Common use of Transition Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Transition Responsibilities. The transition phase is the period between when the Department anticipates it will seek bids for a new contract and the termination or expiration date of this Contract. During this phase, the Contractor agrees to: a. Place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as may be necessary for completion of work under the Contract as directed by the Department; b. Negotiate an extension of the Contract, if requested by the Department; c. Cooperate with the Department and any and all incoming subcontractor(s) to ensure a smooth turnover of services; d. Work with the Department and any and all incoming contractor(s) to create and implement a transition plan; e. Ensure that appropriate staff levels are maintained to manage daily responsibilities under the Contract, including cooperation with transition activities; f. Comply with the Department’s instructions for the timely transfer of any work being performed by the Contractor under the Contract to the Department and any and all incoming contractor(s); g. Provide an updated and current listing of all files, software, applications, interfaces, documentation, Job Control Language (JCL), work flow and other information requested by the Department. h. To the extent that title or license has not already been transferred, transfer title or license to any work product, operating systems and software applications, including proprietary software used during the course of the Contract, The Contractor will accomplish the above events or deliver requested materials to the Department within the timeframe specified by the Department. Payment will not be made for turnover services except as part of the fixed price for the Operational Phase of the Contract.