Standard City contract and grant agreement templates

The P-600 is the most commonly used template for Professional Services. It is designed to fit most situations.

The P-601 template is an abbreviated form of the P-600 with sections relating to employees and subcontracting removed. This template may only be used for Agreements with an individual who has NO employees and NO subcontractors.

The P-606 is to be used by Chapter 6 departments when procuring professional services related to public works and improvements under Administrative Code Section 6.40. OCA does not maintain this template, nor approve Chapter 6 Professional Services contracts. The template is hosted by OCA as a courtesy to Chapter 6 departments.

The P-607 is a variant of the P-600 with a primary purpose of serving as a starting point for agreements with public entities. Because many of the City’s standard terms and policies do not apply to governmental entities, this template gives instructions and guidance on how to approach those types of agreements.

The P-615(c) may be used to purchase commodities. It is used primarily by OCA. If the commodity is being leased, include the Equipment Lease Terms Appendix.

The P-615c Commodities Agreement (Preapproved - OCA Use Only) is for the purchase commodities without City attorney review and approval. It can only be used by OCA under limited and defined circumstances. If the commodity is being leased, include the Equipment Lease Terms Appendix.

The P-615(g) may be used to purchase general services. It is used primarily by OCA. This template contains the same terms contained in the P-600, as well as additional terms specific to general services.

The P-615(cg) may be used for purchases that involve both commodities and general services. It is used primarily by OCA. If the commodity is being leased, include the Equipment Lease Terms Appendix.

This P-520 Equipment Lease Agreement template has been discontinued effective November 2023. Instead, departments should attach the Equipment Lease Terms Appendix to the City template applicable to a particular transaction. For example, if leasing a commodity, it should be attached to the P-615C Commodities Agreement as an appendix.

The P-629 may be used to purchase or subscribe to content in an electronic form, almost always via the internet. Usually this is a lower value transaction. This is commonly referred to as “Online Content.” If the Licensed Content includes interactive services or personal involvement, this template may not be appropriate, and a P-600 should be used.

The P-648 is used when purchasing cloud-based software, software as a service (SaaS), and hosted data agreements. If technology or software will be a significant aspect of a service, this template should be a starting point. This is a sophisticated template that offers the highest level of protection for the City and its data. This iteration offers improved security language, emphasis on data protection, streamlined clauses, and updated ADA language.

The P-642 is used when hiring a contractor to develop software for the City.

The P-645 is used when acquiring on-premise software licenses and maintenance services.

The P-640 may be used for standalone on-premise software maintenance for previously purchased licenses.

The P-649 is used when purchasing on-premise software license, software maintenance and professional services. Because of the wide range of legal issues, it is comprehensive, and must be tailored to each specific scope of services.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires all Covered Entities to have a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with any Business Associate (BA) they hire that may come in contact with PHI. This BAA template can be used as an attachment where the entity with whom City is sharing PHI also has an agreement with City.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires all Covered Entities to have a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with any Business Associate (BA) they hire that may come in contact with PHI. This BAA template can be used as a stand alone agreement with an entity who has access to City PHI, such as a SaaS manufacturer.

Use P-550 to amend all existing “P-5XX” series templates.

Use P-650 to amend all existing “P-6XX” series templates.

Use P-280 to amend all existing “P-2XX” series templates.

The P-660 is used when a contractor transfers some or all of its obligations under a contract with the City and the City consents to the transfer. The result of the transfer will likely be that three parties (including the City) have continuing obligations stemming from the original contract. An Assignment and Assumption Agreement is necessary to ensure that the party assuming obligations under the original contract agrees to all City contracting requirements. It will also be necessary for payment to a new contractor.

The P-665 is used when a contractor changes its corporate identity by merging into another entity (or otherwise changes ownership such that a new entity owns and controls the contractor) and assumes all of the contractor’s obligations under the City contract. The result of the transfer will likely be that two parties (including the City) have continuing obligations stemming from the original agreement. A Novation Agreement is necessary to ensure that the party assuming obligations under the original contract agrees to all City contracting requirements. It will also be necessary for payment to a new contractor.

Learn more about the procedural rules around Novating and Assigning a contract here.

The exemplar G-100 is used for Chapter 21G Grants. OCA does not approve Grants agreements. This template is hosted by OCA as a courtesy to departments.

The G-150 is used for modifications of Chapter 21G Grant agreements. OCA does not approve Grants agreements. This template is hosted by OCA as a courtesy to departments.

Use this NDA template in conjunction with the City’s cybersecurity assessment process (for City suppliers).

Use this NDA template in conjunction with the City’s cybersecurity assessment process (non City suppliers).

Use this template when drafting Charter section 9.118 contract approval resolutions.

Use these FEMA templates based on your purchase type.