059.24.B6 - Trauma Informed Responsive Approach for HCPSS Students

This contract is for the provision of trauma-informed responsive approaches for students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The contract is between HCPSS and Catapult Learning, and it outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement, including the scope of work, payment terms, and termination clauses. The contract also includes provisions for confidentiality, intellectual property, and data protection. The scope of work includes providing approaches such as frameworks, systems, techniques, assessments, practices, curriculums, and methods that offer alternative resources for students who require services in social/emotional learning, self-management, and regulation of emotions. Some key points include: * The contract is for a period of one year, with options to renew for up to three additional years. * The total contract value is not to exceed $400,000, including all option years. * The contractor is required to provide all goods and services as described in the solicitation documents. * The contractor is responsible for exercising no administrative authority over the work of HCPSS employees. * The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for default, convenience, and non-appropriation of funds. * The contractor is required to indemnify and hold harmless HCPSS against all claims, damages, and expenses arising out of the contract. * The contract includes provisions for intellectual property, data protection, and confidentiality. * The contract is subject to the laws of the State of Maryland, and any disputes arising out of the contract will be resolved through litigation in the state courts of Maryland. Some benefits of this contract include: * The provision of trauma-informed responsive approaches for students in HCPSS. * The opportunity for Catapult Learning to provide services to HCPSS. * The potential for the contract to be renewed for up to three additional years. * The inclusion of provisions for termination, indemnification, and intellectual property protection. Some drawbacks of this contract include: * The contract is subject to the laws of the State of Maryland, which may limit the ability of the parties to resolve disputes through alternative means. * The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages, which may be detrimental to the contractor if they fail to perform. * The contract requires the contractor to indemnify and hold harmless HCPSS, which may increase the contractor's liability.