A. The Work under this Contract (Project) is to provide all necessary labor, parts, materials and equipment to perform water meter surveys and repair, replacement or installation of new water meters and meter telemetry units (also known as MTUs). B. Location: The locations where Work will be performed is in the borough of Staten Island. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may add or delete locations where Work can occur over the course of the actual performance of this Contract. C. If DEP exercises any option to renew, as set forth in Schedule “A,” all terms and conditions of this Contract, including pricing, shall apply throughout any renewal period. D. The quantities described in these Specifications and/or on the Bid Schedule of Prices for the Work to be provided during the term of the Contract are only estimates. While the bid and subsequent award of this Contract will be based on these estimates, the Contractor is advised that this is a “when and where” contract and that DEP, at its sole discretion, shall have the right to increase or decrease the quantity of Work to be provided. DEP reserves the right to have the Work performed by others. DEP is not required to order any Work under this Contract. In the event that no Work has been ordered at the expiration of the Contract, DEP will pay to the Contractor the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). E. All Work shall be performed in strict accordance with the latest instructions of the original equipment manufacturer(s) (OEM). F. The Contractor shall respond to all maintenance and guaranty requests pursuant to Article 18 of the Supply and Service Contract within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the DEP Project Manager.
