General Condition of Contract
General Condition of Contract
General Condition of Contract
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SECTION INDEX
1.0
DEFINITIONS
2.0
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
12
3.0
DURATION OF CONTRACT
14
4.0
15
5.0
22
6.0
POSSESSION OF SITE
25
7.0
27
8.0
30
9.0
33
10.0
37
11.0
40
12.0
CHANGE ORDER
45
13.0
EXAMINATION
48
14.0
50
15.0
52
16.0
INSURANCE
56
17.0
CONTRACTORS WARRANTIES
61
18.0
PERFORMANCE BOND
64
19.0
TERMINATION
66
20.0
DISCONTINUATION
70
21.0
SUSPENSION
72
22.0
FORCE MAJEURE
75
23.0
ASSIGNMENT
77
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24.0
78
25.0
79
26.0
80
27.0
82
28.0
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
85
29.0
87
30.0
SECRECY
92
31.0
WAIVER
94
32.0
APPLICABLE LAW
95
33.0
ARBITRATION
96
34.0
LANGUAGE
97
35.0
98
36.0
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
99
37.0
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
100
38.0
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
101
39.0
102
40.0
NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT
105
41.0
106
42.0
RECOVERY BY OWNER
107
43.0
108
44.0
STAMP DUTY
109
45.0
PRICE FLUCTUATION
110
46.0
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
113
47.0
NOTICES
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EXHIBIT I
- LETTER OF AWARD
EXHIBIT II
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ARTICLE 1
1.0
DEFINITIONS
The terms and expressions in the CONTRACT, unless the context otherwise
requires, shall have the following meanings respectively assigned to them below.
Terms not defined hereunder shall have the meaning assigned to them in the
Invitation To Bid document (ITB). Words importing the singular only shall include
the plural if the context requires, and vice versa.
1.1
ASSOCIATED PERSON
Associated Person shall mean a person associated with CONTRACTOR
including, but not limited to any of its employees, agents, contractors, SUBCONTRACTORS, consultants, representatives and agents of CONTRACTOR.
1.2
BID BOND
The Bid Bond submitted by the CONTRACTOR together with the proposal in
response to the bidding exercise for the WORK.
1.3
CHANGE ORDER
Change Order means any modification, amendment or addition to, or alteration in
or deletion from the WORK, effected in accordance with provisions of Article 12.
1.4
1.5
CONTRACT
Contract means the terms and conditions of this General Conditions of Contract,
and the Exhibits, references and documents attached hereto or incorporated by
reference including any subsequent amendments to them.
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1.6
CONTRACTOR
Contractor has the meaning assigned to it in the Preamble of the CONTRACT and
shall, where the context so requires, include its SUBCONTRACTORS, employees,
agents, workmen and/or representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
1.7
CONTRACT PRICE
Contract Price has the meaning given to it in the CONTRACT subject to such
additions thereto or deductions therefrom as may be made under the provisions of
the CONTRACT. The Contract Price is provisional with Bills of Quantity and
Schedule of Rates except otherwise specified.
1.8
DEPARTURE DATE
Departure Date means the date on which all CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT and other property of CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR
have been removed from the SITE and all employees, agents and representatives
of CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTORS have departed therefrom.
1.9
CUSTOMS CHARGES
Custom Charges means import duty, surtax, sales tax and other statutory imposts
assessable under Malaysian law on CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT and materials imported into Malaysia for use in the WORK in
accordance with the CONTRACT, but does not include:
(a)
penalties, interest or fees levied due to the breach of CONTRACT,
negligence or other default of CONTRACTOR or its associated persons; or
(b)
any TAX assessed or levied in connection with CONTRACTORS
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
1.10
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1.11
EFFECTIVE DATE
Effective Date shall mean the date of the Letter of Award.
1.12
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
Final Acceptance means final acceptance of the WORK by OWNER issuing a
Final Acceptance Certificate following the expiry of the relevant DEFECTS
LIABILITY PERIOD as set forth in Article 17.4.
1.13
1.14
GROSS NEGLIGENCE
Gross Negligence means action or inaction with either no regard or reckless
disregard for reasonably foreseeable harmful consequences, including, without
limitation, harm to health, safety, or property.
11.5
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS or IPR means any and all current and
future:
(a)
(b)
(c)
1.16
MATERIALS
Materials includes any machinery, equipment, materials, supplies and other items
(including special tools, if any) specified in the Work Specification which are to be
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1.18
OWNER
Owner means [ ] ([ ]) and shall include its employees, agents, successors,
permitted assigns, and/or designated representative, and where the context
requires, includes OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
1.19
OWNERs CONSULTANT
Owners Consultant has the meaning assigned to it in Article 7.
1.20
1.21
OWNER's REPRESENTATIVE
Owner's Representative has the meaning assigned to it in Article 7.
1.22
PROJECT
Project has the meaning given to it in the CONTRACT.
1.23
PROJECT SPECIFICATION
Project Specification (sometimes referred to as Work Scope or Scope of Work) is
as contained in Section C Project Specification of the ITB.
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1.24
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE
Provisional Acceptance means initial acceptance of the whole WORK by OWNER
issuing a DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD as set forth in Article 9.4.
1.25
RELEVANT OBLIGATIONS
Relevant Obligations shall mean obligations equivalent to those imposed on
CONTRACTOR in Clause 39.
1.26
RELEVANT POLICIES
Relevant Policies include Part II A (Conflict of Interest) and Part II B (Fighting
Corruption and Unethical Practices) of the PETRONAS Code of Conduct and
Business Ethics and other related policies, procedures, guidelines and
requirements as updated by PETRONAS from time to time.
1.27
RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS
Relevant Requirements means all applicable laws, statutes, regulations and codes
relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption.
1.28
SECTION
Section means a part of the WORK specifically identified as such in the
CONTRACT
1.29
SECTIONAL ACCEPTANCE
Sectional Acceptance means the completion of a SECTION as certified by
OWNER by issuing a SECTIONAL PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
as set forth in Article 9.4.
1.30
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1.31
SITE
Site means the Material Off Loading Facilities (MOLF) at Teluk Ramunia in
Pengerang, Johor upon which the WORK is to be realized and shall include any
office and/or location where CONTRACTOR or its SUBCONTRACTORS perform
any work or services related to the WORK described in the CONTRACT, together
with such additional areas as may be allocated in writing by OWNER for
temporary use by CONTRACTOR.
1.32
SUBCONTRACT
Subcontract means any contract, including but not limited to purchase orders,
placed by CONTRACTOR with a SUBCONTRACTOR.
1.33
SUBCONTRACTOR
Subcontractor means any person or company (other than OWNER) having a
contract directly or indirectly with CONTRACTOR and of any tier, including but not
limited to suppliers or vendors of MATERIALS for the performance of any part of
the WORK.
1.34
TAX or TAXES
Tax or Taxes shall include but not limited to all income, profit, withholding,
franchise, excess profits, royalty, other taxes, personal property taxes,
employment taxes and contributions imposed or that maybe imposed by law,
regulations or trade union contracts, which are imposed by or on behalf the Inland
Revenue Board (IRB) or of any taxing authority and includes penalties, interest
and fines in respect thereof.
1.35
WORK
Work means all duties, obligations and work to be performed and services to be
rendered by CONTRACTOR as expressly set forth in the PROJECT
SPECIFICATION in relation to the design, supply, construction and handover of
all the works and facilities, including, but not limited to, all work of a permanent
and temporary nature and all of CONTRACTOR's activities as described in the
Section C - Project Specification as specified in this CONTRACT.
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1.36
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ARTICLE 2
2.0
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
2.1
2.2
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Clarification correspondences
Commercial Proposals;
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
];
to
CONTRACTORS
Technical
and
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2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
Any reference or detail provided in any one of the above documents but not
in others shall be taken as read in all documents in this CONTRACT.
2.7
The headings and subheadings in the CONTRACT are used for convenience
and ease of reference and shall not affect or limit the interpretation or
construction of this CONTRACT.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 3
3.0
DURATION OF CONTRACT
3.1
3.2
CONTRACTOR shall complete the WORK within the stipulated time periods as
prescribed in Section A - Instruction To Bidder of the ITB, or any other
period as specified in the CONTRACT.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 4
4.0
4.1
4.2
CONTRACTOR shall execute the WORK and, upon OWNERs instruction, the
exercise of the optional scope (if applicable).
4.3
4.4
4.5
CONTRACTOR shall organize, schedule and coordinate the carrying out of the
WORK, including the works of SUBCONTRACTORS, suppliers and vendors with
the activities of other contractors employed by OWNER in connection with the
PROJECT, public or private utilities, any governmental or statutory authority or
their authorized servants or agents and shall liaise therewith at all times. OWNER
shall reasonably assist CONTRACTOR whenever required at no cost to OWNER.
CONTRACTOR shall monitor such coordination and advise OWNER in writing as
and when it becomes apparent that the progress of the WORK is likely to be the
subject of delay and or disruption and will recommend reasonable proposals to
and scheduling
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reduce or prevent such delay and/or disruption provided that such delay or
disruption is not caused by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall understand that
OWNER, and OWNERs subcontractors may be working at the SITE during the
execution of the WORK and in order to co-ordinate and achieve harmony amongst
the parties, CONTRACTOR shall, in accordance with OWNERs requirements and
at CONTRACTORs expense, make minor adjustments to its work sequence in
such manner as to not unduly interfere with and thereby afford other contractors
all reasonable opportunities to carry out their works.
