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AGREEMENT
FOR
ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
SHOREWOOD PACKAGING COMPANY (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, a wholly foreign-owned
enterprise, hereinafter referred to as ("COMPANY"), acting through its officers
and directors who are hereby officially and formally appointed and authorized to
act on the COMPANY's behalf, and LAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED, a Hong Kong
corporation, hereinafter referred to as ("CONTRACTOR") for good and sufficient
consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, enter into this
Contract, on this ________ day of July, 1997, and hereby agree as follows:
1. THE WORK
a. The WORK shall consist of the engineering, architectural, design,
procurement, construction, inspection and pre-start-up mechanical testing of the
subject project, as more fully described in Exhibit I of this Agreement ("Scope
of the Work") and Exhibit II, the Preliminary Design Report or "PDR", attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
b. CONTRACTOR shall provide, or arrange to have provided, all services,
personnel, labor, materials and equipment needed to perform the WORK, in
accordance with this AGREEMENT.
The following are incorporated as part of this AGREEMENT: Exhibits I
through IX, attached hereto.
c. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the text of the
ARTICLES of this AGREEMENT and its incorporated documents, the text of the
ARTICLES shall govern. Anything mentioned in COMPANY's specifications and not
shown on COMPANY's drawings or shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the
specifications shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. In case
of any conflict or inconsistency among any of the incorporated documents,
CONTRACTOR immediately shall call such conflict or inconsistency to COMPANY's
attention in writing and request that same be resolved by COMPANY.
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d. All references to this AGREEMENT shall be interpreted to include all
documents incorporated herein, unless such reference specifically provides
otherwise. Titles of the Articles and Sections in this AGREEMENT are for
convenience only, and are not to be used in the interpretation of any provision
hereof.
e. Each party hereto is represented by legal counsel and has entered into
this AGREEMENT after consultation with counsel. Any ambiguity or uncertainty
arising in connection herewith should not be construed more harshly against one
party than the other.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANY
a. COMPANY shall:
b. furnish the site(s) on which the field work is to be performed including
the area(s) required for temporary facilities and storage;
c. provide, or assist CONTRACTOR in providing, such technical and process
data as may be necessary for CONTRACTOR to perform the WORK;
d. obtain with CONTRACTOR'S assistance all authorizations, permits and
licenses necessary for the performance of the WORK which are required to
be taken out in COMPANY's name; and
e. provide COMPANY's Preliminary Design Requirements.
3. REPRESENTATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR represents and agrees that:
a. it has the required skills and capacity to perform, and shall perform, the
WORK in the best professional manner utilizing state of the art, sound
engineering, architectural, procurement and construction principles, project
management and supervisory procedures in accordance with accepted practice in
the construction industry;
b. it shall prosecute the WORK continuously and diligently using qualified
and competent personnel (including but not limited to consultants and/or
specialty engineering firms as well as personnel to support field investigations
in the performance of the WORK) and complete the WORK in accordance with the
provisions of this AGREEMENT;
c. it has inspected the site(s) and surrounding locations; is familiar with
all actual conditions thereof related to the performance
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of the WORK; has included all actual conditions on and related to the sites in
calculating and preparing its bid application, and accepts such conditions and
the site for performance of the WORK;
d. it shall pay all taxes and obtain and pay for all permits and licenses
(which must be in CONTRACTOR's name), including but not limited to all
CONTRACTOR qualification permits required by the Guangzhou Economic
Technological Development District (the "Zone"), Guangzhou Municipality,
Guangdong Province, and/or People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), and
regulations required by all applicable governmental agencies in all locations
where the WORK is to be performed, and/or which are necessary for the
performance of the WORK, and/or are required for CONTRACTOR to operate as a
foreign contractor in the PRC. To the extent CONTRACTOR lacks any such permits
