Summary of Section B: Required Contract Provisions

This document constitutes Section B of a contract between the Department of General Services (DGS) of the State of Maryland and a successful vendor. The document establishes the mandatory contractual provisions that will be incorporated into and become binding components of any contract resulting from the solicitation. These provisions apply to all contracts executed between the State of Maryland's Department of General Services and vendors awarded contracts through this procurement process.

The document is primarily regulatory and legal in nature, establishing comprehensive requirements governing contractor conduct, performance standards, compliance obligations, and the State's remedies and rights. Key provisions address contractor responsibilities including non-hiring of state employees, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements, performance standards, indemnification obligations, intellectual property protections, and payment procedures. The contract incorporates Maryland Finance and Procurement regulations, including dispute resolution procedures, workers' compensation requirements, and liquidated damages provisions. Additional mandatory provisions include security requirements, document ownership, record retention for three years, permit and licensing obligations, tax exemptions for the State, delivery requirements, OSHA and EPA compliance, termination rights for default or convenience, and performance evaluation procedures. The State reserves broad authority to modify contracts, withhold payment for non-performance or defective work, and pursue multiple remedies for contractor breach without waiver of other claims.