4.6
take all steps to ensure that the design and the WORK are coordinated
and integrated with the design and construction of such other works to the
extent available to CONTRACTOR, and shall in particular (but without
limitation) consult, liaise and co-operate to a possible and reasonable
extent with those responsible for carrying out such other works and/or
services including the preparation of joint schedules, method statements,
coordination drawings and specifications; and
(b)
exert reasonable effort not to impede and shall afford all reasonable
facilities, access and/or services to OWNER, any public or private utilities
company/department, any governmental or statutory authority, their
authorized servants or agents and others who may be engaged at the
SITE or adjacent thereto (whether employed by OWNER or not) and who
are or may carry out work thereon.
4.7
4.8
In the event that any activity or WORK or the supply of equipment or MATERIAL
the nature of which are necessary for the successful implementation of this
CONTRACT but is not specifically mentioned in the PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS,
drawings or any of the Contract Documents but becomes necessary to ensure the
successful implementation of the WORK according to the specifications laid down
in the CONTRACT and the intent thereof, and is known pursuant to established
engineering and design principles to be necessary, ancillary or instrumental for the
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CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the WORK is executed in accordance with the
agreed time schedule such that the WORK is completed in accordance with the
provisions of Article 3.
4.10
If progress on any element of the WORK which is on the critical path for the
implementation of the CONTRACT falls behind schedule, or if progress is not
being maintained on items which would become critical if no action were taken,
then and in each such case CONTRACTOR shall, at its own initiative take
measures acceptable to OWNER to eliminate delay in or mitigate the effect on
completion of the WORK in accordance with the CONTRACT.
4.11
4.12
CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER in writing as soon as any factor arises which
is likely to have an effect on the period and/or dates referred to in Article 3, but in
no event later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the factor which is likely to
affect the schedule/dates as aforesaid could have reasonably been known by
CONTRACTOR. Such notification shall not be construed as a discharge of any of
CONTRACTOR's obligations under the CONTRACT. Should CONTRACTOR fail
to advise OWNER within the aforesaid period without any reasonable justification,
then OWNER may at its sole discretion decide that such factor is attributable to
CONTRACTOR.
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4.13
4.14
CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have inspected and examined the SITE and
its surroundings and to have satisfied itself before submitting its bid as to the
nature of the ground and subsoil, the form and nature of the SITE, the extent and
nature of the work, services, equipment, MATERIALS and goods necessary for
the completion of the WORK, the means of communication with and access to the
SITE, the accommodation CONTRACTOR may require and in general to have
obtained for itself all necessary information as to risks contingencies and all
circumstances influencing and affecting the CONTRACT PRICE. Any information
or document given or forwarded by OWNER to CONTRACTOR shall not relieve
CONTRACTOR of its obligations under the provisions of this CONTRACT.
OWNER gives no warranty for the information or documentation either as to the
accuracy or sufficiency or as to how the same should be interpreted or otherwise
howsoever and CONTRACTOR shall make use of and interpret the same entirely
at its own risk.
4.15
4.16
CONTRACTOR shall acquire all information and technical data required from
other contractors working at the premises of OWNER in order to enable
CONTRACTOR to fulfill its obligations under the CONTRACT. Where necessary
CONTRACTOR shall ensure proper co-ordination with other contractors and shall
keep OWNER always informed in advance. CONTRACTOR shall allow other
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CONTRACTOR shall not in any way be relieved from any obligation under the
CONTRACT should any information whether obtained from OWNER or otherwise
be incorrect and/or insufficient and shall make its own enquiries as to the accuracy
and adequacy of such information and shall further ensure that it acquires all
information required for the proper performance of the WORK.
4.18
4.19
Any approval, consent, instruction, comment, advice and the like given to
CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT (or not given, as the case may be) by or
on behalf of OWNER shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from any obligation under
the CONTRACT.
4.20
CONTRACTOR shall at all times perform the WORK, in such a manner as will
always safeguard and protect OWNER's interests and take all necessary and
proper steps to prevent abuse or uneconomical use of facilities made available to
CONTRACTOR.
4.21
For the purpose of the execution of the WORK and subject to the Work Permit
rules of OWNER, OWNER shall make access to the necessary parts of the SITE
available to CONTRACTOR at no expense to CONTRACTOR, except that
OWNER may at its sole discretion limit the access to and use of any such parts of
the SITE for safety or other reasons. OWNER however reserves the right at all
times to allow other parties in privity of contract with OWNER to be admitted to the
SITE. CONTRACTOR shall co-operate with such other parties in privity of contract
with OWNER in order that the WORK and the work of such parties may be carried
out in such a way as will serve OWNERs interest.
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4.22
During execution of the WORK and throughout the duration of the CONTRACT,
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that no unauthorized person enters the SITE or
remains thereon other than as approved and authorized by OWNER.
4.23
4.24
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all WORK be carried out strictly in accordance
with OWNER'S health, safety, security and environment standards, codes and
rules and in compliance with any Government and/or local regulations which may
exist or be made. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all members of its workforce
and those of SUBCONTRACTORS be familiar with and adhere to OWNER'S
procedures and practices for working safely.
4.25
CONTRACTOR shall keep the SITE in an orderly and dry condition and during the
work period, CONTRACTOR shall regularly remove all waste and spoils from
SITE to the satisfaction of OWNER. The OWNER will nominate an overall waste
management company, whom the CONTRACTOR shall engage with for the
disposal of all kind of waste generated during the WORK duration. Prior to the
commencement of common waste management service, CONTRACTOR shall
gather and dispose of all its waste in the areas or dump sites approved by local
authorities. Non-authorised dumping shall be corrected by CONTRACTOR at no
cost to OWNER.
4.26
4.27
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not in any event be liable for loss suffered by CONTRACTOR for such defects,
errors, omissions or inconsistencies.
4.28
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ARTICLE 5
5.0
5.1
5.2
CONTRACTOR shall at all times ensure that the WORK is carried out by an
adequate organization under the supervision of a fully qualified and authorized
representative appointed by CONTRACTOR who shall be duly authorized to
receive and carry out instruction from OWNER.
5.3
CONTRACTOR shall at all times employ such staff and shall employ or cause to
be employed such labour on the WORK which will always be in number and of
competence (including carefulness, skill and experience) adequate to carry out the
WORK in accordance with the CONTRACT. Should in the opinion of OWNER
such staff and/or labour be inadequate in number and/or competence,
notwithstanding what has been specified in CONTRACTOR's Proposal,
CONTRACTOR shall, without extra cost to OWNER and without affecting
schedule employ additional or alternative competent staff and shall employ or
cause to be employed additional or alternative competent labour.
5.4
(a)
(b)
CONTRACTOR shall forthwith and in no later than seven (7) calendar days
replace any member of CONTRACTOR's personnel or any
SUBCONTRACTOR or member of SUBCONTRACTOR's personnel whom
OWNER refuses to allow access to the SITE or perform any part of the
WORK. Any cost incurred in connection with such replacement shall be for
CONTRACTOR's account.
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5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
CONTRACTOR
shall
likewise
maintain
and
shall
ensure
that
SUBCONTRACTORS maintain goodwill with the Government Authorities and
various regulatory bodies, and with the general public and where necessary shall
consult OWNER in this respect.
5.9
5.10
CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved from any of its obligations under the
CONTRACT by entering into a SUBCONTRACT and CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for the acts, defaults and neglects of any SUBCONTRACTOR of any
tier and its employees, agents, representatives, or workmen as fully as if they
were the acts, defaults or neglects of CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents,
representatives, or workmen.
5.11
CONTRACTOR shall conclude SUBCONTRACTS in its own name and for its own
risk. No SUBCONTRACT shall bind or purport to bind OWNER and each
SUBCONTRACT shall provide for the possibility of its immediate termination at
any time.
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5.12
CONTRACTOR accepts full and exclusive responsibility for the payment of all
salaries, wages, commissions, allowances and other remuneration to
CONTRACTOR's or any SUBCONTRACTOR's employees, agents or
representatives and for the deduction and payment of the applicable TAXES,
social premiums therefrom for remittance to TAX or other authorities.
5.13
OWNERs right to inspect the WORK under the CONTRACT shall apply equally to
work performed by SUBCONTRACTORS and CONTRACTOR shall ensure that
OWNER can have access to all such SUBCONTRACTORS for the purpose of
carrying out inspections and checks.
5.14
The CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have:(a) carefully read the Contract documents to determine all the necessary services,
labour, equipment and MATERIALS required for the performance of the
WORK;
(b) familiarize itself with the SITE, any restrictions applicable to or associated with
the site whether imposed by any authority or third party and all ingress and
egress from it; and
(c) obtain for itself in advance a full understanding and knowledge of the nature
and scope of the WORK and of the conditions under which the WORK will be
carried out.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 6
6.0
POSSESSION OF SITE
6.1
6.2
6.3
In the event of any delay in giving possession of the SITE from the date for
possession as stated in the CONTRACT or delay in giving any part of the SITE as
provided in the CONTRACT, OWNER may issue instructions in regard to the
revision of the date for possession and the date for completion or SECTIONAL
ACCEPTANCE and PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE shall be appropriately revised
under Article 10.
6.4
CONTRACTOR shall throughout the progress of the WORK take full responsibility
for the adequacy, stability, security and safety of all operations on the SITE other
than those of contractors employed directly by OWNER with whose safety and
security arrangements CONTRACTOR shall, nevertheless, co-ordinate its
obligations under this Article bringing to the immediate attention of OWNER in
writing any inadequacy in the arrangements of other contractors which comes to
CONTRACTORs attention and which could adversely affect the execution of the
WORK in accordance with the CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall have full regard
for the safety and security of all persons on the SITE. CONTRACTOR shall keep
and maintain the SITE and the WORK in an orderly state appropriate to the
avoidance of danger to all persons.
