.

      Executed as a sealed instrument under, and to be governed by, construed
and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Missouri.

                                        EXECUTIVE:

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Dated: August 16, 2004                  /s/ Marc West
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                                        Marc West

Accepted and Agreed:

HRB Management, Inc.
a Missouri Corporation

By: /s/ Mark A. Ernst
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    Mark A. Ernst
    President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: August 17, 2004

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                  STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND
                                 DESIGN/BUILDER

THIS DOCUMENT HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES; CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY IS
ENCOURAGED WITH RESPECT TO ITS USE, COMPLETION OR MODIFICATION. AUTHENTICATION
OF THIS ELECTRONICALLY DRAFTED AIA DOCUMENT MAY BE MADE BY USING AIA DOCUMENT
D401.

This document comprises two separate Agreements: Part 1 Agreement and Part 2
Agreement. To the extent referenced in these Agreements, subordinate parallel
agreements to A191 consist of AIA Document A491, Standard Form of Agreements
Between Design/Builder and Contractor, and AIA Document B901, Standard Form of
Agreements Between Design/Builder and Architect.

Copyright 1985, (C)1996 The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5292. Reproduction of the material herein or
substantial quotation of its provisions without the written permission of the
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violator to legal prosecution.

                                PART 2 AGREEMENT

                                  1996 EDITION

AGREEMENT

made as of the 5th day of May in the year of 2003
(In words, indicate day, month and year.)

BETWEEN the Owner:
(Name and address)
H&R Block Tax Services, Inc.
Kansas City, MO

and the Design/Builder:

(Name and address)
J.E. Dunn Construction Company
929 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64106

For the following Project:
(Include Project name, location and a summary description.)
New World Headquarters
Kansas City, MO

The architectural services described in Article 3 will be provided by the
following person or entity who is lawfully licensed to practice architecture:

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CDFM2 Architecture, Inc.
1015 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Normal structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services will be
provided contractually through the Architect except as indicated below:

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The Owner and the Design/Builder agree as set forth below.

                     TERMS AND CONDITIONS - PART 2 AGREEMENT

                                    ARTICLE 1
                               GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 The Contract Documents consist of

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this Part 2 Agreement, the Design/Builder's Proposal and written addenda to the
Proposal identified in Article 14, the Construction Documents approved by the
Owner in accordance with Subparagraph 3.2.3 and Modifications issued after
execution of this Part 2 Agreement. A Modification is a Change Order or a
written amendment to this Part 2 Agreement signed by both parties, or a
Construction Change Directive issued by the Owner in accordance with Paragraph
8.3.

1.1.2 The term "Work" means the construction and services provided by the
Design/Builder to fulfill the Design/Builder's obligations.

1.2 EXECUTION, CORRELATION AND INTENT

1.2.1 It is the intent of the Owner and Design/Builder that the Contract
Documents include all items necessary for proper execution and completion of the
Work. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one
shall be as binding as if required by all; performance by the Design/Builder
shall be required only to the extent consistent with and reasonably inferable
from the Contract Documents as being necessary to produce the intended results.
Words that have well-known technical or construction industry meanings are used
in the Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

1.2.2 If the Design/Builder believes or is advised by the Architect or by
another design professional retained to provide services on the Project that
implementation of any instruction received from the Owner would cause a
violation of any applicable law, the Design/Builder shall notify the Owner in
writing. Neither the Design/Builder nor the Architect shall be obligated to
perform any act which either believes will violate any applicable law.

1.2.3 The parties agree there are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement
other than those contractors, subcontractors, vendors and others expressly
contemplated by the terms of this Agreement.

1.3 OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DOCUMENTS

1.3.1 Drawings, specifications, and other documents and electronic data
furnished by the Design/Builder are instruments of service. The Design/Builder's
Architect and other providers of professional services shall retain all common
law, statutory and other reserved rights, including copyright in those
instruments of service furnished by them. Drawings, specifications, and other
documents and electronic data are furnished for use solely with respect to this
Part 2 Agreement. The Owner shall be permitted to retain copies, including
reproducible copies, of the drawings, specifications, and other documents and
electronic data furnished by the Design/Builder for information and reference in
connection with the Project except as provided in Subparagraphs 1.3.2 and 1.3.3.

1.3.2 Drawings, specifications, and other documents and electronic data
furnished by the Design/Builder shall not be used by the Owner or others on
other projects, for additions to this Project or for completion of this Project
by others, except by agreement in writing and with appropriate compensation to
the Design/Builder, unless the Design/Builder is adjudged to be in default under
this Part 2 Agreement or under any other subsequently executed agreement.

1.3.3 If the Design/Builder defaults in the Design/Builder's obligations to the
Owner, the Architect shall grant a license to the Owner to use the drawings,
specifications, and other documents and electronic data furnished by the
Architect to the Design/Builder for the completion of the Project, conditioned
upon the Owner's execution of an agreement to cure the Design/Builder's default
in payment to the Architect for services previously performed and to indemnify
the Architect with regard to claims arising from such reuse without the
Architect's professional involvement.

1.3.4 Submission or distribution of the Design/Builder's documents to meet
official regulatory requirements or for similar purposes in connection with the
Project is not to be construed as publication in derogation of the rights
reserved in Subparagraph 1.3.1.

1.3.5 Except as required by law or judicial or administrative proceedings,
including proceedings between the parties with respect to the transactions
contemplated hereby, and then only to the extent specifically required in any
such proceeding, each of the parties agrees not to disclose any confidential or
proprietary information ("Confidential Information") obtained from and other
party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, to any individual
or entity (other than its directors, officers, employees, agents, and
representatives with a need to know such Confidential Information in order to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby).

                                   ARTICLE 2
                                     OWNER

2.1 The Owner shall designate a representative authorized to act on the Owner's
behalf with respect to the Project. The Owner or such authorized representative
shall examine documents submitted by the Design/Builder and shall render
decisions in a timely manner and in accordance with the schedule accepted by the
Owner. The Owner may obtain independent review of the Contract Documents by a
separate architect, engineer, contractor or cost estimator under contract, to or
employed by the Owner. Such independent review shall be undertaken at the
Owner's expense in a timely manner and shall not delay the orderly progress of
the Work.

2.2 The Owner may appoint an on-site project representative to observe the Work
and to have such other responsibilities as the Owner and Design/Builder agree in
writing.

2.3 The Owner shall cooperate with the Design/Builder in securing building and
other permits, licenses and inspections. The Owner shall not be required to pay
the fees for such permits, licenses and inspections unless the cost of such fees
is excluded from the Design/Builder's Proposal.

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2.4 The Owner shall furnish services of land surveyors, geotechnical engineers
and other consultants for subsoil, air and water conditions when such services
are deemed necessary by the Design/Builder to properly carry out the design
services required by this Part 2 Agreement.

2.5 The Owner shall disclose, to the extent known to the Owner, the results and
reports of prior tests, inspections or investigations conducted for the Project
involving: structural or mechanical systems; chemical, air and water pollution;
hazardous materials; or other environmental and subsurface conditions. The Owner
shall disclose all information known to the Owner regarding the presence of
pollutants at the Project's site.

2.6 The Owner shall furnish all legal, accounting and insurance counseling
services as may be necessary at any time for the Project, including such
auditing services as the Owner may require to verify the Design/Builder's
Applications for Payment.

2.7 Those services, information, surveys and reports required by Paragraphs 2.4
through 2.6 which are within the Owner's control shall be furnished at the
Owner's expense, and the Design/Builder shall be entitled to rely upon the
accuracy and completeness thereof, except to the extent the Owner advises the
Design/Builder to the contrary in writing.

2.8 If the Owner requires the Design/Builder to maintain any special insurance
coverage, policy, amendment, or rider, the Owner shall pay the additional cost
thereof, except as otherwise stipulated in this Part 2 Agreement.

2.9 If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of a fault or defect in the
Work or nonconformity with the Design/Builder's Proposal or the Construction
Documents, the Owner shall give prompt written notice thereof to the
Design/Builder.

2.10 The Owner shall, at the request of the Design/Builder, prior to execution
of this Part 2 Agreement and promptly upon request thereafter, furnish to the
Design/Builder reasonable evidence that financial arrangements have been made to
fulfill the Owner's obligations under the Contract.

2.11 The Owner shall communicate with persons or entities employed or retained
by the Design/Builder through the Design/Builder, unless otherwise directed by
the Design/Builder.

                                   ARTICLE 3
                                 DESIGN/BUILDR

3.1 SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1.1 Design services required by this Part 2 Agreement shall be performed by
qualified architects and other design professionals. The contractual obligations
of such professional persons or entities are undertaken and performed in the
interest of the Design/Builder.

3.1.2 The agreements between the Design/Builder and the persons or entities
identified in this Part 2 Agreement, and any subsequent modifications, shall be
in writing. These agreements, including financial arrangements with respect to
this Project, shall be promptly and fully disclosed to the Owner upon request.

3.1.3 The Design/Builder shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and
omissions of the Design/Builder's employees, subcontractors and their agents and
employees, and other persons, including the Architect and other design
professionals, performing any portion of the Design/Builder's obligations under
this Part 2 Agreement.

3.2 BASIC SERVICES

3.2.1 The Design/Builder's Basic Services are described below and in Article 14.

3.2.2 The Design/Builder shall designate a representative authorized to act on
the Design/Builder's behalf with respect to the Project.

3.2.3 The Design/Builder shall submit Construction Documents for review and
approval by the Owner. Construction Documents may include drawings,
specifications, and other documents and electronic data setting forth in detail
the requirements for construction of the Work, and shall:

      .1 be consistent with the intent of the Design/Builder's Proposal;

      .2 provide information for the use of those in the building trades; and

      .3 include documents customarily required for regulatory agency approvals.

3.2.4 The Design/Builder, with the assistance of the Owner, shall file documents
required to obtain necessary approvals of governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over the Project.

3.2.5 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Design/Builder
shall provide or cause to be provided and shall pay for design services, labor,
materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, water, heat,
utilities, transportation and other facilities and services necessary for proper
execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether
or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.

3.2.6 The Design/Builder shall be responsible for all construction means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures, and for coordinating all portions
of the Work under this Part 2 Agreement.

3.2.7 The Design/Builder shall keep the Owner informed of the progress and
quality of the Work.

3.2.8 The Design/Builder shall be responsible for correcting Work which does not
conform to the Contract Documents.

3.2.9 The Design/Builder warrants to the Owner that

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materials and equipment furnished under the Contract will be of good quality and
new unless otherwise required or permitted by the Contract Documents, that the
construction will be free from faults and defects, and that the construction
will conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Construction not
conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved
by the Owner, shall be corrected in accordance with Article 9.

3.2.10 The Design/Builder shall pay all sales, consumer, use and similar taxes
which had been legally enacted at the time the Design/Builder's Proposal was
first submitted to the Owner, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement
and shall secure and pay for building and other permits and governmental fees,
licenses and inspections necessary for the proper execution and completion of
the Work which are either customarily secured after execution of a contract for
construction or are legally required at the time the Design/Builder's Proposal
was first submitted to the Owner.

3.2.11 The Design/Builder shall comply with and give notices required by laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities relating
to the Project.

3.2.12 The Design/Builder shall pay royalties and license fees for patented
designs, processes or products. The Design/Builder shall defend suits or claims
for infringement of patent rights and shall hold the Owner harmless from loss on
account thereof, but shall not be responsible for such defense or loss when a
particular design, process or product of a particular manufacturer is required
by the Owner. However, if the Design/Builder has reason to believe the use of a
required design, process or product is an infringement of a patent, the
Design/Builder shall be responsible for such loss unless such information is
promptly furnished to the Owner.

3.2.13 The Design/Builder shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from
accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by operations under this Part
2 Agreement. At the completion of the Work, the Design/Builder shall remove from
the site waste materials, rubbish, the Design/Builder's tools, construction
equipment, machinery, and surplus materials.

3.2.14 The Design/Builder shall notify the Owner when the Design/Builder
believes that the Work or an agreed upon portion thereof is substantially
completed. If the Owner concurs, the Design/Builder shall issue a Certificate of
Substantial Completion which shall establish the Date of Substantial Completion,
shall state the responsibility of each party for security, maintenance, heat,
utilities, damage to the Work and insurance, shall include a list of items to be
completed or corrected and shall fix the time within which the Design/Builder
shall complete items listed therein. Disputes between the Owner and
Design/Builder regarding the Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be
resolved in accordance with provisions of Article 10.

3.2.15 The Design/Builder shall maintain at the site for the Owner one record
copy of the drawings, specifications, product data, samples, shop drawings,
Change Orders and other modifications, in good order and regularly updated to
record the completed construction. These shall be delivered to the Owner upon
completion of construction and prior to final payment.

3.2.16 The J.E. Dunn Project Team will consist of Dan Euston, Executive
Representative, Lynn Newkirk, On-Site Project Manager, and Rick Fortner, On-Site
Construction Superintendent. In the event that H&R Block chooses to relocate to
an existing building, then a different superintendent with specific tenant
finish and renovation experience will be assigned. H&R Block will have the right
to approve that re-assignment. H&R Block reserves the right to request
replacement of any of the designated team members at its sole discretion, and
compliance with such request shall not unreasonably be denied. J.E. Dunn will
not be allowed to substitute any of the designated team members unless prior
approval from H&R Block is obtained beforehand in writing.

3.3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

3.3.1 The services described in this Paragraph 3.3 are not included in Basic
Services unless so identified in Article 14, and they shall be paid for by the
Owner as provided in this Part 2 Agreement, in addition to the compensation for
Basic Services. The services described in this Paragraph 3.3 shall be provided
only if authorized or confirmed in writing by the Owner.

3.3.2 Making revisions in drawings, specifications, and other documents or
electronic data when such revisions are required by the enactment or revision of
codes, laws or regulations subsequent to the preparation of such documents or
electronic data.

3.3.3 Providing consultation concerning replacement of Work damaged by fire or
other cause during construction, and furnishing services required in connection
with the replacement of such Work.

3.3.4 Providing services in connection with a public hearing, arbitration
proceeding or legal proceeding, except where the Design/Builder is a party
thereto.

3.3.5 Providing coordination of construction performed by the Owner's own forces
or separate contractors employed by the Owner, and coordination of services
required in connection with construction performed and equipment supplied by the
Owner.

3.3.6 Preparing a set of reproducible record documents or electronic data
showing significant changes in the Work made during construction.

3.3.7

                                    ARTICLE 4
                                      TIME

4.1 Unless otherwise indicated, the Owner and the

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Design/Builder shall perform their respective obligations as expeditiously as is
consistent with reasonable skill and care and the orderly progress of the
Project.

4.2 Time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence. The Work to
be performed under this Part 2 Agreement shall commence upon receipt of a notice
to proceed unless otherwise agreed and, subject to authorized Modifications,
Substantial Completion shall be achieved on or before the date established in
Article 14.

4.3 Substantial Completion is the stage in the progress of the Work when the
Work or designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with
the Contract Documents so the Owner can occupy or utilize the Work for its
intended use.

4.4 Based on the Design/Builder's Proposal, a construction schedule shall be
provided consistent with Paragraph 4.2 above.

