Supply of Compressed gases

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Supply of Compressed gases

47419-203474/A Courteau, Robert Telephone No. - (343) 550-1614

Objective A 5-year contract for SED to purchase compressed gases on an as and when required basis for operation of SED’s laboratory instruments.

Background SED’s laboratory instruments will not operate without a supply of gases flowing through them on a daily basis.

Scope Maintaining the supply of gas to the laboratory instruments is a daily process and must be monitored to ensure adequate supply is available and on hand at all times. Without these gases, the SED’s laboratory instruments will not function and may become damaged.

Tasks a. Compressed gases must be delivered within one business day after an order by phone or e-mail or at a schedule agreed upon by the project authority and the vendor in writing. b. Contractor must collect empty cylinders at each delivery. c. Contractor must provide a copy of the delivery slip at the time of delivery to the shipper/receiver. d. Contractor must deliver the appropriate grade (quality) of gas ordered or a higher grade if the ordered grade is not available, at no extra cost (i.e. the vendor is responsible for maintain adequate inventory to deliver the SED’s projected requirements). e. The Contractor must deliver the order to the CBSA location as detailed in the order, during normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, unless agreed upon by the project authority and the Contractor in writing. f. The Contractor must conform to the SED’s health and safety requirements while on-site (i.e. eye protection, toe-protection, adequate clothing) g. The Contractor must have a local base of operation where they can be reached during business hours.

Late Delivery 1. If the Contractor fails to deliver the compressed gases within the delivery time specified herein, the Contractor agrees to pay to Canada the amount of $ 600.00 for each calendar day of delay. 2. Canada and the Contractor agree that the amount stated above is their best pre-estimate of the loss to Canada in the event of such a failure, and that it is not intended to be, nor is it to be interpreted as, a penalty. 3. Canada will have the right to hold back, drawback, deduct or set off from and against the amounts of any monies owing at any time by Canada to the Contractor, any liquidated damages owing and unpaid under this section. 4. Nothing in this section must be interpreted as limiting the rights and remedies which Canada may otherwise have under the Contract.

Delivery slips The contractor must prepare one delivery slip per order at the time of each delivery. The delivery slip must indicate the items and the quantities delivered, the delivery location, and must be signed by the CBSA representative at the time of delivery.

The Contractor must provide a copy of the delivery slip at the time of each delivery to the CBSA representative.

Client Support The CBSA will not provide any materials or equipment.

Schedule The compressed gases must be delivered within one business day after an order by phone or e-mail or at a schedule agreed upon by the project authority and the contractor in writing.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.