or is unable to qualify in a timely manner, CONTRACTOR may associate with firm
or firms who possess such qualifications. Nothing herein will release or limit
CONTRACTOR'S responsibilities;
e. it has knowledge of all of the legal requirements, and business practices
and COMPANY's rules and regulations which must be followed in performing the
WORK and shall perform the WORK in compliance with all applicable governmental,
local and other competent authorities' laws, regulations and orders, including
but not limited to the safety provisions, presently in effect and becoming
effective during the performance of the WORK and shall be responsible for all
consequences including, but not limited to, paying all fines and penalties which
may arise because of noncompliance with any such requirements;
f. it shall maintain all work sites free of waste material and rubbish and
clear such field work sites of all temporary structures, surplus material,
equipment and tools upon completion of any field work. All such materials shall
be removed and disposed of off site;
g. it shall be responsible for safety and shall require CONTRACTOR's
subcontractors and/or vendors to provide all necessary safeguards to ensure the
safety and protection of the WORK and of all persons and other property
associated with the work in accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT;
h. it is an independent contractor and nothing contained herein shall be
construed as constituting any other relationship with COMPANY, nor shall it be
construed as creating any relationship whatsoever between COMPANY and
CONTRACTOR's employees, CONTRACTOR has sole authority and responsibility to
employ, discharge and otherwise control its employees, and that neither
CONTRACTOR, nor any of its employees, agents or subcontractors are or shall be
deemed to be employees of COMPANY; CONTRACTOR shall comply with all laws, rules,
regulations and ordinances applicable to it as such employer; and
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CONTRACTOR shall accept complete responsibility as employer and principal for
its employees, agents and subcontractors;
i. it shall provide all temporary materials, structures, equipment, supplies
and construction utilities not specifically stated in the incorporated documents
as being provided by COMPANY;
j. it shall provide such assistance as requested by COMPANY in preparing
permit applications and supporting data and documents;
k. it shall replace any of its personnel performing the WORK whom COMPANY
requests CONTRACTOR to replace, with or without cause. COMPANY shall not have
any further responsibility or expense as a result of such a request. There shall
be a project superintendent or supervisor on site at all times, who is fluent in
English and the predominant languages of the work force;
l. it shall not remove any personnel designated as Key Personnel by COMPANY
without the prior written approval of COMPANY;
m. it shall use quality assurance programs, in performing the WORK, which
programs comply with all necessary codes and practices applicable to the type of
FACILITIES and as otherwise required by COMPANY. COMPANY will, at all times,
have the right of review and acceptance of such quality assurance programs;
n. it shall provide all calculations, estimates, schedules, and reports as
COMPANY requests, as required by the AGREEMENT or the incorporated documents, or
as otherwise required for timely execution of the WORK;
o. all waste shall be promptly removed from the site during the progress of
the WORK and disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and rules;
p. irrespective of the type of financial compensation or reimbursement to
CONTRACTOR for any portion of the AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR shall be solely
responsible for all design, management, installation and testing performed or
provided by it and/or its subcontractors or suppliers. In no event shall any
technical assistance provided by COMPANY to CONTRACTOR relieve or absolve the
CONTRACTOR of any responsibility for its use of such assistance or its
incorporation into the WORK;
q. it shall be fully responsible to confirm through field survey, the data
and accuracy of all drawings of existing FACILITIES insofar as such drawings may
affect the WORK supplied by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR, as part of its Scope of WORK
in Exhibit I, shall identify
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and obtain all additional reference drawings which might be required to perform
the WORK in accordance with this AGREEMENT. The CONTRACTOR is obliged to
prepare, develop, and revise all other necessary drawings and specifications;
r. it shall be solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all
details of the WORK, including, but not limited to, quantities, dimensions,
weights or gauges, fabrication processes, construction means or methods,
including, but not limited to, coordination of the WORK with others and
