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- Operations & Maintenance Contract: Official Template for Managing Government Facilities

Introduction

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts are essential for ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of government facilities. The Etimad platform provides an official contract template that defines the responsibilities between the government entity and the contractor, covering all legal, technical, and organizational aspects.

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Contract Scope

This template applies to contracts that involve the continuous operation of government services and facilities, including both preventive and corrective maintenance.

Example Applications:

  • Operation and maintenance of public buildings
  • Cleaning, security, HVAC, and mechanical maintenance
  • Management of water, sewage, or power stations

Key Clauses in the Contract Template

1. Contract Duration

Defined based on project type—typically from 1 to 5 years—with renewal options under specific conditions.

2. Operational Commitments

  • Continuous service delivery per agreed standards
  • Deployment of trained technical teams
  • Immediate response to emergencies

3. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

  • A periodic maintenance schedule must be submitted and reviewed by the government entity
  • Technical reports and compliance inspections are required

4. Performance Evaluation

  • Contractors are assessed regularly using KPIs such as response time, incident frequency, schedule adherence
  • Poor performance may lead to penalties or deductions

5. Penalties & Violations

  • Delay fines starting at 0.5% per week, capped at 10%
  • Service quality penalties for repeated or major non-compliance

6. Health & Safety Obligations

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • Provision of PPE and staff training

7. Amendments

  • The entity may adjust the scope of work as needed, with formal documentation and mutual approval

8. Guarantees

  • Performance Guarantee: 5% of the contract value
  • Financial compensation for damage or negligence

Benefits of Using the Etimad Template

  • Legally approved and standardized structure
  • Clear definition of parties' responsibilities
  • Enables consistent monitoring and technical evaluation
  • Allows flexibility for scope expansion and contract improvements

Conclusion

The O&M contract from Etimad provides a well-structured legal and technical framework to ensure continuous, efficient, and reliable service delivery in government facilities. It's the ideal contract model for entities aiming to maximize operational performance with legal assurance.

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2025-07-23
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