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Exhibit 10.10

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

     This Independent Contractor Consulting Agreement is made the 1st day of
May, 2006, between Ken Argo of 4507 Meadow Lane, Sioux City, Iowa (“Contractor”) and
Amaizing Energy, LLC of Denison, Iowa (“Principal”).

RECITALS

     A. Principal is the owner/operator of ethanol processing facilities near Denison and
Atlantic, Iowa. Principal requires assistance with the evaluation of natural gas transportation
and supply contracts and other services related to the natural gas service to the ethanol plant
(“Consulting Services”).

     B. Contractor believes he has the expertise and abilities to provide such Consulting Services
to Principal.

     C. Principal and Contractor desire to enter into an Agreement setting forth the term and
conditions under which the Contractor shall provide the Consulting Services to Principal.

Principal and Contractor agree as follows:

     1. Description of the Work. Contractor shall provide Consulting Services to
Principal. It is anticipated Contractor will provide the following services:

	 	a)	 	Investigate natural gas supply opportunities as directed by Principal;
	 
	 	b)	 	Coordinate efforts to obtain adequate information to allow Principal to
properly evaluate the opportunities available;
	 
	 	c)	 	Interact with Principal and various gas supply companies in order to carry
out the foregoing purposes;
	 
	 	d)	 	2. Interact with Principal and various gas supply companies in order to
carry out the foregoing purposes;

     2. Payment. Contractor shall be paid $84 per hour for the services provide during
the preceding month, plus reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. Principal
understands that the number of hours devoted to the performance of work hereunder may vary.
Contractor shall submit expense reports to Principal at least monthly and Principal shall reimburse
Contractor for the approved expenses.

     3. Relationships of the Parties. The parties intend that an independent contractor
relationship will be created by this Agreement. Principal is interested only in the results to be
achieved and the conduct and control of the work will lie solely with the Contractor. Contractor
is not to be considered an employee or agent of Principal for any purpose. Prinicpal will not
provide Contractor any benefits, including but not limited to, health insurance, paid vacation,
workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, or any 

 

other employee benefit. Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all of Contractor’s own
taxes. Principal reserves the right to engage other contractors or use its own employees to
perform work as described herein and Contractor has the right to perform work for others during the
term of this Agreement.

     4. Disclaimer of Liability. Contractor makes no express warranties regarding the
services and waives all implied warranties including, but not limited to, warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Neither party makes any representations or
guarantees concerning the profits to be earned by the other party and the parties acknowledge that
Contractor shall only be responsible for providing information to Principal and Principal shall be
responsible for making decisions regarding gas supply based upon that information and any and all
such other information available to Contractor.

     5. Term and Termination. The initial Term of this Agreement is for a period of                                         ,
unless the parties mutually agree to terminate this Agreement before the expiration period. Unless
expiration of the initial term this Agreement shall renew automatically on month-to-month basis,
unless terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice to the other party before
the expiration of the then current term. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty
(30) days advance written notice to the other party.

     6. Confidential Information. Contractor acknowledges that Principal shall provide
Contractor with certain information that Contractor deems confidential and proprietary business
information (“Confidential Information”) in order to allow Contractor to perform the services
provided for in this Agreement. Contractor agrees not to disclose the Confidential Information to
third parties. If Contractor believes such third party disclosure is necessary, Contractor shall
seek permission of Principal and allow the Principal the opportunity to enter into a
non-disclosure agreement with the third party. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the
Confidential Information that is disclosed to him by the Principal, or that he acquires, sees or
learns of as a direct or indirect consequence of the discussion(s) contemplated herein, and all
dealings and transactions that follow or result from such discussion(s) are the exclusive property
of the Principal, and the Contractor will keep the information strictly confidential.

     7. Assignment. Contractor shall not assign this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the Principal.

     8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and
supercedes any prior agreement, whether written or oral amount the parties. This Agreement may be
modified only if done so in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party.

     9. Law and jurisdiction. This Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the
State of Iowa without reference to conflict of laws principals and the jurisdiction shall be a
court of competent jurisdiction in Iowa.

 

     10. Miscellaneous. Contractor further agrees to conform to the policies, rules and
regulations of Principal when performing services for the Principal.

     This Agreement is entered into on the date first written above.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	CONTRACTOR

	 	 	 	AMAIZING ENERGY, LLC	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Ken Argo
 

Ken Argo

	 	 	 	/s/ Alan Jentz
 

Jack Ryan, Director/Project Coordinator

Alan Jentz, Presidentexv10w11

 

Exhibit 10.11

	 	 	 	 	 
	April 4, 2006

Mr. Jack Ryan

CassCo Amaizing Energy LLLC

1201 East Seventh Street

Atlantic, IA 50022

	 	 	 	Terracon

Consulting Engineers & Scientists

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

600 Southwest 7th Street, Suite M

Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone 515-244-3184

Fax 515-244-5249

www.terracon.com

			
	Re:	 	Preliminary Proposal for Geotechnical and Environmental Services

Proposed Ethanol Production Facility

Atlantic Iowa

Terracon Proposal No. 0806181

Dear Mr. Ryan:

Terracon is pleased to submit this preliminary proposal for the referenced project. This proposal
outlines our understanding of the proposed project, our proposed scope of services, schedules,
estimated fees, and Agreement for Services.

A. PROJECT INFORMATION

We understand the project will include constructing new facilities associated with a 50mgpy ethanol
production facility about 1 mile northwest of Atlantic, Iowa. Four sites are currently under
consideration. As requested, the proposal outlines services involved with Site Options 1 and 2.
Both of these sites are located on agricultural ground in the southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Township
77 North, Range 36 West, Cass County, Iowa. Both of these sites adjoin a rail line operated by
Iowa Interstate Railroad.

