Ocean City Boardwalk Pedicab Franchise Service

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
PROPOSAL DOCUMENT FOR
P04-26 - Ocean City Boardwalk Pedicab Franchise
Services
PROPOSAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS
PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:
MONDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2026 AT 10:00AM EST AT THE
PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, 214 65TH STREET, OCEAN
CITY, MARYLAND 21842
LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS:
FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2026 - 4:00PM EST
ADDENDUM POSTING:
MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2026 - CLOSE OF BUSINESS
PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND LOCATION:
MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2026 - 4:00PM EST
Proposals shall be sent to Procurement Office, 214A 65th Street,
Suite 4-119,
Ocean City, Maryland, 21842
OPENING DATE, TIME, & LOCATION:
TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2026 - 10:00AM EST
Sealed Proposal's will be opened, read aloud, and then remanded back to staff for
further review at the time and date above, in the Procurement Conference Room,
located at 214A 65th Street, Suite 4-119, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 and must note
the name of the solicitation (P04-26 - OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK PEDICAB
FRANCHISE SERVICES) on the outside of the package.

SECTION REFERENCE GUIDE
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1. PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. CLARIFICATION OF TERMS ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES .......................................................................................................................................... 4
4. FILLING OUT PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 4
5. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................... 4
6. RECOGNITION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................. 5
7. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS............................................................................................ 5
8. NOTICE TO VENDOR ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
9. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING .............................................................................................................................................. 6
10. COMMUNICATION RESTRICTION .................................................................................................................................. 6
11. ISSUING OFFICER AND CONTACT .................................................................................................................................. 6
SECTION II: GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1. ECONOMY OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 8
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VENDOR ............................................................................................................................... 8
3. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OR TRADE SECRETS ........................................................................................................ 8
4. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS .......................................................................................................................................... 8
5. CONTRACT AWARD ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
6. AUDIT ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
7. NONPERFORMANCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
8. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS .................................................................................. 9
9. DEFAULT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
10. COLLUSION/FINANCIAL BENEFIT ................................................................................................................................... 9
11. TAX EXEMPTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
12. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION ........................................................................... 10
13. STATUS OF VENDOR .................................................................................................................................................... 10
14. APPLICABLE LAWS ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
15. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE .................................................................................................. 10
16. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE .......................................................................................................................................... 10
17. ADDENDUM ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
18. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 11
19. ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
20. INDEMNIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
21. CONTRACT CHANGES .................................................................................................................................................. 12
22. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING .......................................................................................................................................... 12

23. FORCE MAJEURE .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
24. DEBRIEFING PROCESS .................................................................................................................................................. 12
25. PROTESTS..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
26. FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. .................................................................................................................... 13
27. PROPOSAL RESULTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
28. NEGOTIATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
29. PAYMENT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
30. INVESTIGATION OF REFERENCES AND CONSIDERATION OF PAST PERFORMANCES .................................................. 13
31. PROPOSALS ARE OFFERS ............................................................................................................................................. 14
32. CONTINGENT PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................................................... 14
33. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ....................................................................................................................... 14
34. CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............................................................................................................................................... 14
35. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES ................................................................................................................................ 14
36. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE ............................................................................................................................................. 14
37. FOREIGN VENDOR ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
38. ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
39. MERGER ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
40. ANTI-KICKBACK ACT OF 1986 ...................................................................................................................................... 14
40.1. PROHIBITS ANY PERSON FROM- ............................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION III: EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS ............................................................................................................... 16
1. EVALUATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
2. EVALUATION PROCESS ................................................................................................................................................ 16
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPAL .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
VENDOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF QUALIFICATION TO PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 19
NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 21
NOTICE OF AWARD .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
CONTRACT ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK PEDICAB FRANCHISE SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 23
NOTICE TO PROCEED ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
FORM OF BID ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) & SPECIAL CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 30

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
1. PURPOSE
1.1. The purpose of this Request for Proposal is for the Mayor & City Council Ocean City ("Town") to Contract
for OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK PEDICAB FRANCHISE SERVICES.
2. CLARIFICATION OF TERMS
2.1. Professional Vendors, Organizations, or Individuals that submit a Solicitation for Award of a Contract
("Contract") are referred to as Vendor ("Vendor") in this Proposal Document. The Vendor that is
Awarded the Contract is herein referred to as the ("Successful Vendor").
3. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES
3.1. For information regarding Proposal Documents and Solicitation Requirements, please contact Matt Perry
at mperry@oceancitymd.gov, or call (410) 723-6647 or Dawn Leonard at dleonard@oceancitymd.gov or
call (410) 723-6643.