4.5 If the Design/Builder is delayed at any time in the progress of the Work by
an act or neglect of the Owner, Owner's employees, or separate contractors
employed by the Owner, or by changes ordered in the Work, or by labor disputes,
fire, unusual delay in deliveries, adverse weather conditions not reasonably
anticipatable, unavoidable casualties or other causes beyond the
Design/Builder's control, or by delay authorized by the Owner pending
arbitration, or by other causes which the Owner and Design/Builder agree may
justify delay, then the Contract Time shall be reasonably extended by Change
Order.

                                    ARTICLE 5
                                    PAYMENTS

5.1 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

5.1.1 The Design/Builder shall deliver to the Owner itemized Applications for
Payment in such detail as indicated in Article 14.

5.1.2 Owner shall make payment to the Design/Builder pursuant to Paragraph 13.4.

5.1.3 The Application for Payment shall constitute a representation by the
Design/Builder to the Owner that the design and construction have progressed to
the point indicated, the quality of the Work covered by the application is in
accordance with the Contract Documents, and the Design/Builder is entitled to
payment in the amount requested.

5.1.4 Upon receipt of payment from the Owner, the Design/Builder shall promptly
pay the Architect, other design professionals and each contractor the amount to
which each is entitled in accordance with the terms of their respective
contracts.

5.1.5 The Owner shall have no obligation under this Part 2 Agreement to pay or
to be responsible in any way for payment to the Architect, another design
professional or a contractor performing portions of the Work.

5.1.6 Neither progress payment nor partial or entire use or occupancy of the
Project by the Owner shall constitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance
with the Contract Documents.

5.1.7 The Design/Builder warrants that title to all construction covered by an
Application for Payment will pass to the Owner no later than the time of
payment. The Design/Builder further warrants that upon submittal of an
Application for Payment all construction for which payments have been received
from the Owner shall be free and clear of liens, claims, security interests or
encumbrances in favor of the Design/Builder or any other person or entity
performing construction at the site or furnishing materials or equipment
relating to the construction.

5.1.8 At the time of Substantial Completion, the Owner shall pay the
Design/Builder the retainage, if any, less the reasonable cost to correct or
complete incorrect or incomplete Work. Final payment of such withheld sum shall
be made upon correction or completion of such Work.

5.2 FINAL PAYMENT

5.2.1 Neither final payment nor amounts retained, if any, shall become due until
the Design/Builder submits to the Owner: (1) an affidavit that payrolls, bills
for materials and equipment, and other indebtedness connected with the Work for
which the Owner or Owner's property might be responsible or encumbered (less
amounts withheld by the Owner) have been paid or otherwise satisfied; (2) a
certificate evidencing that insurance required by the Contract Documents to
remain in force after final payment is currently in effect and will not be
canceled or allowed to expire until at least 30 days' prior written notice has
been given to the Owner; (3) a written statement that the Design/Builder knows
of no substantial reason that the insurance will not be renewable to cover the
period required by the Contract Documents; (4) consent of surety, if any, to
final payment; and (5) if required by the Owner, other data establishing payment
or satisfaction of obligations, such as receipts, releases and waivers of liens,
claims, security interests or encumbrances arising out of the Contract, to the
extent and in such form as may be designated by the Owner. If a contractor or
other person or entity entitled to assert a lien against the Owner's property
refuses to furnish a release or waiver required by the Owner, the Design/
Builder may furnish a bond satisfactory to the Owner to indemnify the Owner
against such lien. If such lien remains unsatisfied after payments are made, the
Design/Builder shall indemnify the Owner for all loss and cost, including
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred as a result of such lien.

5.2.2 When the Work has been completed and the contract fully performed, the
Design/Builder shall submit a final application for payment to the Owner, who
shall make final payment within 30 days of receipt.

5.2.3 The making of final payment shall constitute a waiver of claims by the
Owner except those arising from:

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      .1    liens, claims, security interest or encumbrances arising out of the
            Contract and unsettled;

      .2    failure of the Work to comply with the requirements of the Contract
            Documents; or

      .3    terms of special warranties required by the Contract Documents.

5.2.4 Acceptance of final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the
Design/Builder except those previously made in writing and identified by the
Design/Builder as unsettled at the time of final Application for Payment.

5.3 INTEREST PAYMENTS

5.3.1 Payments due the Design/Builder under this Part 2 Agreement which are not
paid when due shall bear interest from the date due at the rate specified in
Article 13, or in the absence of a specified rate, at the legal rate prevailing
where the Project is located.

                                    ARTICLE 6
                       PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

6.1 The Design/Builder shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and
providing supervision of all safety precautions and programs in connection with
the performance of this Part 2 Agreement.

6.2 The Design/Builder shall take reasonable precautions for the safety of, and
shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: (1)
employees on the Work and other persons who may be affected thereby; (2) the
Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage
on or off the site, under care, custody, or control of the Design/Builder or the
Design/Builder's contractors; and (3) other property at or adjacent thereto,
such as trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and
utilities not designated for removal relocation or replacement in the course of
construction.

6.3 The Design/Builder shall give notices and comply with applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities bearing
on the safety of persons or property or their protection from damage, injury or
loss.

6.4 The Design/Builder shall promptly remedy damage and loss (other than damage
or loss insured under property insurance provided or required by the Contract
Documents) to property at the site caused by the Design/Builder, a contractor of
the Design/Builder or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or
by anyone for whose acts they may be liable.

                                    ARTICLE 7
                              INSURANCE AND BONDS

7.1 DESIGN/BUILDER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE

7.1.1 The Design/Builder shall purchase from and maintain, in a company or
companies lawfully authorized to do business in the jurisdiction in which the
Project is located, such insurance as will protect the Design/Builder from
claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from operations under
this Part 2 Agreement by the Design/Builder or by a contractor of the
Design/Builder, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or
by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable:

      .1    claims under workers' compensation, disability benefit and other
            similar employee benefit laws that are applicable to the Work to be
            performed;

      .2    claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness
            or disease, or death of the Design/Builder's employees;

      .3    claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or
            death of persons other than the Design/Builder's employees;

      .4    claims for damages covered by usual personal injury liability
            coverage which are sustained (1) by a person as a result of an
            offense directly or indirectly related to employment of such person
            by the Design/Builder or (2) by another person;

      .5    claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury
            to or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use
            resulting therefrom;

      .6    claims for damages because of bodily injury, death of a person or
            property damage arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of a
            motor vehicle; and

      .7    claims involving contractual liability insurance applicable to the
            Design/Builder's obligations under Paragraph 11.5.

7.1.2 The insurance required by Subparagraph 7.1.1 shall be written for not less
than limits of liability specified in this Part 2 Agreement or required by law,
whichever coverage is greater. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or
claims-made basis, shall be maintained without interruption from date of
commencement of the Work until date of final payment and termination of any
coverage required to be maintained after final payment.

7.1.3 Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Owner shall be delivered to
the Owner immediately after execution of this Part 2 Agreement. These
Certificates and the insurance policies required by this Paragraph 7.1 shall
contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not be
canceled or allowed to expire until at least 30 days' prior written notice has
been given to the Owner. If any of the foregoing insurance coverages are
required to remain in force after final payment, an additional certificate
evidencing continuation of such coverage shall be submitted with the application
for final payment. Information concerning reduction of coverage shall be
furnished by the Design/Builder with reasonable promptness in accordance with
the Design/Builder's information and belief.

7.2 OWNER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE

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7.2.1 The Owner shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Owner's
usual liability insurance. Optionally, the Owner may purchase and maintain other
insurance for self-protection against claims which may arise from operations
under this Part 2 Agreement. The Design/Builder shall not be responsible for
purchasing and maintaining this optional Owner's liability insurance unless
specifically required by the Contract Documents.

7.3 PROPERTY INSURANCE

7.3.1 Unless otherwise provided under this Part 2 Agreement, the Owner shall
purchase and maintain, in a company or companies authorized to do business in
the jurisdiction in which the principal improvements are to be located, property
insurance upon the Work to the full insurable value thereof on a replacement
cost basis without optional deductibles. Such property insurance shall be
maintained, unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents or otherwise
agreed in writing by all persons and entities who are beneficiaries of such
insurance, until final payment has been made or until no person or entity other
than the Owner has an insurable interest in the property required by this
Paragraph 7.3 to be insured, whichever is earlier. This insurance shall include
interests of the Owner, the Design/Builder, and their respective contractors and
subcontractors in the Work.

7.3.2 Property insurance shall be on an all-risk policy form and shall insure
against the perils of fire and extended coverage and physical loss or damage
including, without duplication of coverage, theft, vandalism, malicious
mischief, collapse, falsework, temporary buildings and debris removal including
demolition occasioned by enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and
shall cover reasonable compensation for the services and expenses of the
Design/Builder's Architect and other professionals required as a result of such
insured loss. Coverage for other perils shall not be required unless otherwise
provided in the Contract Documents.

7.3.3 If the Owner does not intend to purchase such property insurance required
by this Part 2 Agreement and with all of the coverages in the amount described
above, the Owner shall so inform the Design/Builder prior to commencement of the
construction. The Design/Builder may then effect insurance which will protect
the interests of the Design/Builder and the Design/Builder's contractors in the
construction, and by appropriate Change Order the cost thereof shall be charged
to the Owner. If the Design/Builder is damaged by the failure or neglect of the
Owner to purchase or maintain insurance as described above, then the Owner
shall bear all reasonable costs  properly attributable thereto.

7.3.4 Unless otherwise provided, the Owner shall purchase and maintain such
boiler and machinery insurance required by this Part 2 Agreement or by law,
which shall specifically cover such insured objects during installation and
until final acceptance by the Owner. This insurance shall include interests of
the Owner, the Design/Builder, the Design/Builder's contractors and
subcontractors in the Work, and the Design/Builder's Architect and other design
professionals. The Owner and the Design/Builder shall be named insureds.

7.3.5 A loss insured under the Owner's property insurance shall be adjusted by
the Owner as fiduciary and made payable to the Owner as fiduciary for the
insureds, as their interests may appear, subject to requirements of any
applicable mortgagee clause and of Subparagraph 7.3.10. The Design/Builder shall
pay contractors their shares of insurance proceeds received by the
Design/Builder, and by appropriate agreement, written where legally required for
validity, shall require contractors to make payments to their subcontractors in
similar manner.

7.3.6 Before an exposure to loss may occur, the Owner shall file with the
Design/Builder a copy of each policy that includes insurance coverages required
by this Paragraph 7.3. Each policy shall contain all generally applicable
conditions, definitions, exclusions and endorsements related to this Project.
Each policy shall contain a provision that the policy will not be canceled or
allowed to expire until at least 30 days' prior written notice has been given to
the Design/Builder.

7.3.7 If the Design/Builder requests in writing that insurance for risks other
than those described herein or for other special hazards be included in the
property insurance policy, the Owner shall, if possible, obtain such insurance,
and the cost thereof shall be charged to the Design/Builder by appropriate
Change Order.

7.3.8 The Owner and the Design/Builder waive all rights against each other and
the Architect and other design professionals, contractors, subcontractors,
agents and employees, each of the other, for damages, occurring during or after
completion of the Work, caused by fire or other perils to the extent covered by
property insurance obtained pursuant to this Paragraph 7.3 or other property
insurance, except such rights as they may have to proceeds of such insurance
held by the Owner as trustee. The Owner or Design/ Builder, as appropriate,
shall require from contractors and subcontractors by appropriate agreements,
written where legally required for validity, similar waivers each in favor of
other parties enumerated in this Paragraph 7.3. The policies shall provide such
waivers of subrogation by endorsement or otherwise. A waiver of subrogation
shall be effective as to a person or entity even though that person or entity
would otherwise have a duty of indemnification, contractual or otherwise, did
not pay the insurance premium directly or indirectly, and whether or not the
person or entity-had-an insurable interest in the property damaged.

7.3.9 If required in writing by a party in interest, the Owner as trustee shall,
upon occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for proper performance of the
Owner's duties. The cost of required bonds shall be charged against proceeds
received as fiduciary. The Owner shall deposit in a separate account proceeds so
received, which the Owner shall distribute in accordance with such agreement as
the parties in interest may reach, or in accordance with an arbitration award in
which case the procedure shall be as provided in Article 10. If after such loss
no other special agreement is made, replacement of damaged Work shall be covered
by appropriate Change Order.

7.3.10 The Owner as trustee shall have power to adjust and settle a loss with
insurers unless one of the parties in interest shall object in writing, within
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loss to the Owner's exercise of this power; if such objection be made, the
parties shall enter into dispute resolution under procedures provided in Article
10. If distribution of insurance proceeds by arbitration is required, the
arbitrators will direct such distribution.

7.3.11 Partial occupancy or use prior to Substantial Completion shall not
commence until the insurance company or companies providing property insurance
have consented to such partial occupancy or use by endorsement or otherwise. The
Owner and the Design/ Builder shall lake reasonable steps to obtain consent of
the insurance company or companies and shall not, without mutual written
consent, lake any action with respect to partial occupancy or use that would
cause cancellation, lapse or reduction of coverage.

7.4 LOSS OF USE INSURANCE

7.4.1 The Owner, at the Owner's option, may purchase and maintain such insurance
as will insure the Owner against loss of use of the Owner's property due to fire
or other hazards, however caused. The Owner waives all rights of action against
the Design/Builder for loss of use of the Owner's property, including
consequential losses due to fire or other hazards, however caused.

                                    ARTICLE 8
                               CHANGES IN THE WORK

8.1 CHANGES

8.1.1 Changes in the Work may be accomplished after execution of this Part 2
Agreement, without invalidating this Part 2 Agreement, by Change Order,
Construction Change Directive, or order for a minor change in the Work, subject
to the limitations stated in the Contract Documents.

8.1.2 A Change Order shall be based upon agreement between the Owner and the
Design/Builder; a Construction Change Directive may be issued by the Owner
without the agreement of the Design/Builder; an order for a minor change in the
Work may be issued by the Design/Builder alone.

8.1.3 Changes in the Work shall be performed under applicable provisions of the
Contract Documents, and the Design/Builder shall proceed promptly, unless
otherwise provided in the Change Order, Construction Change Directive, or order
for a minor change in the Work.

8.1.4 If unit prices are stated in the Contract Documents or subsequently agreed
upon, and if quantities originally contemplated are so changed in a proposed
Change Order or Construction Change Directive that application of such unit
prices to quantities of Work proposed will cause substantial inequity to the
Owner or the Design/ Builder, the applicable unit prices shall be equitably
adjusted.

8.2 CHANGE ORDERS

8.2.1 A Change Order is a written instrument prepared by the Design/Builder and
signed by the Owner and the Design/Builder, stating their agreement upon all of
the following:

      .1    a change in the Work;

      .2    the amount of the adjustment, if any, in the Contract Sum; and

      .3    the extent of the adjustment, if any, in the Contract Time.

8.2.2 If the Owner requests a proposal for a change in the Work from the
Design/Builder and subsequently elects not to proceed with the change, a Change
Order shall be issued to reimburse the Design/Builder for any costs incurred for
estimating services, design services or preparation of proposed revisions to the
Contract Documents.

8.3 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVES

8.3.1 A Construction Change Directive is a written order prepared and signed by
the Owner, directing a change in the Work prior to agreement on adjustment, if
any, in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, or both.