6.5
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6.6
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all operations necessary for the execution of the
WORK shall be carried out so as not to interfere unnecessarily or improperly with
the convenience of the public or the access to, use and occupation of public or
private roads or footpaths or to properties whether in the possession of OWNER
or of any other persons and CONTRACTOR shall hold harmless and indemnify
OWNER in respect of all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges
and expenses whatsoever arising out of or in relation to such matters in so far as
CONTRACTOR is responsible therefore. CONTRACTOR shall also ensure that no
road or footpath shall be closed to traffic or pedestrian unless OWNER's written
permission shall first have been obtained.
6.7
Where OWNER and its employees or any person or body appointed or authorized
by it carries out any investigation in relation to any accident, failure or other event
which has occurred to, in or in connection with the WORK or any part thereof for
the purpose of determining the cause or reason for the said accident, failure or
event, CONTRACTOR shall render all such necessary assistance and facilities as
may be required by OWNER and its employees or such person or body, including
the giving of access to all specifications, designs, records and other available
information relating to the WORK except for those containing or pertaining to
pricing, margins, trade secrets and other proprietary information.
6.8
6.9
CONTRACTOR shall be entirely responsible for the efficient and safe disposal of
any rain or flood water which falls or accumulates on the SITE as well as any rain
or flood water or debris that flows onto the SITE from any adjacent land and any
damage caused therefrom. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall be entirely
responsible for damage caused solely by CONTRACTOR to neighbouring lands
and other properties as a direct result of the CONTRACTORs or its
SUBCONTRACTORs negligence or failure to perform its obligations under the
CONTRACT.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 7
7.0
7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.2
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE
7.2.1
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE shall have the right at all times to receive all
information pertaining to records, reports and any other information
pursuant to the scope of WORK and other EXHIBITS attached hereto. OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE shall be entitled to inspect all WORK performed hereunder
and to witness and to check all tests on CONTRACTORs equipment.
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE
shall
consult
CONTRACTOR
REPRESENTATIVE in planning and coordinating the WORK, and all
instructions given by OWNER REPRESENTATIVE consistent with the provisions
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Pursuant
to
this,
OWNER
________________________________________
as
REPRESENTATIVE.
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
Pursuant
to
this,
____________________________
ADMINISTRATOR.
as
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR
designates
OWNER
designates
CONTRACT
7.4
7.4.1
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7.4.2
Pursuant
to
this,
CONTRACTOR
designates
_______________________________ as CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE.
7.4.3
7.5
OWNERs CONSULTANT
7.5.1
7.5.2
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ARTICLE 8
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
The CONTRACT PRICE will be paid in Ringgit Malaysia and in accordance with
the relevant payment terms stated in Section A, Part 3, Attachment 4 of the ITB
and Section C, Part IV, 13.0 Project Specification - Specifications, Drawings,
Procedures And Requirements (Progress Measurement And Payment) of the
CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices to OWNER for all progress
payment in accordance with the procedure agreed between the PARTIES. Each
such invoice shall be supported by a certificate stating the actual physical
progress achieved and amount earned by the CONTRACTOR. OWNER shall pay
the CONTRACTOR the relevant payment within thirty (30) calendar days of the
date of receipt by OWNER of the correct invoices together with supporting
documents.
8.4
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8.5
All payments to be made by OWNER under the CONTRACT shall be remitted into
bank accounts to be designated by CONTRACTOR, subject to the following:
(a) OWNER shall have the right to deduct any money properly due to OWNER
from CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT from any payment to be made by
OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT.
(b) If OWNER disputes any item or amount in any invoice submitted by
CONTRACTOR, OWNER shall notify CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) working
days following receipt of the invoice specifying OWNER's complaint and
payment of the disputed items or amounts shall be withheld until settlement of
the dispute. Interest shall not be levied on any payment withheld by OWNER.
Payments made by OWNER shall not preclude the right of OWNER from
thereafter disputing any of the items or amount paid.
Payment of the items or amounts after the settlement of the dispute shall be made
within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of an invoice for such item or amount.
8.6
OWNER shall at all times have the right to carry out audits of CONTRACTOR's
books and records insofar as they relate to any amounts due under CONTRACT.
CONTRACTOR shall keep appropriate accounting records and methods to enable
OWNER to carry out such audits.
8.7
Payment made by OWNER under this CONTRACT shall not preclude the right of
OWNER to thereafter dispute any of the items invoiced and shall not constitute an
admission by OWNER as to the performance by CONTRACTOR of its obligations
hereunder and in no event shall any such payment affect the warranty obligations
by CONTRACTOR. Any payments withheld shall be without prejudice to any
other rights or remedies available to OWNER.
8.8
No additional payment beyond what has been agreed in the CONTRACT will be
paid to the CONTRACTOR due to the CONTRACTORs lack of understanding of
the nature and scope of the WORK which a reasonably prudent contractor should
have determined and understood in advance, or due to the CONTRACTORs
conclusions or interpretations of any data or information nor shall CONTRACTOR
be relieved from any risk or obligation imposed on or undertaken by him under the
CONTRACT on any such ground or on the ground that he did not or could not
foresee any matter which may in fact affect or has affected the execution of the
WORK.
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8.9
Any failure by the CONTRACTOR to take account of matters, which may affect the
WORK, will not relieve the CONTRACTOR from its obligations under the
CONTRACT.
8.10
8.11
CONTRACTOR shall submit the calculation of the final close-out amount not later
than thirty (30) calendar days after WORK has been completed.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 9
9.0
9.1
9.2
CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER in writing when it deems that the WORK is
completed including completion of any required tests as specified and prepared as
set forth in the CONTRACT. Within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of
CONTRACTORs notification, OWNER shall advise CONTRACTOR of any
defects that are discovered.
9.3
9.4
9.5
the OWNER can have full, proper and beneficial use of the SECTION or
part for its intended purpose (save only in so far as such use is limited by
reason of any other SECTION or part not having been completed)
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(c)
(d)
(e)
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE
9.6
Upon completion of the WORK and all requirements thereof have in the opinion of
CONTRACTOR been met; CONTRACTOR shall so notify OWNER in writing.
Within thirty (30) days thereafter, OWNER will either notify CONTRACTOR of
non-conformance with the requirements of the CONTRACT or upon satisfaction of
OWNER, issue a DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD. In the former event,
CONTRACTOR shall at no cost to OWNER immediately take all actions
necessary to rectify such non-conformance to the satisfaction of OWNER.
9.7
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9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11
CONTRACTOR shall, within thirty (30) days from the FINAL ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATE, submit to OWNER a Work Closure Certificate stating outstanding
billings under the CONTRACT for OWNERs approval. Such items may include
outstanding billing or payment of CONTRACT PRICE, CHANGE ORDER,
reimbursable and other charges. OWNER shall not entertain CONTRACTOR's
inclusion or amendment to the Work Closure Certificate which may arise beyond
the date as described in this Article. CONTRACTOR shall expeditiously resolve
whatever outstanding billings and any other obligations under the CONTRACT.
9.12
9.13
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the insurances stipulated under Article 15 and Article 16, and CONTRACTOR
shall give notice to the insurer of OWNERs occupation or use as aforesaid of the
relevant part.
9.14
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 10
10.0
10.1
ii)
CHANGE ORDER;
iii)
Ordering of test, the uncovering or making openings for inspection of any part
of the WORK by OWNER which is not intended by or provided for in the
CONTRACT unless the test or inspection showed that the WORK, equipment
or MATERIAL, goods or workmanship were not in accordance with the
provision of the CONTRACT;
iv)
v)
vi)
Damage, loss or injury to the WORK or part of the WORK caused by one or
more of the risks covered by the insurance policies, whichever is applicable;
and
vii)
Provided always that CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to any extension of time
where the instructions or acts of OWNER are necessitated by or intended to cure
any default of or breach of CONTRACT by CONTRACTOR.
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10.2
Notice of Delay
(a)
(i)
(ii) the estimated length of the delay and of the extension of time
required; and
(iii) details of the effect of the event of delay on the schedule of WORK.
(b)
10.3
If OWNER is of the opinion that the notice and particulars provided by the
CONTRACTOR under Article 10.2 (a) are insufficient to enable OWNER
to decide on the CONTRACTORS application, OWNER may require
CONTRACTOR to provide within five (5) Days or such other period as may
be specified by OWNER such further information which OWNER may
reasonably require including particulars concerning any event and the
circumstances of the delay and the measures planned and/or taken to
avoid or reduce delay.
OWNERS Decision
Subject to compliance with Articles 10.2 (a) and (b), OWNER shall notify
CONTRACTOR in writing within a reasonable time, whether in his opinion the event of
delay is one which in principle entitles CONTRACTOR to an extension of time.
10.4
OWNERS Discretion
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Article 10, the OWNER may, in his absolute
discretion (but is not obliged to), grant a fair, reasonable and necessary extension of
time notwithstanding that CONTRACTOR has failed to comply with the provisions of this
Article 10.
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10.5
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ARTICLE 11
11.0
11.1
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for and shall pay at its own expense when
due and payable all TAXES assessed against it in connection with the
CONTRACT. All TAXES levied on CONTRACTOR shall be for the account of
CONTRACTOR and shall not be reimbursed by OWNER.
11.2
CONTRACTOR shall protect and indemnify OWNER and hold OWNER safe and
harmless from any and all claims or liability for TAXES assessed or levied by the
Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB), whichever is applicable against
CONTRACTOR or its SUBCONTRACTORS or against OWNER for or on account
of any payment made to or earned by CONTRACTOR in connection with this
CONTRACT.
CONTRACTOR shall further protect and hold OWNER harmless from all TAXES
assessed or levied against or on account of wages, salaries or other benefits paid
to or enjoyed by CONTRACTORs employees, or employees of its
SUBCONTRACTORS, and all TAXES assessed or levied against, on or for
account of any property or equipment of CONTRACTOR or its
SUBCONTRACTORS.