3.2. Copies of the Proposal Documents are available on the Town's website.
(https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/)
4. FILLING OUT PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
4.1. Use only forms supplied by the Town.
4.2. Submit (1) unbound original, (1) bound copy, (1) Thumb Drive
4.3. Proposal Documents should be complied as follows: (1) Cover Letter, (2) Price Proposal, (3) References,
(4) Addendum Acknowledgement, (5) Individual Principal Document, (6) Vendor's Affidavit of
Qualification to Bid, (7) Non-Collusive Affidavit, (8) Signed Addenda (if necessary), (9) Vendor's
Completed Proposal Document, and (10) Technical Proposal.
4.4. All blanks on the Proposal Documents will need to be filled in electronically or manually in ink.
4.5. Where so indicated by the make-up of the Proposal Documents, sums will be expressed in both words and
figures, and in the case of a discrepancy between the two, the amount written in words will govern.
4.6. Any interlineation, alteration, or erasure will be initialed by the signer of the Proposal Documents.
4.7. Each copy of the Proposal Documents will be signed by the person(s) legally authorized to bind the
Vendor to a Contract, using the legal name of the signer. Proposal Documents submitted by an agent will
have a current Power of Attorney attached certifying the agent's authority to bind the Vendor.
4.8. Vendor will supply all information and submittals required by the Proposal Documents to constitute a
proper and responsible "Completed Proposal Document" package.
4.9. Any ambiguity in the Proposal Documents as a result of omission, error, lack of clarity or non-compliance
by the Vendor with specifications, instructions, and/or all conditions of bidding will be construed in the
light most favorable to the Town.
5. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
5.1. All copies of the Proposal Documents and any other documents required to be submitted with the
Proposal Documents will be enclosed in a sealed envelope. The envelope will be addressed to the Town
of Ocean City Procurement Department, Attn: Procurement Manager, 214 65th Street, Ocean City,
Maryland 21842 and will be identified with the Work name P04-26 - OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK
PEDICAB FRANCHISE SERVICES and the Vendor's name and address. If the Proposal Documents
are sent by mail, the sealed envelope will be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation
"SEALED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED - P04-26 - OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK PEDICAB FRANCHISE
SERVICES" on the face thereof.
5.2. Sealed Proposals Documents are due no later than MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2026 AT
4:00PM EST. Documents shall be sent to Procurement Office, 214 65th Street, Ocean
City, Maryland, 21842. Completed Proposal Documents will be opened, read into
record and then remanded to staff for further review on TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2026 AT
10:00AM EST. The Proposal Opening is located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City,
Maryland, 21842 in the Procurement Conference Room and must note the name of the
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Solicitation P04-26 - OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK PEDICAB FRANCHISE SERVICES on the
outside of the package.
5.3. Proposal Documents will be deposited at the designated location prior to the time and date for receipt of
Proposal Documents as indicated in the Advertisement and this Request for Proposal, or any extension
made by Addendum. Proposal Documents received after the time and date for receipt will be returned
unopened.
5.4. Vendor will assume full responsibility for taking whatever measures necessary to ensure that the Proposal
Documents reach the Town's Office prior to the local time and date specified for receipt of Proposal
Documents. The Town will NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any Proposal Document delayed in the postal or
other delivery service nor any late Proposal Document, Amendment, or Request for Withdrawal of
Proposal Document, received after the Proposal Document submission date.
5.5. Vendors, or their authorized agent(s), are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions,
requirements, and specifications before submitting Proposal Documents; failure to do so will be at the
Vendor's own risk.
5.6. A fully executed Affidavit of Qualification to Proposal will be attached to each Proposal Document.
5.7. MINORITY VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.
5.8. All Vendor submitted Proposal Documents will be valid for a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120)
days from the date of Proposal Document Opening. Vendors cannot withdraw their Proposal Documents
within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the Proposal Recognition Date.
5.9. E-mail or faxed Proposal Documents will not be accepted.
6. RECOGNITION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
6.1. Proposal Documents received on time will be recognized by the Town by reading Vendor names into
record.
6.2. The Contract will be Awarded or all Proposal Documents will be rejected within one hundred and twenty
(120) days from the date of the Proposal Document Opening.
7. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
7.1. Unless otherwise specified, the Contract will be Awarded to the most RESPONSIBLE and RESPONSIVE
Vendor complying with the provisions of the Proposal Documents, provided the Proposal is reasonable
and it is in the best interest of the Town to accept it. The Town reserves the right to reject the Proposal
Documents of any Vendor who has previously failed to perform properly in any way or complete on time
Contracts of a similar nature; or a Proposal Document from a Vendor who, investigation shows, is not in
a position to perform the Contract; or Proposal Documents from any person, Vendor, or corporation
which is in arrears or in default to the Town for any debt or Contract.
7.2. Completed Proposal Documents from any Vendor debarred from doing business with the State of
Maryland or the Federal Government will not be accepted.
7.3. Conditional or qualified Proposals will not be accepted.
7.4. In determining a Vendor's RESPONSIBILITY, the Town may consider the following qualifications to
determine best value:
7.4.1. Ability, capacity, and skill to provide the commodities or services required within the specified time,
including future maintenance and service, and including current financial statement or other
evidence of pecuniary resources and necessary facilities.
7.4.2. Character, integrity, reputation, experience and efficiency.
7.4.3. A minimum of Three (3) Years providing the goods/services described in this Proposal Document
under the Vendor name that is submitting a Completed Proposal Document, with references to
validate this requirement.
7.4.4. Quality of past performance on previous or existing Contracts, including a list of current and past
Contracts and other evidence of performance ability.
7.4.5. Previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances relating to Contracts with the Town and
to the Vendor's employment practices.
7.4.6. Evidence of adequate insurance to comply with Contract terms and conditions.
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7.4.7. Statement of current work load and capacity to perform/provide the Goods and/or Services.
7.4.8. Explanation of methods to be used in fulfilling the Contract.
7.4.9. The Vendor, if requested, will be prepared to supply evidence of its qualifications, listed above, and
its capacity to provide/perform the Goods and/or Services; such evidence to be supplied within a
specified time and to the satisfaction of the Town.
7.5. In determining a Vendor's RESPONSIVENESS, the Town will consider whether the Proposal Document
conforms in all material respects to the Proposal Documents. The Town reserves the right to waive any
irregularities that may be in its best interest to do so.
7.6. The Town will have the right to reject any and all Proposal Documents, where applicable to accept in
whole or in part, to add or delete quantities, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Proposal
Document received, to reject a Proposal Document not accompanied by required Proposal security or
other data required by the Proposal Documents, and to accept or reject any Proposal Document which
deviates from specifications when in the best interest of the Town. Irrespective of any of the foregoing,
the Town will have the right to award the Contract in its own best interests.
8. NOTICE TO VENDOR
8.1. Before a Vendor submits the Proposal Documents it will need to become fully informed as to the extent
and character of the Service requirements and are expected to completely familiarize themselves with
the requirements of this Proposal Document's Scope of Work including examination of site, review of
drawings, if included, and any Addenda. Failure to do so will not relieve the Vendor of the responsibility
to fully perform in accordance therewith. No consideration will be granted for any alleged
misunderstanding of the Services to be furnished or the work to be performed, it being understood that
the submission of a Proposal Document is an Agreement with all of the items and conditions referred to
herein.
8.2. The Successful Vendor will supply the names and addresses of major subcontractors when requested to
do so by the Town.
9. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING
9.1. A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2026 AT 10:00AM EST at
the Procurement Conference Room, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 for
this Request for Proposal. The Town of Ocean City will additionally provide a virtual
attendance option, via Zoom, upon formal request in writing to the Procurement
Manager, for Vendors unable to attend the Pre-Proposal Meeting in person. The Last
Day for Questions will be FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2026 AT 4:00PM EST, for any questions
concerning the Proposal Documents. The Addendum will be posted by close of business
on MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2026.
10. COMMUNICATION RESTRICTION
10.1. From the time of the Advertisement of this Solicitation until final Award is made to the Successful Vendor
and such Award is announced, interested Vendors are not allowed or permitted to communicate about
this Solicitation or Scope with any staff or official representatives of the Town, except for submission
questions as instructed in this Document, or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). Potential
Awardee(s) are restricted from making public statements or press releases about their selection as
finalist or their potential Award. The Town reserves the right to reject any submittal of any Vendor who
violates this restriction.
11. ISSUING OFFICER AND CONTACT
11.1. This Solicitation is being issued by the Town's Procurement Department which is the only office
authorized to change, modify, clarify, etc., the provisions of this Solicitation and to Award any Contract(s)
resulting from the Solicitation.
11.2. Any Vendors who have unauthorized contact about this Solicitation with employees or officials of the
Town or anyone having decision making authority regarding this Solicitation will result in disqualification
from consideration under this procurement process.