8.3.2 Except as otherwise agreed by the Owner and the Design/Builder, the
adjustment to the Contract Sum shall be determined on the basis of reasonable
expenditures and savings of those performing the Work attributable to the
change, including the expenditures for design services and revisions to the
Contract Documents. In case of an increase in the Contract Sum, the cost shall
include a reasonable allowance for overhead and profit. In such case, the
Design/Builder shall keep and present an itemized accounting together with
appropriate supporting data for inclusion in a Change Order. Unless otherwise
provided in the Contract Documents, costs for these purposes shall be limited to
the following:

      .1    costs of labor, including social security, old age and unemployment
            insurance, fringe benefits required by agreement or custom, and
            workers' compensation insurance;

      .2    costs of materials, supplies and equipment, including cost of
            transportation, whether incorporated or consumed;

      .3    rental costs of machinery and equipment exclusive of hand tools,
            whether rented from the Design/Builder or others;

      .4    costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance permit fees, and
            sales, use or similar taxes;

      .5    additional costs of supervision and field office personnel directly
            attributable to the change; and fees paid to the Architect,
            engineers and other professionals. '

8.3.3 Pending final determination of cost to the Owner, amounts not in dispute
may be included in Applications for Payment. The amount of credit to be allowed
by the Design/Builder to the Owner for deletion or change which results in a net
decrease in the Contract Sum will be actual net

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cost. When both additions and credits covering related Work or substitutions are
involved in a change, the allowance for overhead and profit shall be figured on
the basis of the net increase, if any, with respect to that change.

8.3.4 When the Owner and the Design/Builder agree upon the adjustments in the
Contract Sum and Contract Time, such agreement shall be effective immediately
and shall be recorded by preparation and execution of an appropriate Change
Order.

8.4 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

8.4.1 The Design/Builder shall have authority to make minor changes in the
Construction Documents and construction consistent with the intent of the
Contract Documents when such minor changes do not involve adjustment in the
Contract Sum or extension of the Contract Time. The Design/Builder shall
promptly inform the Owner, in writing, of minor changes in the Construction
Documents and construction.

8.5 CONCEALED CONDITIONS

8.5.1 If conditions are encountered at the site which are (1) subsurface or
otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ materially from those
indicated in the Contract Documents, or (2) unknown physical conditions of an
unusual nature which differ materially from those ordinarily found to exist and
generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character
provided for in the Contract Documents, then notice by the observing party shall
be given to the other party promptly before conditions are disturbed and in no
event later than 21 days after first observance of the conditions. The Contract
Sum shall be equitably adjusted for such concealed or unknown conditions by
Change Order upon claim by either party made within 21 days after the claimant
becomes aware of the conditions.

8.6 REGULATORY CHANGES

8.6.1 The Design/Builder shall be compensated for changes in the construction
necessitated by the enactment or revisions of codes, laws or regulations
subsequent to the submission of the Design/Builder's Proposal.

                                    ARTICLE 9
                               CORRECTION OF WORK

9.1 The Design/Builder shall promptly correct Work rejected by the Owner or
known by the Design/Builder to be defective or failing to conform to the
requirements of the "Contract Documents, whether observed before or after
Substantial Completion and whether or not fabricated, installed or completed.
The Design/Builder shall bear costs of correcting such rejected Work, including
additional testing and inspections.

9.2 If, within one (1) year after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work
or, after the date for commencement of warranties established in a written
agreement between the Owner and the Design/Builder, or by terms of an applicable
special warranty required by the Contract Documents, any of the Work is found to
be not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the
Design/Builder shall correct it promptly after receipt of a written notice from
the Owner to do so unless the Owner has previously given the Design/ Builder a
written acceptance of such condition.

9.3 Nothing contained in this Article 9 shall be construed to establish a period
of limitation with respect to other obligations which the Design/Builder might
have under the Contract Documents. Establishment of the time period of one (1)
year as described in Subparagraph 9.2 relates only to the specific obligation of
the Design/Builder to correct the Work, and has no relationship to the time
within which the obligation to comply with the Contract Documents may be sought
to be enforced, nor to the time within which proceedings may be commenced to
establish the Design/Builder's liability with respect to the Design/Builder's
obligations other than specifically to correct the Work.

9.4 If the Design/Builder fails to correct nonconforming Work as required or
fails to carry out Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Owner, by
written order signed personally or by an agent specifically so empowered by the
Owner in writing, may order the Design/Builder to stop the Work, or any portion
thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated; however, the
Owner's right to stop the Work shall not give rise to a duty on the part of the
Owner to exercise the right for benefit of the Design/Builder or other persons
or entities.

9.5 If the Design/Builder defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents and fails within seven (7) days after
receipt of written notice from the Owner to commence and continue correction of
such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the Owner may give a
second written notice to the Design/Builder and, seven (7) days following
receipt by the Design/Builder of that second written notice and without
prejudice to other remedies the Owner may have, correct such deficiencies. In
such case an appropriate Change Order shall be issued deducting from payments
then or thereafter due the Design/Builder, the costs of correcting such
deficiencies. If the payments then or thereafter due the Design/Builder are not
sufficient to cover the amount of the deduction, the Design/Builder shall pay
the difference to the Owner, Such action by the Owner shall be subject to
dispute resolution procedures as provided in Article 10.

                                   ARTICLE 10
                              DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
                           MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

10.1 Claims, disputes or other matters in question between the parties to this
Part 2 Agreement arising out of or relating to this Part 2 Agreement or breach
thereof shall be subject to and decided by mediation or arbitration. Such
mediation or arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Construction
Industry Mediation or Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
currently in effect.

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endeavor to settle disputes by mediation. Demand for mediation shall be filed in
writing with the other party to this Part 2 Agreement and with the American
Arbitration Association. A demand for mediation shall be made within a
reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen.
In no event shall the demand for mediation be made after the date when
institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or
other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statutes of repose or
limitations.

10.3 Demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other party to
this Part 2 Agreement and with the American Arbitration Association. A demand
for arbitration shall be made within a reasonable lime after the claim, dispute
or other matter in question has arisen. In no event shall the demand for
arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable
proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question would be
barred by the applicable statutes of repose or limitations.

10.4 An arbitration pursuant to this Article may be joined with an arbitration
involving common issues of law or fact between the Design/Builder or Owner and
any person or entity with whom the Design/Builder or Owner has a contractual
obligation to arbitrate disputes. Design/Builder and Owner shall insert
provisions in their contracts with other parties for this Project requiring
these other parties to consent to participate, at the request of Owner or
Design/Builder, in an arbitration involving common issues of law or fact. The
foregoing agreement to arbitrate and other agreements to arbitrate with an
additional person or entity duly consented to by the parties to this Part 2
Agreement shall be specifically enforceable in accordance with applicable law in
any court having jurisdiction thereof.

10.5 The award rendered by the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final, and
judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in any court
having jurisdiction thereof.

                                   ARTICLE 11
                            MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

11.1 Unless otherwise provided, this Part 2 Agreement shall be governed by the
law of the place where the Project is located. In case a provision of this
Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

11.2 SUBCONTRACTS

11.2.1 The Design/Builder, as soon as practicable after execution of this Part 2
Agreement, shall furnish to the Owner in writing the names of the persons or
entities the Design/Builder will engage as contractors for the Project.

11.3 WORK BY OWNER OR OWNER'S CONTRACTORS

11.3.1 The Owner reserves the right to perform construction or operations
related to the Project with the Owner's own forces, and to award separate
contracts in connection with other portions of the Project or other construction
or operations on the site under conditions of insurance and waiver of
subrogation identical to the provisions of this Part 2 Agreement. If the
Design/Builder claims that delay or additional cost is involved because of such
action by the Owner, the Design/Builder shall assert such claims as provided in
Subparagraph 11.4.

11.3.2 The Design/Builder shall afford the Owner's separate contractors
reasonable opportunity for - introduction and storage of their materials and
equipment and performance of their activities and shall connect and coordinate
the Design/Builder's construction and operations with theirs as required by the
Contract Documents.

11.3.3 Costs caused by delays or by improperly timed activities or defective
construction shall be borne by the party responsible therefor.

11.4 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES

11.4.1 If either party to this Part 2 Agreement suffers injury or damage to
person or property because of an act or omission, of the other party, of any of
the other party's employees or agents, or of others for whose acts such party is
legally liable, written notice of such injury or damage, whether or not insured,
shall be given to the other party within a reasonable time not exceeding 21 days
after first observance. The notice shall provide sufficient detail to enable the
other party to investigate the matter. If a claim of additional cost or time
related to this claim is to be asserted, it shall be filed in writing.

11.5 INDEMNIFICATION

11.5.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Design/Builder shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, Owner's consultants, and agents and
employees of any of them from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses,
including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from
performance of the Work, provided that such claim, damage, loss or expense is
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or
destruction of tangible property (other than the Work itself) but only to the
extent caused in whole or in part by negligent acts or omissions of the
Design/Builder, anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Design/Builder or
anyone for whose acts the Design/Builder may be liable, regardless of whether or
not such claim, damage, loss or

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expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation
shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to a party or person described in
this Paragraph 11.5.

11.5.2 In claims against any person or entity indemnified under this Paragraph
11.5 by an employee of the Design/Builder, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by the Design/Builder or anyone for whose acts the Design/Builder may
be liable, the indemnification obligation under this Paragraph 11.5 shall not be
limited by a limitation on amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits
payable by or for the Design/Builder under workers' compensation acts,
disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.

11.6 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

11.6.1 The Owner and Design/Builder, respectively, bind themselves, their
partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to
this Part 2 Agreement and to the partners, successors and assigns of such other
party with respect to all covenants of this Part 2 Agreement. Neither the Owner
nor the Design/Builder shall assign this Part 2 Agreement without the written
consent of the other. The Owner may assign this Part 2 Agreement to any
institutional lender providing construction financing, and the Design/Builder
agrees to execute all consents reasonably required to facilitate such an
assignment. If either party makes such an assignment, that party shall
nevertheless remain legally responsible for all obligations under this Part 2
Agreement, unless otherwise agreed by the other party.

11.7 TERMINATION OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

11.7.1 Prior to termination of the services of the Architect or any other design
professional designated in this Part 2 Agreement, the Design/Builder shall
identify to the Owner in writing another architect or other design professional
with respect to whom the Owner has no reasonable objection, who will provide the
services originally to have been provided by the Architect or other design
professional whose services are being terminated.

11.8 EXTENT OF AGREEMENT

11.8.1 This Part 2 Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Owner
and the Design/Builder and supersedes prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, either written or oral. This Part 2 Agreement may be amended only by
written instrument and signed by both the Owner and the Design/Builder.

                                   ARTICLE 12
                          TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT

12.1 TERMINATION BY THE OWNER

12.1.1 This Part 2 Agreement may be terminated by the Owner upon 14 days'
written notice to the Design/Builder in the event that the Project is abandoned.
If such termination occurs, the Owner shall pay the Design/Builder for Work
completed and for proven loss sustained upon materials, equipment, tools, and
construction equipment and machinery, including reasonable profit and applicable
damages.

12.1.2 If the Design/Builder defaults or persistently fails or neglects to carry
out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents or fails to perform the
provisions of this Part 2 Agreement, the Owner may give written notice that the
Owner intends to terminate this Part 2 Agreement. If the Design/Builder fails to
correct the defaults, failure or neglect within seven (7) days after being given
notice, the Owner may then give a second written notice and, after an additional
seven (7) days, the Owner may without prejudice to any other remedy terminate
the employment of the Design/Builder and take possession of the site and of all
materials, equipment, tools and construction equipment and machinery thereon
owned by the Design/Builder and finish the Work by whatever method the Owner may
deem expedient. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Sum exceeds the expense of
finishing the Work and all damages incurred by the Owner, such excess shall be
paid to the Design/Builder. If the expense of completing the Work and all
damages incurred by the Owner exceeds the unpaid balance, the Design/Builder
shall pay the difference to the Owner. This obligation for payment shall survive
termination of this Part 2 Agreement.

12.2 TERMINATION BY THE DESIGN/BUILDER

12.2.1 If the Owner fails to make payment when due, the Design/Builder may give
written notice of the Design/ Builder's intention to terminate this Part 2
Agreement. If the Design/Builder fails to receive payment within seven (7) days
after receipt of such notice by the Owner, the Design/-Builder may give a second
written notice and, seven (7) days after receipt of such second written notice
by the Owner, may terminate this Part 2 Agreement and recover from the Owner
payment for Work executed and for proven losses sustained upon materials,
equipment, tools, and construction equipment and machinery, including reasonable
profit and applicable damages.

                                   ARTICLE 13
                              BASIS OF COMPENSATION

The Owner shall compensate the Design/Builder in accordance with Article 5,
Payments, and the other provisions of this Part 2 Agreement as described below.

13.1 COMPENSATION

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13.1.1 For the Design/Builder's performance of the Work, as described in
Paragraph 3.2 and including any other services listed in Article 14 as part of
Basic Services, the Owner shall pay the Design/Builder in current funds follows:
The Owner agrees to reimburse the Design/Builder the cost of the Work as
defined in the attached Exhibit A, and to pay the Design/Build Fee (Fee)
stipulated in Paragraph 13.1.3. The maximum cost to the Owner, including the
cost of the Work and the Fee, shall be guaranteed not to exceed the Guaranteed
Maximum Price (GMP), which shall be set by amendment. The GMP and Fee shall be
increased for additive changes in the Work as provided in Article 8 or for
additional phases of Work authorized by the Owner by subsequent amendment.

13.1.2 If the final cost of the Work, plus Fee, is less than the GMP (as may be
adjusted), such savings shall accrue one hundred percent (100%) to the Owner.

13.1.3 Design/Build Fee (Fee) -- The Owner agrees to pay the Design/Builder a
Fee of two and thirty-nine-hundredths percent (2.39%) of the estimated cost of
the Work. The Fee shall be fixed at the time the GMP is agreed by the parties
and thereafter shall not be reduced on account of savings to the Owner pursuant
to Paragraph 13.1.2. The Fee shall be increased or decreased by an amount equal
to two and thirty-nine-hundredths percent (2.39%) of the cost of any change in
the Work.

13.1.4 Design costs and fees for Basic Services shall be reimbursed as a cost
of the Work at the rate shown in the attached Exhibit B. Design costs and fees
for additional services shall be reimbursed at standard rates.

13.2 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES -- SEE EXHIBIT A, COST OF THE WORK

13.2.1

13.2.2

13.3 INTEREST PAYMENTS

13.3.1 The rate of interest for past due payments shall be as follows:
ten percent (10%) per annum.

13.4 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

13.4.1 Progress payment applications shall be submitted by Design/Builder the
first day of every month and payments shall be made by Owner by the twentieth
day of each month, based on the percentage of Work completed. A ten percent
(10%) retainage shall be withheld from each progress payment until substantial
completion. At substantial completion all retainage shall be returned less an
amount not to exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the value of the
punchlist. All retainage held after substantial completion shall be returned to
Design/Builder no later than the final payment.

13.4.2 The Design/Builder shall be paid a pro rata share of the Fee with each
progress payment, with the balance to be paid with the final payment.

13.5 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES

13.5.1 Performanced-based incentives shall be earned by the Design-Builder and
Designer pursuant to Exhibit D.

(Usury laws and requirements under the Federal Truth in Lending Act, similar
state and local consumer credit laws and other regulations at the Owner's and
Design/ Builder's principal places of business, at the location of the Project
and elsewhere may affect the validity of this provision. Specific legal advice
should be obtained with respect to deletion, modification or other requirements,
such us written disclosures or waivers.)

