City_of_Hayward_Professional_Services_Agreement_–_EXAMPLE.pdf

This document is a professional services agreement between the City of Hayward, California and an unnamed consultant. The agreement outlines the terms for professional consulting services, with the scope of services to be specified in an attached exhibit. The contract template provides flexibility for different types of consulting engagements, allowing for either a pre-defined scope of work or services to be detailed in an attachment. The document includes provisions for compensation, which can be structured through various payment methods such as lump sum, hourly rates, or other negotiated arrangements.

The agreement contains comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General and Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability insurance. The consultant must maintain insurance coverage with specific limits and conditions, such as naming the City as an additional insured and providing notice of any coverage changes. The contract also addresses critical legal and operational aspects like nondiscrimination, compliance with laws, conflict of interest provisions, and intellectual property rights. The term of the agreement and specific compensation details are to be filled in, with the understanding that the effective date should not precede the full execution of the agreement.