Common use of Land and Grading Clause in Contracts

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron Lake, MN. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeShenandoah, MNIowa. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “"construction” " grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s 's required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. January 13, 2006 C-1 Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s 's requested locations and depth) Phase 1 I (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items (if required): 1. Final Plant Layout with FFE and Top of Road Elevations 2. Cut/Fill Quantity Calculations (estimate) 3. Grading and Erosion Control Plan 4. Plant Access Road and all in-plant roads (which will act as base for final roadway system) 5. Site Grading 6. Construction Layout (parking, temporary facilities laydown, access areas, temp. drainage) 7. Storm Water Drainage and Detention *Owner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder's engineering plans for the above items:. Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase II Civil Design: Owner shall determine its water source and provide Design-Builder an independent analysis of the water source.

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron Lake[City, MNState]. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). The Owner shall provide for Design-Builder aggregate covered areas for construction trailers and parking along with adequate aggregate covered area or areas for material laydown purposes. The recommended aggregate specifications shall be as specified by the Owner’s geotechnical engineer. Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of Two Million Dollars ($1,000,0002,000,000). The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The OwnerAdditionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. Owner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start Engineering Services Agreement. [Name of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Project Company] ___ ___, 2006

Land and Grading. Owner LAND AND GRADING - OWNER shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeCampus, MNKansas. Owner OWNER shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow for Design-Builder to perform including, including but not limited to, to proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder DESIGN/BUILDER, Inc. specifications and be +/- three within six inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1of 3,000 pounds per square foot for all foundation elements. The soils beneath the foundation elements shall not exceed the total or differential settlements such that the facility is unable to perform its intended purpose. Other items to be provided by the Owner OWNER include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builderdesign engineers, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, site engineering and detailed drawings, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system loop with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system loop to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “paving if desired, "construction” " grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide Design/Builder will remove excess grade and leave site as designed for the final grading, seeding grading plan. This includes removing and mulching, and site fencing at replacing the sitetop six inches of road gravel on the road the owner has provided. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designsDesign/information and estimates Builder shall be reimbursed on a "Time & Material" basis for any management of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:OWNER requirements.

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeRichardton, MNNorth Dakota. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “"construction” " grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000800,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s 's required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil DesignDELIVERABLES BY OWNER PRIOR TO START OF PHASE I CIVIL DESIGN: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s 's requested locations and depth) Phase 1 PHASE I (Deliverable SiteDELIVERABLE SITE): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeWinchester, MNIndiana. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, spill containment and drainage systems from both rail and truck loading spots into the tank farm or other location, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). The Owner shall provide for Design-Builder aggregate covered areas for construction trailers and parking along with adequate aggregate covered area or areas for material laydown purposes. The recommended aggregate specifications shall be as specified by the Owner’s geotechnical engineer. Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,0002,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. Additionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. The Ownerspecific soil stabilization requirements for the grain and DDGS areas will be developed in coordination with the grain/DDGS area subcontractor. Owner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Services Agreement. Cardinal Ethanol, LLC December 14, 2006

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeAdams, MNNebraska. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). The Owner shall provide for Design-Builder aggregate covered areas for construction trailers and parking along with adequate aggregate covered area or areas for material laydown purposes. The recommended aggregate specifications shall be as specified by the Owner’s geotechnical engineer. Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000800,000 for 50 MGY. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The OwnerAdditionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. Owner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Services Agreement. E ENERGY AXXXX, LLC August 1, 2006

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeGxxxxx City, MNIllinois. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, site dewatering costs for construction, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, spill containment and drainage systems from both rail and truck loading spots into the tank farm or other location, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). The Owner shall provide for Design-Builder aggregate covered areas for construction trailers and parking along with adequate aggregate covered area or areas for material laydown purposes. The recommended aggregate specifications shall be as specified by the Owner’s geotechnical engineer and approved by Design-Builder. Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,0002,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. Additionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. The Ownerspecific soil stabilization requirements for the grain and DDGS areas will be developed in coordination with the grain/DDGS area subcontractor. Owner shall prepare site according to Design- One Earth Energy, LLC May 17, 2007 Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Services Agreement.