Plant layout is not available at the time of this proposal. Typical major plant structures include
entry and access roads, additional railroad spur lines, storage silos, process building, energy
center, beer well / fermentation / storage tanks, cooling tower, and storage slabs.

The extent of site grading is also not available at this time. It is our experience that the main
portion of the plant is established at the same elevation as the adjacent rail. For these sites,
an elevation of 1165 feet is estimated for the existing track. If the site is located west of the
tracks, site grading is assumed to involve cuts of up to 10 feet in depth. If the site is located
east of the tracks, site grading is assumed to involve up to 3 feet of fill.

B. SCOPE OF SERVICES

PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION — SCOPE OF WORK

As requested, since the site option and plant layout are not determined at this time, this proposal
describes preliminary geotechnical services. Te purpose of this exploration is to obtain
preliminary information on the subsurface conditions across each site that can be used for
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	Proposed Ethanol Production Facility

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Terracon Proposal No. 0806181

April 4, 2006
	 	Terracon Consultants, Inc.

more detailed geotechnical investigation and
evaluation is recommended upon site selection and confirmation of plant structure layout.

Field Explorations — Terracon proposes to perform three soil borings across Site Option A, and
three soil borings across Site Option B, for a total of six borings. It is our experience, based
on previous projects north of Atlantic, that bedrock materials (poorly cemented sandstone) may be
encountered at about elevation 1110 ft. We recommend the boring depths be established as described
in the following table:

	 	 	 
	Site Option A	 	Depth Determination
	Boring A1

	 	A depth of 40 ft below existing grade, or a maximum of 15 ft
into sand, firm glacial till, or bedrock, whichever is
shallower.
	Boring A2

Boring A3

	 	If bedrock is not encountered within 60 ft, the boring would
be extended as needed to penetrate 10 feet into bedrock.

A depth of 40 ft below existing grade, or a maximum of 15 ft
into sand, firm glacial till, or bedrock, whichever is
shallower.

	 	 	 
	Site Option B	 	Depth Determination
	Boring B1

	 	A depth of 40 ft below existing grade, or a maximum of 15 ft
into sand, firm glacial till, or bedrock, whichever is
shallower.
	Boring B2

	 	If bedrock is not encountered within 60 ft, the boring would
be extended as needed to penetrate 10 feet into bedrock.
	Boring B3

	 	A depth of 40 ft below existing grade, or a maximum of 15 ft
into sand, firm glacial till, or bedrock, whichever is
shallower.

Actual drilling depths will be invoiced using the unit prices on the attached fee schedule. Coring
of the bedrock is not included in our scope for field exploration.

Sampling of the borings would consist of obtaining thin-walled tubes from soft to stiff consistency
clays, if such clays are encountered within 15 to 20 ft of the ground surface. Otherwise, the
sampling will be performed with a split-barrel sampler. Three samples will be obtained in the
upper 10 feet of each boring, with one sample every 5 feet thereafter. Subsurface conditions may be
encountered which merit revisions
of the field boring and/or sampling programs described above, and we would discuss these conditions
with you prior to initiating any additional work.

Where convenient, overnight groundwater levels will be obtained in the boreholes, after which the
boreholes will be backfilled with soil cuttings. Sand or hole plug could be used to backfill the
borings for an additional fee. The client should understand that some settlement of the borehole
fill might occur. No future maintenance or filling of the holes is included in our fee.

Our Fee assumes that the field exploration can be performed without the need for personal
protective equipment. If evidence of contamination is encountered in any of the borings, the
exploration at that

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location will be terminated and our findings discussed with you. Should personal protective
equipment or special borehole sealing procedures become necessary, our fee will be discussed with
you prior to commencing further drilling.

Laboratory Evaluations  — In the laboratory, water content tests will be performed on the samples
obtained from the borings. When possible, dry unit weights and unconfined compressive strengths
will be measured on intact, thin-walled tube samples. The consistency of clay soils may also be
estimated with a hand penetrometer. Atterberg limit tests and grain size evaluations will be
performed on representative samples to help classify the soils and provide input for our analyses.
Organic content tests may be performed if organic soils are suspected below the topsoil. Soil
samples will be visually classified in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System
(USCS).

Site Access and Boring Locations — Items to be provided by the client include the right of entry
to conduct the exploration and an awareness and/or location of any public or private subsurface
utilities existing in the area. Also, if there are any other restrictions or special requirements
regarding these sites or exploration, these should also be provided to us prior to our commencing
field work.

Terracon agrees to call the Iowa One Call Hotline and request location and markings for all
utilities that Iowa One Call is responsible for, prior to commencing drilling at the sites. If
there are public or private utilities not included in the Iowa One Call request, locating of those
will be the client’s responsibility. Client agrees to make arrangements with a private utility
company or provide Terracon with detailed as-built information, regarding the location of any other
public and private utilities. Terracon will be responsible to the extent they drill in an area
where a utility has been properly located and marked. Terracon is not responsible to the extent
any loss, damage, or injury is caused by the failure to locate a utility properly, or inaccurate
and/or incomplete information provided by others.

This cost is based on the client staking the boring locations prior to our arrival, and also
providing ground elevations at the boring locations. We understand Snyder and Associates has been
hired by the owner for other surveying services, and we would be happy to coordinate boring layout
with Snyder and Associates at the Client’s request. Our cost also assumes that the sites are
accessible to our ATV (rubber-tire) mounted equipment. We understand that the sites are under as
an agricultural field.

It should be noted that during the field exploration, some property damage may result. We will
take reasonable measures to prevent this damage; however, restoration from any damage that occurs
is not part of our scope of service.

Engineering Evaluation and Report Preparation  — After completing the field exploration and
laboratory testing, a report containing recommendations for both sites will be prepared under the
supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Terracon will provide the following information
in the report:

	 	•	 	Computer generated boring togs with soil stratification based on visual soil classification.
	 
	 	•	 	Water levels observed during and after drilling.