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11.3. The issuing officer and sole point of contact regarding this solicitation is:
Matt Perry | (410) 723-6647 | mperry@oceancitymd.gov
214 65th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
END OF SECTION I
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SECTION II: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. ECONOMY OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
1.1. Proposal Documents will be prepared simply and economically, providing straightforward and concise
description of the Vendor's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the Proposal Documents. Emphasis
should be on completeness and clarity of content. Elaborate brochures and other representations
beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective Proposal Document are neither required nor
desired.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VENDOR
2.1. The Vendor will be responsible for the professional quality and technical accuracy of their advice and
other Work furnished in the Proposal Documents. The Vendor will perform the Services with the degree
of skill that is normally exercised by recognized professionals as the Standard of Care with respect to
services of a similar nature.
2.2. Neither the Town's review, approval or acceptance of, nor receipt of payment for any of the
work/services required under the Awarded Contract will be construed to operate as a waiver of any
rights under the Contract or any cause of action arising out of the performance of the Contract, and the
Vendor will be liable to the Town in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Town caused
by the Vendor's negligent performance of the Contract.
2.3. The rights of the Town provided for under the Awarded Contract are in addition to any rights and
remedies provided by law.
3. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OR TRADE SECRETS
3.1. The Vendor may invoke proprietary information or trade secret protection for submission of any
data/material by (1) identifying the data/material in a written description, (2) clearly marking the
data/material as proprietary, and (3) providing a written statement detailing the reasons why protection
is necessary. The Town reserves the right to ask for additional clarification prior to establishing
protection.
4. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
4.1. Ownership of all material and documentation originated and prepared pursuant to the Proposal
Documents will belong exclusively to the Town and is subject to public inspection in accordance with the
Freedom of Information Act. Trade secrets or proprietary information submitted by a Vendor in
connection with a procurement transaction will not be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of
Information Act. However, the Vendor must invoke the protections of this section and be in accordance
with Section 3.1.
5. CONTRACT AWARD
5.1. A written Award by the Town to the Successful Vendor in the form of a Contract Document will result in a
binding Contract. If the Successful Vendor fails or refuses to sign and deliver the Contract and the
required insurance documentation, the Town will have the right to Award to the next highest scoring
responsible and responsive Vendor. The Successful Vendor will be required to execute the Contract
within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date on the Notice of Award letter. The Town will send the
Contract with the Notice of Award letter.
5.2. Proposal Documents and Contracts issued by the Town will bind the Vendor to applicable conditions and
requirements herein set forth, unless otherwise specified in the Proposal Documents, and are subject to
all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, regulations, and limitations.
5.3. Town personal property taxes ("Taxes") must be on a current basis; if any such Taxes are delinquent, they
must be paid before Award of Contract. Failure to pay will result in the Award of Contract to another
Vendor.
5.4. The Town reserves the right to engage in individual discussions and interviews with those Vendor deemed
fully qualified, responsible, suitable and professionally competent to provide the required work/services
should the work/service size warrant it. Vendor will be encouraged to elaborate on their qualifications,
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performance data, and staff expertise. Proprietary information from competing Vendor will not be
disclosed to the public or to competitors.
5.5. The Town will enter into negotiations for best and final offers with one or more Vendor based on
Vendor's Completed Proposal Documents and the Evaluation and Selection Process prior to Awarding
any Contract, if the Town deems it necessary to make an Award. The Award of any Contract will solely be
for the benefit of the Town.
6. AUDIT
6.1. The Successful Vendor agrees to retain all books, records, and other documents relative to the Awarded
Contract for five (5) years after final payment, or until audited. The Town, its authorized agents, and/or
State auditors will have full access to and the right to examine any of said materials during said period.
7. NONPERFORMANCE
7.1. The Town reserves the right to inspect all operations and to withhold Services for any goods not
performed or not performed in accordance with the specifications in this Proposal Document. Errors,
omissions, or mistakes in performance will be corrected at no cost to the Town. Failure to do so will be
cause for Cancelling the Contract. In addition, if deficiencies are not corrected in a timely manner, the
Town may characterize the Successful Vendor as uncooperative, which may jeopardize future
Solicitations.
8. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
8.1. A Proposal Document may not be modified, withdrawn, or cancelled by the Vendor during the stipulated
time period following the time and date designated for the receipt of Proposal Documents, and each
Vendor so agrees in submitting Proposal Documents.
