The City of Pittsburgh has awarded a contract to DRS Architects Inc for architectural and interior design services. The contract is for a term of two years, with the option to extend for two successive periods of one year each. The vendor will provide services on an as-needed basis, and the City will assign work orders as necessary. The contract includes provisions for compensation, work quality, coordination with the City, and termination. The City has the right to terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause, and the vendor is required to indemnify the City against any losses or damages. The contract also includes provisions for insurance, workers' compensation, and compliance with laws and regulations. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The vendor will provide architectural and interior design services, including project-specific professional service proposals, planning/programming studies, feasibility and use studies, and more.
• The City will assign work orders as necessary, and the vendor will provide services on an as-needed basis.
• The contract includes provisions for compensation, including a maximum annual compensation of $2,500,000.
• The vendor is required to carry insurance, including professional liability, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation.
• The contract includes provisions for termination, including the City's right to terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause.
• The vendor is required to indemnify the City against any losses or damages.
• The contract includes provisions for compliance with laws and regulations, including the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter and the Americans with Disabilities Act.