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	 	•	 	Boring elevations.
	 
	 	•	 	Boring location plan.
	 
	 	•	 	Subsurface profile for each site.
	 
	 	•	 	Subsurface exploration procedures.
	 
	 	•	 	Site description
	 
	 	•	 	Site conditions (existing).
	 
	 	•	 	Soil conditions (existing).
	 
	 	•	 	Preliminary discussions concerning:

	 	•	 	General foundation support conditions and alternatives for various structures

	 	•	 	Preliminary site stripping/preparation/earthwork recommendations

Performance Schedule — We plan to start the field exploration about 2 weeks of receiving written
authorization to proceed, weather and/or site conditions permitting. Our preliminary findings
(boring logs and preliminary recommendations) would be available within about 1 week after
completion of the field and laboratory work. Our completed report would be provided about 3 weeks
after completion of the field work.

WETLAND DELINEATION — SCOPE OF WORK

Based on preliminary review of the site location and adjacent water bodies, wetlands identified on
the subject sites may be considered isolated. Terracon is proposing to submit preliminary
information regarding potential isolated wetlands to the Corps of Engineers so they can perform a
Jurisdictional Determination to determine if mitigation would be required. The preliminary
submittal to the COE would include photographs, aerial photographs, National Wetland Inventory
Maps, topographic maps, and NRCS wetland identification maps. Please note that wetlands, if any,
identified in the southern portion of the Option 2 site may not be considered isolated and may
require mitigation.

Following the preliminary submittal to the COE, if needed Terracon will perform a wetland
delineation. The wetland delineation will use mandatory technical criteria, field indicators, and
other sources of information to determine whether the area has jurisdictional wetlands. IF
wetlands are present, the upper boundaries within the projected area will be identified. The
methods Terracon will use in the delineation generally follow the Federal Manual for identifying
the Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands.

Jurisdictional wetlands generally have three essential characteristics: hydrophytic vegetation,
hydric soils, and wetland hydrology. All three of the technical criteria must be met for an area
to be identified as a wetland.

Our proposed Scope of Work for the Wetland Delineation has been developed as follows:

	 	•	 	Determine jurisdictional wetlands permit requirements.

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	 	•	 	Assemble application information (i.e., aerial maps, soil classifications, site
hydrology, vegetation type, etc.).
	 
	 	•	 	Perform on-site visit to gather data pertaining to the hydrophytic vegetation community,
surface hydrology, and hydric soil characteristics.
	 
	 	•	 	Characterize the hydrophytic vegetation type by dominant plant species at suspected
wetland areas
	 
	 	•	 	Prepare maps showing the suspected wetland delineation area.
	 
	 	•	 	Submit a Wetland Delineation Report on the applicable data and wetland jurisdictional
rationale. (A separate report will be provided for each option site).

Terracon will perform the site visit to visually assess and flag the jurisdictional wetland areas
if any are present. Flagged areas will be surveyed by a subcontractor hired by CassCo Amaizing
Energy (we recommend Snyder and Associates) and the survey data will be incorporated in the maps
for the report. Subsurface soils will be collected and field tested for hydric conditions. Areas
of wetland hydrology and hydrophytic vegetation will also be determined.

The field visit will also consist of classification by Genus species of the potential hydrophytic
vegetation. Each stratum (i.e., trees, shrubs, and herbs) will be assessed in each potential
wetland community. The classification will be performed by a degreed biologist or environmental
scientist.

Additional Services Beyond Base Wetland Services — This proposal also includes limited follow-up
conversations with the regulatory agencies involved to obtain information on the status of their
review progress. The fees in this proposal do not include additional meetings or data
collection/evaluation that may be required by the COE. Fees to not include preparing a wetland
mitigation plan or 404 Permit Application, locating and evaluating potential off-site mitigation
areas, or the survey of wetland areas flagged during the delineation.

Schedule — Services will be initiated upon receipt of the written notice to proceed. For
classification, the wetland delineation should be performed when vegetation is actively growing
(May-October). If the wetland delineation is performed outside of the normal growing season, a
follow-up site visit may be necessary in the vegetative growing season to confirm plant species.
Please note that the wetland delineation cannot be performed when the ground is covered with snow
or when frozen ground conditions exist.

In order to comply with the proposed schedule, the following items are required to be provided by
the client at the time of notification to proceed in order to meet the client’s required project
completion date. Please include the following requested items along with the notification to
proceed:

	 	•	 	Right of entry to conduct the field services.

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	 	•	 	Notification of any restrictions or special requirements (such as safety) regarding
accessing the site
	 
	 	•	 	A scaled topographic map showing the proposed site layout and property boundaries of the
area that requires delineation.
	 
	 	•	 	A signed Agreement for Consulting Services evidencing acceptance of this scope of
services

Scope and Report Limitations — The findings and conclusions presented in the delineation report (a
separate report will be provided for each site) will be based on the site’s current utilization and
the information collected as discussed in this proposal. Please note that we do not warrant
database or third party information or regulatory agency information used in the compilation of
plans or reports. No warranties, express or implied, are intended or made.

PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT — SCOPE OF WORK

Base Phase I ESA Services — The ESA will be performed consistent with the procedures of ASTM E
1527-00, an interim standard and practice for “all appropriate inquiry” under 40 CFR Part 312. The
purpose of this ESA is to assist the client in developing information to identify recognized
environmental conditions (RECs) in connection with the site as reflected by the scope of this
proposal.

Physical Setting — The physical setting for the site will be described based on a review of the
applicable USGS topographic quadrangle map, FEMA flood map, USDA soil survey and selected geologic
reference information.

Historical Use Information — A review of selected historical sources, where reasonably
ascertainable and readily available, will be conducted in an attempt to document obvious past land
use of the site and adjoining properties back to 1940 or when the site was initially developed,
whichever is earlier. One or more of the following selected references, depending on applicability
and likely usefulness, will be reviewed. Prior reports and land title records including
environmental liens and activity and land use limitations will be reviewed, if provided by the
client.

