Previously awarded period contracts

THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS B DATED DECEMBER 10, 2013, APPLY TO THIS SALE.

STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS, CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS

Pursuant to the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (S.C. 1996, c.16), the General Terms and Conditions B, identified in the GCSurplus.ca website by date, and title are incorporated by reference and form part of the bid solicitation and resulting contract as though expressly set out in the bid solicitation and resulting contract.

1. SECURITY REQUIREMENT
   1. There is no security requirement.
2. REQUIREMENTS
   1. For the purchase, pick-up and removal of the Asset(s) described in section 2.2 on an "as and when requested basis" for the duration of the period of the Contract as detailed in Section 5.0 entitled Term of Contract.
   2. Details of the Asset(s) and Work Requirement
      1. Assets: Contaminated scrap metal. This is mainly steel scrap, but may also contain small quantities of aluminum, stainless steel, copper or other metals.
   3. Work Requirement:
      1. The contractor will be responsible for supplying metal containers to recover scrap metal, the containers will be left permanently on site and collected when full.
         1. One or two containers with a total capacity between 150 and 200 cubic feet for generic metals.
         2. Two drums used to collect metal shavings.
      2. The contractor must have the containers emptied and replaced within 48 hours of being called for a pick-up. On occasion, based on the work being carried out, there may be a requirement for a larger container which shall be supplied and left on site for short durations.
      3. Full containers shall be removed within 48 hours of notification by the custodian.
      4. Weight scale tickets are essential; merchandise sold by weight shall be weighed at or near the point of loading on an independent public or other scale chosen by the custodian. The contractor shall pay the cost of the weight scale tickets.
      5. The contractor shall remit within 2 working days the weight scale tickets to GCSurplus and the custodian. The custodian shall keep GCSurplus informed of removals as they occur. Failure to provide the referenced weight scale tickets as indicated will result in termination of the period contract.
      6. All weight scale tickets must be in accordance with the "Unit of Issue" as shown on the Offer to Purchase.
      7. The assets consist of assorted metallic materials, which will include unspecified quantities of plastic, wood, cardboard, etc., which may be attached to scrap metal. To approve an adjustment on a weight ticket, the buyer will have to identify the non-receivable waste and inform the custodian when collecting the container.
      8. Any Contract will be for the actual quantity of Asset(s) that Canada requests the Purchaser to purchase during the period of the Contract and will not constitute an agreement by Canada to sell any or all of the said Asset(s). The quantity of Asset(s) sold under the Contract may be more or less than the Estimated Quantity of Asset(s) and the Estimated Extended Price specified herein.
      9. Upon request, the Purchaser must provide the required number of containers, of appropriate size, on designated government sites, remove, weigh, and purchase the Asset(s) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.
      10. Prior to the removal of any Asset(s), the Purchaser must ensure that an empty container is left at the site to replace the full one that is picked up.
      11. Containers in outdoor locations must have a retractable cover.
      12. The Purchaser must remove filled containers during business hours, as specified by the Custodian, within forty-eight (48) hours of notification by the Custodian. Should the Custodian notify the Purchaser that there are Asset(s) available for pick-up that are too bulky to be placed in the container, the Purchaser must immediately make all necessary arrangements to have this Asset removed within a mutually agreeable timeframe.
      13. As required by the Custodian, the Purchaser must provide the appropriate vehicles needed to remove large Asset(s).
      14. The loading and removal of the Asset(s) are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser and at the Purchaser's own expense.
3. ESTIMATED QUANTITY AND ESTIMATED EXTENDED PRICE
   1. The estimated quantity of Asset(s) and its corresponding estimated extended price specified herein are only an approximation of requirements given in good faith. The Purchaser will have no claim against GCSurplus for shortages. Amounts in excess of the Estimated Quantity or Estimated Extended Price will be paid in accordance with the Basis of Payment specified herein.
4. SECURITY DEPOSIT
   1. A security deposit in the form of a certified cheque, an irrevocable standby letter of credit or a credit card payment as accepted and approved at the discretion of the GCSurplus Sales Representative, made out to the Receiver General for Canada of an amount of $300.00, is a condition precedent to Contract award.
   2. Should the Purchaser fail to respect fully his/her obligations under the Contract, the deposit will be forfeited to GCSurplus. Such forfeiture must not limit or curtail any of GCSurplus rights as stipulated by law or in the Contract.
5. TERM OF CONTRACT
   1. Period of the Contract: The period of the Contract is from 27/03/2023 to 26/03/2024 inclusive.
   2. Option to Extend the Contract
      1. Upon mutual agreement of both Parties, the period of the Contract may be extended by and up to one (1) additional period of one (1) year under the same terms and conditions. The Purchaser agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, he will pay Canada in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment.
      2. Canada will notify the Purchaser within thirty (30) calendar days before the Contract expiry date of its desire to extend the period of the Contract. The option may only be exercised by the GCSurplus Sales Representative.
      3. The agreement to extend the period of the Contract will be evidenced, for administrative purposes only, through a Contract amendment prepared by the GCSurplus Sales Representative.
6. INVOICING
   1. The GCSurplus Sales Representative will send an invoice upon receipt of weight scale ticket.
   2. Entire payment is required 30 days from the date of invoices.
7. APPLICABLE LAWS
   1. The Contract must be interpreted and governed, and the relations between the parties determined, by the laws in force in Ontario.