044.23.B7 Security System Installation and Maintenance

The contract is for the installation, upgrades, maintenance, and repair of security systems for the Howard County Public School System. The contract has a term of one year, with five additional one-year renewal options. The contract value is $1,500,000. The vendors awarded the contract are Granilux Solutions, Electrical Automation Services, Inc., and Ark Systems, Inc. The contract includes provisions for termination, assignment, indemnification, and compliance with laws and regulations. Some key aspects of the contract include: • The contract requires the vendors to provide products or services as described in the contract document. • The vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to their activities and obligations under the contract. • The vendors must procure, at their expense, all licenses, permits, insurance, and governmental approvals necessary to perform their obligations under the contract. • The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for default, convenience, and non-appropriation of funds. • The vendors must indemnify and hold harmless the Howard County Public School System, its officers, agents, and employees, against any claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of the performance of the contract.