	 	•	 	USGS topographic maps
	 
	 	•	 	Aerial photographs (approximate 10 to 15 year intervals)
	 
	 	•	 	City directories (approximate 5 year intervals)
	 
	 	•	 	Fire (Sanborn) insurance maps
	 
	 	•	 	Prior reports (to be provided by the client)
	 
	 	•	 	Site tax assessor data
	 
	 	•	 	Site land title records (to be provided by the client)
	 
	 	•	 	Zoning records

If the client is unable to provide land title records, an abstract firm may be contracted by
Terracon to develop a chain-of-title from a review of land title records for an additional fee.
Note, however, unless specifically requested within here days of project commencement, Terracon
will rely on the client to provide land title records. A review of building department records is
excluded from the scope of services for this ESA.

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	Proposed Ethanol Production Facility

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Terracon Proposal No. 0806181

April 4, 2006
	 	Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Regulatory Records Review — Consistent with ASTM E 1527-00, outlined below are the following
federal and state databases, where applicable, which are typically reviewed for indications of
RECs, and the approximate minimum search distance of the review from the nearest property boundary.
A database firm will be subcontracted to access governmental records used in this portion of the
assessment. Determining the location of unmapped facilities is beyond the scope of this
assessment.

	 	 	 
	Governmental Records	 	Search Distance
	Federal NPL Site List

	 	1.0 mile
	Federal CERCLIS List

	 	0.5 mile
	Federal RCRA Corrective Actions (CORRACTS)/TSD

	 	1.0 mile
	Federal RCRA Non-CORRACTS/TSD Facilities List

	 	0.5 mile
	Federal RCRA Generators List

	 	0.1 mile
	Federal ERNS List

	 	Site Only
	State Lists of State Equivalent NPL Facilities

	 	1.0 mile
	State Equivalent CERCLIS Facilities

	 	0.5 mile
	State Landfill and/or Solid Waste Facilities

	 	0.5 mile
	State Leaking UST Lists

	 	0.5 mile
	State Registered UST Lists

	 	0.1 mile
	State VCP Site Lists

	 	0.5 mile

In addition to the database review, a reasonable attempt will be made to interview at least one
staff member of the local fire department, the local health agency or the local environmental
agency. As an alternative, a written request for information may be submitted to the local agency.

If the results of the regulatory records review/local agency inquiry appear to warrant a review of
applicable regulatory agency files, a cost estimate will be provided to the client for
pre-approval. Please note that all requested files may not be available from regulatory agencies
within the client’s requested project schedule.

Site and Adjoining/Surrounding Property Reconnaissance — A site reconnaissance will be conducted to
identify RECs. The reconnaissance will consist of visual observations of the site from the
boundaries and selected interior portions of the site. The site reconnaissance will include, where
applicable, an interview with site personnel who the client has identified as having knowledge of
the uses and physical characteristics of the site. Pertinent observations from the site
reconnaissance will be documented including:

	 	•	 	Site description (including a description of occupants)
	 
	 	•	 	General site operations
	 
	 	•	 	Aboveground chemical or waste storage
	 
	 	•	 	Visible underground chemical or waste storage, drainage or collection systems
	 
	 	•	 	Electrical transformers

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	Proposed Ethanol Production Facility

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April 4, 2006
	 	Terracon Consultants, Inc.

	 	•	 	Obvious evidence of releases (i.e., hazardous substances, petroleum products)

The adjoining property reconnaissance will consist of visual observations of the
adjoining/surrounding properties from the site boundaries and accessible public right-of-ways.

Report Preparation — Separate reports will be provided for each individual site. Two final copies
of each report will be submitted that presents the results of this assessment, based upon the scope
of services and limitations described herein. Recommendations will be developed as part of the
Phase I ESA scope of services.

Additional Services beyond Base ESA — No additional services have been requested by you to conduct
during the performance of the ESA.

Additional Services Not Included — The following services, although not specifically required by
ASTM E 1527-00, may also be performed concurrently with ESAs and may be beneficial for the
evaluation of environmental conditions and/or an evaluation of specific business environmental
risks at the site. At your direction, these services have not been included as part of the scope
of services for this ESA. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. If you seek additional
services, please contact us for a supplemental proposal and cost estimate.

	 	•	 	Limited Radon Testing
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Radon Records Review
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Wetland Review
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Asbestos Sampling
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Visual Asbestos Evaluation
	 
	 	•	 	Asbestos Survey (prior to renovation/demolition)
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Lead Based Paint Sampling
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Lead in Drinking Water Sampling
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Visual Observations for Mold
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Threatened/Endangered Species Review
	 
	 	•	 	Limited Historic Properties/Archaeological Resources Review

At your request, Terracon can also provide proposals for facility engineering services including
property condition assessments, roofing inspections, curtain wall evaluations, structural surveys
and mechanical surveys.

Schedule — Services will be initiated upon receipt of the written notice to proceed. The final
report will be submitted within about three (3) calendar weeks of your written notice to proceed.
In order to comply with the proposed schedule, the following items are required to be provided by
the client at the time of notification to proceed in order to meet the project completion date.

	 	•	 	Right of entry to conduct the assessment, including access to building interiors

	 	•	 	Notification of any restrictions or special requirements (such as confidentiality)
regarding accessing the site

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April 4, 2006
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	 	•	 	An accurate, legal description and a diagram of the site such as a surveyor’s plat map
or scaled architect’s drawing (if such diagrams exist)
	 
	 	•	 	Current site owner, property manager, occupant information (including tenant list), and
contact information for persons knowledgeable about the site history including current and
historical use of hazardous substances and petroleum products on site (e.g., names, phone
numbers, etc.)
	 
