2.1.2_Services_Agreement_(Professional)_(2024-08-29).pdf

This document is a Services Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Napa, California, and an unspecified Consultant. The agreement establishes the terms for professional services, with placeholders for specific details to be inserted such as the precise scope of work, compensation rates, and performance schedules. The document is a standard template for professional service contracts, designed to be customized for specific projects, and includes comprehensive sections covering services, compensation, authorized representatives, insurance requirements, dispute resolution, and compliance with legal standards.

The compensation structure allows for hourly rates and reimbursable expenses, with a not-to-exceed limit specified in Section 2.1 of the agreement. The contract includes provisions for prevailing wage compliance, particularly for work performed during design and preconstruction phases, and requires adherence to California Labor Code regulations. Insurance requirements are detailed, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability policies with specific minimum coverage amounts. The agreement emphasizes the Consultant's status as an independent contractor, sets expectations for performance quality, and outlines mechanisms for addressing potential conflicts, unsatisfactory services, and dispute resolution.