11.3
OWNER shall have the right to withhold TAXES from payments due to
CONTRACTOR under this CONTRACT to the extent that such withholding may be
required by the IRB or relevant tax authorities, and payment by OWNER to the
IRB or relevant tax authorities of the amount of money so withheld will relieve
OWNER from any further obligation to CONTRACTOR with respect to the amount
so withheld. If CONTRACTOR is under the opinion that the payment(s) should not
be subject to withholding tax in Malaysia, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to
OWNER a letter from IRB or the relevant tax authorities confirming that
CONTRACTOR is a resident in Malaysia, failing which OWNER shall consider
CONTRACTOR a non-resident in Malaysia for tax purposes until such time that
the required letter is submitted to OWNER.
If any withholding is done, OWNER will provide CONTRACTOR with official
receipts or other satisfactory evidence in respect of such deduction or withholding.
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11.4
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify OWNER against all claims, demands and causes
of action based on any actual TAXES for which they are liable or any actual or
alleged failures by CONTRACTOR or its SUBCONTRACTORS to comply with
applicable tax reporting, return, or other procedural requirement with respect to the
CONTRACT. This indemnity shall include without limitation all penalties, awards,
and judgments; court and arbitration costs; attorneys fees; and other reasonable
expenses associated with such claims, demands, and causes of action.
11.5
11.6
In the event that a refund opportunity arises with respect to any TAX paid by one
party as a result of the transactions governed by this CONTRACT, both parties
shall reasonably work together to pursue such refund. If one party receives a
refund or a credit for any TAX paid by the other Party with respect to the
CONTRACT, then the Party receiving the refund or credit agrees to refund to that
other Party the full amount of such refund or credit.
Indirect Tax
11.7
11.8
Tax amount shall be separately stated in the prices and rates, and shall be
separately itemised in the invoice.
Customs Charges
11.9
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for and shall pay at its own expense when
due and payable all CUSTOM CHARGES assessed against it in connection with
the CONTRACT.
11.10 CONTRACTOR shall protect and indemnify OWNER and hold OWNER safe and
harmless from any and all claims, demands and causes of action based on any
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actual CUSTOM CHARGES for which they are liable or any actual or alleged
failures by CONTRACTOR or its SUBCONTRACTORS to comply with applicable
reporting, return, or other procedural requirement with respect to their payment
under the CONTRACT. This indemnity shall include without limitation all penalties,
awards, and judgments; court and arbitration costs; attorneys' fees; and other
reasonable expenses associated with such claims, demands, and causes of
action.
11.11 Notwithstanding the fact that goods are imported in the name of OWNER,
CONTRACTOR shall remain responsible for such goods while in Malaysia.
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify OWNER from and against any claims, demands
and causes of action which may arise as a result of damage to, shortages or
overages in inventory of such goods.
11.12 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the preparation of all documents required
by the relevant Malaysian Royal Custom Department ("Customs Authority"), in
connection with the import and export of goods. CONTRACTOR is also required to
provide assistance, information and documentation to OWNER as and when
required for any application to be made to the Customs Authorities or any other
relevant authorities for the purposes of this CONTRACT.
11.13 CONTRACTOR shall indemnify OWNER from and against any claims, demands
and causes of action brought by Customs Authority which may arise as a result of
shortage or overages in inventory of such goods.
11.14 For the purpose of tax exemption application, CONTRACTOR, where applicable,
shall assist OWNER in the application of CUSTOM CHARGES exemption for the
Purchase Order/Release Order issued by OWNER and ensure that the description
of the items as contained in the commercial invoice shall correspond to the
description contained in the exemption form. CONTRACTOR shall promptly
provide OWNER with all information as required by the Malaysian Ministry of
Finance and/ or any other relevant authority for the purposes of the application of
the exemption including but not limited to the following:
(a)
(b)
quantity applied;
(c)
new or used;
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(d)
country of origin;
(e)
(f)
date of import;
(g)
CIF Value;
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
11.15 For avoidance of doubt, CUSTOM CHARGES as mentioned above shall include
but not limited to any import duty, surtax, sales tax and any other statutory imposts
levied, which are imposed by or on behalf of any Customs Authority but does not
include
penalties, interest and fines levied due to the negligence of
CONTRACTOR.
Goods and Services Tax
11.16 This Article shall only apply upon the implementation date of Goods and Services
Tax law in Malaysia.
11.17 The price quoted by CONTRACTOR for any taxable supplies to be made under
this CONTRACT is exclusive of GST.
11.18 Where GST is applicable to any supplies made by CONTRACTOR under this
CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR is entitled to charge GST on the payment of the
supply. The consideration for such supply will be increased by an amount
calculated as:
AxR
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Where:
A is the amount of consideration payable for the supply; and
R is the applicable rate of GST
11.19 If CONTRACTOR is liable for GST as contemplated by Article 11.18 then:
(a)
(b)
(ii)
where a taxable supply has been made and consideration charged but the
applicable GST has not been charged, the increase in the consideration
required by Article 11.19 shall be paid by OWNER upon the provision of a
tax invoice by CONTRACTOR in accordance with the GST law.
Where costs incurred by one party are to be reimbursed by another, the amount to
be reimbursed shall be calculated net of any GST input tax credits that the party
seeking reimbursement is entitled to in respect of the cost incurred.
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ARTICLE 12
12.0
CHANGE ORDER
12.1
OWNER shall have the right at any time to issue CHANGE ORDER to
CONTRACTOR.
12.2
(ii)
(iii)
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(iv)
(v)
cost plus percentage fee for additional supplies and services. The
percentage referred herein shall be at five percent (5%) of the
actual invoice.
12.3
(b)
(c)
(d)
If CONTRACTOR fails to submit the proposal referred to in Article 12.1 within the
time specified or in the event OWNER, after negotiation with CONTRACTOR, does
not agree to any part of CONTRACTOR's proposal in respect of the contemplated
CHANGE ORDER, OWNER shall have the right to instruct and CONTRACTOR
shall have the obligation to carry out the CHANGE ORDER. OWNER shall also
have the right to instruct CONTRACTOR to carry out an item or items of work for
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the PROJECT when there is disagreement as to whether any such item is part of
the WORK or constitutes a CHANGE ORDER.
12.4
The estimate for the CHANGE ORDER shall be prepared at the rates set forth in
the CONTRACT. If the CONTRACT does not contain any rates or prices
applicable to the CHANGE ORDER, then suitable rates shall be determined on the
basis of the levels of existing comparable CONTRACT rates, or if comparable rates
do not exist, new rates shall be agreed, or the WORK shall performed on a lump
sum or daywork basis as determined by OWNER.
12.5
12.6
CHANGE ORDER shall be settled, invoiced and paid separately from the
CONTRACT PRICE or may be deducted from the CONTRACT PRICE, as the case
may be.
12.7
(c)
(d)
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ARTICLE 13
13.0
EXAMINATION
13.1
(a)
OWNER shall have the right at any time to examine the WORK as it is being
performed. The WORK shall at all times be subjected to independent tests
or inspections by OWNER and/or its appointed persons at the SITE, or other
designated location. CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, be
responsible for providing safe, necessary facilities and all samples,
documents, drawings and lists required for such tests or inspections. The
tests and inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the
CONTRACT and CONTRACTOR shall submit to OWNER a report on each
test and inspection immediately after it is conducted.
(b)
(c)
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13.2
OWNER shall have the right to reject any item of WORK found to be not in
accordance with the CONTRACT.
13.3
13.4
(a)
(b)
The cost of making the tests called for in the PROJECT SPECIFICATION
shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
If any supplementary test is ordered by OWNER and if the test shows that
the relevant part of the WORK (including any MATERIALS) is in full
compliance with the requirements of the CONTRACT, the cost of such test
will be borne by OWNER. In all other cases the cost shall be borne by
CONTRACTOR.
(c)
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ARTICLE 14
14.0
14.1
If CONTRACTOR for any reason, other than event of Force Majeure or OWNER's
failure to discharge its part of the contractual obligations, fails to execute the
WORK such that the Time or Date for Completion referred to in Article 9.1 above
has not been met, or within any extended time given under the CONTRACT,
CONTRACTOR shall be liable for and shall pay to OWNER, as OWNERs remedy,
liquidated damages at the rate of:Sectional Acceptance - 0.33% of the CONTRACT PRICE per day of delay with a
maximum of five per cent (5%) of the CONTRACT PRICE
Overall Provisional Acceptance - 0.33% of the CONTRACT PRICE per day of
delay with a maximum of ten per cent (10%) of the CONTRACT PRICE.
Description
Sectional Acceptance (Wharf C1
and C2, access road to wharf and
associated dredging work)
Completion shall be within eight
(8) months T0+8 months
Overall Provisional Acceptance
Completion (T0+12 months)
% Contract
value per
Day
Max LAD
(% of Contract Value)
0.33
5
(up until the date for Overall
Provisional Acceptance)
0.33
10
OWNER may, without prejudice to any other method of recovery, deduct the
amount of such liquidated damages from any payment due to or which may
become due to CONTRACTOR.
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14.3
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ARTICLE 15
15.0
15.1
CONTRACTORS EMPLOYEES
CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be absolutely liable for,
and hereby indemnifies OWNER and OWNERs CONSULTANT from and against
all claims in respect of all injuries to, including death of any of CONTRACTORS or
SUBCONTRACTORS personnel, employees, servant or agents.
15.2
15.3
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15.4
15.5
a)
b)
WORK or part of the WORK for which OWNER has issued a DEFECTS
LIABILITY PERIOD.