	 	•	 	Copies of any environmental or geotechnical reports that were previously prepared for the site
	 
	 	•	 	Any information relating to known or suspect environmental conditions at the site
	 
	 	•	 	Information about environmental liens and activity and use limitations for the site, if any
	 
	 	•	 	Specialized knowledge or experience that is material to RECs in connection with the
site, if any
	 
	 	•	 	Any knowledge that the purchase price of the site is significantly less than the
purchase price of comparable properties
	 
	 	•	 	Land title records
	 
	 	•	 	A signed Agreement for Services evidencing acceptance of this scope of services

Please note that requested regulatory files or other information may not be provided to Terracon by
the issuance date of the report. Consideration of information not received by the issuance date of
the report is beyond the scope of this ESA.

Reliance — The ESA report will be prepared for the exclusive use and reliance of Cassco Amaizing
Energy LLC. Reliance by any other party is prohibited without the written authorization of the
client and Terracon.

If the client is aware of additional parties that will require reliance on the ESA report, the
names, addresses and relationship of these parties should be provided for Terracon approval prior
to the time of authorization to proceed. Terracon will grant reliance on the ESA report to those
approved parties upon receipt of a fully executed Reliance Agreement (available upon request). If,
in the future, the client and Terracon consent to reliance on the ESA by a third party, Terracon
will grant reliance upon receipt of a fully executed Reliance Agreement and receipt of an
additional fee of $250.00 per relying party.

Reliance on the ESA by the client and all authorized parties will be subject to the terms,
conditions and limitations stated in the Agreement (and sections of this proposal incorporated
therein), the Reliance Agreement, and ESA Report.

Scope and Report Limitations — The findings and conclusions presented in the final report will be
based on the site’s current utilization and the information collected as discussed in this
proposal. Please note that we do not warrant database or third party information (such as
interviewees) or regulatory agency information used in the compilation of reports.

Phase I environmental site assessments, such as the one proposed for this site, are of limited
scope, are noninvasive and cannot eliminate the potential that hazardous, toxic or petroleum
substances are present
or have been released at the site beyond what is identified by the limited scope of this ESA. In
conducting the limited scope of services described herein, certain sources of information and
public records will not be reviewed. It should be recognized that environmental concerns may be
documented in public records that are not reviewed. This ESA does not include subsurface or other
invasive

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assessments, business environmental risk evaluations or other services not particularly
identified and discussed herein. No environmental site assessment can wholly eliminate uncertainty
regarding the potential for RECs. The limitations herein must be considered when the user of this
report formulates opinions as to risks associated with the site. No warranties, express or
implied, are intended or made.

C. FEES

Geotechnical Exploration

Based on the above scope of services and attached Budget Estimate, we believe we can complete these
services for an estimated fee of $7,700 to $8,900. Our price assumes that all borings will be
performed during the same mobilization. If separate mobilization is required, our fee would
increase. Should subsurface conditions be encountered which require major revisions in the
subsurface exploration program and additional fees, we will contact you prior to initiating these
services. Requested services performed beyond the scope of this proposal will be charged according
to Terracon’s Standard Unit Fee Schedule.

Wetland Services

Based on the proposed Scope of Work, our estimated fees FOR EACH SITE are listed below:

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Task Management and Limited Wetland Determination — PER SITE
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Site Data Review
	 	OK	 	$	500	 
	Preliminary Submittal to COE for Jurisdictional Determination
	 	 	 	 	 	$	1,000	 
	 
	 
	 	Subtotal	 	$	1,500	 
	Wetland Delineation — PER SITE
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Field Assessment and Wetland Delineation
	 	to be determined	 	$	2,800	 
	Wetland Delineation Report
	 	 	 	 	 	$	2,200	 
	Follow-up Site Visit to Confirm Vegetation
	 	 	 	 	 	$	800	 
	 
	 
	 	Subtotal	 	$	5,800	 
	 
	 	Total Per Site	 	$	7,300	 

The fee presented is based on performing only the services discussed in this proposal. Any changes
beyond the Scope of Work of this proposal, including possible time spent for meetings with
regulators or the client will be charged in accordance with our current unit fee schedule rates.
The fee discussed does not include mitigation consulting services at another site to compensate for
wetlands loss at this site or
consulting services or meetings for this site to restore impacted wetlands. We can provide a
proposal for those services after the size and conditions of the wetlands at this site, if any,
have been evaluated.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

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	Proposed Ethanol Production Facility

Atlantic, Iowa

Terracon Proposal No. 0806181

April 4, 2006
	 	Terracon Consultants, Inc.

	 	 	 	 	 
	BASE PHASE I ESA SERVICES — LUMP SUM

	 	
	
(Including physical setting, historical use information,
records review and site and adjoining/surrounding property
reconnaissance, as detailed in Section B. Also includes
mobilization and mileage to and from the site. The cost to
contract an abstract firm to develop a chain of title is not
included in this cost)
	 	$1,900.00 Each site
	Additional Services
	 	 	 	 
	Service
	 	Subtotal
	Limited Radon Testing
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Radon Records Review
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Wetland Review
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Asbestos Sampling
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Visual Asbestos Evaluation
	 	 	*	 
	Asbestos Survey (prior to renovation/demolition)
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Lead Based Paint Sampling
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Lead in Drinking Water Sampling
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Visual Observations for Mold
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Threatened/Endangered Species Review
	 	 	*	 
	Limited Historic Properties/Archaeological Resources Review
	 	 	*	 
	Additional Report Copies ($50 per copy)
	 	 	*	 
	ADDITIONAL SERVICES — SUBTOTAL
	 	$	0.00	 
	
	 		 	 
	LUMP SUM TOTAL
	 		2850.00 Parcels

1 & 2	 

 

			
	*	 	Not requested by the client to be part of the scope of services. 