Land and Grading. Owner Land and Grading – OWNER shall provide a site the Site near or in Heron LakePlainview, MNNebraska. Owner OWNER shall obtain all legal authority to use the site Site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder for DESIGN/BUILDER to perform including, including but not limited to, to proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site Site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder DESIGN/BUILDER specifications and be +/- three within six inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site Site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described specified in Table 1the attached table for all foundation elements. The soils beneath the foundation elements shall not exceed the total or differential settlements such that the Plant is unable to perform its intended purpose. If the existing soil conditions are such that over-excavation and re-compaction or pilings are required, OWNER will be responsible for this work. OWNER is also responsible for any dewatering required at the site during construction. Other items to be provided by the Owner OWNER include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builderdesign engineers, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings soil borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report geotechnical report (the results of which are acceptable to DESIGN/BUILDER and consistent with the specifications set forth herein) describing recommendation for Roadsroads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, site engineering and detailed drawings (to the extent not provided by DESIGN/BUILDER), land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement and maintenance of erosion control measures, plant access road and plant roads from a city, county, state or federal road designed to meet city or local county road standardsstandards (provided that such road must contain a minimum of twelve (12) inches of crushed rock with geo-grid and compacted base), plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system branches, to be within five (5) feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, paving, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), all site seeding, landscaping, rock, plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding environmental monitoring, environmental monitoring equipment, environmental testing for both air and mulchingwater, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designschemicals, corn or other feedstock, enzymes, a risk management plan, laboratory equipment specified by DESIGN/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklersBUILDER, and all start-up supplies, including, but not limited to hoses, equipment labels, and other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables items specified by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:DESIGN/BUILDER,

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeJackson, MNNebraska. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Siouxland Ethanol, LLC C-1 January 5, 2006 Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 I (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:items (if required):

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron Lake, MN. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform perform, including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000800,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s Additionally, the cost of the required activities related soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. Owner shall prepare site according to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Designengineering plans provided for the site work under the Pre-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Agreement.

Land and Grading. Owner Land and Grading – OWNER shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeGarnett, MNKansas. Owner OWNER shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder for DESIGN/BUILDER to perform including, including but not limited to, to proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder DESIGN/BUILDER specifications and be +/- three within six inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1of 3,000 pounds per square foot for all foundation elements. The soils beneath the foundation elements shall not exceed the total or differential settlements such that the facility is unable to perform its intended purpose. Other items to be provided by the Owner OWNER include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builderdesign engineers, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, site engineering and detailed drawings (to the extent not provided by DESIGN/BUILDER), land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system loop with hydrants and all required fire protection equipment, plant water main branches taken from the system loop to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, paving if desired, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:.

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeOrd, MNNebraska. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000800,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The OwnerOwner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Services Agreement.

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeCamilla, MNGeorgia. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, spill containment and drainage systems from both rail and truck loading spots into the tank farm or other location, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). The Owner shall provide for Design-Builder aggregate covered areas for construction trailers and parking along with adequate aggregate covered area or areas for material laydown purposes. The recommended aggregate specifications shall be as specified by the Owner’s geotechnical engineer. Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,0002,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The OwnerAdditionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. Owner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Services Agreement. First United Ethanol, LLC November 16, 2006

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeFairmont, MNNebraska. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,0002,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner.Owner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Agreement.

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron Lake, MN. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform perform, including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, spill containment and drainage systems from both rail and truck loading spots into the tank farm or other location, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000800,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. Additionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. The Owner’s required activities related specific soil stabilization requirements for the grain and DDGS areas will be developed in coordination with the gain/DDGS area subcontractor. Owner shall prepare site according to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:plans provided for the site work.