                                   ARTICLE 14
                         OTHER CONDITIONS AND SERVICES

14.1 The Basic Services to be performed shall be commenced on the date of
the Notice to Proceed issued by the Owner and, subject to authorized adjustments
and to delays not caused by the Design/Builder, Substantial Completion shall be
achieved in the Contract Time to be determined by amendment to this Agreement.

(C) 1996 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W.,
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006-5292. AIA DOCUMENT A191 - OWNER-DESIGN/BUILDER AGREEMENT
- 1996 EDITION - AIA(R) - WARNING: Unlicensed photocopying violates U.S.
copyright laws and is subject to legal prosecution. This document was
electronically produced with permission of the AIA and can be reproduced in
accordance with your license without violation until the date of expiration as
noted below. expiration as noted below. User Document: A191 H&R BLOCH. AIA --
5/6/2003. AIA License Number 1119823, which expires on 1/31/2004.

                                                   Electronic Format A191 - 1996
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14.1.1 In the event that Design/Builder shall fail to achieve Substantial
Completion of the construction to be performed under this Agreement within the
time specified in Article 14 of this Agreement and the Amendments thereto, after
due allowance for any extension(s) of time pursuant to the contract documents,
the Design/Builder shall pay the Owner the sum of Five Hundred and no/100
Dollars ($500.00) per day for each business day that the Design/Builder fails to
achieve Substantial Completion of the construction to be performed. The
foregoing shall be liquidated damages and not a penalty. The Owner shall have
the right (but not the duty) to deduct such damages from payments due or
otherwise to become due to the Design/Builder under this Agreement.

14.2 The Basic Services beyond those described in Article 3 include
Preconstruction Services as  listed in Exhibit C: Basic or Additional Services
to be provided by Owner ("Excluded Services") are listed in Exhibit E.

14.3 Preconstruction Services commenced February 1, 2003. Upon execution of an
Amendment establishing a GMP as contemplated in paragraph 13.1.1. Owner shall
reimburse Design-Builder for all costs incurred in Preconstruction Services as
indicated in paragraph 13.2 and Exhibit A. Such cost shall be included in the
GMP calculation. If the Owner should terminate the services of Design-Builder
prior to agreeing to a GMP Amendment. Owner shall reimburse Design-Builder its
costs pursuant to paragraph 13.2 and Exhibit A, provided, however, that if such
termination shall occur prior to July 1, 2003, the termination cost shall be
Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000).

14.4 The Design/Builder shall submit an Application for Payment on the first
(1st) day of each month.

14.5 The Design/Builder's Proposal includes the following documents:
(List the documents by specific title and date; include any required performance
and payment bonds.)

TITLE                                                                       DATE

To be attached by amendment.

14.6 Design/Builder is not a licensed or authorized architect or engineer and
Owner acknowledges that it is contracting with Design/Builder to merely furnish,
but not perform, design services. Owner further acknowledges that Design/Builder
will subcontract all design services to licensed design professionals, duly
authorized and registered to render such services in the state in which the
Project is located. With this understanding, Owner waives any defense to an
action by Design/Builder to enforce this Agreement which defense relates to
Design/Builder's authorization or license to render design services in the state
in which the Project is located.

14.7 The Owner acknowledges that Design/Builder is not a design professional,
but is merely furnishing, not performing, professional design services. Owner
expressly agrees that Owner's recovery for claims of professional errors and
omissions (under contract, tort or any other theory of law) shall be limited to
the amount recoverable from the errors and omissions insurance coverage carried
by the design professionals employed by the Design/Builder and the Fee paid to
the Design/Builder on the cost of design services provided by the design
professionals. The Architect named herein shall maintain a professional errors
and omissions policy with initial coverage valued at Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000).

14.8 The Owner and Design/Builder shall not be liable to each other for any
special, incident indirect, punitive, exemplary or consequential damages,
including but not limited to: loss of profits or revenue; loss of use; loss of
opportunity; loss of goodwill; cost of substitute goods, facilities or services;
cost of capital; governmental and regulatory sanctions; and claims of customers
for such damages.

14.9 The Owner shall provide the Design/Builder all documents necessary to allow
Design/Builder, its contractors and suppliers, to utilize Owner's tax exemption.
The Sales and/or Use Tax saved by the use of the tax exemption are not included
in the GMP established pursuant to Article 13. The Owner agrees to defend and
indemnify Design/Builder, its contractors and suppliers against any liability
for Sales Tax, Use Tax, interest, penalty, and attorneys' fees, incurred as a
result of the failure to pay Sales or Use Tax upon the value of materials,
equipment or other property purchased in accordance with tax exemption
procedures. This indemnity shall survive the acceptance of final payment by the
Design/Builder or any termination of this Agreement.

14.10 This Agreement and the Performance thereof by both parties is contingent
upon the obtainment of all necessary zoning and permits for this Project and
written notice by the Owner to the Design/Builder to proceed with the Work.

14.11 The Owner shall, upon request from Design/Builder, provide the
Design/Builder with satisfactory evidence of construction financing.

(C) 1996 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W.,
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006-5292. AIA DOCUMENT A191 - OWNER-DESIGN/BUILDER AGREEMENT
- 1996 EDITION - AIA(R) - WARNING: Unlicensed photocopying violates U.S.
copyright laws and is subject to legal prosecution. This document was
electronically produced with permission of the AIA and can be reproduced in
accordance with your license without violation until the date of expiration as
noted below. expiration as noted below. User Document: A191 H&R BLOCH. AIA --
5/6/2003. AIA License Number 1119823, which expires on 1/31/2004.

                                                   Electronic Format A191 - 1996
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14.12 EXHIBITS

Exhibit A - Cost of the Work

Exhibit B - Design Services, Fees and Costs

Exhibit C - Preconstruction Services

Exhibit D - Performance Incentives

Exhibit E - Excluded Services

Exhibit F - Notice to Owner

THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY
THE PARTIES.

This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above.

H&R BLOCK TAX SERVICES, INC.                J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

/s/ Jeffery Yabuki                          /s/ Casey S. Halsey
----------------------------                ------------------------------------
OWNER(Signature)                             DESIGN/BULIDER(Signature)

JEFFERY YABUKI, PRESIDENT                   CASEY S. HALSEY, SR. VICE PRESIDENT
----------------------------                ------------------------------------
(Printed name and title)                    (Printed name and title)

(C) 1996 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W.,
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006-5292. AIA DOCUMENT A191 - OWNER-DESIGN/BUILDER AGREEMENT
- 1996 EDITION - AIA(R) - WARNING: Unlicensed photocopying violates U.S.
copyright laws and is subject to legal prosecution. This document was
electronically produced with permission of the AIA and can be reproduced in
accordance with your license without violation until the date of expiration as
noted below. expiration as noted below. User Document: A191 H&R BLOCH. AIA --
5/6/2003. AIA License Number 1119823, which expires on 1/31/2004.

                                                   Electronic Format A191 - 1996

                                                                              21
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                                    EXHIBIT A

                                COSTS OF THE WORK

COSTS TO BE REIMBURSED

1.    The term Cost of the Work shall mean costs necessarily incurred in the
      proper performance of the Work and paid by the Design-Builder. Such costs
      shall be at rates not higher than the standard paid in the locality of the
      Work except with prior consent of the Owner, and shall include the items
      set forth below.

1.1   Wages paid for labor in the direct employ of the Design-Builder in the
      performance of the Work of the Project under applicable collective
      bargaining agreements, or under a salary or wage schedule agreed upon by
      the Owner and Design-Builder, and including cost of insurance,
      contributions, assessments, benefits, bonuses or taxes incurred.

1.2   Personnel costs of Design-Builder's personnel, including the salaries of
      Construction Operations, Project Administration, and Billings and Payment
      staff, whether stationed at the site of the Project or at local offices,
      including payroll taxes, insurance and benefits, for that portion of time
      attributable to the Project, at the standard corporate rate. Personnel
      engaged, at shops or on the road, in expediting the production or
      transportation of materials or equipment, shall be considered as stationed
      at the field office and their salaries paid for that portion of their time
      spent on this Work.

1.3   Personnel costs of Design-Builder and it's consultants, at the standard
      corporate rate, for all preconstruction services performed on behalf of
      the Project, regardless of the location where performed.

1.4   The portion of reasonable travel and subsistence expenses of the
      Design-Builder or of his officers or employees incurred while traveling in
      discharge of duties connected with the Work.

1.5   Cost of all materials, supplies and equipment incorporated in the Work,
      including costs of transportation thereof.

1.6   Payments made by the Design-Builder to Subcontractors for Work performed
      pursuant to Subcontracts under this Agreement.

1.7   Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials,
      supplies, equipment, temporary facilities and hand tools not owned by the
      workers, which are consumed in the performance of the Work, and cost less
      salvage value on such items used but not consumed which remain the
      property of the Design-Builder.

1.8   Rental charges of all necessary machinery and equipment, exclusive of hand
      tools, used at the site of the Work, whether rented from the
      Design-Builder or others, including installation, minor repairs and
      replacements, dismantling, removal, transportation and delivery costs
      thereof, at rental charges consistent with those prevailing in the area.

1.9   Cost of premiums for all bonds and insurance which the Design-Builder is
      required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain and
      deductibles incurred.

1.10  Sales, use or similar taxes related to the Work and for which the
      Design-Builder is liable imposed by any governmental authority.

1.11  Permit fees, royalties, damages for infringement of patents and costs of
      defending suits therefore, and deposits lost for causes other than the
      Design-Builder's negligence.

1.12  Losses and expenses, not compensated by insurance or otherwise, sustained
      by the Design-Builder in connection with the Work, provided they have
      resulted from causes other than the fault or neglect of the Design-Builder

1.13  Expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone
      service at the site, mobile phone or radio use, expressage, and petty cash
      items in connection with the Work.

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1.14     Cost of removal of all debris.

1.15     Costs incurred due to an emergency affecting the safety of persons and
         property.

1.16     Other costs incurred in the performance of the Work if and to the
         extent approved in advance in writing by the Owner.

1.17     The cost of guaranty or warranty work, not recoverable from
         subcontractors, vendors or insurance, to the extent of cost savings
         realized by the Owner and the Design/Builder (pro rata).

1.18     The cost of design services performed by architects or engineers
         required by the Agreement or performed in the interest of the Project.

1.19     Expense of reproduction of drawings, specifications and other Contract
         Documents.

1.20     The cost of services provided by Consultants, if required.

COSTS NOT TO BE REIMBURSED

2.       The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the items set forth
         below.

2.1      Salaries or other compensation of the Design-Builder's personnel at the
         Design-Builder's principal office and branch offices, except as
         indicated in 1.3 above.

2.2      Expenses of the Design-Builder's principal and branch offices other
         than the field office.

2.3      Any part of the Design-Builder's capital expenses, including interest
         on the Design-Builder's capital employed for the Work.

2.4      Overhead or general expenses of any kind, except as may be expressly
         included above.

2.5      Costs due to the negligence of the Design-Builder or any of its
         supervisory staff.

2.6      The cost of any item not specifically and expressly included in the
         items described above.

2.7      Costs in excess of the Guaranteed Maximum Cost.

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EXHIBIT B

H & R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS

DESIGN FEE APPROACH

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        RENOVATION OF 150,000 SF
                                                          NEW 250,000 SF OFFICE
                  DESCRIPTION                                  NEW GARAGE
-----------------------------------------------         ------------------------
<S>                                                     <C>
APPROXIMATE TOTAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN COST            $     70,538,013
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DESIGN FEES (ARCHITECTURAL, MEP, STRUCTURAL)                            % OF COMPONENT           % OF TOTAL COST
--------------------------------------------                            --------------           ---------------
<S>                                                                     <C>                      <C>
Percent of Building Shell/Sitework Cost                                     4.89%                   1.5703%
Percent of Renovation Cost                                                  7.13%                   0.8398%
Percent of Tenant Finish Cost                                               7.67%                   1.6556%
Percent of Garage Cost                                                      5.16%                   1.4857%
Percent of Core/Shell Cost for Special Consultants (Note 4)                 0.46%                   0.1186%
                                                                                                    ------
                             A/E FEE % OF TOTAL COST                                                5.6700%
                                                                                                    ------
                                                                                                    5.6700%
</TABLE>

Architectural Fees are calculated as a percentage of the DESIGN/BUILD TOTAL and
are capped at 5.67%

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                                    EXHIBIT C

14.2 PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES

14.2.1 Provide preliminary evaluation of the program and Project budget
requirements, each in terms of the other. With the Architect's assistance,
prepare preliminary estimates of Construction Cost for early schematic designs
based on area, volume or other standards. Assist the Owner and the Architect in
achieving mutually agreed upon program and Project budget requirements and other
design parameters. Provide cost evaluations of alternative materials and
systems.

14.2.2 Review designs during their development. Advise on site use and
improvements, selection of materials, building systems and equipment and methods
of Project delivery. Provide recommendations on relative feasibility of
construction methods, availability of materials and labor, time requirements for
procurement, installation and construction, and factors related to cost
including, but not limited to, costs of alternative designs or materials,
preliminary budgets and possible economies.

14.2.3 Provide for the Architect's and the Owner's review and acceptance, and
periodically update, a Project Schedule that coordinates and integrates the
Contractor's services, the Architect's services and the Owner's responsibilities
with anticipated construction schedules.

14.2.4 Prepare for the Owner's approval a more detailed estimate of Construction
Cost, developed by using estimating techniques which anticipate the various
elements of the Project, and based on Schematic Design Documents prepared by the
Architect. Update and refine this estimate periodically as the Architect
prepares Design Development and Construction Documents. Advise the Owner and the
Architect if it appears that the Construction Cost may exceed the Project
budget. Make recommendations for corrective action.

14.2.5 Coordinate Contract Documents by consulting with the Owner and the
Architect regarding Drawings and Specifications as they are being prepared, and
recommending alternative solutions whenever design details affect construction
feasibility, cost or schedules.

14.2.6 Develop a Project Construction Schedule providing for all major elements
such as phasing of construction and times of commencement and completion
required of each separate Contractor. Provide the Project Construction Schedule
for each set of Bidding Documents.

14.2.7 Investigate and recommend a schedule for the Owner's purchase of
materials and equipment requiring long lead time procurement, and coordinate the
schedule with the early preparation of portions of the Contract Documents by the
Architect. Expedite and coordinate delivery of these purchases.

14.2.8 Prequalify Bidders and develop Bidders' interest in the Project.
Establish bidding schedules. With the assistance of the Architect, issue Bidding
Documents to Bidders. Conduct pre-bid conferences to familiarize Bidders with
the Bidding Documents and with any special systems, materials or methods. Assist
the Architect with the receipt of questions from Bidders, and with the issuance
of Addenda.

14.2.9 Receive Bids and prepare bid analysis.

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                                    EXHIBIT D

                                   H & R BLOCK

                             PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES

     INCENTIVES TO BE FORMULATED BY THE PARTIES AND EXHIBIT TERMS ADDED BY
                                   AMENDMENT.