The fee is valid for ninety (90) days from the date of this proposal and is based on the assumption
that all field services will be performed under safety Level D personal protective procedures and
that only one (1) site visit will be made by Terracon personnel. The lump sum fee is based on the
assumptions and conditions provided at the time of the proposal. If these assumptions are not
valid, there may be additional charges.

D. AUTHORIZATION

The attached Agreement for Services is considered a part of this proposal and is incorporated by
reference into our scope of services. To execute the above scope of services, please sign and
return one copy of the Agreement for Services to our office at the above address.

Thank you for considering Terracon for your geotechnical and environmental engineering services and
giving us the opportunity to be of service to you. We look forward to assisting you on this
project. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed information, please contact us.

Sincerely,

TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.

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	Proposed Ethanol Production Facility

Atlantic, Iowa

Terracon Proposal No. 0806181

April 4, 2006
	 	Terracon Consultants, Inc.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Eva S. Moritz
 

Eva S. Moritz, P.E.

Environmental Engineer

	 	 
	 	/s/ Michael D. Ringler
 

Michael D. Ringler, P.E.

Geotechnical Engineer
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Attachments
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Copies to: Addressee (2)
	 	 	 	 	 	 

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	 	BUDGET ESTIMATE

PRELIMARY SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION

CassCo Amaizing Energy LLLC

Atlantic, Iowa
	 	Terracon

4/4/2006

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	UNIT	 	 
	DESCRIPTION	 	QUANTITY	 	UNIT	 	PRICES	 	TOTAL COST
	FIELD SERVICES

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	2 Deep Borings 1 — Shallow
	Mobilization/Demobilization

	 	1 — 1
	 	L.S.
	 	$	600.00	 	 	$600.00 — 600.00
	All-Terain Drill Rig

	 	2 — 2
	 	Day
	 	$	250.00	 	 	$500.00 — 500.00
	Per Diem

	 	4 — 4
	 	Man/day
	 	$	75.00	 	 	$300.00 — 300.00
	Auger Drilling & Sampling (0-20ft)

	 	120 — 120
	 	Foot
	 	$	10.75	 	 	$1290.00 — 1290.00
	Auger Drilling & Sampling (20-40ft)

	 	120 — 120
	 	Foot
	 	$	12.00	 	 	$1440.00 — 1440.00
	Auger Drilling & Sampling (40-60ft)

	 	40 — 40
	 	Foot
	 	$	13.00	 	 	$520.00 — 520.00
	Auger Drilling & Sampling (60-80ft)

	 	0 — 20
	 	Foot
	 	$	16.00	 	 	$___ — 320.00
	Mobilization of Electronic Cone

	 	0 — 0
	 	L.S.
	 	$	900.00	 	 	$___ — 0.00
	Electronic Cone Soundings

	 	0 — 0
	 	Foot
	 	$	7.00	 	 	$___ — 0.00
	Vane Shear Tests

	 	0 — 0
	 	Each
	 	$	100.00	 	 	$___ — 0.00
	Location and Elevation of Borings*

	 	0.0 — 0.0
	 	Hour
	 	$	115.00	 	 	$___ — 0.00
	Drilling Supervisor

	 	2.0 — 3.0
	 	hour
	 	$	74.00	 	 	$148.00 — 222.00
	*boring layout and elevations by client

	 	 	 	 	 	Total
	 	$4,798 — 5,192
	ESTIMATED FIELD SERVICES

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$4,800 to $5,200
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	LABORATORY SERVICES	 	(Anticipate obtaining 70 to 75 samples)
	Stratfication of Borings/Cones

	 	5 — 6
	 	hour
	 	$	74.00	 	 	$370.00 — 444.00
	Moisture Content

	 	70 — 75
	 	Each
	 	$	5.00	 	 	$350.00 — 375.00
	Dry Density

	 	20 — 25
	 	Each
	 	$	7.00	 	 	$140.00 — 175.00
	Unconfined Compression

	 	15 — 20
	 	Each
	 	$	16.00	 	 	$240.00 — 320.00
	Hand Penetrometer

	 	30 — 40
	 	Each
	 	$	3.00	 	 	$90.00 — 120.00
	Atterberg Limits

	 	3 — 4
	 	Each
	 	$	45.00	 	 	$135.00 — 180.00
	Sand Content (#200 wash)

	 	2 — 2
	 	Each
	 	$	45.00	 	 	$90.00 — 90.00
	Organic Content Test

	 	0 — 2
	 	Each
	 	$	40.00	 	 	$___ — 80.00
	Consolidation Test

	 	0 — 0
	 	Each
	 	$	350.00	 	 	$___ — 0.00
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	Total
	 	$1,415 — 1,784
	ESTIMATED LABORATORY SERVICES	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$1,400 to $1,800
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ENGINEERING SERVICES
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Project Direction, Coordination, Data Reduction, Engineering Evaluation, Report Preparation )
	Principal Engineer

	 	2 — 3
	 	Hour
	 	$	99.00	 	 	$198.00 — 297.00
	Senior Project Engineer

	 	5 — 8
	 	Hour
	 	$	89.00	 	 	$445.00 — 712.00
	Project Manager

	 	10 — 10
	 	Hour
	 	$	79.00	 	 	$790.00 — 790.00
	Draftsman

	 	2 — 3
	 	Hour
	 	$	45.00	 	 	$___ — ___
	Secretarial Services

	 	0 — 0
	 	Hour
	 	No Charge
	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	Total
	 	$1,523 — 1,934
	ESTIMATED LABORATORY SERVICES	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$1,500 to $1,900
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	TOTAL ESTIMATED SERIVES

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$7,700 TO $8,900

 

 

AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES

This AGREEMENT is between CassCo Amaizing Energy, LLLC “Client”) and Terracon
Consultants, Inc. (“Consultant”) for Services to be provided by Consultant for Client on the
Proposed Ethanol Production Facility- Atlantic, Iowaproject (“Project), as described in the
Project Information section of Consultant’s Proposal dated April 4, 2006 (“Proposal”)
unless the Project is otherwise described in Exhibit A to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit
is incorporated into this Agreement).

