How an Information Technology & Services Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Consulting Services Contract in California

In 2022, a business in California sought assistance with drafting a consulting services contract to formalize agreements with existing clients for the administration and support of their Student Information Systems. The client aimed to create two distinct versions of the contract: one detailing hourly services and another specifying that any software solutions provided did not include source code. Additionally, they needed to include provisions for expected rate increases to align with inflation and necessary documentation to mitigate liability and legal exposure. As a result, the client received eight proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $350 to $1,500, all submitted to ensure completion within the requested deadline of over a week.