construction safety precautions; Review and/or approval by COMPANY of any of
CONTRACTOR'S acts, activities, documents, or efforts, as required by this
AGREEMENT shall in no way relieve CONTRACTOR of any obligations,
responsibilities and/or liabilities CONTRACTOR has or may have under this
AGREEMENT, nor shall such review and/or approval by COMPANY be in any way
construed to constitute COMPANY's assumption of responsibility for the accuracy
or adequacy of any of CONTRACTOR'S information or work incorporated into such
act, activity, document, or effort of CONTRACTOR;
s. it shall turn over to COMPANY or sell at COMPANY's option any surplus
items provided by CONTRACTOR under the fixed price amount and shall turn over to
COMPANY or sell, at COMPANY's option, any surplus items, including salable
scrap, which were purchased on a reimbursable basis, and remit proceeds of such
sales to COMPANY. Purchases and sales prices of such COMPANY owned surplus items
shall require prior written approval of COMPANY;
t. it shall arrange for complete handling of all materials, equipment and
construction equipment including inspection, expediting, shipping, unloading,
receiving, customs clearance and claims except as stated otherwise in the
incorporated documents;
u. it shall provide qualified personnel to participate in joint exhibit
reviews (where applicable) to resolve any questions and/or discrepancies as soon
as practicable;
v. CONTRACTOR shall provide within ten (10) days of this AGREEMENT (or any
associated Memorandum of AGREEMENT) being executed, a Payment and Performance
Bond issued by a surety company acceptable to COMPANY in the amount of the Total
Price of Work (fixed price or maximum amount of cost plus). Such Bond is
provided to COMPANY as security for CONTRACTOR's due performance and completion
of all of its obligations pursuant to this AGREEMENT. The proceeds of the Bond
(or a portion thereof as requested by COMPANY) shall be payable to COMPANY upon
notification by COMPANY to such institution that CONTRACTOR has failed to
perform or complete any of its obligations under and in accordance with the
terms of the AGREEMENT. The Bond will be
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discharged by COMPANY and returned to the CONTRACTOR not later than thirty (30)
calendar days following the Acceptance of the WORK pursuant to Article 11;
w. CONTRACTOR agrees that all of its and its subcontractors' representations,
and guarantees contained in this AGREEMENT are and shall be deemed material and
shall survive the completion or termination of this AGREEMENT;
x. CONTRACTOR shall give to COMPANY oral notification as soon as practicable,
and in writing, no more than twenty-four (24) hours after any accident, injury,
incident, or near miss occurring during the progress of the WORK whether or not
it may result in a claim against COMPANY's or CONTRACTOR's insurance policies;
y. CONTRACTOR shall provide food, housing and transport for all staff and
workers to the extent required;
4. TIME OF COMPLETION
a. CONTRACTOR shall commence performance of the WORK on the commencement date
set forth in the Project Schedule, Exhibit III, and shall continue the same in
an expeditious manner and in accordance with the Project Schedule. CONTRACTOR
shall at all times afford the WORK the highest priority, that is, CONTRACTOR
shall not assign to any other work a priority higher than the priority accorded
to the WORK. Attached hereto as Exhibit III is the Milestone Schedule showing
projected completion dates for each project milestone.
b. In the event that CONTRACTOR fails to complete its performance or
otherwise fails to perform its obligations in accordance with the projected
completion dates for each milestone set forth in Exhibit III, COMPANY will
suffer damages which are difficult, if not impossible, to calculate or
ascertain. Accordingly, it is agreed by COMPANY and CONTRACTOR that the sums set
forth below represent, fairly and reasonably, the damages to COMPANY for each
day, or part thereof, that CONTRACTOR has failed to comply with each such
milestone (hereinafter referred to as "Late Completion"), and CONTRACTOR shall
pay to COMPANY in discharge of its obligation to COMPANY to meet such milestone
as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, the said sum as per day damages for
each calendar day or part thereof elapsing from the date of the scheduled
milestones until the actual date of Notice of Completion of that particular
milestone. The payment of such liquidated damages shall not affect any other
rights or remedies available to COMPANY herein, or otherwise for breach. If
CONTRACTOR fails to complete its performance on or before the date the maximum
aggregate amount of liquidated damages has been reached, CONTRACTOR
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shall be in default and COMPANY may exercise any other remedies available to it
to recover its actual damages resulting therefrom.