	1.	 	Scope of Services. The scope of Consultant’s services is described in the Scope of Services
section of the Proposal (“Services”), unless Services are otherwise described in Exhibit B to
this Agreement (which section or exhibit is incorporated into this Agreement). Portions of the
Services may be subcontracted. Consultant’s Services do not include the investigation or
detection of, nor do recommendations in Consultant’s reports address the presence or
prevention of biological pollutants (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses or their byproducts)
or occupant safety issues, such as vulnerability to natural disasters, terrorism, or violence.
If Services include purchase of software, Client will execute a separate software license
agreement. Consultant’s findings, opinions, and recommendations are based solely upon data and
information obtained by and furnished to Consultant at the time of the Services.
	 
	2.	 	Acceptance. Client agrees that execution of this Agreement is a material element of the
consideration Consultant requires to execute the Services, and if Services are initiated by
Consultant prior to execution of this Agreement as an accommodation for Client at Client’s
request, both parties shall consider that commencement of Services constitutes formal
acceptance of all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Additional terms and conditions may
be added or changed only by written amendment to this Agreement signed by both parties. In the
event Client uses a purchase order or other form to administer this Agreement, the use of such
form shall be for convenience purposes only and any additional or conflicting terms it
contains are stricken. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without prior
written consent of the other party.
	 
	3.	 	Change Orders. Client may request changes to the scope of Services by altering or adding to
the Services to be performed. If Client so requests, Consultant will return to Client a
statement (or supplemental proposal) of the change setting forth an adjustment to the Services
and fees for the requested changes. Following Client’s review, Client shall provide written
acceptance. If Client does not follow these procedures, but instead directs, authorizes, or
permits Consultant to perform changed or additional work, the Services are changed accordingly
and Consultant will be paid for this work according to the fees stated or its current fee
schedule. If project conditions change materially from those observed at the site or described
to Consultant at the time of proposal, Consultant is entitled to a change order equitably
adjusting its Services and fee.
	 
	4.	 	Compensation and Terms of Payment. Client shall pay compensation for the Services performed
at the fees stated in the Compensation section of the Proposal unless fees are otherwise
stated in Exhibit C to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit is incorporated into this
Agreement). If not stated in either, fees will be according to Consultant’s current fee
schedule. Fee schedules are valid for the calendar year in which they are issued. Consultant
may invoice Client at least monthly and payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Client shall
notify Consultant in writing, at the address below, within 15 days of the date of the invoice
if Client objects to any portion of the charges on the invoice, and shall promptly pay the
undisputed portion. Client shall pay a finance fee of 1.5% per month, but not exceeding the
maximum rate allowed by law, for all unpaid amounts 30 days or older. Client agrees to pay all
collection-related costs that Consultant incurs, including attorney fees. Consultant may
suspend Services for lack of timely payment.
	 
	5.	 	Third Party Reliance. This Agreement and the Services provided are for Consultant and
Client’s sole benefit and exclusive use with no third party beneficiaries intended. Reliance
upon the Services and any work product is limited to Client, and is not intended for third
parties. For a limited time period not to exceed three months from the date of the report,
Consultant will issue additional reports to others agreed upon with Client, however Client
understands that such reliance will not be granted until those parties sign and return
Consultant’s reliance agreement and Consultant receives the agreed-upon reliance fee.
	 
	6.	 	LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. CLIENT AND CONSULTANT HAVE EVALUATED THE RISKS AND REWARDS
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT, INCLUDING CONSULTANT’S FEE RELATIVE TO THE RISKS ASSUMED, AND
AGREE TO ALLOCATE CERTAIN OF THE RISKS SO, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL
AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT (AND ITS RELATED CORPORATIONS AND EMPLOYEES) TO CLIENT AND
THIRD PARTIES GRANTED RELIANCE IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF $50,000 OR ITS FEE FOR ANY AND ALL
INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY AND EXPERT FEES) ARISING
OUT OF CONSULTANT’S SERVICES OR THIS AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF CAUSE(S) OR THE THEORY OF
LIABILITY, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNITY, OR OTHER RECOVERY. THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY
TO THE EXTENT THE DAMAGE IS PAID UNDER CONSULTANT’S COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY.
	 
	7.	 	Indemnity/Statute of Limitations. Consultant and Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the other, their agents, and employees, from and against legal liability for all
claims, losses, damages, and expenses to the extent such claims, losses, damages, or expenses
are caused by their negligent acts, errors, or omissions. In the event such claims, losses,
damages, or expenses are caused by the joint or concurrent negligence of Consultant and
Client, they shall be borne by each party in proportion to its own negligence under
comparative fault principles. Causes of action arising out of Consultant’s services or this
Agreement regardless of cause(s) or the theory of liability, including negligence, indemnity
or other recovery shall be deemed to have accrued and the applicable statute of limitations
shall commence to run not later than the date of Consultant’s substantial completion of
services on the project.
	 
	8.	 	Warranty. Consultant will perform the Services in a manner consistent with that level of care
and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar
conditions in the same locale. CONSULTANT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, RELATING TO CONSULTANT’S SERVICES AND CONSULTANT DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
	 
	9.	 	Insurance. Consultant represents that it now carries, and will continue to carry: (i)
workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of the states having jurisdiction
over Consultant’s employees who are engaged in the Services, and employer’s liability
insurance ($1,000,000); (ii) commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 occ /
$2,000,000 agg); (iii) automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 B.I. and P.D. combined
single limit); and (iv) professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 claim / agg).
Certificates of insurance will be provided upon request. Client and Consultant shall waive
subrogation against the other party on all general liability and property coverage.

