Specifications include, but are not limited to: Each official is and shall be an independent contractor and shall not be considered an agent or employee of the City of Norfolk. The Vendor guarantees that qualified officials will officiate games in accordance with the schedule provided by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space (RPOS) at the specified times and for the pay rate specified in the contract. The Vendor shall provide officials who must be certified as Softball officials who are knowledgeable and proficient in officiating the sport of softball. The successful bidder(s) shall provide officials who must be certified by their governing parent organization and who are knowledgeable and proficient in the sport of softball. Regardless of the governing parent organization, Amateur Softball Association ("ASA") rules and regulations will be used for officiating games. The sanctioning fee will only be charged per year (not per season) and the vendor will ensure this fee includes a rule book and scorebook for each registered team (per year). The number of teams and games listed in this RQS are just an "estimate" and are not a guarantee of payment. Officials must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space.