City_of_Hayward_Professional_Services_Agreement_–_EXAMPLE.pdf

This is a Professional Services Agreement template from the City of Hayward, California, establishing the framework for consulting services contracts. The agreement governs the engagement of professional consultants for specialized work, with services to be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the document. The City of Hayward, located in California, uses this standard agreement template for professional service procurements, including the current Request for Proposal 26-050 for Comprehensive Classification & Compensation Work. Proposals must be submitted through the City's eProcurement Portal by 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with submissions directed to the HR Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541-5114. Late proposals will not be accepted and will be deemed nonresponsive. The agreement establishes the general provisions and framework for purchase of work and services, outlining the contractual relationship between the City and the selected professional services firm.

The template agreement addresses standard contract administration matters including terms of service, performance expectations, and conditions of engagement between the City and consulting professionals. This document serves as the standard form that will govern the selected consultant's work scope, deliverables, and contractual obligations. Specific pricing, funding sources, contract duration, and renewal options would be detailed in individual proposal responses and subsequent contract negotiations following the RFP process. The agreement ensures consistency across the City's professional services procurements and establishes clear expectations for contractor performance and compliance with City requirements.