- (a) Purpose. To protect the public investment in real property and equipment purchased in whole or in part with state and/or federal public transportation funds administered by the department, contractors will comply with the standards described in this section.
- (b) Real property. Contractors shall perform necessary maintenance and groundskeeping to preserve the value of the original investment and its physical appearance and integrity. Failure to perform necessary work may be grounds for the department to direct the transfer or disposition of the real property.
- (c) Equipment. Contractors shall maintain equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended servicing schedule to ensure that the equipment remains in good condition. Failure to observe such schedules may be grounds for the department to direct the transfer or disposition of the equipment.
Source Note:The provisions of this §31.53 adopted to be effective July 6, 1990, 15 TexReg 3643.