c. The sums to be paid as liquidated damages or bonuses shall be:
i) Liquidated damages for Late Completion:
$(A)/day for the first five (5) working days (or part thereof) of
Late Completion; and $(B)/day for every working day (or part thereof) of
Late Completion thereafter. Liquidated damages pursuant to this Section
shall not exceed $(E).;
ii) Bonuses for Early Completion:
$(C)/day for the first five (5) working days (or part thereof) of
Early Completion; and $(D)/day for every working day (or part thereof) of
Early Completion prior thereto. Bonus pursuant to this Section shall not
exceed $(F).;
iii) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) -- see Exhibit IV for schedule for each
task.
d. At the time of execution of this AGREEMENT and in accordance with the
provisions of COMPANY's PDR, CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY, for approval, a
schedule, hereinafter referred to as the Contract Master Schedule, Exhibit V,
showing the sequence of events CONTRACTOR proposes to perform the WORK and
achieve the milestone(s) listed in Exhibit III. Thereafter, CONTRACTOR shall
furnish any amendments to the Contract Master Schedule for critical path
activities for COMPANY's approval and shall furnish such additional details and
information relating to such schedule as COMPANY may from time to time
reasonably require. The Contract Master Schedule shall be a Critical Path Method
Schedule. The CONTRACTOR shall implement the Contract Master Schedule to account
for, minimize or eliminate the impact of any delay in the COMPANY's supply of
the site, owner-furnished equipment, supplies, information or approvals. The
Contract Master Schedule shall minimize the number of Critical Path activities
and paths, and must be approved by the COMPANY.
e. COMPANY reserves the right to change by pushing back any of the milestones
in Exhibit III or the Contract Master Schedule Exhibit V, at any time by giving
CONTRACTOR a minimum or thirty (30) calendar days written notice. The start date
for any COMPANY task may be slipped back without additional cost to the COMPANY.
The revised start date will be no earlier than fourteen (14) calendar days after
the date of COMPANY's written notice.
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f. Neither the submission to and approval by COMPANY of the Contract Master
Schedule nor the furnishing of any details or information thereto, shall relieve
CONTRACTOR of any of its obligations under this AGREEMENT.
g. The WORK (and any applicable part thereof) shall be completed in
accordance with the Contract Master Schedule or in accordance with such
revisions thereto as COMPANY may approve.
h. The mode, manner and speed of performance of the WORK are to be such as to
satisfy COMPANY that the Contract Master Schedule will be met. Should COMPANY
have a reasonable belief that the Contract Master Schedule will not be met,
COMPANY shall have the right (but not the obligation) to so notify CONTRACTOR,
and CONTRACTOR shall work such additional overtime and/or engage such additional
personnel and/or take such other measure as may be necessary in order to
complete the WORK within the Contract Master Schedule or revisions thereto
approved by COMPANY. All costs related to such overtime, additional personnel
and other measures shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
i. Should Company require CONTRACTOR to complete the WORK in advance of the
Contract Master Schedule, CONTRACTOR shall, upon COMPANY'S written request, work
such additional overtime, engage such additional personnel and/or take other
measures, and COMPANY shall pay to CONTRACTOR all properly documented additional
costs resulting from all approved measures taken to advance such Contract Master
Schedule as required by COMPANY.
j. If at any time during the course of its performance of the WORK,
CONTRACTOR should have reason to believe that the WORK (or any applicable part
thereof) cannot be completed within the Contract Master Schedule or within any
revisions thereto approved by COMPANY; CONTRACTOR shall promptly, but in any
event not later than one (one) working day of the date it first has cause to
believe that the WORK may be delayed, notify COMPANY in writing of such possible
delay, indicating the extent of the delay CONTRACTOR believes will or could be
incurred and within seven (7) working days notify COMPANY, in writing of the
proposed remedy to complete the WORK within the Contract Master Schedule.
k. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that no extension(s) of time will
be requested or granted for any actual delays in activities which, according to
the Contract Master Schedule, do not affect (a) any completion date(s) in a
critical path in the network, or (b) a Date of Notice of Milestone.