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EXHIBIT E

H & R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS

EXCLUDED SERVICES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INITIAL SITE REVIEW/SITE    DESIGN DISCIPLINE     % FEE           $ FEE
------------------------    -----------------    --------        ------
<S>                         <C>                  <C>             <C>
Master Plan only              Architectural      lump sum         7,500
                                 Civil           lump sum         1,500
                                                                 ------
                                                  TOTAL          $9,000
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DETAILED SITE REVIEW/SITE   DESIGN DISCIPLINE     % FEE           $ FEE
-------------------------   -----------------    --------        -------
<S>                         <C>                  <C>             <C>
   Revised Master Plan        Architectural      lump sum         16,000
   3-d Massing Studies           Civil           lump sum          3,200
 Concept Plans & Sections       Traffic          lump sum          3,200
                                                                 -------
       Grading Plan                                 TOTAL        $22,400
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
  OWNER PROVIDED              ESTIMATED *
-------------------           ------------
<S>                           <C>
Civil Engineering                  75,000
   Civil Survey                    25,000
     GeoTech                        6,000
Special Inspection                250,000
     Testing                      250,000
  Reimbursables                   250,000
 Development Tax                  400,000
                              -----------
 *ESTIMATED TOTAL             $ 1,256,000
</TABLE>

Note: Team will solicit design bids from vendors once size/scope is determined.

Note: Team will solicit design bids from vendors once size/scope is determined.

Note: This represents approx 10 borings. The Team will solicit design bids from
vendors once size/scope is determined.

Note: Owner will contract directly with this vendor.

Note: Owner will contract directly with this vendor.

Includes: plotting, printing, travel, photos, messenger, long distance, faxes,
etc.

Note: Owner will pay directly to City, if applicable.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        OWNER OPTIONS *                     FEE RATE           ESTIMATE *
---------------------------------       -----------------      ----------
<S>                                     <C>                    <C>
    As-Built Record Drawings                                   $   10,000
      3-D models/renderings             $15,000/rendering      $   30,000
         Physical Model                    $15,000/model       $   15,000
     Move/Change Management                   $.20/usf         $   70,000
       CIFM/CAFM Services               $.06/usf/annually      $   21,000
  Pre/Post Occupancy Evaluation               $.03/usf         $   10,500
          Art Selection                      allowance         $   25,000
   Signage (Interior/Exterior)               $.05/usf          $   17,500
  Project Website Hosting/Maint           $ 1 ,000/month       $   30,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment             $.80/usf         $  280,000
          Commissioning                       $.50/usf         $  200,000
        Interior Signage                       5.00%               17,500
      Food Service/Kitchen                   $1.25/usf             12,500
          AV/Acoustical                      $1.50/usf             22,500
            Security                          $.40/usf            140,000
            Lighting                          $.50/usf             50,000
            IT/Telecom                        $.25/usf             87,500
            IT/Telecom                        $2.00/usf            40,000
                                                               ----------
        * ESTIMATED TOTAL                                      $1,079,000
</TABLE>

Includes logistic meetings, IT coordination, vendor selection, move schedule,
and management. Excludes Furniture).

Includes set-up, yearly software updates, web hosting, tech support, and
customization of reports.

Assumes digital questionnaire and digital interaction with Owner.

Will vary by product and/or dealer.

Consultant provides in-depth ME system commissioning to the Owner.

This is room-by-room identification that is beyond the "code required" signage.

This assumes a 10,000 u.s.f. kitchen/cafeteria.

This assumes a total of 15,000 u.s.f. of conferencing rooms.

This assumes security provisions throughout the office building only.

This assumes specialty lighting design in 100,000 u.s.f.

This assumes IT/Telecom design in a whole building.

This assumes specialty IT/Telecom design in a 20,000 Data Center.

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                                   EXHIBIT F

                                 NOTICE TO OWNER

FAILURE OF THIS CONTRACTOR TO PAY THOSE PERSONS SUPPLYING MATERIAL OR SERVICES
TO COMPLETE THIS CONTRACT CAN RESULT IN THE FILING OF A MECHANIC'S LIEN ON THE
PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS CONTRACT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 429, RSMo. TO
AVOID THIS RESULT YOU MAY ASK THIS CONTRACTOR FOR "LIEN WAIVERS" FROM ALL
PERSONS SUPPLYING MATERIAL OR SERVICES FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS CONTRACT.
FAILURE TO SECURE LIEN WAIVERS MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYING FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL
TWICE.

                                END OF EXHIBIT F

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                                 AMENDMENT NO. 1
                                     TO THE
                                    AGREEMENT
                        BETWEEN OWNER AND DESIGN BUILDER

MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT

Made as of the 1st day of January in the year 2003

BETWEEN the Owner:                  H&R Block Tax Services, Inc.
                                    4400 Main
                                    Kansas City, MO 64111

and the Design Builder:             J.E. Dunn Construction Company
                                    929 Holmes
                                    Kansas City, MO 64106

The Project:                        H&R Block World Headquarters
                                    J.E. Dunn Project No. 2872

The Architect:                      CDFM(2) Architecture, Inc.
                                    1015 Central
                                    Kansas City, MO 64105

The Owner and the Design Builder agree as set forth below:

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder have previously agreed to amend their
Agreement to establish scope, costs, schedule, and Contract Documents, and

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder now wish to so amend their Agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the Parties hereto agree to the Amendment of their Contract
dated May 5, 2003, as set for the below:

1.       This Amendment No. 1 is to authorize Pre-Construction and Site
         Selection Services. When Pre-Construction work is complete, Job. No.
         2872 will be closed. This job will be for pre-site selection costs
         during the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.

2.       In accordance with Paragraph 14.1, the Notice to Proceed for the Work
         of this Amendment shall be the date of this Amendment and the
         Substantial Completion date shall be established upon the mutual
         agreement of the parties.

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3.       In accordance with Paragraph 13.1.1 of the Agreement, the Guaranteed
         Maximum Price established for the Work of this Amendment shall be Four
         Hundred Forty One Thousand Eighty One Dollars ($441,081.00),

         pursuant to Paragraph 13.1.3, the Design Builder's Fee for the work of
         this Amendment shall be established as: Ten Thousand Two Hundred Ninety
         Six Dollars ($10,296.00).

This Modification and Amendment entered into as of the day and year first
written above.

OWNER:

H&R BLOCK TAX SERVICES, INC.

By: /s/ Timothy R. Mertz
    -----------------------------

DESIGN BUILDER:

J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

By: /s/ Casey S. Halsey
    -----------------------------
    Casey S. Halsey
    Senior Vice President

<PAGE>

                                 AMENDMENT NO. 2
                                     TO THE
                                   AGREEMENT
                        BETWEEN OWNER AND DESIGN BUILDER

MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT

Made as of the 1st day of January in the year 2003

BETWEEN the Owner:                  H&R Block Tax Services, Inc.
                                    4400 Main
                                    Kansas City, MO 64111

and the Design Builder:             J.E. Dunn Construction Company
                                    929 Holmes
                                    Kansas City, MO 64106

The Project:                        H&R Block World Headquarters
                                    J.E. Dunn Project No. 8910

The Architect:                      CDFM(2) Architecture, Inc.
                                    1015 Central
                                    Kansas City, MO 64105

The Owner and the Design Builder agree as set forth below:

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder have previously agreed to amend their
Agreement to establish scope, costs, schedule, and Contract Documents, and

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder have previously entered into Amendments as
reflected in Exhibit B, and

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder now wish to so amend their Agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the Parties hereto agree to the Amendment of their Contract
dated May 5, 2003, as set for the below:

1.       This Amendment No. 2 will modify the fee structure for the Design
         Builder by revising Article 13.1.3 as follows:

         13.1.3 Design/Build Fee - The Owner agrees to pay the Design/Builder a
         fee of Two and Thirty-Nine Hundredths Percent (2.39%) of the estimated
         cost of the work for the Pre-Site Selection phase of the project, more
         clearly defined as the period of time between January 1, 2003 and
         December 31, 2003. The fee shall be fixed at the time the GMP is agreed
         by the parties and thereafter shall not be

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         reduced on the account of savings to the Owner pursuant to Paragraph
         13.1.2. The fee shall be increased or decreased by an amount equal to
         Two and Thirty-Nine Hundredths Percent (2.39%) of the cost of any
         change in the work.

         The Owner agrees to pay the Design/Builder a fee of Two and
         Thirty-Three Hundredths Percent (2.33%) of the estimated cost of the
         work for all phases of the work except Pre-Site Selection. The fee
         shall be fixed at the time the GMP is agreed by the parties and
         thereafter shall not be reduced on the account of savings to the Owner
         pursuant to Paragraph 13.1.2. The fee shall be increased or decreased
         by an amount equal to Two and Thirty-Three Hundredths Percent (2.33%)
         of the cost of any change in the work.

         The Owner agrees that the Design/Builder may perform certain trade
         scopes as a cost of the work. Such trade work cost shall be determined
         by summation of reimbursable cost plus a trade work fee of Six and Five
         Tenths Percent (6.50%). The Cost to be reimbursed for Trade Work shall
         be defined as set forth in Exhibit A hereto. Design/Builder and Owner
         shall agree on a Guaranteed Maximum Price for such trade work
         ("TW-GMP"). The fee shall be fixed at the time the TW-GMP is agreed by
         the parties and thereafter shall not be reduced on the account of
         savings. Contractor agrees that all savings shall accrue to Owner. The
         fee shall be increased or decreased by an amount equal to Six and Five
         Tenths Percent (6.50%) of the cost of any change in the work.

2.       This Amendment No. 2 shall also clarify the phasing of the GMP process
         by adding the following to paragraph 13.1.1 of the Agreement:

         "It is the intention of the Owner and Design Builder to have the
         Commencement of the Work authorized in phases. With each such phase,
         the Design/Builder shall present the proposed modification to the
         overall Project cost, Design/Builder's Fee and GMP, and how the cost
         for such phase compares to budget. Upon agreement of the Owner and
         Design/Builder as to the scope for such phase and the resulting
         modification to the Design/Builder's cost, Fee and GMP, the parties
         shall enter into an Amendment to the Agreement to add that Phase to the
         Project and to reflect the adjustment to the GMP and Contractor's Fee
         and to supplement the Contract Documents to reflect the change in the
         scope of work for that Phase. Each subsequent Phase so authorized shall
         be administered by this process."

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This Modification and Amendment entered into as of the day and year first
written above.

OWNER:

H&R BLOCK TAX SERVICES, INC.

By: /s/ Timothy R. Mertz
    -----------------------------

DESIGN BUILDER:

J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

By: /s/ Casey S. Halsey
    -----------------------------
    Casey S. Halsey
    Senior Vice President
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                                    EXHIBIT A

                               COSTS OF THE WORK
 FOR THE CONCRETE WORK AND REBAR INSTALLATION SELF-PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR
                               ("CONCRETE WORK")

COSTS TO BE REIMBURSED

1.    The term Cost of the Work shall mean costs necessarily incurred in the
      proper performance of the Concrete Work and paid by the Contractor. Such
      costs shall be at rates not higher than the standard paid in the locality
      of the Concrete Work except with prior consent of the Owner, and shall
      include the items set forth below.

1.1   Wages paid for labor in the direct employ of the Contractor in the
      performance of the Concrete Work of the Project under applicable
      collective bargaining agreements, or under a salary or wage schedule
      agreed upon by the Owner and Contractor, and including cost of insurance,
      contributions, assessments, benefits, bonuses or taxes incurred.

1.2   Personnel costs of Contractor's personnel, including the salaries of
      Construction Operations, Project Administration, and Billings and Payment
      staff, whether stationed at the site of the Project or at local offices,
      including payroll taxes, insurance and benefits, for that portion of time
      attributable to the Project, at the standard corporate rate (see attached
      rates). Personnel engaged, at shops or on the road, in expediting the
      production or transportation of materials or equipment, shall be
      considered as stationed at the field office and their salaries paid for
      that portion of their time spent on this Concrete Work.

1.3   The portion of reasonable travel and subsistence expenses of the
      Contractor or of his officers or employees incurred while traveling in
      discharge of duties connected with the Concrete Work.

1.4   Cost of all materials, supplies and equipment incorporated in the Concrete
      Work, including costs of transportation thereof.

1.5   Payments made by the Contractor to Subcontractors for Concrete Work
      performed pursuant to Subcontracts under this Agreement.

1.6   Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials,
      supplies, equipment, temporary facilities and hand tools not owned by the
      workers, which are consumed in the performance of the Concrete Work, and
      cost less salvage value on such items used but not consumed which remain
      the property of the Contractor.

1.7   Rental charges of all necessary machinery and equipment, exclusive of hand
      tools, used at the site of the Concrete Work, whether rented from the
      Contractor or others, including installation, minor repairs and
      replacements, dismantling, removal, transportation and delivery costs
      thereof, at rental charges consistent with those prevailing in the area.
      Contractor shall prepare a list of such rental machinery and equipment
      with required durations for each piece for Owner's written approval prior
      to renting each piece. Owner may require Contractor to purchase some or
      all of such machinery and equipment if to do less salvage value is less
      than renting.

<PAGE>

1.8   Cost of premiums for all insurance, which the Contractor is required by
      the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain and deductibles incurred.

1.9   Sales, use or similar taxes related to the Concrete Work and for which the
      Contractor is liable imposed by any governmental authority.

1.10  Permit fees, royalties and deposits lost for causes other than the
      Contractor's negligence.

1.11  Losses and expenses, not compensated by insurance or otherwise, sustained
      by the Contractor in connection with the Concrete Work, provided they have
      resulted from causes other than the fault or neglect of the Contractor.

1.12  Expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone
      service at the site, mobile phone or radio use, expressage, and petty cash
      items in connection with the Concrete Work.

1.13  Cost of removal of all debris.

1.14  Costs incurred due to an emergency affecting the safety of persons and
      property.

1.15  Other costs incurred in the performance of the Concrete Work if and to the
      extent approved in advance in writing by the Owner.

1.16  The cost of guaranty or warranty work, not recoverable from
      subcontractors, vendors or insurance, to the extent of cost savings
      realized by the Owner and the Contractor (pro rata).

1.17  Expense of reproduction of drawings, specifications and other Contract
      Documents.

COSTS NOT TO BE REIMBURSED

2.    The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the items set forth
      below.

2.1   Salaries or other compensation of the Contractor's personnel at the
      Contractor's principal office and branch offices, except as indicated in
      1.3 above.

2.2   Expenses of the Contractor's principal and branch offices other than the
      field office.

2.3   Any part of the Contractor's capital expenses, including interest on the
      Contractor's capital employed for the Concrete Work.

