ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA) (7)

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Written Estimates: Prior to any repairs being performed, City shall prepare a detailed and itemized written estimate. This estimate shall provide an estimate of the cost and time for recommended work. The estimate will include a complete list of parts to be supplied, labor (hours and rate) and any miscellaneous charges (with explanation) and tax. City will also advise of the estimated downtimes before beginning any repairs. Estimate must reference the vehicles unit number and radio identifier. City shall provide a revised estimate if additional work is found during the course of repair and not included in the original estimate. The OCFA Fleet Services designated representative must inspect (at the repair until estimates and revised estimates have been authorized by the OCFA Fleet Services designated representative via phone or e-mail. OCFA will not be responsible for the costs associated with any unauthorized repairs. Warranty: City shall warrant all vehicle repaired/rebuilt replacement parts and labor furnished under the terms of this Agreement, against failure and poor workmanship. City will not warrant nor pay labor costs associated with replacement of parts whose failure is unrelated to the installation of the part by the City (i.e. the part itself fails) or if the part is provided by the OCFA for installation by the City. Responsibility: The City shall be responsible for any and all loss or damage of OCFA's vehicles/apparatus cause by the negligence of intentional act of City's employees, volunteers, interns, or officials while they are in the City's possession, commencing at the time of receipt of vehicle and ending with the examination and acceptance of the vehicle by the OCFA's Fleet Services representative. Liability shall include but not be limited to loss or damage from fire, theft, handling, loss in transit, overnight storage, etc. OCFA shall, at all times, update and maintain insurance on all of its vehicles and equipment.