THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS B DATED 27-MARCH-2023 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 contracts.
1. SECURITY REQUIREMENT
- There is no security requirement
2. REQUIREMENT
2.1 For the purchase, pickup 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 6.0 entitled Terms of Contract.
2.2 Details of the Asset(s) and Work Requirement
- The Asset(s) consists of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal located at the Jasper Transfer Station in Jasper, Alberta. Items may include, refrigerators, appliances, metal furnishings, beverage containers (cans) etc.
- There will be no guaranteed percentage of metallic material and non-metallic material.
- The Purchaser must accept scrap metal that consists of metallic and non-metallic materials.
- The Custodian will be responsible for removing freon/refrigerants from items, prior to removal by the Purchaser.
2.3 For the purpose of this contract, scrap metal by kilogram (kg) will be the base unit offered. This Contract will be for the actual quantity of Asset(s) purchased 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 this Contract maybe more or less than the Estimated Quantity of Asset(s) and the Estimated Extended Price specified herein.
2.4 The Purchaser must remove the Asset(s) within fourteen (14) days of notification by the Custodian and within a mutually agreed upon timeframe.
2.5 Access to the Jasper Transfer Station and the hours in which the Asset(s) can be collected will be provided by the Custodian.
2.6 As required by the Custodian, the Purchaser must provide the appropriate personnel and vehicles needed to remove the Asset(s). As the Asset(s) accumulates in a free-standing pile, a grapple machine, heavy-duty magnet, baler, and tractor trailer may be required.
2.7 The loading and removal of the Asset(s) are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser and at the Purchaser's own expense.
2.8 The Purchaser and/or their personnel must wear appropriate personal protective equipment supplied by the Purchaser.
2.9 Weight scale tickets are essential. The Asset(s) is sold by weight and must be weighed using an independent public or other scale chosen by the Custodian at or near the point of loading.
2.10 The weight scale ticket must include the following information;
- Removal location
- Material type
- Net weight of material (kilograms to two [2] decimal places).
2.11 The weight scale tickets must be in accordance with the "Unit of Issue" as shown in the Offer to Purchase.
2.12 To approve an adjustment on a weight scale ticket, the Purchaser must identify the non-receivable waste (i.e.: beverage containers) and inform the Custodian upon collection.
2.13 The Purchaser must pay the cost of weight scale tickets.
2.14 The Purchase must remit the weight scale tickets within three (3) days of removal. Failure to provide the referenced weigh scale tickets as indicated may result in termination of the period contract. The Custodian will inform GCSurplus of removal as they occur.
2.15 A custodian representative may accompany the truck and obtain weigh scale tickets upon weighing.
3. ESTIMATED QUANTITY, EXTENDED PRICE AND FREQUENCY OF REMOVAL
3.1 The initial collection will exceed future estimated quantities, as it has been accumulating for a period over (twelve) 12 months.
3.2 Once the initial collection is complete, future collections are anticipated to occur every three (3) months.
3.3 The Estimated Quantity of Asset(s), its corresponding estimated Extended Price and Frequency of removal 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, Estimated Extended Price or Estimated Frequency will be paid in accordance with the Basis of Payment specified herein.
4. SECURITY DEPOSIT
4.1 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 Representative, made out to the Receiver General of Canada for an amount of twenty percent (20%) of the determined contract value is a condition precedent to contract award.
4.2 Should the Purchaser fail to respect their 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. BIDDING REQUIREMENT
5.1 Prospective bidders should submit offers according to the "Unit of Issue" as shown on the Offer to Purchase form.
5.2 The bids should indicate the amount ($) per kilogram (kg). Bids submitted in "Units of Issue" other than the above may be considered invalid.
6. TERMS OF CONTRACT
6.1 The period of the Contract is from the date of the award to September 30, 2024, inclusive.
6.2 Option to Extend Contract
- Upon mutual agreement of both Parties, the period of the Contract may be extended by and up to two (2) additional periods of one (1) year under the same terms and conditions. The Purchaser agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, they will pay Canada in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment.
- 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 Representative.
- The agreement to extend the period of the Contract will be evidenced, for administrative purposes only, through a Contract amendment prepared by the GCSurplus Representative.
7. INVOICING
7.1 GCSurplus will send an invoice upon receipt of the weight scale ticket.
7.2 The invoice must be paid in full by the Purchaser within twenty-one (21) days from the date of issue.
8. APPLICABLE LAWS
8.1 The Contract must be interpreted and governed, and the relations between the parties determined, by the laws in force in Alberta.
Period Contract - Removal of Scrap Metal and Non-metallic Metal - Jasper AB 
