Broad Scope of Services – Contract Tip of the Week

Jan 11, 2017Risk Solutions

Q: We received a contract with a very broad or undefined scope of services. How can we clarify that?

A: In writing your scope of services, consider the following:

    • What you are capable and legally qualified to do?
    • What risks you are willing and being compensated to assume?
    • What are your client’s expectations about basic versus additional services?
    • If your services are being provided on a task-order or as-needed based, how will you develop and document the scope each time a task is requested?
    • Have you provided a list of excluded services and responsibilities that you are unable or unwilling to perform?

The Risk Specialty Group and RLI Design Professionals are pleased to feature our Contract Tip of the Week series. Each week, we’ll review a question submitted by a design firm relating to the subject of contracts. Keep in mind, though, that these discussions are general in nature and in making specific business decisions, it’s important to review your options with a knowledgeable attorney.