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 for professional services. The agreement provides a template for engaging a consultant to perform specialized services for the city, with placeholders for specific details such as the scope of work, compensation, and contract terms. The document outlines two primary options for defining services: either specifying the services directly in the agreement or referencing an attached exhibit that details the services. The agreement is designed to be flexible, allowing for various types of professional services such as legal, engineering, or consulting work, with the ability to customize terms for compensation, service delivery, and project specifics.

The compensation structure is left open for negotiation, with options for lump sum payment, hourly rates, or other arrangements to be determined between the city and the consultant. The agreement includes comprehensive provisions for insurance requirements, with detailed specifications for Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability insurance. The consultant is required to maintain specific insurance coverage levels and meet various conditions, such as naming the city as an additional insured and providing notice of any changes to the insurance policy. The document also addresses important legal and procedural aspects such as nondiscrimination, compliance with laws, conflict of interest, and ownership of materials produced during the contract period.