Contract Templates

Purchase of Services (POS)

Specialty POS Contracts

  • Architect
    For use only with a licensed architect for architectural services or other design services such as studies, planning, surveys, project management, traffic management, and prep work.
    Per Wis. Stat. s. 443.20 and subject to any federal requirements. If grant-funded, contact the Attorney’s Office for a custom template.
  • Design Professionals
    For design professional services (other than architecture) with a professional engineer or engineer-in-training, landscape architect, professional land surveyor, or Wisconsin registered interior designer; for studies, planning, surveys, project management, traffic management, and prep work.
    Per Wis. Stat. s. 443.20 and subject to any federal requirements. If grant-funded, contact the Attorney’s Office for a custom template.
  • Roadway Design Engineering
    For contracts with a design professional such as professional engineer, engineer-in-training, or professional land surveyor, for the design of a roadway or bridge. 
    Per Wis. Stat. s. 443.20 and subject to any federal requirements. If grant-funded, contact the Attorney’s Office for a custom template.
  • Software & Technology Services
    For all software purchases including web-based, cloud-hosted, software as a service (SaaS), subscriptions, support and maintenance, and hardware with embedded software. All new technology must be approved through a New Technology Request before signing the contract.
  • UW
    For contracts to purchase services from the University of Wisconsin.
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County
    For PHMDC contracts only.

Renewals, Extensions, and Amendments

  • Renewal or Extension
    For renewing or extending the expiration date of an unexpired POS contract.
    • Renewal: Use when renewal options are included in the original contract.
    • Extension: Use to lengthen the contract period so it has a later end date than the original contract.
  • Amendment coming soon
    For making other changes to a current, unexpired POS contract. Adjust signature line for Mayor/Clerk or Purchasing.

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