The Children and Families Commission of Orange County has entered into a professional services agreement with Health Management Associates, Inc. to provide services for the production of the Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County. The agreement is for a term of three years, commencing on March 1, 2023, and terminating on February 28, 2026. The maximum payment obligation under the agreement is $387,000. The scope of work includes content development, data collection and analysis, and graphic design services.
• The agreement includes provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination.
• The vendor is required to maintain certain types of insurance, including comprehensive general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance.
• The agreement includes a provision for the vendor to indemnify the agency against certain claims and liabilities.
• The agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice to the other party.
The report provides an assessment of the status of children through the lenses of healthcare, the economy, education, and public safety.