014.26.B1 Furniture, Furnishings, and Services

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has awarded a contract to American Design Associates, Inc. for the provision of furniture, furnishings, and services. The contract has a term of three years, from September 25, 2025, to May 31, 2028, and the HCPSS has approved a contract spending authority of $750,000. The contractor is required to provide the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and the HCPSS has the right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to perform. The contract also includes provisions for indemnification, insurance, and confidentiality. Key aspects of the contract include: * The contractor is required to provide furniture, furnishings, and services to the HCPSS. * The contract has a term of three years, from September 25, 2025, to May 31, 2028. * The HCPSS has approved a contract spending authority of $750,000. * The contractor is required to maintain insurance, including worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance. * The contractor is required to indemnify the HCPSS against any claims or losses arising from the contract. * The contract includes provisions for confidentiality and non-disclosure of proprietary information.