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third parties arising out of or in connection with the performance of the WORK
whether or not such loss or damage was caused by or contributed to in whole or
in part or was partly attributable to any act, omission, fault, negligence or lack of
due diligence of OWNER and/or OWNERs CONSULTANT or any of its agents.
CONTRACTORS indemnity hereunder shall not exceed Ringgit Malaysia Five
Million (RM 5,000,000) for any one occurrence. The respective liabilities of
CONTRACTOR and OWNER as to the amount over and above the Ringgit
Malaysia Five Million (RM 5,000,000) shall be determined according to law.
15.7
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15.8
CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS
Neither OWNER and/or OWNERs CONSULTANT nor CONTRACTOR shall be
liable to the other for any indirect, special or consequential damages including but
not limited to loss of revenue or anticipated profits, loss of business whether
foreseeable or not resulting from the carrying out of operations or the exercise of
rights by the PARTIES under this CONTRACT.
15.9
15.10 NO RELIEF
Neither:a)
b)
shall suspend or otherwise affect or relieve the CONTRACTOR from any of its
obligations under the CONTRACT including without limitation its obligations under
Article 16 and this Article.
15.11 The indemnities given by the CONTRACTOR shall not be reduced by reasons of
any negligence or omission of OWNER and/or OWNERs CONSULTANT in failing
to supervise or control the CONTRACTOR's SITE operations or methods of
working or to detect or prevent or remedy defective WORK or to ensure proper
performance of any other obligations of the CONTRACTOR under this
CONTRACT.
15.12 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the costs of all loss or damage
caused by the willful misconduct, act, omission or negligence of CONTRACTOR,
its SUBCONTRACTOR, and/or their respective officers, agents or employees.
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ARTICLE 16
16.0
16.1
INSURANCE
Without prejudice to CONTRACTORs liability and responsibility as contained
elsewhere in the CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR shall procure, and maintain at its
own cost and expense during performance of the WORK, the following insurance
applicable to its operations with respect to and for the duration of this
CONTRACT.
a)
b)
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance for owned, non-owned and hired units
covering the use of such vehicles in accordance with the applicable laws;
c)
All Risks Physical Damage Insurance to cover the full replacement value
of CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT used, owned, leased
or hired by CONTRACTOR;
d)
e)
All Risks Cargo insurance to cover all MATERIALS from the respective
warehouse and/or point of supply and/or place of manufacture until arrival
at SITE which for this purpose shall mean after unloading or, in the event
the equipment which cannot reasonably be inspected at time of unloading,
within thirty (30) days of unloading at SITE. Such insurance shall further
include insurers agreement to contribute to fifty percent (50%) of the claim
in the event of any loss or damage being discovered after arrival at SITE
of the relevant MATERIALS and where it is not possible to ascertain
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16.2
f)
Hull and Machinery insurance for all watercraft or marine craft or vessel
owned, hired, chartered, leased or used by CONTRACTOR, in the
performance of the WORK for an amount of not less than the full
replacement value of each such craft or vessel, including cover for full
collision liability and the cost of removal of debris or wreck;
g)
h)
16.3
16.4
SUBCONTRACTORS
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible viz-a-viz OWNER that any
SUBCONTRACTOR where applicable shall take out and maintain at its cost
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similar insurances as referred to above covering its liability to third parties, its
personnel, owned, non-owned and hired motor vehicles, equipment, material
supplies and any property of SUBCONTRACTOR at the SITE.
16.5
16.6
INSURING COMPANIES
CONTRACTOR shall obtain the insurance described in Article 16.1 from
reputable and financially secure companies licensed or incorporated in Malaysia
and acceptable to OWNER.
16.7
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All losses within the deductible amount stated in the above insurance will be for
the account of and be paid by CONTRACTOR. Any breach by CONTRACTOR of
condition and/or warranties contained therein shall also be for the account of
CONTRACTOR.
OWNER shall include CONTRACTOR, OWNERs CONSULTANT and
SUBCONTRACTORS as additional insured on such policy and shall cause the
insurers thereof to waive all express and implied rights of subrogation against
such parties. The policy under Article 16.7(b) shall include a cross liability
provision in favour of OWNER, OWNERs CONSULTANT, CONTRACTOR and
SUBCONTRACTOR, where applicable.
16.8
16.9
NOTICE OF CLAIM
Notice of any occurrence which may give rise to any claim for loss or damage
covered under Article 16.1 and 16.7 above shall be given by CONTRACTOR to
OWNER, giving full details of such occurrence, without delay.
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from the insurance under this Article shall be paid in the first place to OWNER and
then (less only the aforesaid percentage for professional fees, if any) released to
the CONTRACTOR, progressively calculated as from the date of receipt of the
monies in proportion to the extent of the WORK of restoration, replacement or
repair previously carried out by the CONTRACTOR, but having regard also to any
likely shortfall or deficit in the money so paid and to the CONTRACTORS
consequential obligation in such event to reinstate an appropriate proportion of
the loss or damage represented by such shortfall or deficit free of charge.
16.11 CONTRACTORS LIABILITY
Notwithstanding the above, the provision of all insurances shall not limit or reduce
CONTRACTORS liability and responsibility as contained elsewhere in the
CONTRACT.
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ARTICLE 17
17.0
CONTRACTORS WARRANTIES
17.1
17.2
CONTRACTOR warrants that the WORK comply with the requirements of this
CONTRACT including any technical specifications, free from defects in
workmanship, fit and suitable for the purpose and use for which they are intended
as stated in this CONTRACT. The scope of CONTRACTORs warranty shall cover
all expenses incurred with respect to equipment, materials, labour and all direct
cost and remedy of the defective WORK.
17.3
CONTRACTOR shall at its own cost, perform any corrective action which may be
necessary as a result of CONTRACTORs failure to provide WORK with such
level of skill and diligence, or which result from failure of CONTRACTORs
management, personnel or their respective representative(s) to observe and
exercise a standard of care which other contractors normally practise, provided
CONTRACTOR is given notice of such failure within the DEFECTS LIABILITY
PERIOD.
17.4
The DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD shall be twelve (12) months commencing from
the date of the issuance of DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD.
17.5
In the event that within the DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD, in OWNER's opinion it
appears that the condition guaranteed by CONTRACTOR in Article 17.1 has not
been or is no longer met, OWNER will notify CONTRACTOR in writing thereof.
Promptly upon receipt of OWNER's written notice of any defect in the WORK
during the applicable DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD, CONTRACTOR shall repair
the affected portion or portions thereof and perform such tests as OWNER may
require in order to verify that such repair comply with the requirements of the
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The DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD for that part of the WORK remedied by
CONTRACTOR in accordance with Article 17.5 shall recommence in full from the
date of re-acceptance by OWNER of such part of the WORK, except that in no
event whatsoever will CONTRACTOR's guarantee obligation extend beyond
twelve (12) months from the date of PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE.
17.7
17.8
(a)
(b)
If CONTRACTOR does not begin its plan for repairs within the time mutually
agreed or if CONTRACTOR and OWNER fails to reach agreement on such a plan
within five (5) calendar days of CONTRACTORs receipt of OWNERs notice of
such breach, OWNER, after advising CONTRACTOR in writing, shall be entitled at
its options and at CONTRACTORs expense to perform or have third parties
perform such work as is necessary to remedy or cause to be remedied such
breach or to pursue such other remedies as may be available to it by law.
OWNERs actions under this Article 17.8 shall not prejudice OWNERs rights
under Article 19. If the WORK or part thereof are WORK which CONTRACTOR
should have carried out at CONTRACTOR's own cost, OWNER shall in addition to
its right to invoke any Performance Bond which may have been furnished by the
CONTRACTOR, be entitled to recover from CONTRACTOR the total cost to
OWNER thereof or may deduct the same from any monies due or which may
become due to CONTRACTOR and if there are none or insufficient monies
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available, CONTRACTOR shall reimburse OWNER within thirty (30) days after
invoicing for all such rates.
17.9
The costs to CONTRACTOR resulting from the fulfillment of its obligations set
forth in this Article 17 shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
17.10
CONTRACTOR shall when fulfilling its obligations referred to in Article 17.5 keep
OWNER fully informed in writing of the action that will be taken and the results
obtained. Each such action requires OWNER's prior written approval which
approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
17.11
17.12
17.13
The rights and remedies of OWNER provided by this Article 17 are in addition to
any other rights and remedies provided by law or in equity or otherwise.
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ARTICLE 18
18.0
PERFORMANCE BOND
18.1
18.2
18.3
The CONTRACTOR shall be obliged to keep the bond specified in Clauses 18.1
and 18.2 valid, in full force, effectively renewed and extended for the duration
stated, wherein such renewals and extensions shall be submitted to the OWNER
at least one (1) month before its expiry. The OWNER shall be entitled without
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prejudice to any other rights or remedies that the OWNER may have against the
CONTRACTOR, upon the CONTRACTORs failure to keep the bond specified in
Clause 18.1 and 18.2 valid, in full force and effectively renewed and extended, to
make a demand on the bond and guarantee and / or withhold all or any payment
due or becoming due to the CONTRACTOR under the CONTRACT, until the
CONTRACTOR ensures that such bond is made valid, is in full force or is
effectively renewed or extended.
18.4
18.5
18.6
Should the expiry date of the Bank Guarantee required to be furnished pursuant
to Article 18.1 occur before the expiry period mentioned above, the
CONTRACTOR shall provide at least fourteen (14) days before the date of expiry,
a fresh guarantee in the form similar to and in the amount of those previously
provided, except for a revised date of expiry which shall be not earlier than three
(3) months after the end of duration of CONTRACT. Should CONTRACTOR fail to
provide the fresh guarantee as required, OWNER shall without prejudice to all its
other rights under the CONTRACT or the law, invoke the Bank Guarantee
referred to in Article 18.1.
