Common use of Step-In Rights Clause in Contracts

Step-In Rights. If the Contractor is in material breach of its obligation to perform any of the services under the Contract and fails to remedy such breach within ten (10) days after written notice of the breach from the Department, the Department, at its sole discretion, shall have the right to “step-in” (i.e. perform the work itself) or hire another contractor to perform these services. Contractor shall be liable to the Department for any fees or expenses that the Department may incur in exercising its step-in rights or securing a substitute provider to assume completion of those services.

Step-In Rights. If the Contractor is in material breach of its obligation to perform any of the services under the Contract and fails to remedy such breach within ten (10) days after written notice of the breach from the Department, the Department, at its sole discretion, shall have the right to “step-in” (i.e. i.e., perform the work itself) or hire another contractor to perform these services. Contractor shall be liable to the Department for any fees or expenses that the Department may incur in exercising its step-in rights or securing a substitute provider to assume completion of those services.