653 Contractor Equipment

653.1 Initial

When vending is provided pursuant to a contract, the contractor furnishes all necessary concession equipment that is not furnished by the Postal Service. All contractor-furnished equipment is subject to Postal Service approval. The contractor provides all non-fixed cafeteria equipment and utensils and replaces them as necessary.

653.2 Replacement

Subject to the provisions of the contract, the contractor maintains, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary without expense to the Postal Service.

A contractor using Postal Service equipment maintains and makes minor repairs to equipment as provided in the contract. Also, a contractor must replace or repair, at his or her own expense, any Postal Service equipment that is damaged or destroyed through negligence.