18.7
Further, and within fourteen (14) days of the award of this CONTRACT,
CONTRACTOR shall furnish OWNER with Parental Guarantee duly executed by
principal partner, associate and/or parent company of the CONTRACTOR, as
may be requested by OWNER in the form as provided in Section A, Part I
General Requirements of the ITB.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 19
19.0
TERMINATION
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
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would have been borne by the CONTRACTOR shall be deducted from the
amounts due or may become due to CONTRACTOR.
19.5
Failing the said appointment of an alternative contractor within the ten (10)
calendar days period after notice in that regard from OWNER, OWNER may at its
own discretion and without prejudice to any other rights it may have, terminate
all or part of the WORK by notice in writing and reduce the PROJECT
SPECIFICATION and appoint another contractor to undertake the WORK or any
part of the WORK and CONTRACTOR shall bear all costs incurred in connection
thereto and shall be recoverable from the CONTRACTOR as a debt or may be
deducted from any money due or to become due to the CONTRACTOR under the
CONTRACT.
19.6
CONTRACTOR fails within ten (10) calendar days after the date of
OWNER's written notice under Article 19.2 to commence and
continuously proceed with all actions required under the CONTRACT to
remedy such breach; or
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
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(g)
Guarantee
and
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
then OWNER has the right after giving seven (7) calendar days written notice to
CONTRACTOR, to terminate CONTRACTOR's employment under the
CONTRACT and to expel CONTRACTOR from the SITE. The above shall not be
construed as a limitation of any claim which OWNER may have under the
CONTRACT with respect to such breach.
CONTRACTORs payment of
liquidated damages pursuant to Article 14 shall not preclude OWNER from
otherwise exercising properly its right under this Article.
19.7
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(a) Enabling OWNER to take over the WORK so far completed, or the relevant
part thereof, and all or the relevant part of the MATERIALS in
CONTRACTOR's care, custody or control;
(b) enabling OWNER to the extent desired by
CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT;
OWNER,
to
use
all
19.8
19.9
CONTRACTOR shall hold OWNER harmless from and indemnified against any
action, damage, claim or demand whatsoever by CONTRACTOR,
SUBCONTRACTORS, suppliers or any other party employed by CONTRACTOR
including costs of legal fees which may be rendered against OWNER arising from
termination by OWNER pursuant to this Article 19.
19.10
19.11
19.12
In the event of termination of a part of the WORK the provisions of this Article 19
shall apply mutatis mutandis.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 20
20.0
DISCONTINUATION
20.1
OWNER has the right at any time, for any reason and at its absolute discretion, to
discontinue the CONTRACT subject to prior notification.
20.2
20.3
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CONTRACTOR shall hold OWNER harmless from and indemnified against any
action, damage, claim, or demand whatsoever by CONTRACTOR,
SUBCONTRACTORS, suppliers or any other party employed by CONTRACTOR
including costs of legal fees which may be rendered against OWNER arising from
discontinuation by OWNER pursuant to this Article 20 but this indemnity shall not
prejudice CONTRACTOR's rights under Article 20.3.
20.5
OWNER shall not be liable to CONTRACTOR for any claim for loss of anticipated
profits for, on account of, or arising from discontinuation of this CONTRACT.
20.6
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ARTICLE 21
21.0
SUSPENSION
21.1
OWNER may at any time and from time to time and for any reason, by notice to
CONTRACTOR, suspend further performance of all or any portion of the WORK.
Any notice of suspension shall specify the effective date of suspension and the
estimated duration of the suspension. Upon the date specified in any such notice
of suspension, CONTRACTOR shall promptly suspend further performance of the
affected WORK and during the period of such suspension shall properly care for
and protect all of the affected WORK in progress and all affected property of
OWNER which pursuant to the terms of this CONTRACT is subject to the
supervision of CONTRACTOR. OWNER may at any time end the suspension by
notice to CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR shall use all reasonable efforts to
resume performance of the affected WORK pursuant to this CONTRACT
immediately upon receipt of such notice or upon the date specified in such notice.
As full compensation, CONTRACTOR will be reimbursed for the following costs,
reasonably incurred, without duplication of any item, to the extent that such costs
directly result from such suspension of all or any portion of the WORK;
(a) costs of performance which, in the circumstances of the delay, cannot
reasonably be avoided or reduced by CONTRACTOR, all of which costs must
be reasonable and unavoidable and which are a direct result of the
suspension;
(b) incremental costs incurred as a result of any delivery of equipment and
MATERIALS ordered and/or in transit (provided that CONTRACTOR and
OWNER shall consult as to ways of minimising such cost); all of which costs
must be reasonable and unavoidable and which are a direct result of the
suspension;
(c) incremental costs of CONTRACTORs field personnel, SUBCONTRACTORS
and rented CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT and other
facilities which with the consent of OWNER are maintained for the WORK and
costs incurred by CONTRACTOR in demobilising and re-mobilising
CONTRACTORs field personnel who are not so maintained all of which cost
must be reasonable and unavoidable and which are a direct result of the
suspension.
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ii)
21.3
OWNER may at any time lift the suspension of the performance of the WORK, for
all or any part of the suspended WORK, by giving written notice to the
CONTRACTOR. In such a case and provided that suspension was not due to
any reason mentioned in paragraphs (i) and (ii) of Article 21.1(c), CONTRACTOR
and OWNER shall consult with one another concerning the effect of suspension
on:(a) time Schedule and the Payment Schedule, as appropriate; and/or
(b) the CONTRACT PRICE,
which shall be equitably adjusted in accordance with Article 21.1. Such
adjustment shall take into account, among other things, costs of re-mobilising
CONTRACTORs field personnel and the ability of CONTRACTOR to reschedule
PROJECT activities in order to avoid or minimise overall delays resulting from the
suspension.
21.4
If the WORK or any part thereof is suspended for a period in excess of ninety (90)
days consecutively or one hundred eighty (180) days in the aggregate
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21.6
21.7
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ARTICLE 22
22.0
FORCE MAJEURE
22.1
Neither PARTY hereto shall be liable for any failure to fulfill any term or condition
of the CONTRACT except with respect to payment of money, if fulfillment has
been delayed, hindered, interfered with or prevented by force majeure which for
the purpose of this Agreement shall mean any event which is not within the
control of the PARTY in question and could not have been prevented or overcome
by the exercise of due diligence by the said PARTY.
22.2
Without prejudice to the generality of Article 22.1 the events falling within force
majeure include severe force of nature, earthquakes, floods, tidal waves, acts of
war or public enemy and riots. However, force majeure shall not include
occurrences such as late performance by CONTRACTOR and/or
SUBCONTRACTOR caused by unavailability of equipment, supervisors or labour,
inefficiencies or similar occurrences or financial distress.
22.3
(b)
Force majeure shall not include any event which is due to compliance with any
law in Malaysia.
22.5
On the occurrence of any force majeure event the PARTY so affected shall:
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(a)
immediately give verbal notice of such an event to the other PARTY and
promptly confirm that notice by letter or telefax.
(b)
22.6
If after complying with the requirements of Article 22.5 either PARTY is prevented
or delayed from the complete performance of any obligation for a period of thirty
(30) continuous days, or ninety (90) days in aggregate during the CONTRACT
period, the PARTIES shall thereupon agree, upon termination of force majeure
and upon commencement of the WORK to equitably make such adjustments as
may be necessary to reflect altered circumstances as a result of force majeure
event, provided that if the force majeure event continues for more than the said
thirty (30) days continuous or ninety (90) days in aggregate, whichever occurs
first, both PARTIES shall discuss and come to a mutually agreeable solution,
failing which either PARTY may, upon sixty (60) days' written notice, terminate
this CONTRACT.
22.7
The effective date of termination shall be the expiry of the said sixty (60) days or
such earlier date as OWNER may agree. In the event of such termination, the
provisions pursuant to Articles 19.3 (a), 19.4 to 19.7 hereof shall apply mutatis
mutandis and OWNER and CONTRACTOR shall consult and agree the steps
required to achieve an orderly close to the affected part of the WORK and the
reimbursement, if any, to be paid to CONTRACTOR in achieving such orderly
close-out.
22.8
Any delays or failure in performance by either PARTY hereto shall not give rise to
any claims for damages or loss of anticipated profits if, and to the extent, such
delay or failure is caused by force majeure.
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ARTICLE 23
23.0
ASSIGNMENT
23.1
CONTRACTOR shall not assign any part of its rights and obligations under the
CONTRACT without the prior written consent of OWNER. OWNER shall be
entitled to assign the CONTRACT or any part of its rights and obligations under
the CONTRACT with prior notification to CONTRACTOR.
23.2
Any PARTY to whom the rights and obligations under the CONTRACT are
assigned shall be bound by all the provisions of the CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR
or OWNER, as the case may be, shall procure as a condition precedent to any
assignment that such assignment shall:
23.3
(a)
(b)
(c)
CONTRACTOR shall arrange that any right and title (together with the obligations
connected therewith) relating to the WORK which CONTRACTOR may directly or
indirectly acquire from third parties can if so required by OWNER be assigned to
OWNER in the event of termination or discontinuation as referred to in Articles 19
and 20 respectively, by notice in writing by OWNER to any such third party.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 24
24.0
24.1
CONTRACTOR shall observe and abide by and shall ensure that any
SUBCONTRACTOR shall observe and abide by all applicable laws, by-laws and
regulations in Malaysia and in connection with the WORK, including but not
limited to those with respect to labour and insurance, safety and work
environment. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify OWNER for any loss or damage
suffered by OWNER as a result of CONTRACTOR's or SUBCONTRACTORS'
failure to comply with the aforementioned laws, by-laws and regulations.