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron Lake, MN. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform perform, including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000800,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s Additionally, the cost of the required activities related soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. Owner shall prepare site according to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Designengineering plans provided for the site work under the Pre-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Agreement. Platte Valley Fuel Ethanol, LLC April 24, 2006

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeMason City, MNIowa. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be within +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 12. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builderdesign engineers, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, site engineering and detailed drawings, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000400,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakePekin, MNIllinois. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “"construction” " grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. [*] The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s 's required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s 's requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakePekin, MNIllinois. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “"construction” " grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding and mulching, and site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,000. [*] The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The Owner’s 's required activities related to site preparation for construction are to be divided into Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s 's requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron Lake[City, MNState]. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). The Owner shall provide for Design-Builder aggregate covered areas for construction trailers and parking along with adequate aggregate covered area or areas for material laydown purposes. The recommended aggregate specifications shall be as specified by the Owner’s geotechnical engineer. Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of Two Million Dollars ($1,000,0002,000,000). The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. The OwnerAdditionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. Owner shall prepare site according to Design-Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start Engineering Services Agreement. [Name of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Project Company] _____ ___, 2006

Land and Grading. Owner shall provide a site near or in Heron LakeNew Hampton, MNIowa. Owner shall obtain all legal authority to use the site for its intended purpose and perform technical due diligence to allow Design-Builder to perform including, but not limited to, proper zoning approvals, building permits, elevation restrictions, soil tests, and water tests. The site shall be rough graded per Design-Builder specifications and be +/- three inches of final grade including the rough grading for Site roadways. The site soils shall be modified as required to provide a minimum allowable soil bearing pressure as described in Table 1. Other items to be provided by the Owner include, but are not limited to, the following: initial site survey (boundary and topographic) as required by the Design-Builder, layout of the property corners including two construction benchmarks, Soil Borings and subsequent Geotechnical Report describing recommendation for Roads, foundations and if required, soil stabilization/remediation, land disturbance permit, erosion control permit, site grading as described above with minimum soil standards, site dewatering costs for construction, placement of erosion control measures, plant access road from a county, state or federal road designed to meet local county road standards, plant storm and sanitary sewers, fire water system with hydrants and plant water main branches taken from the system to be within five feet of the designated building locations, all tanks, motors and other equipment associated with or necessary to operate the fire water loop and associated systems, plant roads as specified and designed for the permanent elevations and effective depth, spill containment and drainage systems from both rail and truck loading spots into the tank farm or other location, “construction” grading plan as drawn (including site retention pond), plant water well and associated permit(s). The Owner shall provide for Design-Builder aggregate covered areas for construction trailers and parking along with adequate aggregate covered area or areas for material laydown purposes. The recommended aggregate specifications shall be as specified by the Owner’s geotechnical engineer and approved by Design-Builder. Owner shall also provide the final grading, seeding seeding, and mulching, and the site fencing at the site. Owner is encouraged to obtain preliminary designs/information and estimates of the cost of performing all Owner required permits and services as stated in this Exhibit C. Specifically, the cost of the fire water systems (including associated fire water pumps, required tank, building (if required), sprinklers, and all other equipment and materials associated with the fire water delivery systems) is estimated being in excess of $1,000,0002,000,000. The requirements of each state and the decisions of each Owner will increase or decrease the actual cost. Additionally, the cost of the required soil stabilization in Table 1 can be in the range of, or may exceed, $2.5MM which cost is not included in the Contract Price. The Ownerspecific soil stabilization requirements for the grain and DDGS areas will be developed in coordination with the grain/DDGS area subcontractor. Owner shall prepare site according to Design- Builder’s required activities related to engineering plans provided for the site preparation for construction are to be divided into work under the Phase I and Phase II activities as described below: Deliverables by Owner prior to start of Phase 1 Civil Design: Procure Boundary & Topographic Survey (to one foot contours) Procure Soil Borings and Geotechnical Report with recommendations (at Design-Builder’s requested locations and depth) Phase 1 (Deliverable Site): Design-Builder provides engineering services to develop these items:Engineering Services Agreement.