Scope of Work (SOW)

# SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) **Project Name:** [PROJECT_NAME] **Client:** [CLIENT_NAME] **Service Provider:** [PROVIDER_NAME] **Date:** [CONTRACT_DATE] ## 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW ### 1.1 Project Description [PROJECT_DESCRIPTION] ### 1.2 Project Objectives - [OBJECTIVE_1] - [OBJECTIVE_2] - [OBJECTIVE_3] ### 1.3 Project Goals [PROJECT_GOALS] ## 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES ### 2.1 Included Services The following services are included in this scope of work: - [SERVICE_1] - [SERVICE_2] - [SERVICE_3] - [SERVICE_4] ### 2.2 Deliverables The following deliverables will be provided: **Phase 1: [PHASE_1_NAME]** - [DELIVERABLE_1] - [DELIVERABLE_2] **Phase 2: [PHASE_2_NAME]** - [DELIVERABLE_3] - [DELIVERABLE_4] **Phase 3: [PHASE_3_NAME]** - [DELIVERABLE_5] - [DELIVERABLE_6] ### 2.3 Out of Scope The following items are explicitly out of scope for this project: - [OUT_OF_SCOPE_1] - [OUT_OF_SCOPE_2] - [OUT_OF_SCOPE_3] ## 3. PROJECT TIMELINE ### 3.1 Project Duration **Start Date:** [START_DATE] **End Date:** [END_DATE] **Total Duration:** [PROJECT_DURATION] ### 3.2 Milestones | Phase | Deliverable | Due Date | |-------|-------------|----------| | Phase 1 | [MILESTONE_1] | [DATE_1] | | Phase 2 | [MILESTONE_2] | [DATE_2] | | Phase 3 | [MILESTONE_3] | [DATE_3] | | Final | [FINAL_DELIVERABLE] | [FINAL_DATE] | ## 4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ### 4.1 Service Provider Responsibilities - [PROVIDER_RESPONSIBILITY_1] - [PROVIDER_RESPONSIBILITY_2] - [PROVIDER_RESPONSIBILITY_3] - Provide regular project updates - Deliver work according to agreed timeline - Maintain quality standards as specified ### 4.2 Client Responsibilities - [CLIENT_RESPONSIBILITY_1] - [CLIENT_RESPONSIBILITY_2] - [CLIENT_RESPONSIBILITY_3] - Provide necessary information and access - Review and approve deliverables in a timely manner - Make payments according to agreed schedule ## 5. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ### 5.1 Deliverable Acceptance Each deliverable will be considered complete when: - [ACCEPTANCE_CRITERIA_1] - [ACCEPTANCE_CRITERIA_2] - [ACCEPTANCE_CRITERIA_3] - Client provides written acceptance within [REVIEW_PERIOD] business days ### 5.2 Quality Standards All deliverables must meet the following quality standards: - [QUALITY_STANDARD_1] - [QUALITY_STANDARD_2] - [QUALITY_STANDARD_3] ## 6. PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS ### 6.1 Project Cost **Total Project Cost:** [TOTAL_COST] ### 6.2 Payment Schedule - [PAYMENT_PERCENTAGE_1]% upon project start: [PAYMENT_AMOUNT_1] - [PAYMENT_PERCENTAGE_2]% upon completion of Phase 1: [PAYMENT_AMOUNT_2] - [PAYMENT_PERCENTAGE_3]% upon completion of Phase 2: [PAYMENT_AMOUNT_3] - [PAYMENT_PERCENTAGE_4]% upon final delivery: [PAYMENT_AMOUNT_4] ### 6.3 Additional Costs - Changes to scope may incur additional charges at [HOURLY_RATE]/hour - Rush deliveries may incur a [RUSH_PERCENTAGE]% surcharge - Third-party costs will be billed at cost plus [MARKUP_PERCENTAGE]% ## 7. CHANGE MANAGEMENT ### 7.1 Scope Changes Any changes to this scope of work must be: - Requested in writing - Reviewed and approved by both parties - Documented in a formal change order - Include impact on timeline and budget ### 7.2 Change Request Process 1. Client submits written change request 2. Service provider provides impact assessment within [ASSESSMENT_PERIOD] business days 3. Parties negotiate terms and pricing 4. Formal change order signed by both parties ## 8. COMMUNICATION ### 8.1 Project Communication - **Primary Contact (Client):** [CLIENT_CONTACT] - **Primary Contact (Service Provider):** [PROVIDER_CONTACT] - **Meeting Schedule:** [MEETING_FREQUENCY] - **Reporting:** [REPORTING_FREQUENCY] ### 8.2 Communication Methods - Email for formal communications - [COMMUNICATION_TOOL] for day-to-day updates - Video calls for weekly status meetings - Phone for urgent matters ## 9. RISK MANAGEMENT ### 9.1 Identified Risks | Risk | Impact | Mitigation Strategy | |------|--------|-------------------| | [RISK_1] | [IMPACT_1] | [MITIGATION_1] | | [RISK_2] | [IMPACT_2] | [MITIGATION_2] | | [RISK_3] | [IMPACT_3] | [MITIGATION_3] | ### 9.2 Contingency Plans - [CONTINGENCY_1] - [CONTINGENCY_2] - [CONTINGENCY_3] ## 10. SUCCESS METRICS The project will be considered successful when: - [SUCCESS_METRIC_1] - [SUCCESS_METRIC_2] - [SUCCESS_METRIC_3] - All deliverables are accepted by client - Project is completed within agreed timeline and budget ## 11. ASSUMPTIONS This scope of work is based on the following assumptions: - [ASSUMPTION_1] - [ASSUMPTION_2] - [ASSUMPTION_3] ## 12. DEPENDENCIES Project success depends on: - [DEPENDENCY_1] - [DEPENDENCY_2] - [DEPENDENCY_3] ## 13. APPROVAL By signing below, both parties agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Scope of Work. **CLIENT APPROVAL** Signature: _________________________ Name: [CLIENT_NAME] Title: [CLIENT_TITLE] Date: _____________________________ **SERVICE PROVIDER APPROVAL** Signature: _________________________ Name: [PROVIDER_NAME] Title: [PROVIDER_TITLE] Date: _____________________________