2.4   Overhead or general expenses of any kind, except as may be expressly
      included above.

2.5   Costs due to the negligence of the Contractor or any of its supervisory
      staff.

2.6   The cost of any item not specifically and expressly included in the items
      described above.

2.7   Costs in excess of the Guaranteed Maximum Cost.

<PAGE>

H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NOS. 2872, 8910
OCTOBER 1, 2004                                       [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]

8910 - AMENDMENT #2
EXHIBIT B

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
           CONTRACT SUMMARY BREAKDOWN:                           AUTHORIZED            COST W/FEE            FEE ONLY
           ---------------------------                           ----------            ----------            --------
<S>                                                              <C>                   <C>                   <C>
PRE-SITE-SELECTION COSTS- JOB NO. 2872

    1. Amendment No. 1 - Pre-Site-Selection Costs                 ??/??/04              $441,081              $10,296

                                                      SUBTOTAL                          $441,081              $10,296
BASE PROJECT- JOB NO. 8910

    2. Amendment No.2- Fee Structure                              ??/??/04              $      0              $     0

                                                      SUBTOTAL-                         $      0              $     0

                                                      GRAND TOTAL - ALL JOB NOS.        $441,081              $10,296
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NOS. 2872, 8910
OCTOBER 1, 2004                                       [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]

8910-AMENDMENT #2
EXHIBIT B

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       2872       8910      ?        ?       ?        ?        ?         ?        ?      GMP
                       ----       ----      -        -       -        -        -         -        -      ---
<S>                  <C>          <C>      <C>      <C>     <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>   <C>
Amendment No.1       $441,081
Amendment No.2       $      0

                     --------      --      --       --      --       --       --       --       --    --------
Total                $441,081      $0      $0       $0      $0       $0       $0       $0       $0    $441,081
                     ========      ==      ==       ==      ==       ==       ==       ==       ==    ========
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

                                AMENDMENT NO. 3
                                     TO THE
                                    AGREEMENT
                        BETWEEN OWNER AND DESIGN BUILDER

MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT

Made as of the 1st day of January in the year 2003

BETWEEN the Owner:             H&R Block Tax Services, Inc.
                               4400 Main
                               Kansas City, MO 64111

and the Design Builder:        J.E. Dunn Construction Company
                               929 Holmes
                               Kansas City, MO 64106

The Project:                   H&R Block World Headquarters
                               J.E. Dunn Project No. 8910

The Architect:                 CDFM(2) Architecture, Inc.
                               1015 Central
                               Kansas City, MO 64105

The Owner and the Design Builder agree as set forth below:

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder have previously agreed to amend their
Agreement to establish scope, costs, schedule, and Contract Documents, and

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder have previously entered into Amendments as
reflected in Exhibit B, and

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder now wish to so amend their Agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the Parties hereto agree to the Amendment of their Contract
dated May 5, 2003, as set for the below:

1.    This Amendment No. 3 is to authorize Preconstruction Services for the
      period of January 1, 2004 to September 15, 2004 and Design Services from
      schematic design through construction administration.

2.    In accordance with Paragraph 14.1, the Notice to Proceed for the Work of
      this Amendment shall be the date of this Amendment and the Substantial
      Completion date shall be established upon the mutual agreement of the
      Parties.

<PAGE>

3.    In accordance with Paragraph 13.1.1 of the Agreement, the Guaranteed
      Maximum Price for the Work of this Amendment shall be increased by Seven
      Million Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighteen Dollars
      ($7,527,618.00) for a revised GMP of Seven Million Nine Hundred Sixty
      Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars ($7,968,699.00), as more
      fully set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto.

      This interim GMP is established on the premise that the budget for this
      Project is $121,272,000 and that the Architect's Fee, whose calculation is
      established by the Agreement Between Owner and Design/Builder, is
      $7,355,421.00. Prior to determination for the final GMP for the Project,
      the Architect's Fee shall be recalculated pursuant to the terms of the
      Agreement.

      Pursuant to Paragraph 13.1.3, the Design Builder's Fee for the work of
      this Amendment shall be increased by: One Hundred Seventy Two Thousand One
      Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars ($172,197.00), for a revised fee of One
      Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Three Dollars
      ($182,493.00).

4.    Preliminary calculations of Design Fees are attached hereto as Exhibit A
      (3 pages).

This Modification and Amendment entered into as of the day and year first
written above.

OWNER:

H&R BLOCK TAX SERVICES, INC.

By: /s/ Timothy R. Mertz
   ----------------------

DESIGN BUILDER:

J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

By: /s/ Casey S. Halsey
   -----------------------------------
   Casey S. Halsey
   Senior Vice President

<PAGE>

                                    EXHIBIT A

H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NO. 8910
JULY 7, 2004

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BUDGET
------
<S>            <C>
121,272,000    Subtotal Construction Budget Without D/B Fees
               Delete Parking Level 6
               Total Construction Budget Without D/B Fees
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEE CALCULATION
---------------
<S>                                                             <C>                           <C>
1) (Cost + G.C.'s) x 2.33% = JED Base Fee                       Step 1. Base Cost w/o Fee     $ 121,272,000
2) (Cost + G.C.'s + JED Base Fee) x 5.67% = CDFM2 Fee                             x 2.33%     $   2,825,638
                                                                        ----------------      -------------
3) (CDFM2 Fee x 2.33%) + JED Base Fee = JED Total Fee                   Cost w/JED Fee        $ 124,097,638

1) 121,272,000 x 2.33% = 2,825,638                              Step 2. Cost w/JED Fee        $ 124,097,638
2) (121,272,000 + 2,825,638) x 5.67% = 7,036,336                               x 5.67%        $   7,036,336
                                                                        -------------         -------------
3) (7,036,336 x 2.33%) = 163,947 + 2,825,638 = 2,989,584                Arch. Fee Amount.     $   7,036,336

   121,272,000 Total Construction Budget Without D/B Fees       Step 2. Base Cost w/o Fee     $ 121,272,000
   7,036,336 CDFM2 Fee                                                  + Arch. Fee Amount.   $   7,036,336
                                                                        -----------           -------------
   2,989,584   JED Total Fee                                            Sum of Base w/ Arch.  $ 128,308,336
   131,297,920 Total Cost With D/B Fees                                        x 2.33%        $2,989,584.23
                                                                        -------------         -------------
                                                                                 JED Fee      $   2,989,584

                                                                Step 4. Base Cost             $ 121,272,000
                                                                        + CDFM2 Fees          $   7,036,336
                                                                        + JED Fees            $   2,989,584
                                                                        ----------            -------------
                                                                        Total Cost            $ 131,297,920
</TABLE>

J.E. DUNN PRECONSTRUCTION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Project No.8910
---------------
<S>       <C>        <C>
 1120  =  53499
 1122  =   3383
 1124  =    764
 1601  =      0
30100  =    360
          -----
          58006      Total Project No.8910 (1/01/04-6/30/04)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Project No.2872
---------------
<S>        <C>             <C>
 1101  =    36160
 1120  =   109396
 1121  =     9012
 1122  =     1163
40000  =    10348
           ------
           166079          Total Project No.2872 (1/01/04-6/30/04)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Subtotal Preconstruction Services (1/01/04-6/30/04)
---------------------------------------------------
<S>       <C>
 58006    Project No.8910
166079    Project No.2872
------
224085    Total (1/01/04-6/30/04)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Subtotal Preconstruction Services (7/01/04-9/15/04)
---------------------------------------------------
<S>                      <C>
2.5 Months x 38,000/Mo = 95,000
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Reimbursables
-------------
<S>        <C>
35,000     (1/01/04 - 9/15/05)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JED Fee
-------
<S>             <C>
   319,085      JED Preconstruction Services (224,085 + 95,000)
 7,036,336      CDFM2 Fees
    35,000      Reimbursables
----------
   7390421
    x2.33%
----------
   172,197      JED Fee on Preconstruction Services
</TABLE>

                                      A-1

<PAGE>

                                    EXHIBIT A
H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NO. 8910
JULY 7, 2004

BUDGET

<TABLE>
<S>                                               <C>
Construction Cost w/JED Fee =                     $124,097,638
CDFM2 Fee =                                       $  7,036,336
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<S>                            <C>
Core/Shell =                   $ 90,000,000
Tenant Finish =                $ 34,097,638
                               ------------
                               $124,097,638
</TABLE>

CORE/SHELL

<TABLE>
<S>                                                  <C>
Estimated Construction Cost                          $90,000,000
CDFM2 Fee %                                                 5.67%
                                                     -----------
Total Fee                                            $ 5,103,000
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PHASE                                                % OF FEE                              FEE
-----                                                --------                           ---------
<S>                                                  <C>                                <C>
Schematic Design                                        15%                               765,450
Design Development                                      20%                             1,020,600
Construction Documents                                  40%                             2,041,200
Bidding                                                  5%                               255,150
Construction Administration                             20%                             1,020,600
                                                                                        ---------
                                                                                        5,103,000
</TABLE>

TENANT FINISH

<TABLE>
<S>                                      <C>
Estimated Construction Cost              $34,097,638
CDFM2 Fee %                                     5.67%
                                         -----------
Total Fee                                  1,933,336
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PHASE                                                 % OF FEE                             FEE
-----                                                 --------                          ---------
<S>                                                   <C>                               <C>
Schematic Design                                         15%                              290,000
Design Development                                       20%                              386,667
Construction Documents                                   40%                              773,334
Bidding                                                   5%                               96,667
Construction Administration                              20%                              386,667
                                                                                        ---------
                                                                                        1,933,336
</TABLE>

                                      A-2
<PAGE>

H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NOS. 2872, 8910
OCTOBER 1, 2004                                       [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]

8910- AMENDMENT #3
EXHIBIT B

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       CONTRACT SUMMARY BREAKDOWN:                                        AUTHORIZED         COST W/FEE             FEE ONLY
       ---------------------------                                        ----------         ----------             --------
<S>                                                                       <C>                <C>                    <C>
PRE-SITE-SELECTION COSTS- JOB NO. 2872
    1. Amendment No. 1 - Pre-Site-Selection Costs                          ??/??/04          $  441,081             $ 10,296
                                                            SUBTOTAL                         $  441,081             $ 10,296
BASE PROJECT- JOB NO. 8910
    2  Amendment No. 2- Fee Structure                                      ??/??/04          $        0             $      0
    3  Amendment No. 3- Preconstruction and Design Services                ??/??/04          $7,527,618             $172,197
                                                            SUBTOTAL-                        $7,527,618             $172,197
                                                            GRAND TOTAL - ALL JOB NOS.       $7,968,699             $182,493
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NOS. 2872, 8910
OCTOBER 1, 2004                                       [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]

8910- AMENDMENT #3
EXHIBIT B

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      2872          8910          ?      ?      ?      ?        ?       ?       ?          GMP
                      ----          ----          -      -      -      -        -       -       -          ---
<S>                 <C>          <C>             <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>      <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>
Amendment No.1      $441,081              -
Amendment No.2             -              -
Amendment No.3             -     $7,527,618

                    --------     ----------      --     --     --     --       --      --      --      ----------
Total               $441,081     $7,527,618      $0     $0     $0     $0       $0      $0      $0      $7,968,699
                    --------     ----------      --     --     --     --       --      --      --      ----------
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

                                 AMENDMENT NO. 4
                                     TO THE
                                    AGREEMENT
                        BETWEEN OWNER AND DESIGN BUILDER

MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT

Made as of the 19th day of August in the year 2004

BETWEEN the Owner:                 H&R Block Tax Services, Inc.
                                   4400 Main
                                   Kansas City, MO 64111

and the Design Builder:            J.E. Dunn Construction Company
                                   929 Holmes
                                   Kansas City, MO 64106

The Project:                       H&R Block World Headquarters
                                   J.E. Dunn Project No. 8910

The Architect:                     CDFM(2) Architecture, Inc.
                                   1015 Central
                                   Kansas City, MO 64105

The Owner and the Design Builder agree as set forth below:

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder have previously agreed to amend their
Agreement to establish scope, costs, schedule, and Contract Documents, and

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder have previously entered into Amendments as
reflected in Exhibit B, and

WHEREAS, the Owner and Design Builder now wish to so amend their Agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the Parties hereto agree to the Amendment of their Contract
dated May 5, 2003, as set for the below:

1.    This Amendment No. 4 is to authorize Commencement of the Mass Excavation
      and Shoring scopes of work.

2.    In accordance with Paragraph 14.1, the Notice to Proceed for the Work of
      this Amendment shall be the date of this Amendment and the Substantial
      Completion date shall be established upon the mutual agreement of the
      Parties.

<PAGE>

3.    In accordance with Paragraph 13.1.1 of the Agreement, the Guaranteed
      Maximum Price shall be increased by Four Million Two Hundred Seventy Seven
      Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars ($4,277,897.00) for the Work
      of this Amendment for a revised GMP of Twelve Million Two Hundred Forty
      Six Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($12,246,596.00), as in
      Exhibit C, attached hereto.

      Pursuant to Paragraph 13.1.3, the Design Builder's Fee for the work of
      this Amendment shall be increased by: Ninety Seven Thousand Four Hundred
      Five Dollars ($97,405.00), for a revised fee of Two Hundred Seventy Nine
      Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Eight ($279,898.00).

4.    Pursuant to Paragraph 1.1.1. of the Agreement, the contract documents upon
      which the GMP stated in Item No. 3 above is based are amended to include
      those as stated in Exhibit A hereto.

This Modification and Amendment entered into as of the day and year first
written above.

OWNER:

H&R BLOCK TAX SERVICES, INC.

By: /s/ Timothy R. Mertz
    ---------------------

DESIGN BUILDER:

J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

By: /s/ Casey S. Halsey
    -----------------------
    Casey S. Halsey
    Senior Vice President

<PAGE>

                                    EXHIBIT A
                               To Amendment No. 4

                             H&R BLOCK HEADQUARTERS
                           J.E. DUNN PROJECT NO. 8910

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   Plan No.           Description                 Date
                   --------           -----------                 ----
<S>                <C>         <C>                               <C>
Survey                1        Boundary Sheet                    3/31/04
                      2        Topographic Sheet                 4/9/04

Civil              C1.0        Land Disturbance Cover            6/25/04
                   C1.1        Land Disturbance Plan             6/25/04

Architectural      A070        Site Plan                         6/25/04
                   A100        Garage P-5 Plan                   6/25/04
                   A100a       Garage P-6 Alternate Plan         6/25/04
                   A101        Garage P-4 to P-2 Plan            6/25/04
                   A102        Garage P-1 Plan                   6/25/04
                   A103        Service Floor Plan                6/25/04
                   A200-A204   Exterior Elevation                6/25/04

Structural         S050        General Notes                     6/25/04
                   S051        Mass Excavation Plan - Base Bid   6/25/04
                   S050A       Mass Excavation Plan - Alt. #1    6/25/04
                   S060-S061   Wall Elevations                   6/25/04
                   S070        Wall Sections - Base Bid          6/25/04
                   S070A       Wall Sections - Alt. #1           6/25/04
</TABLE>

Mass Excavation Project Manual dated June 25, 2004

                                End of Exhibit A
<PAGE>

H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NOS. 2872, 8910
OCTOBER 4, 2004

                                                      [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]
8910- AMENDMENT #4
EXHIBIT B

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        CONTRACT SUMMARY BREAKDOWN:                           AUTHORIZED  COST W/FEE   FEE ONLY
        ---------------------------                           ----------  ----------   --------
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>          <C>
PRE-SITE-SELECTION COSTS- JOB NO. 2872
   1. Amendment No. 1-Pre-Site-Selection Costs                ??/??/04    $   441,081  $ 10,296

                                                 SUBTOTAL                 $   441,081  $ 10,296
BASE PROJECT- JOB No. 8910
   2  Amendment No.2- Fee Structure                           ??/??/04    $         0  $      0
   3  Amendment No.3- Preconstruction and Design Services     ??/??/04    $ 7,527,618  $172,197
   4  Amendment No.4- Mass Excavation and Shoring Bid Package ??/??/04    $ 4,277,897  $ 97,405

                                                 SUBTOTAL-                $11,805,515  $269,602

                                            GRAND TOTAL - ALL JOB NOS.    $12,246,596  $279,898
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
J.E. DUNN PROJECT NOS. 2872, 8910
OCTOBER 4, 2004

