D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 27. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT |
Chapter 27-40. QUALITY ASSURANCE |
Section 27-4026. WARRANTIES
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4026.1The contracting officer shall ensure that each warranty in a District contract clearly delineates the rights and obligations of the contractor and the District for defective items and services and fosters quality performance.
4026.2A warranty shall provide the following:
(a)A contractual right for the correction of defects, notwithstanding any other requirement of the contract pertaining to acceptance of the goods or service by the District; and
(b)A stated period of time or use, or the occurrence of a specified event, after acceptance by the District within which the District may assert a contractual right for the correction of defects.
4026.3The contracting officer shall ensure that the benefits to be derived from a warranty are commensurate with the cost of the warranty to the District.