Agreement Reference Number (Terracon Proposal or Project Number): 0806181

	 	 	 
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	10.	 	CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR
REVENUE; LOSS OF USE OR OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOOD WILL; COST OF SUBSTITUTE FACILITIES, GOODS,
OR SERVICES; COST OF CAPITAL; OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
	 
	11.	 	Dispute Resolution. Client shall not be entitled to assert a Claim against Consultant based
on any theory of professional negligence unless and until Client has obtained the written
opinion from a registered, independent, and reputable engineer, architect, or geologist that
Consultant has violated the standard of care applicable to Consultant’s performance of the
Services. Client shall provide this opinion to Consultant and the parties shall endeavor to
resolve the dispute within 30 days, after which Client may pursue its remedies at law. This
Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to Kansas law.
	 
	12.	 	Subsurface Explorations. Subsurface conditions throughout the site may vary from those
depicted on logs of discrete borings, test pits, or other exploratory services. Client
understands Consultant’s layout of boring and test locations is approximate and that
Consultant may deviate a reasonable distance from those locations. Consultant will take
reasonable precautions to reduce damage to the site when performing Services; however, Client
accepts that invasive services such as drilling or sampling may damage or alter the site. Site
restoration is not provided unless specifically included in the Services.
	 
	13.	 	Testing and Observations. Client understands that testing and observation are discrete
sampling procedures, and that such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths,
locations, and times the procedures were performed. Consultant will provide test results and
opinions based on tests and field observations only for the work tested. Client understands
that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive, and are conducted to reduce -
not eliminate — project risk. Client agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and
the associated risk. Client is responsible (even if delegated to contractor) for notifying and
scheduling Consultant so Consultant can perform these Services. Consultant shall not be
responsible for the quality and completeness of contractor’s work or their adherence to the
project documents, and Consultant’s performance of testing and observation services shall not
relieve contractor in any way from its responsibility for defects discovered in its work, or
create a warranty or guarantee. Consultant will not supervise or direct the work performed by
contractor or its subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.
	 
	14.	 	Sample Disposition, Affected Materials, and Indemnity. Samples are consumed in testing or
disposed of upon completion of tests (unless stated otherwise in the Services). Client shall
furnish or cause to be furnished to Consultant all documents and information known or
available to Client that relate to the identity, location, quantity, nature, or characteristic
of any hazardous waste, toxic, radioactive, or contaminated materials (“Affected Materials”)
at or near the site, and shall immediately transmit new, updated, or revised information as it
becomes available. Client agrees that Consultant is not responsible for the disposition of
Affected Material unless specifically provided in the Services, and that Client is responsible
for directing such disposition. In the event that test samples obtained during the performance
of Services (i) contain substances hazardous to health, safety, or the environment, or (ii)
equipment used during the Services cannot reasonably be decontaminated, Client shall sign
documentation (if necessary) required to ensure the equipment and/or samples are transported
and disposed of properly, and agrees to pay Consultant the fair market value of this equipment
and reasonable disposal costs. In no event shall Consultant be required to sign a hazardous
waste manifest or take title to any Affected Materials. Client shall have the obligation to
make all spill or release notifications to appropriate governmental agencies. The Client
agrees that Consultant neither created nor contributed to the creation or existence of any
Affected Materials conditions at the site. Accordingly, Client waives any claim against
Consultant and agrees to indemnify and save Consultant, its agents, employees, and related
companies harmless from any claim, liability or defense cost, including attorney and expert
fees, for injury or loss sustained by any party from such exposures allegedly arising out of
Consultant’s non-negligent performance of services hereunder, or for any claims against
Consultant as a generator, disposer, or arranger of Affected Materials under federal, state,
or local law or ordinance.
	 
	15.	 	Ownership of Documents. Work product, such as reports, logs, data, notes, or calculations,
prepared by Consultant shall remain Consultant’s property. Proprietary concepts, systems, and
ideas developed during performance of the Services shall remain the sole property of
Consultant. Files shall be maintained in general accordance with Consultant’s document
retention policies and practices.
	 
	16.	 	Utilities. Client shall provide the location and/or arrange for the marking of private
utilities and subterranean structures. Consultant shall take reasonable precautions to avoid
damage or injury to subterranean structures or utilities. Consultant shall not be responsible
for damage to subterranean structures or utilities that are not called to Consultant’s
attention, are not correctly marked, including by a utility locate service, or are incorrectly
shown on the plans furnished to Consultant.
	 
	17.	 	Site Access and Safety. Client shall secure all necessary site related approvals, permits,
licenses, and consents necessary to commence and complete the Services and will execute any
necessary site access agreement. Consultant will be responsible for supervision and site
safety measures for its own employees, but shall not be responsible for the supervision or
health and safety precautions for any other parties, including Client, Client’s contractors,
subcontractors, or other parties present at the site.
	 
	18.	 	Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement or the Services upon written notice to
the other. In such case, Consultant shall be paid costs incurred and fees earned to the date
of termination plus reasonable costs of closing the project.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Consultant: Terracon Consultants, Inc.	 	Client: CassCo Amaizing Energy, LLLC
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	By:

	/s/ Michael D. Ringler
	 	Date: 4/4/2006
	 	By:
	/s/ Jack Ryan
	 	Date: 5/4/06
	 	 

	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Name/Title: Michael D. Ringler, P.E., Sr. Project Engineer	 	Name/Title: Jack Ryan
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Address: 	600 SW 7th Street,
Suite M
	 	 	 	Address: 	1201 East Seventh Street
	 	 
	 

	 	Des Moines, Iowa 50309
	 	 	 	 	 	Atlantic, Iowa 50022	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Phone:

	 515-244-3184           Fax:  515-244-5249
	 	Phone: 
	 712-243-2232           Fax:  712-243-3110

Agreement Reference Number (Terracon Proposal or Project Number): 0806181

	 	 	 
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