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and testing if so requested by Contractor. Participant retains the right to complete as thorough <br /> an inspection as it deems necessary to determine if each bus is in conformance with Master <br /> Contract and Purchase Orders requirements for configuration and performance parameters. <br /> Contractor shall coordinate and manage Contractor's post-delivery inspection process and notify <br /> the Participant of scheduling and availability of buses ready for pre-acceptance inspection. <br /> Acceptance by the Participant occurs when Participant provides Contractor with a written Notice <br /> of Acceptance, which will be subsequent to final inspection by responsible assigned employees <br /> of the Participant. All acceptances are subject to the warranty requirements of this Master <br /> Contract. <br /> 5.10. INSPECTION DEFECTS. If there are any apparent defects in the goods and/or services within the <br /> inspection period, Participant will promptly notify Contractor. At Participant's option, and <br /> without limiting any other rights, Participant may: <br /> ■ Require Contractor to repair or replace, at Contractor's expense, any or all of the <br /> damaged goods; or <br /> ■ Require Contractor to refund the price of any or all of the damaged goods; or <br /> ■ Participant may note any damage to the goods on the receiving report, decline <br /> acceptance, and deduct the cost of rejected goods from final payment. <br /> Payment for any goods under such Purchase Order shall not be deemed acceptance of the goods. <br /> If Participant discovers defects during the inspection process,the requirement for timely delivery <br /> under 6.2(a) will continue to run until Contractor resolves the defects and provides Participant <br /> with the applicable goods free of defects. The period for the delivery date for the goods will be <br /> tolled for the length of time Participant was in the inspection period until the time that <br /> Participant provided notice of defect to Contractor. <br /> 5.11. POST-INSPECTION REPAIRS BY CONTRACTOR. In the event of non-acceptance of the bus, Contractor <br /> must begin Work within five (5) working days after receiving notification from Participant of <br /> failure of acceptance tests. Participant shall make the bus available to complete repairs timely <br /> with the Contractor repair schedule. If Contractor fails or refuses to begin the repairs within five <br /> (5) days, then the repair work may be done by Participant's personnel with reimbursement by <br /> Contractor. Contractor shall provide,at its own expense,all spare parts,tools and space required <br /> to complete the repairs. At Participant's option, Contractor may be required to remove the bus <br /> from Participant's property while repairs are being made. If the bus is removed from Participant's <br /> property,then repair procedures must be diligently pursued by Contractor's representatives,and <br /> Contractor shall assume risk of loss while the bus is under its control. <br /> 5.12. CONTRACTOR SERVICE AND PARTS SUPPORT. For each Participant Order, Contractor shall supply <br /> Participant with a completed Exhibit D-Contractor Service and Parts Support Data with contact <br /> information on the representatives responsible for assisting Participant, as well as the location <br /> of the nearest distribution center,which shall furnish a complete supply of parts and components <br /> for the repair and maintenance of the buses to be supplied.Contractor shall also submit its policy <br /> on transportation charges for parts other than those covered by warranty. <br /> 5.13. PARTS AVAILABILITY GUARANTEE. Contractor guarantees to provide the spare parts,software,and all <br /> equipment necessary to maintain and repair the buses supplied under this Master Contract for a <br /> period of at least twelve (12) years after the date of acceptance. Parts will be interchangeable <br /> with the original equipment and will be manufactured in accordance with the quality assurance <br /> MASTER CONTRACT No.06719-01 <br /> PAGE 11 <br />