2.1.1_Services_Agreement_(General)_(2024-08-29).pdf

This document is a Services Agreement (General) between the City of Napa, a California charter city, and an unspecified Consultant for professional services. The agreement provides a standard template for engaging a consultant to perform specific services, with placeholders for inserting detailed scope, schedules, compensation rates, and other project-specific information. The document outlines the general terms and conditions governing the consulting relationship, including the consultant's responsibilities, performance standards, insurance requirements, payment terms, and compliance obligations.

The compensation structure is designed to reimburse the consultant for time and authorized expenses, with a not-to-exceed limit specified in Section 2.1 of the agreement. The document includes provisions for hourly rates for different positions, reimbursable expenses, and potential lump sum payment options. Key financial protections for the City include requirements for the consultant to maintain various insurance policies, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The agreement also addresses potential conflicts of interest, confidentiality, prevailing wage compliance, and the consultant's obligations to follow local, state, and federal regulations throughout the performance of services.