9. DEFAULT
9.1. The Contract may be cancelled or annulled by the Town in whole or in part by written notice of default to
the Successful Vendor upon non-performance, violation of Contract terms, delivery failure, bankruptcy or
insolvency, any violation of state or local laws, or the making of an assignment for the benefit of
creditors. An Award may then be made to the next most highly rated Vendor, or when time is of the
essence, similar commodities and/or service may be purchased on the open market. In either event, the
defaulting Vendor (or its surety) will be liable to the Town for cost to the Town in excess of the defaulted
Contract price.
9.2. If the Vendor defaults under any of the Contract's terms, the Town will give to the Vendor a written
notice of the default ("Cure Notice"). The Vendor will have seven (7) days after receipt of the Cure Notice
to cure the default. If the Vendor fails to cure the default within the time period, the Town may exercise
those remedies granted under this Proposal Document or applicable law.
10. COLLUSION/FINANCIAL BENEFIT
10.1. The Vendor certifies that its Completed Proposal Document is made without any previous understanding,
agreement, or connection with any Person, Vendor, or Corporation making a Proposal Document for the
same work/services; without prior knowledge of competitive prices; and is in all respects fair, without
outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action.
10.2. Upon signing the Proposal Document, Vendor certifies that no member of the governing body of the
Town, or members of his/her immediate family, including spouse, parents or children, or any other
officer or employee of the Town, or any member or employee of a Commission, Board, or Corporation
controlled, or appointed by the Mayor or Council has received or has been promised, directly or
indirectly, any financial benefit, related to this Proposal Document and subsequent Contract.
11. TAX EXEMPTION
11.1. The Town is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes, Maryland Sales and Use Taxes, and Transportation Taxes.
This exemption cannot be used by Vendor doing business with the Town. Vendors are responsible for
State Sales Tax of real property furnished and installed or constructed for the Town.
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12. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
12.1. All Vendors are subject to, and must comply with, the provisions of all applicable state and federal anti-
discrimination laws. The Town encourages equal employment opportunity to businesses owned and
controlled by minorities and women.
12.2. The Successful Vendor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or any
member of the public because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference,
disability, marital status, age; or otherwise commit an unfair employment practice. Vendor further
agrees that this nondiscriminatory agreement will be incorporated by the Vendor in all Contracts entered
into with suppliers of commodities and services, contractors and subcontractors, and all labor
organizations furnishing skilled, unskilled, and craft union skilled labor, or who may perform any such
labor or services in connection with the Contract.
13. STATUS OF VENDOR
13.1. The Vendor will be responsible to the Town for acts and omissions of their employees, subcontractors,
and their agents and employees, and other persons performing portions of the work/services under the
Contract or other arrangement with the Vendor.
13.2. It is understood that the relationship of Vendor to the Town will be that of an "Independent Contractor."
Nothing contained herein will be deemed or construed to (1) make the Vendor the agent, servant, or
employee of the Town, or (2) create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between the
Town and the Vendor.
14. APPLICABLE LAWS
14.1. Vendor will observe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in the
performance of the Contract. The Contract will be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of Maryland and all questions of performance hereunder will be determined in accordance
with such laws.
15. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
15.1. The Town will have the right, at any time by written notice, for its convenience, to suspend the Services
for such time as may be determined by the Town to be necessary or desirable up to ninety (90) days,
unless a longer time is agreed upon in writing by both parties; and thereafter, to require resumption of
the whole or any part of the work/services without invalidating the provisions of the Contract.
15.2. The Town will have the right, at any time by written notice, for its convenience, to terminate the Services
in whole or in part.
15.3. Any notice issued pursuant to Sections 15.1 and/or 15.2 will state the extent and effective date of such
notice, except as otherwise directed, the Vendor will stop work/services on the date of receipt of the
Notice of Termination or other date specified in the notice; place no further orders or subcontracts for
materials, services, or facilities, except as necessary for the completion of such portion of the
work/services not terminated.
15.4. The Vendor will not be paid on account of loss of anticipated profits or revenues or for work/services not
completed prior to the date of termination of the Contract.
16. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
16.1. Either party may terminate the Contract in the event the other party has materially breached or
defaulted in the performance of any of its obligations hereunder, and such default has continued for
thirty (30) days after written notice thereof was provided to the breaching party by the non-breaching
party. Any termination will become effective at the end of such thirty (30) day period unless the
breaching party has cured any such breach or default prior to the expiration of such period. If a party
defaults under any of the Contract's terms, the non-defaulting party will give the defaulting party a
written notice of the default. The defaulting party has ten (10) business days after receipt of this notice
to cure the default. If the defaulting party fails to cure the default within this time period the non-
defaulting party may exercise those remedies granted under the Contract or applicable law.
Notwithstanding the above, in the case of a failure to pay any amount due hereunder the period for cure
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