25.8 VITA recommendations for a successful IT contract
25.8.10 Maintenance needs in IT contracts
The contract should clearly state the manner of maintenance/support to be provided and identify who to contact for service and/or repair. The contract should also include severity levels, an agreed upon acceptable response time for the supplier, the level of maintenance/support to be provided, as well as the billing structure for such services. The contract should also include a notification/escalation process for the resolution of errors, deficiencies or defects, including the method of notification to the supplier, acceptable response time and the agency's recourse if the supplier's action does not correct the problem or is not acceptable to the agency.
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