2016-283-E Emergency Svc - FESCO Emergency Sales for the purchase of new ambulance

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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D38498-6182-495F-9F57-49F44D76229A 38. CHANGE ORDERS.......................................................................................................................................15 39. DUPLICATION OF TERMS OR STATEMENTS........................................................................................15 40. PUBLICITY...................................................................................................................................................15 41. TAXES...........................................................................................................................................................15 42. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE........................................................................................................................15 43. PRODUCT NOTICES&MAILINGS...........................................................................................................15 44. HANDLING OF ORDERS&PAYMENTS..................................................................................................15 45. PRICE CHANGES.........................................................................................................................................16 46. CONTRACT ITEM CHANGES....................................................................................................................17 47. FORCE MAJEURE........................................................................................................................................17 48. PERFORMANCE UNDER CONTRACT.....................................................................................................17 49. IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNET BASED E-COMMERCE................................................................18 50. CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION/TRAINING.............................................................................................18 51. LEGAL&CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES...................................................................................................18 52. NATIONWIDE SALES OPPORTUNITIES..................................................................................................19 1. INTRODUCTION The Houston-Galveston Area Council(H-GAC) is a"Government-to-Government" procurement service for States, State Agencies, Local Governments, Districts, Authorities, and qualifying Not-for-Profit Corporations(End Users). End Users become Members of the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGACBuy) by executing an Interlocal Contract, which is free of cost and evergreen unless cancelled. HGACBuy, acting on behalf of Members, is soliciting competitive offerings for the furnishing of products and/or services, as described elsewhere, which MAY be purchased by Members during the contract term. Members using the Program issue purchase orders directly to HGACBuy contractors. 2. DEFINITIONS,ABBREVIATIONS&ACRONYMS The following definitions, abbreviations and acronyms may be found in these specifications, and shall be interpreted herein as specified below. Definitions and Abbreviations: Acceptance. Acceptance takes place when the End User agrees with the Contractor that the terms and conditions of the contract have been met and verified. Acceptance is not the same as Receipt, and can only occur after intact shipping,inspection by End User,and any onsite testing that has been stipulated as part of the order Aggregate/Single Occurrence. The term "aggregate"in insurance terms is the sum of all claims against a specific policy for a specific loss incident. The term "single occurrence"differentiates between multiple claims and single claims against a specific policy. The inherent value of a policy's aggregate value is less important to an End User than is the value of a single claim as stated under "single occurrence." Approved. Acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction." ARO. "After Receipt of Order". Used in conjunction with a defined time period (usually days or weeks) to establish the delivery or lead time pursuant to any individual purchase transaction. In the case of orders for bodies which will be mounted on a customer furnished cab/chassis, the term ARO shall be construed to mean "After Receipt Of Cab/Chassis". Authority Having Jurisdiction. The authority shall be either H-GAC or the relevant End User based on the requirements as stated in each specification item. Unless specifically stated,the authority shall be H-GAC. Bidder. Any entity that submits a competitive bid to this Invitation. (See also"Offeror") Change Order. Request by an End User for a change in the composition of an already submitted purchase order, for example to change quantity ordered,add or delete items, etc. Contract. Specifically, a contract between H-GAC and a successful Offeror which is executed based on an award made pursuant this Invitation. Revised: 12/03/09 Page 2 of 19