                                                      [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]
8910- AMENDMENT #4
EXHIBIT B

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                  2872       8910       ?      ?      ?      ?      ?     ?      ?       GMP
                --------  -----------  --     --     --     --     --    --     --   -----------
<S>             <C>       <C>          <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>   <C>    <C>  <C>
Amendment No.1  $441,081            -
Amendment No.2         -            -
Amendment No.3         -   $7,527,618
Amendment No.4         -   $4,277,897
                --------  -----------  --     --     --     --     --    --     --   ===========
Total           $441,081  $11,805,515  $0     $0     $0     $0     $0    $0     $0   $12,246,596
                ========  ===========  ==     ==     ==     ==     ==    ==     ==   ===========
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

                                    EXHIBIT C

[JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]

July 22, 2004

Ms. Karen Orosco
H&R Block Tax Services, Inc.
4400 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111

      Re:   H&R Block World Headquarters
            J.E. Dunn Project No. 8910
            Scope Change Proposal No. 1

Dear Karen:

J.E. Dunn Construction Company is submitting this Scope Change Proposal No. 1
for your review and approval. This Scope Change Proposal provides information on
the Mass Excavation and Shoring scope of work. Please note the following items:

      THIS PROPOSAL IS TO AUTHORIZE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MASS EXCAVATION
      AND SHORING SCOPE OF WORK. ATTACHED YOU WILL FIND KIDWELL CONSTRUCTION'S
      BID AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, AND J.E. DUNN'S BID ANALYSIS THAT SHOWS
      KIDWELL CONSTRUCTION WAS THE LOW BIDDER. THE COST FOR THIS WORK WITHOUT
      FEE TO BE SET UP AS AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CONTRACT IS $4,180,492. IT SHOULD
      ALSO BE NOTED THAT J.E. DUNN HAS NEGOTIATED WITH THE CITY FOR REMOVAL OF
      ALL NON-CONTAMINATED DEBRIS, STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL RESULT
      IN A CITY REIMBURSEMENT TO H&R BLOCK OF $575,859. CONTAMINATED MATERIALS
      DISCOVERED ON SITE WILL BE DEALT WITH ON A UNIT COST BASIS AND WILL RESULT
      IN ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE CITY. THIS WILL RESULT IN A NET COST
      WITHOUT FEE TO H&R BLOCK FOR THE MASS EXCAVATION AND SHORING SCOPE OF WORK
      OF $3,604,633 WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY $93,897 UNDER THE PREVIOUSLY
      ESTIMATED COST FOR THIS WORK.

The total cost for the above scope of work is $4,277,897. The Project Schedule
is unchanged by the work of this scope change proposal and the substantial
completion date will be established in a later amendment. The general conditions
and contingency allowance associated with this work will also be set up in a
separate amendment.

Please provide your written approval of this proposal so we may issue the
appropriate contract and proceed with the work of this scope change proposal by
signing in the space

Sincerely,

J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

/s/ Trent Wachsnicht
--------------------------
Trent Wachsnicht

TW/vh
Enclosure
cc:   David Wick - Hines
      Lynn Newkirk - J.E. Dunn                   Approved: /s/ Karen A. Orosco
      Vern Orpin - J.E. Dunn                               ---------------------
      File
                                                     Date: 8/24/04

<TABLE>
<S>                                      <C>                  <C>                  <C>
929 HOLMES, KANSAS CITY, MO 64106-2682 | TEL > 816.474.8600 | FAX > 816.391.2510 | WEB > WWW.JEDUNN.COM
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

RUN DATE 07/22/04 15:48:53        DUNN ESTIMATING MODULE                  PAGE 1

JE Dunn Construction Company        DIVISION SUMMARY                   N N N N N

REPORT NAME de33. p

<TABLE>
<S>                     <C>          <C>                             <C>           <C>
Estimator: trenwa       Job: 8910    H&R Block World Headquarters    Est: 2        Mass Excavation & Shoring
Wage Rate  KANSAS/KC METRO/2004/STD      4/1/04 - 3/31/05
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Division  Description   Subcontractor Name     Labor  MOC   Subcont     Allow       Total
--------  -----------   ------------------     -----  ---   -------     -----       -----
<S>       <C>          <C>                     <C>    <C>   <C>         <C>       <C>
02300     EARTHWORK    JIM KIDWELL CONSTR INC      0    0   4,180,492      0      4,180,492
                                               =====  ===   =========    ===      =========
Subtotal Before Fee                                0    0   4,180,492      0      4,180,492

                                                                       Fee 2.33%     97,405
                                                                                  =========
                                                                     Grand Total  4,277,897
</TABLE>

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H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
MASS EXCAVATION AND SHORING PACKAGE
BID TABULATIONS
JULY 20, 2004                                         [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]

SECTION 02260- EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION
SECTION 02300- EARTHWORK

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  KIDWELL        PURSELL       GEORGE SHAW        RIEKE
                                               -------------  --------------  -------------  ---------------
                                                 Chip Zuck    Gary Shoemaker   Dan Beutler   Ernie Jungmeyer
TABULATION                                     (816)537-7677   816 792-1031   (816)231-8200   (913)631-7111
---------------------------------------------  -------------  --------------  -------------  ---------------
<S>                                            <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>
BASE BID EXCAVATION AND RETENTION SYSTEM         $4,180,492     $4,370,000      $4,750,000     $5,897,000
MBE Participation                                $  501,659     $  457,360      $  855,000     $        0
WBE Participation                                $        0     $        0      $        0     $        0

COST BREAKOUT (FIRST 12')                        $1,989,500     $1,311,000      $1,009,700     $1,360,000
EXCAVATION                                       $  562,747     $  707,400      $  406,100     $  560,000
SHORING                                          $1,426,753     $  603,600      $  603,600     $  800,000
MBE Participation                                $        0     $  137,210      $        0     $        0
WBE Participation                                $        0     $        0      $        0     $        0

ALTERNATE #1 (BONDS)                                 47,250         43,700          57,000         90,000

SHORING CONTRACTOR                                    Hayes          Hayes           Hayes       Schnabel

UNIT PRICES

1) Unsatisfactory Earth Excavation                       17             20               8             13
2) Rock Excavation                                     39.5             35      8(excludes             25
                                                                                   export)
3) Satisfactory Soil Placement                           17           27.5              12            N/A
4) Structural Excavation                                 24             30            12.5             50
5) Hock Bolts                                           517            550             575            750
6) Buried Foundation Removal
     A. Concrete, Bricks, and Stones
          1. 500cy and under                             25             40               6             60
          2. Over 500cy to 1,500cy                       22             40             4.5             50
          3. Over 1,500cy                                20             40               3             40
     B. Demolition debris that includes
     wood, etc.
          1. 500cy and under                              5             60              10             50
          2. Over 500cy to 1,500cy                       22             60             7.5             40
          3. Over 1,500cy                                20             60               6             35
     C. Demolition debris contaminated
     with asbestos
          1. 500cy and under                            N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
          2. Over 500cy to 1,500cy                      N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
          3. Over 1,500cy                               N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
7) Special Waste Soil Removal
     A. 300 tons and under                              N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
     B. Over 300 tons and under 1,500 tons              N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
     C. Over 1,500 tons                                 N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
8) Petroleum Product Liquids
     A. 200 gallons and under                           N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
     B. Over 200 gallons and to 1,000
     gallons                                            N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
     C. Over 1,000 gallons                              N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
9) Underground Storage Tank Removal
     A. 1000 gallons or less                            N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
     B. Over 1,000 gallons and to 4,000
     gallons                                            N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
     C. Over 4,000 gallons                              N/A            N/A             N/A            N/A
CALCULATION
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                             <C>
LOW BASE BID                                    $ 4,180,492 KIDWELL
      MBE%                                            12.00%
      WBE%                                             0.00%

Low Base Bid                                    $ 4,180,492
City Reimbursement for Top 12' of Excavation    $   575,859
                                                -----------
TOTAL COST TO PROJECT                           $3,604,6333

Total Cost To Project                           $ 3,604,633
Total Estimated Cost                            $ 3,698,530
                                                -----------
 Variance                                      ($   93,897) Under Budget
</TABLE>
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H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS
MASS EXCAVATION AND SHORING PACKAGE
BID TABULATIONS
JULY 20, 2004                                         [JEDUNN CONSTRUCTION LOGO]

SECTION 02260- EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION
SECTION 02300- EARTHWORK

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              KIDWELL           PURSELL            GEORGE SHAW           RIEKE
                                                              -------           -------            -----------           -----
                                                             Chip Zuck       Gary Shoemaker        Dan Beutler      Ernie Jungmeyer
SCOPE QUESTIONS                                            (816) 537-7677    (816) 792-1031      (816) 231-8200      (913) 631-7111
---------------                                           ----------------  -----------------  ------------------- -----------------
<S>                                                       <C>               <C>                <C>                 <C>
Acknowledge and Incorporate Addendum #1                          Y                 Y                   Y
Acknowledge and Incorporate Addendum #2                          Y                 Y                   N
Site Visit                                                       Y                 Y                   Y
Tax included                                                     Y                 Y                   Y
Insurance Included                                               Y                 Y                   Y
Permits Included                                                 Y                 Y                   ?
Bond Included                                                    Y                 Y                ALTERNATE
Bonding Company                                                C.N.A.           St Paul         N. American Spec.
MBE Participation                                               12%               10%                  18%
   MBE Firm                                                   Redford       Anderson Trucking          ?
WBE Participation                                                N                 N                   N
   WBE Firm                                                     N/A               N/A                 N/A
Acknowledge 10% Retention                                        Y                 Y                   Y
Agree to Sign Contract w/Scope of Work Included in
 Specifications                                                  Y                 Y                   Y

Complete Earth Retention System Including Design                 Y                 Y                   Y
Earth Retention System Design Signed & Sealed By
 Registered MO Engineer                                          Y                 Y                   Y
Does Earth Retention System Include Construction Loads           Y                 Y                   Y
Does Earth Retention System Include Utility
 Penetrations                                                    Y            N- $8250 ea              Y
Protection, Isolation, Vibration Control @ Utilities in
 Alley                                                           Y                 Y                   Y
Lay-back @ Utilities in Alley                                    Y                 Y                   Y
Include Lagging of Drilled Piers Per Detail 4/S062               Y                 Y                   ?
Shoring Removal and Backfill (Top 4')                            Y                 Y                   Y
Interpretation of "2 inch minimum 8 inch nominal
 shotcrete"                                                      4"                4"                  4"
Incorporated Soils Report Recommendations                        Y                 Y                   Y

Ramp Construction, Maintenance, and Removal                      Y                 Y                   Y
Ramp Relocation as Required                                      Y                 Y                   Y
# of Ramp Relocations                                            1                 1                   1
Coordination w/Other Trades                                      Y                 Y                   Y
Ramp barriers

Did you Develop a Detailed Schedule that Complies
 w/Provisional Schedule                                          Y                 N                   Y
Schedule Includes Weather Days                                   Y                 Y                   Y
Work Hours                                                    6-10HR             6-8HR               5-8HR
# of Shifts                                                   1 OR 2               1                   1
Equipment Utilization
Include Remobilization Costs as Required                         Y                 Y                   Y

On-Site Safety Rep                                               Y                 Y                   Y
Include OSHA Approved Handrail and Toe-Kick System               Y                 Y                   Y
What is your Handrall plan
Comply w/City Requirements for Dust and Noise Control,
 and Work Hours                                                  Y                 Y                   Y
Include Dust Control                                             Y                 Y                   Y
Include Traffic Control                                          Y                 Y                   N
Include Seismic Monitoring                                       N                 N                   N
Include As-builts                                                Y                 N                   N
Union Labor                                                      Y            Y-Except MBE             Y
Include Dewatering                                               Y                 Y                   Y
Removal and Backfill of Existing Vault @ Gridline N-07           Y                 Y                   N
Include 12" AB3 and Asphalt Emulsion                             Y                 Y                   Y
Include Lane Closure permits and fees                            Y                 Y                   Y
Include Street Cleaning & Washout Station                        Y                 Y                   Y
Include blasting                                                 N                 N                   N
Include layout                                                   Y                 Y                   Y
Include Preconstruction Survey                                   Y                 N                   Y
Include Progress Photos                                          Y                 Y                   N
Include Costs for Representation at Project Meetings             Y                 Y                   Y
Include Snow Removal as Required                                 Y                 N                   Y
Include Erosion Control                                          Y                 Y                   Y
Utility Consumption Including Water Usage, Meter, and
 Fees                                                            Y                 Y                   Y
Backfill Behind Wood Lagging                                     Y                 Y                   Y
Protection of Street Utilities, Verification That They
 are Not Damaged                                                 Y                 ?                   Y
Demolition Existing Buildings                                    N                 N                   N
Were all of you questions answered during the bid
 process                                                         Y                 Y                   Y
Have you reviewed JED's contract agreement and resolved
 disagreements                                                   Y                 Y                   Y
Did you observe and violations of local codes or
 conflicts w/plans & specs                                       N                 N                   N
Do you understand and comply w/JED's site safety
 requirements                                                    Y                 Y                   Y
Do all construction materials conform to the current
 KCMO standards                                                  Y                 Y                   Y
Did you include all costs associated with off-site
 parking                                                         Y                 Y                   Y
Have you reviewed your temporary construction office
 and storage needs w/JED                                         Y                 Y                   Y
Do you acknowledge that you are responsible for
 protection of own M/E                                           Y                 Y                   Y
Did you include any lab or field testing                         N                 N                   N
</TABLE>

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                            [JIM KIDWELL CONST. CO. LOGO]

                             EXCAVATING AND GRADING

FAX                                                          DATE: ____________

TO: TRENT W.

FAX #: _________________________                       FROM: CHIP

RE: ____________________________                       NO. OF PAGES: __________

     [ ] Urgent  [ ] For Review   [ ]Please Comment   [ ] Please Reply

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     15919 S. KIDWELL Road, Greenwood, Missouri 64034 ** (816) 537-7677 **
                               (816) 537-8113 Fax

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                                    EXHIBIT B

                             SCOPE OF WORK NO. 02600
                        MASS EXCAVATION & SHORING PACKAGE
                             H&R BLOCK HEADQUARTERS
                           J.E. DUNN PROJECT NO. 8910

Provide all labor, material equipment, supervision and other items necessary to
complete the Mass Excavation work as required by the contract documents.

Contract specifically includes, but is not limited to the following:

1)    Earthwork Section 02300 of the Project Manual. The excavation work is
      unclassified and includes excavation to grades indicated, regardless of
      character of material. For base bid purposes, Contractor should assume
      that there are no underground obstructions or contamination.
      Since quantities of underground obstructions and contamination can not be
      defined, the premium cost for this work will be added via separate
      contract. Premium cost for excavation of underground obstructions and
      contamination above and beyond soil or rock excavation costs shall not be
      included in the base bid. (See unit pricing for removal of contaminated or
      hazardous material and removal of obstructions.)

2)    Excavation Support and Protection Section 02260 of the Project Manual
      including but not limited to drilling, setting and grouting of soldier
      piles, wood lagging, tie-backs with sleeves, grouting and post tensioning,
      and gunite system installed complete with wire mesh.

3)    Contractor shall control erosion and siltation for the duration of this
      scope of work, shall keep the streets clean of mud and debris and provide
      dust control on a continuous basis as required by the City, the
      Design/Builder and any other jurisdiction having authority.