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, CONTRACTOR's obligations
herein shall extend to OWNER's own safety regulations as identified to
CONTRACTOR from time to time.
24.2
24.3
24.4
CONTRACTOR shall at all times be considerate of and shall respect the local
customs and practices during the performance of the WORK.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 25
25.0
25.1
Ownership of any part of the WORK performed, whether completed or not, shall
vest in OWNER.
25.2
Nothing provided for in this Article 25 shall relieve CONTRACTOR from its
obligations under Articles 4, 5 and/or 9 and CONTRACTOR shall have full
responsibility and authority over the care, custody and control of any part of the
WORK, whether completed or not, and any item of MATERIALS as may be
necessary in connection with the execution of the WORK in accordance with the
provision of the CONTRACT.
25.3
25.4
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ARTICLE 26
26.0
26.1
26.2
26.3
26.4
26.5
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26.6
26.7
26.8
The cost and expenses involved in the implementation of any of the measures
under Articles 26.6 and 26.7 shall be for CONTRACTOR's account and shall not
be considered a CHANGE ORDER.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 27
27.0
27.1
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has and will throughout the CONTRACT duration
have experience and capability including sufficient and competent supervisors
and other personnel to efficiently and expeditiously perform the WORK at its own
sole risk and expenses and under its exclusive direction, control, and
responsibility.
27.2
CONTRACTOR further warrants that it shall ensure that any persons designated
as "Key Personnel" in the CONTRACT shall be located in Malaysia and available
at normal working hours in Malaysia and not be replaced without the prior
approval of OWNER of a suitable successor. In order to ensure that continuity of
the WORK is maintained, the replacement of any such Key Personnel shall work
alongside the person who is to be replaced for a reasonable hand over period at
no cost to OWNER.
27.3
CONTRACTOR shall at its own cost, be responsible for all matters relating to the
employment of its personnel, whether local or foreign, including without limitation:(a) work permit, employment visa, immigration requirements;
(b) remuneration, EPF, SOCSO, TAXES, levy, commission;
(c) lodging or accommodation, transportation, meal allowance;
(d) medical welfare, examination, treatment, hospitalization, health insurance,
including that of their immediate families; and
(e) all other statutory requirements.
27.4
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(d) to have failed to comply with OWNER's safety or other rules or regulations; or
(e) to have produced substandard WORK, or not to have acted diligently.
27.5
27.6
CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not allocate its approved Key Personnel and
other critical resources to any other contracts. Otherwise, CONTRACTOR shall
demonstrate to OWNERs satisfaction that allocation of these resources will not
adversely affect CONTRACTOR's ability to properly perform its obligations under
the CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR further agrees that when allocating its
personnel, the said contracts, including the cumulative effect of such contracts,
will not be given priority over the WORK.
27.7
CONTRACTOR warrants that its personnel have been medically evaluated and
are certified fit prior to performing WORK for OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall bear
all costs associated with the above requirement including the cost for the medical
examinations. OWNER may also request CONTRACTOR's personnel to undergo
a medical examination at OWNERs appointed clinic at any time during the term of
this CONTRACT. Any CONTRACTOR's personnel that is determined to be
medically unfit based on the medical examination unless otherwise agreed by
OWNER shall not be allowed to perform the WORK and CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible to provide a qualified replacement at no additional cost to OWNER.
All costs associated with the medical examination or tests that are requested by
OWNER shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
27.8
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27.9
(b)
(c)
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ARTICLE 28
28.0
28.1
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
(a)
(b)
(c)
(ii)
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(d)
(ii)
(e)
(f)
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ARTICLE 29
29.0
29.1
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Health, Safety and
Environment (HSE) laws and regulations pertaining to safety, health,
environment protection and fire protection, which are applicable to the location
where the WORK are being carried out. The CONTRACTOR shall also comply at
all times with the requirements as set forth by the OWNER in its Health, Safety
and Environment Management System (HSEMS), policies, operating standards,
site HSE requirements, OWNER Zero Tolerance Rules (ZeTo) and any special
instructions and all requirements stipulated in this CONTRACT and the Health,
Safety, Security and Environment Requirements stipulated in Section C, Part IV
Specifications, Drawings, Procedures and Requirements of the ITB. These
requirements are intended to supplement any known or ought to be known laws
and regulations applicable at the location where the WORK are being carried out.
The CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary HSE control and recovery measures
related to or arising out of the performance of the CONTRACT in order to protect
the WORK, the personnel and property of the OWNER, CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, all third parties and public from the hazards and risks associated
with the planning and execution of WORK. Notwithstanding the above, the
CONTRACTOR shall perform all obligations related to the HSE requirements
listed within PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
29.2
CONTRACTOR shall work closely with OWNER to develop the most appropriate
HSE recognition program for this CONTRACT. Such HSE recognition program
shall provide a structured means to periodically reward and recognize those
personnel who have contributed in making the SITE a safe work place. HSE
incentives will be based on merits, active participation, and the achievement of
HSE performance targets.
29.3
CONTRACTOR shall at its own expense ensure that all its personnel and
SUBCONTRACTOR(s) personnel have been given the necessary basic safety
and job related training as required by law and the PROJECT SPECIFICATION,
prior to the start of WORK and provide OWNER with copies of certifications if so
required.
In particular, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all its and
SUBCONTRACTOR(s) personnel are registered with NIOSH and/or CIDB.
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29.4
29.5
29.6
CONTRACTOR shall at its own expense provide adequate first aid equipment, fire
extinguishers and other safety equipment of approved types and amounts, as may
be reasonably required in connection with this CONTRACT and shall maintain this
equipment in a professional manner as dictated by legal and industry standards.
CONTRACTOR shall keep up-to-date records of all said equipment including for
inspection and maintenance thereof.
29.7
29.8
No later than thirty (30) days after the EFFECTIVE DATE, CONTRACTOR shall
submit for OWNER's review and comments a SITE HSE management
programme, applicable to the WORK, which will define the measures, practices
and procedures by which CONTRACTOR intends to protect personnel and
equipment against injury or damage. Such OWNER's review and comments shall
not relieve, nor shall such review and comments be construed as limiting in any
manner, CONTRACTOR's obligations to undertake any action which may be
necessary to establish and maintain safe and secure working conditions and
environment at the SITE.
CONTRACTOR shall hold regularly scheduled meetings to instruct its personnel
on proper HSE practices and the requirements of the SITE HSE programme.
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29.9
29.10
29.11
29.12
29.13
29.14
29.15
Owner shall have the right to prohibit commencement of the WORK or to stop any
WORK in progress on HSE ground if (without limitation) MATERIALS,
CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, CONTRACTORs personnel
(whether procured by CONTRACTOR from third parties or supplied by
CONTRACTOR) or work conditions are considered to be unsafe or not in
compliance with OWNERs HSSE rules and/or requirements stipulated in
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29.17
29.18
29.19
29.20
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the CONTRACT in accordance with the provisions of Article 19 and the OWNER
shall also have the right to call on the Performance Bond pursuant to Article 18 of
this CONTRACT to recover any loss, claims or damages suffered by the OWNER
as a result thereof.
29.21
29.22
29.23
CONTRACTOR is also responsible for the security and safety of the OWNERs
site facilities and is required to provide general site security, including security for
OWNER properties and personnel, CONTRACTORs own work area, equipment
and materials, tools, and supply of barricades as required.
29.24
The above are without prejudice to any other rights and remedies of OWNER
arising hereunder or by law or otherwise.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 30
30.0
SECRECY
30.1
CONTRACTOR shall preserve and cause its employees to preserve the secrecy
of any confidential information. CONTRACTOR shall, where deemed necessary
by OWNER enter into Non-Disclosure/Secrecy Agreements with any third parties
so identified by OWNER.
30.2
CONTRACTOR shall not use or cause to be used any confidential information for
any purpose other than the performance of the WORK, and as such
CONTRACTOR shall not:a) reproduce, copy or use any confidential information; or
b)
30.3
disclose to, place at the disposal of, or use on behalf of any third party, or
enable any third party to peruse, copy or use any confidential information
unless with prior written consent of OWNER.
The undertaking under this Article shall continue for a period of two (2) years from
the expiry of the DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD provided and insofar as the
confidential information in question has not:a) become part of public knowledge or literature through no fault of
CONTRACTOR; or
b)
30.4
The undertakings under this Article shall not prevent CONTRACTOR from using
confidential information which at the time of disclosure under the CONTRACT was
already in the possession of CONTRACTOR under a binder of secrecy or
disclosed under a secrecy obligation to CONTRACTOR by a third party as
mentioned in this Article within the limitations of such obligation.
30.5
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30.6
30.7
30.8
30.9
30.10 Notwithstanding the foregoing and without being held in breach of their obligation
under this Article, OWNER and CONTRACTOR may disclose any confidential
information to any competent authority where such disclosure is required by
applicable legislation or is requested pursuant to a court order.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 31
31.0
WAIVER
31.1
31.2
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ARTICLE 32
32.0
APPLICABLE LAW
The CONTRACT shall be governed by and construed in all respects in
accordance with the laws of Malaysia.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 33
33.0
ARBITRATION
33.1
33.2
33.3
The decision of the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon both PARTIES and
no PARTY shall have the right to seek recourse to a law court or other authorities
to appeal for revisions of such decision.
