051.24.B7 Art Equipment

This contract is for the provision of art equipment to the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The contract was awarded to School Specialty LLC, a private company that provides educational products. The contract has a term of one year, with the option to renew for an additional five years. The contract value is not to exceed $125,000 annually, with a total contract value of $750,000 over the term of the agreement. The contract includes provisions for the delivery of goods, payment terms, and termination clauses. Some key points of this contract include: * The contractor shall provide all goods and services as described in the solicitation documents. * The contractor shall deliver all goods and services as required by the solicitation documents. * The contractor shall exercise no administrative authority over the work of employees of the Board, but shall act only as advisers in those fields in which they are qualified to offer expert assistance. * The contract includes a termination for convenience clause, which allows HCPSS to terminate the contract at any time with 30 days' written notice. * The contract includes a termination for default clause, which allows HCPSS to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to perform its obligations. * The contract includes provisions for the protection of student data and the prevention of data breaches. * The contract includes provisions for the contractor to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to its activities and obligations under the contract.