4)    Lagging of piers per Detail 4/S062.

5)    Utility penetrations through retention systems

6)    Contractor is responsible for all permits, bonds, insurance and utility
      consumption including water usage, meter and fees required by the City
      or any other jurisdiction having authority unless otherwise noted.

7)    Time is expressly declared to be of essence in completion of the work
      covered by these Contract Documents and the Contractor will be liable for
      liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00/day for delay in completion of
      the work. Contractor will also be responsible for costs incurred by other
      contractors as a result of any delays caused by untimely completion of
      this scope of work. The

HRB - Mass Excavation & Shoring Package
Exhibit B

                                     1 of 3
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      provisional schedule includes weather days. No time extensions will be
      granted for weather days.

8)    All onsite labor is to be performed by Union craftsmen of appropriate
      trade. Work performed shall be subject to special requirements in Section
      00100.

9)    Layout and staking, both vertical and horizontal, as required for the
      work, is the responsibility of this Contractor. A benchmark for the
      project will be provided by others.

10)   Excavation to be graded to drain to a single point for dewatering.
      Contractor to install and maintain sediment basin which shall be lowered
      with the excavation by this Contractor. This Contractor is also
      responsible for continuous dewatering, including after hours, from
      groundwater and run-off including snow and ice removal within the
      excavation as required for the duration of this scope of work.

11)   Ramp construction, maintenance and removal for cycling of trucks and
      equipment in and out of excavation. This includes coordination with other
      trades for access to work and ramp construction for access in and out of
      the excavation. May include relocation to facilitate footing and
      foundation installation in the garage.

12)   Removal and haul off of sidewalks from curbline to excavation line and
      sloping of grade from curb to excavation.

13)   Removal and haul off of asphalt paving to approved dumpsite.

14)   Export of excavated materials per approved truck route plan including
      traffic control and flagmen as required and permits/certificates for haul
      routes and dumpsites.

15)   Place 12" AB3 to elevations shown on plans for garage and tower.

16)   Fine grade site to +/- 0.1' or as required per the specifications and
      grading plan. This includes any proof roll testing required for subgrade.
      Elevations shown on grading plan are to top of excavation. Provide
      verification at completion of work from independent surveyor that
      elevations are within tolerance. This survey is not required if this
      excavator is the successful footings and foundations contractor.

17)   No material storage on site except as approved by J.E. Dunn's jobsite
      superintendent. On site materials planned for use as backfill at a later
      date shall be removed from the project site and imported at the time
      material is placed.

18)   Shoring system shall be abandoned in place, removed to a depth of 4' below
      grade and backfilled after shoring system is no longer required.

19)   Installation of asphalt emulsion and AB3 per Note #7 Sheet S050.

HRB - Mass Excavation & Shoring Package
Exhibit B

                                     2 of 3
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20)   Backfill behind wood lagging as required per Note #8 Sheet S050.

21)   Slope excavation away from or provide shoring at existing utility in alley
      as required to meet schedule.

22)   Meet tolerances for vertical excavation face as specified and coordinated
      with shoring scope of work.

23)   Comply with any City work hour, dust control or noise control
      restrictions.

24)   Utilization of MBE/WBE certified firms per Sections 00820 and 00830.

25)   Provide OSHA approved handrail and toe-kick system at perimeter of
      excavation including, but not limited to, the elevation change between
      the garage and the tower excavations.

26)   Shoring design engineer shall inspect and approve substrate prior to Shot
      Crete installation. Engineer shall also provide periodic safety
      inspections of in-place shoring system.

27)   Remove and backfill existing vault at Gridline N-07.

This scope of work specifically excludes the following:

1)    Finish grading.

2)    Backfill unless otherwise noted.

3)    Excavation for foundations and tower crane bases.

4)    Demolition of existing buildings.

5)    Mass excavation permit.

6)    Right of way encroachment permit.

7)    Land disturbance permit.

8)    Construction fencing.

9)    Seeding of disturbed areas.

10)   Tekflex installation at shuttle elevator per note #5 sheet S050.

                                End of Exhibit B

Company KIDWELL

Signature /s/ CHIP ZUCK
          --------------------
Date 7/20/04

HRB - Mass Excavation & Shoring Package
Exhibit B

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                              JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION

                                 DOCUMENT 00400
                                    BID FORM

Owner: H&R Block Tax Services, Inc.
       Kansas City, Missouri

Project: H&R BLOCK WORLD HEADQUARTERS

General Contractor: J. E. Dunn Construction Company

Name of Bidder: KIDWELL

Bid Package: EARTHWORK & STORING

Scope of Work   Scope of Work
No. _____       Title _______________________

Address of Bidder: 15919 S. KIDWELL ROAD
                   GREENWOOD, MO 64034

Phone of Bidder : 816 537 7677 / 8113 - FAX

The undersigned, having examined the Bidding Documents and the site of the
proposed work and being familiar with all the conditions affecting the
construction of the proposed project, including the availability of labor,
equipment and materials, hereby proposes and agrees to provide and furnish all
labor, material, equipment, supervision and other items necessary to perform and
complete, in a workmanlike manner, all Work required by the Bidding Documents,
at the prices stated below. Stated sums include fees, insurance, payroll taxes,
materials, labor and all changes that may be levied. This bid also includes all
applicable taxes and sales tax.

ADDENDA:

The Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt and inclusion in the Bid Proposal the
following addenda (number and date).

Addenda No. 1       Dated July 9th, 2004

Addenda No. 2       Dated July 16th, 2004

Addenda No. __      Dated __________

Addenda No. __      Dated __________

Bid Proposal Amounts:

In the following proposals, the amounts shall be shown in both words and
figures. In the case of discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words
shall govern.

                                     00400-1

H&R Block World Headquarters
Mass Excavation & Shoring Package
J. E. Dunn Project No. 8910
June 25, 2004

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                              JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION

BASE BID (EXCAVATION AND RETENTION SYSTEM)

FOUR MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY TWO DOLLARS
($ 4,180,492.00).

MBE Participation Base Bid 12% WBE Participation Base Bid   0
                                                          --------------

Proposed Retention System Contractor HAYES

COST BREAKOUT (INFORMATION ONLY)

Provide breakout cost from base bid to provide all labor, material, equipment,
supervision and other items necessary to complete the first 12 vertical feet of
excavation over the entire square footage of the planned excavation. This is for
accounting purposes only and this cost shall be included in the base bid amount.
$1989500.

MBE Participation  0             WBE Participation  0
                  --------------                   --------------
UNIT PRICES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                DESCRIPTION                                     ADD                  DEDUCT
                -----------                                  -----------             ------
<S>                                                          <C>                    <C>
1. Unsatisfactory Earth Excavation                           $ 17.  /cy             $ NA /cy
2. Rock Excavation - MASS IS UNCLASSIFIED.                   $ 39.50/cy             $ NA /cy
3. Satisfactory Soil Placement                               $ 17.  /cy             $ NA /cy
4. Structural Exacavation                                    $ 24.  /cy             $ NA /cy
5. Rock Bolts                                                $ 517. /ca
6. Buried Foundation Removal
   A. Concrete, Bricks and Stones
      1. 500 cy and under                                    $ 25.  /cy
      2. Over 500 cy to 1,500 cy                             $ 22.  /cy
      3. Over 1,500 cy                                       $ 20.  /cy
   B. Demolition debris that includes wood, etc.
      1. 500 cy and under                                    $ 25.  /cy
      2. Over 500 cy to 1,500 cy                             $ 22.  /cy
      3. Over 1,500 cy                                       $ 20.  /cy
   C. Demolition debris contaminated with asbestos
      containing materials
      1. 500 cy and under                                    $______/cy
      2. Over 500 cy to 1,500 cy                             $______/cy
      3. Over 1,500 cy                                       $______/cy
7. Special Waste Soil Removal
   A. 300 tons and under                                     $______/cy
   B. Over 300 tons and under 1,500 tons                     $______/cy
   C. Over 1,500 tons                                        $______/cy
8. Petroleum Product Liquids
   A. 200 gallons and under                                  $______/gal
   D. Over 200 gallons and to 1,000 gallons                  $______/gal
   E. Over 1,000 gallons                                     $______/gal
9. Underground Storage Tank Removal
   A. 1,000 gallons or less                                  $______/ca
   B. Over 1,00  gallons and to 4,000 gallons COST PLUS
      15% OF PROFIT                                          $______/ca
   C. Over 4,000 gallons                                     $______/ca
</TABLE>

                                     00400-2

H&R Block World Headquarters
Mass Excavation & Shoring Package
J. B. Dunn Project No. 8910
June 28, 2004
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                              JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALTERNATES                                         ADD                   DEDUCT
----------                                       --------                ------
<S>                                              <C>                     <C>
Alternate No. 1 - Performance and Payment Bond   $ 47,250                $ n/a
</TABLE>

Changes in work:

Changes in Work shall be as established in the Contract Documents. The following
fees shall be used for lump sum pricing and actual cost pricing of additions and
deletions to that work included in the Bid, namely:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 Not to Exceed
                                                                                 -------------
<S>                                                                              <C>
a. To Contractor for work performed by his own forces                                10%

b. To Contractor for work performed by other than his own forces                      5%

c. To second tier Subcontractor/Material Supplier for work performed by
   Subcontractor's own forces                                                        10%

d. To second tier Subcontractor for work performed by other than
   Subcontractor's own forces                                                         5%
</TABLE>

Fee includes general requirements, all supervision, overhead and profit.

DATED THIS 20 DAY OF July, 2004

                                             KIDWELL
                                             -----------------------------------
                                             Name of Firm
                                             15919 S. Kidwell Road
                                             Address
                                             Greenwood Mo. 64034
                                             -----------------------------------
                                             City and State
          ANGELA M. DAVIS                    By: Signature of Authorized Officer
    Notary Public - Notary Seal              /s/ Chip Zuck
STATE OF MISSOURI - Jackson County           -----------------------------------
My Commission Expires March 1, 2005          Chip Zuck (Estimator
                                             Project Manager)

SEAL

/s/ Angela M. Davis
--------------------------
Notary Public
County of Jackson
State of Missouri
My Commission Expires: 3/1/05

Attachments: Bidders proposed Bid Package(s) Scope of Work description,
signed by Bidder.

                                    00400-3

H & R Block World Headquarters
Mass EXCAVATION & Shoring Package
J.E. Dunn Project No. 8910
June 28,2004

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                          [JIM KIDWELL CONST. CO. LOGO]

                             EXCAVATING AND GRADING

FAX                                                            DATE:___________

TO: TRENT W                                 FROM: CHIP

FAX #: ____________________                  NO. OF PAGES: _____________

RE: ______________________

[ ] Urgent [ ] For Review [ ] Please Comment [ ] Please Reply

Cost Breakout for Initial 12' of Excavation & Associated Expenses.
     $562747.
Storing Excluded.
                                    $562747
       15919 S. Kidwell Road, Greenwood, Missouri 64034 ** (816) 537-7677
                               ** (816) 537-8113 Fax

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                                 HAYES DRILLING

[HAYES DRILLING, INC. LOGO]

                                 FAX COVER PAGE

TO: JIM KIDWELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ATTN: CHIP

FROM: WILLIAM F. POWERS III, P.E.

DATE: JULY 22, 2004

FAX NO. (816) 537-8113

PAGES SENT: 3                  (INCLUDING COVER)

RE: H&R Block World Headquarters
    13th & Main; Kansas City, MO.
    Temporary Earth Retention System for Mass Excavation

COMMENTS:

Dear Chip:

We are pleased to provide you with the following information that has been
revised based upon written comments from J.E. Dunn, for the subject project.
Please call me at the office or on my cell phone (816) 215-3048, should you have
any questions.

Bill

Cc : file

                             CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

                     15525 S. MAHAFFIE STREET               OLATHE, KANSAS 66062

                     OFFICE: (913) 768-9500                 FAX: (913) 768-9510

          FOUNDATION DRILLING AND DESIGN-BUILD EARTH RETENTION SYSTEMS

                 MEMBER ASSOCIATION OF DRILLED SHAFT CONTRACTORS

<PAGE>

                                HAYES DRILLING

HAYES DRILLING, INC.- 15525 S. MAHAFFIE STREET-OLATHE,KS 66062-913/763-9500
-FAX 913/763-9510

July 22, 2004

Jim Kidwell Construction Company
15919 South Kidwell Road
Greenwood, MO 64034
Attn : Chip Zuck

RE: H&R Block World Headquarters
    13th & Main
    Kansas City, MO

Dear Chip;

This letter is written in follow-up to our telephone conversation this morning,
regarding specific clarification pertaining to design responsibility, etc. As
you are aware, Hayes Drilling, Inc. (HDI) has been in the specialty foundation
contracting business for more than 44 years and has successfully completed a
large portion of the earth retention projects in the downtown Kansas City area
during that period of time .

For this project, HDI will provide a fully engineered, city approved, temporary
earth retention system. As part of the system design and more particularly, the
horizontal component of support for soldier beam and timber lagging walls, HDI
will utilize tieback anchors that will be drilled and grouted into the
underlying shale/limestone bedrock formations .HDI will be entirely
responsible for determining the required anchor lengths and the corresponding
shale/limestone embedment necessary for providing adequate anchor pullout
capacities. These capacities will be verified for every tieback anchor by
performance/proof tests carried out in accordance with the provisions outlined
on the bid documents, as well as in strict accordance with industry accepted
standards provided in the PTI Recommendations for Prestressed Rock and Soil
Anchors.

We trust that the above information is self-explanatory, but please do not
hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or wish to further discuss
this matter. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this project.

Sincerely,
/s/ William F. Powers III, P.E.
William F. Powers III, P.E.
Vice President
Anchored Geo-Support and Piling Division     [STATE OF MISSOURI SEAL]

Cc : file

REGIONAL OFFICE-GEORGETOWN, KENTUCKY 40324 - 502/863-9555-FAX 502/863-1114

                     FOUNDATION DRILLING AND EARTH RETENTION
            MEMBER INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FOUNDATION DRILLING

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                         JIM KIDWELL CONSTRUCTION CORP.

                             EXCAVATING AND GRADING

July 21,2004

Trent Wachsnicht
J.E.Dunn Construction
929 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64106

Reference: H and R Block - Additional clarifications

Please consider the following scope of work / pricing information

      -     Unit price for petroleum based contaminated material is $38.00 per
            ton

      -     Asbestos material not included

      -     Total price for the initial 12 feet is $562,747.00

It is our understanding that the buildings on the SW corner will be demolished
(including footings, foundation floors and walls). We have not included any
money for building or foundation removal.

Our scope of work includes excavation - unclassified to the lines and grades
indicated on the plans. This includes concrete, bricks, rocks, wood, plastic
and all other debris.

We have seen your schedule and agree to the dates shown. We understand that with
projects of this type i.e. location, we may encounter unforeseen conditions. As
long as the engineering decisions are made quickly we see no reason to adjust
the milestone dates. We would expect most determinations to be made in 24 hours.

Please see attached letter from Bill Powers - Hayes Drilling.

Best regards,
/s/ Chip Zuck
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Chip Zuck
E-mail Chip@jimkidwell.com

15919 South Kidwell Road-Greenwood, Missouri 64034-9439 - (816)537-7677
-Fax (816) 537-8113

jimkidwell.com

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