Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

22040.10 Contract Content

• All documents shall be executed before the date of performance. No back dated documents are authorized except as provided under emergency situations. (See Department Operations Manual (DOMDepartment Operations Manual) § 22040.5.) All contracts must contain the following information:

  • An accurate identification of the parties.

  • A complete scope of the work, service, or product to be performed, rendered or provided.

  • A clear statement of the basis of payment and the maximum amount to be paid.

  • The period of time for performance or completion of the contract, including beginning and ending dates.

  • Restrictions on payment of mileage, per diem, and transportation governed by the Department of Personnel Administration (DPADepartment of Personnel Administration (see CalHR)) regulations for nonrepresented State employees or University of California for contracts with California State higher education institutions.

  • Legal clauses, language, or formats when applicable for specific classes of contracts; e.g., public works, consultant, personal services, etc.

  • Signature by a person for each party who is authorized to bind that party.