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5. TITLE
a. CONTRACTOR shall cause all conditions of this Article to be inserted in
all of its subcontracts so that COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall have the rights set
forth herein with respect to each subcontractor.
b. All drawings, documents, engineering and/or other data prepared or
furnished by CONTRACTOR in performing the WORK shall become the property of
COMPANY at time of preparation and may be used by COMPANY for any purpose
whatsoever.
c. CONTRACTOR warrants good title to all materials, equipment, tools and
supplies furnished by it, its subcontractors and their vendors which are
purchased for COMPANY for the maintenance and/or construction of or become part
of the FACILITIES. Title to said materials, equipment, tools, and supplies shall
pass to COMPANY at the date (a) such materials, equipment, tools and supplies
are identified to this AGREEMENT, (b) payment is made for all or any portion of
said materials, equipment, tools and supplies, or (c) the FACILITIES or any part
thereof is delivered to COMPANY. whichever of the foregoing first occurs.
However, CONTRACTOR shall retain care, custody and control of said materials,
equipment, tools and supplies and exercise due care thereof to protect them from
loss or this AGREEMENT. Said transfer of title shall in no way affect COMPANY's
rights as set forth in other provisions of this AGREEMENT.
d. Any materials, equipment, tools, supplies, or any portion of the
FACILITIES for which title has passed to COMPANY but which remains in the care
and custody of CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors or vendors, including any
COMPANY-provided items, shall be clearly identified by CONTRACTOR, its
subcontractors, and/or vendors as being the property of COMPANY and shall be
segregated from CONTRACTOR's property and from the property of CONTRACTOR's
subcontractors and/or vendors.
e. For the purpose of protecting COMPANY's interest in all materials,
equipment, tools and supplies with respect to which title has passed to COMPANY
but which remain in the possession of another party, CONTRACTOR shall take or
cause to be taken all steps necessary under the laws of the appropriate
jurisdiction(s) (a) to permit prompt recovery of such materials, equipment,
tools and supplies, and delivery of them to COMPANY (b) to protect COMPANY's
title, and (c) to protect, defend and hold COMPANY harmless, against claims by
other parties with respect thereto.
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6. COST OF THE WORK
a. As full compensation for the WORK, COMPANY will pay to CONTRACTOR a fixed
price/"cost plus not to exceed", amount as set forth in Exhibit VI hereto
("fixed price amount").
b. Such fixed price amount shall not be subject to escalation nor increased
as a result of any increase in CONTRACTOR's costs unless agreed to by COMPANY in
writing; nor adjusted for any reason except as specified in Article 9, CHANGES
IN THE WORK. Said fixed price amount shall include:
i) all costs, expenses and charges for designing and building the
FACILITIES except for items or services specifically stated, in writing,
as being provided by COMPANY or others;
ii) costs that are caused or occasioned by a default or failure of the
CONTRACTOR or any party in privity with CONTRACTOR to perform the WORK in
accordance with the requirements of this AGREEMENT; and
iii) the purchasing service for operating and commissioning supplies,
spare parts, warehouse stocks, maintenance tools and any item purchased on
a reimbursable basis for the FACILITIES.
c. CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole expense, be responsible for the payment of
all taxes in accordance with the provisions of Article 27, TAX OBLIGATIONS
hereof. CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole expense, be responsible for arranging and
obtaining all necessary permits, including, but not limited to, permits for
CONTRACTOR's qualification to do business in the PRC or the GETDD, including but
not limited to, permits for operation of equipment and vessels, as well as visas
and work permits for CONTRACTOR's personnel to perform the WORK CONTEMPLATED
HEREIN.
d. CONTRACTOR shall use and document its best efforts to obtain and shall
credit for the benefit of COMPANY all lawful discounts, rebates, credits,
allowances and funds from vendors and subcontractors which are available to
COMPANY and/or CONTRACTOR on those items which COMPANY requests CONTRACTOR to
purchase on a reimbursable basis. CONTRACTOR shall be liable for and shall pay
to COMPANY any such credits if in the opinion of COMPANY the CONTRACTOR did not
use CONTRACTOR's best efforts to obtain such credits.
e. CONTRACTOR shall not submit any items for reimbursement unless such items
were previously included in its bid proposal accepted by COMPANY. Any items for
which CONTRACTOR seeks reimbursement which were not included in the bid must be
approved by COMPANY in advance.
