050.24.B7 Science Equipment and Supplies

This contract is for the provision of science equipment and supplies to the Howard County Public School System. The contract was awarded to Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, and has a term of one year, with the option to renew for an additional five years. The contract has a maximum value of $500,000 per year, and the vendor is required to provide goods and services in accordance with the solicitation documents. The contract also includes provisions for termination, indemnification, and compliance with laws and regulations. • The contract includes a non-discrimination clause, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation. • The contract requires the vendor to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to its activities and obligations under the contract. • The contract includes a provision for liquidated damages, which allows the Board of Education to purchase goods or services on the open market if the vendor fails to deliver in accordance with the specifications. • The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, and any lawsuits arising out of the contract must be filed in the appropriate state court located in Howard County, Maryland.