Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 2430.23 - Maintenance of equipmentThe Office of Blindness and Visual Services (BVS) will acquire, maintain and, when necessary, replace the items of the inventory to ensure that the vending facility equipment is in good repair and in attractive condition.
(b) BVS will provide for routine maintenance and repairs of equipment. Special repairs are provided as required except in instances of flagrant abuse and negligence on the part of the vendor. In the latter instance, a determination of abuse and negligence shall be made by the district manager, and the cost of repairs or replacement assessed against the vendor. Regardless of the determination of responsibility, the damaged equipment shall be repaired or replaced by BVS in accordance with standard procurement practices in a timely fashion without interruption of service by the facility. There may be no closure or suspension of operation at a facility due to lack of properly operating equipment unless operation poses a hazard to the health and safety of the vendor and the customers.