33.4
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ARTICLE 34
34.0
LANGUAGE
For all aspects of the CONTRACT the English language shall be the ruling
language, unless otherwise stated in the PROJECT SPECIFICATION.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 35
35.0
35.1
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold OWNER and its Affiliates harmless from
all liens, claims, assessments, fines and levies created, caused or committed by
CONTRACTOR or its SUBCONTRACTORS and all costs, damages and
expenses incidental thereto, including without limitation all court and arbitration
costs, legal fees, and other reasonable expenses. CONTRACTOR shall notify
OWNER of such liens and claims.
35.2
OWNER shall have the right to retain out of any payment to be made for any
WORK or a portion thereof, under this CONTRACT an amount sufficient to offset
such liens or claims which CONTRACTOR fails to discharge promptly until such
liens or claims is proven to be invalid or is satisfied, discharged or settled.
35.3
Should there be any lien or claim after all payments hereunder have been made,
CONTRACTOR agrees to refund to OWNER upon demand, all monies that
OWNER and/or its Affiliates may be compelled to pay to discharge any such lien
in consequence of CONTRACTOR's default including all costs, legal and
professional fees.
35.4
35.5
The Statement required under Article 35.4 above shall contain declaration from
CONTRACTOR to OWNER that there are no liens to be liable. CONTRACTOR
shall indemnify and hold OWNER and its Affiliates harmless from and against all
claims, demands, losses, costs, proceedings, charges and expenses arising out
of or incurred in connection with any claims or liens arising out of the performance
of the WORK and this CONTRACT by CONTRACTOR.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 36
36.0
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
36.1
CONTRACTOR shall exercise due care and diligence to prevent any actions being
taken or conditions from arising which could result in a conflict with OWNERs best
interest. This obligation shall apply to the activities of the personnel of
CONTRACTOR in their relations with OWNER's employees and their families, and
with suppliers, SUBCONTRACTOR, and third parties, arising from the
CONTRACT or related to the performance of the WORK.
36.2
36.3
CONTRACTOR shall not, at any time, make nor shall it offer any payment, gift,
promise, benefit, payment of unlawful gratuities, or other advantage (whether
pecuniary or otherwise) of any nature whatsoever, whether directly or through
intermediaries, to or for the benefit of any person, including any employee,
representative or agent of OWNER or any public official (i.e. any individual
performing an official function of a Government department, public agency, public
enterprise, public international organization or political party) where such payment,
gift, promise, or advantage will influence or may potentially influence the outcome
or any part of the bidding exercise in favour of CONTRACTOR.
36.4
CONTRACTOR shall, with respect to any matter arising out of this CONTRACT:(a) maintain adequate internal controls;
(b) accurately record all transactions in its books and records; and
(c) comply with all applicable laws.
36.5
In the event that CONTRACTOR shall be in breach of the terms and conditions of
this Article or any part thereof for any reason whatsoever, OWNER shall be
entitled to terminate the CONTRACT without any payment of compensation.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 37
37.0
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
37.1
37.2
37.3
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ARTICLE 38
38.0
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This CONTRACT constitutes the entire agreement between the PARTIES hereto and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements related to this
CONTRACT, either written or oral, including OWNER's bid document and
CONTRACTOR's proposal(s) except to the extent they are expressly incorporated into
this CONTRACT. No changes, alterations or modifications to this CONTRACT shall be
effective unless in writing, and executed by the authorised signatories of OWNER and
CONTRACTOR.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 39
39.0
39.1
A copy of the PETRONAS Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and Country
Supplement can be obtained from http://www.petronas.com.my/aboutus/governance/Pages/governance/code-of-conduct-business-ethics.aspx.
39.2
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
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(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(b) CONTRACTOR must ensure that all ASSOCIATED PERSONS who perform
services or provide goods in connection with this Agreement do so on the basis of
a written contract which imposes RELEVANT OBLIGATIONS on the
ASSOCIATED PERSON.
(c) CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the observance and performance by
ASSOCIATED PERSONS of the RELEVANT OBLIGATIONS and shall be directly
liable to PETRONAS for any breach of the RELEVANT OBLIGATIONS by an
ASSOCIATED PERSON.
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(d) Breach of this Clause 39 shall be deemed a material breach and PETRONAS
may terminate the Agreement in accordance with the terms stated in Clause 19
without any payment of compensation to CONTRACTOR.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 40
40.0
NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT
This CONTRACT is non-exclusive and OWNER reserves the right to engage
other contractors to perform similar or identical WORK. CONTRACTOR shall
afford such other contractors adequate opportunity to carry out their contracts and
shall accomplish the WORK in cooperation with those contractors and with
OWNER.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 41
41.0
41.1
All fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity and structures and other remains or
things of geological, historical or archeological interest discovered on the SITE
shall be the absolute property of the Government of Malaysia.
41.2
The CONTRACTOR shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent its workmen
or any other persons from removing or damaging any such article or thing and
shall immediately upon discovery and before removal of such article or thing,
inform OWNER to obtain instruction for dealing with the same.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 42
42.0
RECOVERY BY OWNER
42.1
Wherever the CONTRACT provides for OWNER to recover any amount from the
CONTRACTOR such amount may be deducted from any sum due or become due
at any time thereafter from OWNER to the CONTRACTOR in accordance with the
provisions of the CONTRACT.
42.2
Such sums may in any event be recovered by OWNER from the CONTRACTOR
as a debt due and owing.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 43
43.0
43.1
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all relevant laws relating to the protection
and preservation of the environment, in particular the Environmental Quality Act,
1974 including any subsequent amendments to or re-enactment of the
Environmental Quality Act, 1974.
43.2
The CONTRACTOR shall give due consideration the preservation and social
implications of water and air quality, soil, flora and fauna (if any) within the SITE
during the execution of the WORK. All measures taken by the CONTRACTOR in
compliance with this Article shall be deemed to be included in the CONTRACT
PRICE.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 44
44.0
STAMP DUTY
The stamp duty in respect of this CONTRACT shall be borne by the
CONTRACTOR.
Each PARTY shall bear any respective legal or other professional charges it may
occur in respect of any independent advice that it may seek in respect of this
CONTRACT and/or any matter pertaining thereto.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 45
45.0
PRICE FLUCTUATION
OWNER shall not entertain any claim for fluctuation of price in respect of all
materials, fuel, labour, exchange rates, taxes, statutory contribution, duties,
freight, transport charges, storage, protection and everything necessary and
requisite for the proper execution and completion of the WORK, at any point
during the currency of this CONTRACT and/or the end of any statutorily provided
limitation period.
END OF ARTICLE
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ARTICLE 46
46. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
46.1
it has the rights and entitlement to grant the license, vest the ownership and do the things
described in this ARTICLE 46;
use by OWNER, or by another person at the direction or with the permission of OWNER,
of the background IPR and the PROJECT IPR in accordance with the CONTRACT will not
infringe the IPR of any third party or breach any law; and
(c)
neither OWNER, nor any other person acting at the direction or with the permission of the
OWNER, is or will be liable to pay any license or other fee in respect of the use of the
background IPR or the PROJECT IPR.
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46.5
CONTRACTOR shall be liable for and shall indemnify and hold OWNER and other person
acting at the direction of or with the permission of the OWNER harmless against all claims,
cost and liability arising from:
(a) any breach of the warranties in ARTICLE 46.4; and
(b)
any CLAIM or allegation that the background IPR or the PROJECT IPR infringes
the IPR of a third party, is not being validly used, or is not validly registered.
46.6
46.7
In the event of any claim or action brought against OWNER arising out of the matters
referred to in ARTICLE 46.6, CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, and if required by
OWNER, conduct all negotiations for the settlement of the same and any litigation that
may arise there from. OWNER will not, unless CONTRACTOR fails to take over the
conduct of the negotiation or litigation, make any admission which might be prejudicial
thereto.
46.8
46.9
Subject to CONTRACTORS compliance with ARTICLE 46.8, OWNER shall indemnify and
hold CONTRACTOR harmless against all cost and liability arising from any claim that the
OWNER IPR infringes the intellectual property rights of a third party or is not validly
registered.
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ARTICLE 47
47.0
47.1
NOTICES
All notices required herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
been properly given or made if sent to the respective PARTY at the address
indicated below :-
OWNER
ATTENTION
FAX
CONTRACTOR
ATTENTION
FAX
47.2
: Addressed to
(OWNER ADDRESS)
: TBA
: TBA
: Address to;
(CONTRACTOR ADDRESS)
: TBA
: TBA
47.3
If the time of such deemed receipt is not during customary hours of business,
notice shall be deemed to have been received at 10.00 a.m. on the first
customary day of business thereafter.
47.4
Either PARTY may change the person to whom or address to which notice shall be
sent by giving the other PARTY written notice of such change.
47.5
The date of any notice shall be the date it is first received at the office of the
addressee or by the addressee, whichever is earlier.
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This CONTRACT shall ensure for the benefit of and be binding upon the legal
representatives and successors of the PARTIES hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this CONTRACT to be executed in
duplicate originals in their respective corporate names by their respective officers,
thereunder duly authorised, as of the date and year first above written.
OWNER
CONTRACTOR
______________________________
__________________________
NAME :
DESIGNATION :
NAME :
DESIGNATION :
DATE :
DATE :
WITNESS
WITNESS
_______________________
___________________________
NAME :
DESIGNATION :
NAME :
DESIGNATION :
DATE :
DATE :
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EXHIBIT I
LETTER OF AWARD
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EXHIBIT II
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EXHIBIT III
CLARIFICATION CORRESPONDENCES TO CONTRACTORS TECHNICAL AND
COMMERCIAL PROPOSALS
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EXHIBIT IV
CLARIFICATION TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ITB) DOCUMENT
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EXHIBIT V
ADDENDA TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ITB) DOCUMENT
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EXHIBIT VI
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) DOCUMENT
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EXHIBIT VII
CONTRACTORS TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPOSALS