The purpose and intent of this contract is to provide the City with a contract labor force, equipment and supervision for the performance of any routine and/or emergency electric distribution service and maintenance work, or for the performance of any related work as OWNER may deem necessary. In addition, this contract is to provide OWNER with materials and services, which are required on an emergency or short notice basis. The provision of materials and subcontractor services is not the primary purpose of this contract and CONTRACTOR will be called upon to do so only when the OWNER cannot expediently and competitively procure such materials and services directly.