Darwin - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Amenities Building at the Power Services Channel Island Zone Substation - The works comprise the supply and construction of a demountable amenities building in a factory in Darwin, construction of concrete block footings, stairs and landing for the building in a factory in Darwin, transport of the demountable amenities building, footings, stairs and landing to Channel Island Zone Substation, installation of the concrete footings, amenities building, stairs and l
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This is a minor works contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of an amenities building at the Power Services Channel Island Zone Substation in Darwin. The contract is with Power and Water Corporation. Key aspects include the form of agreement, commencement of works, site access conditions, document requirements, approvals, security, insurance, design obligations, personnel management, site conduct, record keeping, site conditions, payment terms, construction progress, practical completion, extensions of time, liquidated damages, suspension of works, variations, defects and defect liability period, warranties, termination clauses, dispute resolution procedures, privacy and security requirements, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, publicity guidelines, notice procedures, and general contract clauses. The contract specifies a defects liability period of 104 weeks from the date of practical completion. The contractor is responsible for the care and protection of the works until practical completion. There are specific clauses regarding work health and safety, sustainable supply chain management, and environmental obligations. The contract price and payment are detailed, including provisions for payment claims and statements. Liquidated damages are applicable if practical completion is not achieved by the specified date. The contract is governed by the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia.
The contract requires the contractor to achieve practical completion by the date for practical completion, which is specified in item 19. If the contractor fails to achieve practical completion by this date, liquidated damages may apply.
The principal will pay the contractor the amount set out as then payable in the payment statement, by the later of 20 business days of the contractor submitted payment claim and 15 business days of the principal receiving a payment statement. The contractor must provide claims for payment on at least a monthly basis or such longer period agreed in writing.
The contractor warrants that the works will be performed in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all requirements of the principal, that it has all necessary resources available, and that the works will be done with due diligence and expedition and within the times stated in this contract.
If the contractor does not reach practical completion by the date for practical completion, the contractor is indebted to the principal for liquidated damages at the rate specified in item 20 for every day after the date for practical completion.
The contract details conditions of site access, stating that once access is granted, the contractor agrees to immediately commence carrying out the works and to diligently and regularly continue to perform its obligations. The contractor agrees it will not have sole or exclusive possession of any part of the site and its access may be limited, non-continuous, or hindered by other works.
The contract does not explicitly mention sample submission requirements.
The contract outlines a dispute resolution process. If a dispute arises, a notice of dispute can be given. If the parties do not agree with the principal's determination, either party can escalate the dispute to a senior executive meeting within 10 business days of receipt of the principal's decision.
