Computer Equipment and Software Required for Canteen Operations. Technology Transition, first paragraph is revised to read (changes are indicated in italics): The Contractor is required to implement its own technology system to facilitate canteen operations. Due to the size and complexity of the anticipated system, Contractor will be allowed a period of transition beginning on the date the contract is executed, not to exceed twenty-four (24) months, in which to install and implement the utilization of its own technology system. All other terms and conditions of the original Contract and previous Amendments remain in full force and effect. This Amendment shall begin on the date on which it is signed by both parties.
Computer Equipment and Software Required for Canteen Operations. Technology Transition Period The Contractor is required to implement its own technology system to facilitate canteen operations. Due to the size and complexity of the anticipated system, Contractor will be allowed a period of transition beginning on the date the contract is executed, not to exceed eighteen (18) months, in which to install and implement the utilization of its own technology system. During this transition period, the Department shall make available to the Contractor its existing Canteen point-of-sale hardware for Contractor’s use. The Department shall continue to maintain and operate its existing canteen point-of- sale equipment and back-office technology in its current configuration during the Transition Period. The Department shall be responsible for payment of all costs connected with the support of its current equipment and back-office technology. The Contractor shall indemnify the Department during the Transition Period from any loss related to sale of canteen items that may occur because of downtime or any other technology-related issue. The Department will utilize reasonable means to provide the same level of technical support it currently provides for canteen issues. During this Transition Period, the Department shall work diligently with the Contractor to create and maintain an information flow in accordance with other provisions of the Contract. During the phase-in of Contractor’s technology system, it may become necessary for both the Department and Contractor’s canteen systems to operate in parallel. Prior to this occurring, however, the parties must resolve the major issues that may or could occur from such parallel operation, including, but not limited to data sharing. Thereafter, the parties will utilize best effort to resolve any issue that arises as a result of this parallel operation. The Contractor may continue to utilize the Department’s point-of-sale equipment during the course of the contract. The department will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of the equipment, unless damage occurs to the equipment due to negligence on behalf of the Contractor, its agents or employees, or any party acting on behalf of the Contractor, its agents or employees. In such event, Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with repair or replacement. At the termination of the implementation period, all Department equipment will be returned to the Department. At the end of the transition period, or upon ...