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7. TERMS OF PAYMENT
a. On the date and/or milestone listed for each payment in the Invoice
Schedule, Exhibit VII, CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY an invoice which shall
show:
i) the fixed price amount (Exhibit VI) including any adjustment agreed
to in writing by COMPANY;
ii) the aggregate amount of the fixed price invoices issued to date,
including such invoice;
iii) the payment due on such invoice;
iv) a current status of the Contract Master Schedule confirming that the
WORK has progressed as specified therein;
v) a statement confirming that upon payment of the subject invoice,
title to materials or equipment procured by CONTRACTOR pursuant thereto
shall have vested in COMPANY;
vi) the following statement: "State Sales/Use tax in the amount of
___________ has been paid on materials used"; and
vii) such other items as requested by COMPANY.
b. Until the Milestone payment dates of Exhibit VII are accomplished, the
CONTRACTOR shall not submit the respective invoice for payment, nor shall
COMPANY have any obligation to pay such invoice until such time as COMPANY
agrees (which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld) that such Milestones
have, in fact, been reached.
c. Invoices for any reimbursable items shall be issued separately each month
and shall be authenticated by vouchers and invoices that have been preapproved
by the COMPANY in writing.
8. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS
a. CONTRACTOR's invoices shall be in the format set forth on Exhibit VIII and
shall be submitted to the following address as notified) for review and
processing by COMPANY:
i) Original and support documentation:
Shorewood Packaging Corporation
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55 Engineers Lane
Farmingdale, New York 11375
Attention: Charles Kreussling
ii) One (1) copy and support documentation:
Shorewood Packaging Corporation
1707 Shorewood Drive
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
Bob Reeves
b. All payment due CONTRACTOR pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be payable in
U.S. Dollars, by check to CONTRACTOR at the following address:
(Contractor) ____________________________
(Address) _______________________________
_________________________________________
Attn:
c. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of receipt by COMPANY of each
such invoice referred to in this Article, COMPANY shall pay to CONTRACTOR all
such amounts in respect to such invoice which, in the opinion of COMPANY, are
then owing and due to CONTRACTOR, less:
i) all amounts of credit then owing to COMPANY;
ii) any previous payments on account made to CONTRACTOR;
iii) any amount which COMPANY has notified CONTRACTOR as an amount in
dispute;
iv) retainage of 10% of all billings; and
v) any further withholding amount required by any governmental
authority or statute.
d. CONTRACTOR agrees that it shall not be entitled to any interest on amounts
withheld pursuant to this Section. CONTRACTOR and COMPANY agree that COMPANY
shall have the right to set off any amounts which may become payable by COMPANY
to CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT or otherwise, against any amounts which
CONTRACTOR may owe to COMPANY, whether arising under this AGREEMENT or
otherwise.
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9. CHANGES IN THE WORK
a. COMPANY shall have the right to make any changes in the WORK, i.e.
alterations, additions or reductions. When a change is contemplated, COMPANY
shall advise CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR shall within five (5) working days,
unless otherwise agreed to by COMPANY, prepare a detailed, fixed price estimate
for the contemplated change on the 'CHANGE IN THE WORK' form, Exhibit IX,
including the effect such change may have on the Contract Master Schedule. Also,
CONTRACTOR shall advise in writing if (and how) such change would affect
CONTRACTOR's ability to fulfill all of its representations, guarantees and
warranties. COMPANY shall review this estimate with CONTRACTOR with the
intention of arriving at a mutually acceptable revision to fixed price amount.
If COMPANY elects to proceed with the change, it shall so indicate by signing
the CHANGE IN THE WORK form. If COMPANY declines to proceed with the change,
COMPANY's authorized representative shall sign "Not accepted by COMPANY" on said
form and there shall be no change to the fixed price amount.
b. The following do not constitute a change in the WORK and shall not affect
the fixed price amount or entitle CONTRACTOR to any additional compensation:
i) alterations, revisions, or additions required for operability,
maintenance, and/or safety;
ii) corrections or revisions made necessary due to CONTRACTOR's
noncompliance with any statute, law, or government regulation or standard
promulgated pursuant thereto, existing on or before the effective date of
this AGREEMENT and/or with any written instructions and/or specifications
issued to CONTRACTOR on or before the effective date of this AGREEMENT.
Change orders required as a result of design or construction errors by the
CONTRACTOR will be paid for by the CONTRACTOR.
c. COMPANY may notify CONTRACTOR in writing to suspend work on that portion
of the WORK affected by the contemplated change pending its decision on such
change.
d. No change in the WORK shall be undertaken by CONTRACTOR until it has
received a COMPANY approved "CHANGE IN THE WORK" form which shall identify any
modifications of CONTRACTOR's representations, guarantees and warranties and/or
to the Contract Master Schedule to which COMPANY agrees. However in the event
COMPANY and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree on the cost of the change, COMPANY
may nevertheless direct CONTRACTOR in writing to proceed with the change and
CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to proceed with the change while COMPANY and CONTRACTOR
shall endeavor to resolve the issue by negotiation. In no event shall
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the cost of such change exceed the actual cost of the WORK necessary to
accomplish the change, plus a percentage mark-up less than or equal to the
percentage previously agreed upon by COMPANY and CONTRACTOR for the total cost
and any change shall be that indicated on the signed CHANGE IN THE WORK form and
such price shall not be subject to escalation or increase then or later, based
upon any theory, such as lost productivity, efficiency, or impact.
10. WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES
a. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that the WORK shall meet all of the
requirements set forth herein and in the incorporated documents and shall
conform to the PDR, final plans and specifications approved by COMPANY, and also
that the WORK shall be first-class in every particular and free from defects in
design, engineering, materials, construction and workmanship. CONTRACTOR also
warrants and guarantees that all materials, equipment, tools and supplies which
become a part of the FACILITIES shall be new and of first quality (unless
otherwise agreed to by COMPANY in writing). CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees
that all of the equipment and services furnished under this AGREEMENT shall
comply in all respects with all applicable regulations, rulings, orders and
standards promulgated thereunder. CONTRACTOR also agrees to hold defend,
indemnify, and hold COMPANY GROUP (as defined below) and each of them harmless
from and against any and all liabilities, claims, fines, penalties, including
reasonable costs and settlements, which may arise from CONTRACTOR's failure to
provide equipment and services which meet these requirements.
b. CONTRACTOR shall notify COMPANY immediately of any breach of CONTRACTOR's
warranties or guarantees of which CONTRACTOR becomes aware and within five (5)
days, provide COMPANY with a written proposal for remedying such breach. COMPANY
will notify CONTRACTOR in writing after discovery of any breach of CONTRACTOR's
warranties and guarantees as set forth in this Article, which breach may appear
at any time but not later than fifteen (15) months after the date of Notice of
Final Acceptance of the FACILITIES. CONTRACTOR shall re-perform its engineering,
procurement, and construction services (also including its construction
management services where applicable), and shall at CONTRACTOR's sole cost and
expense (not reimbursable by COMPANY) provide all material, equipment, and labor
necessary to correct such breach and make the WORK and the FACILITIES conform to
said warranties and guarantees. COMPANY may keep all funds held as retainage to
secure CONTRACTOR's obligations under this Article. Unless applied against
CONTRACTOR's obligations, such sums shall be paid to CONTRACTOR at the end of
the warranty period.
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c. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for enforcing the warranties and
guarantees specified herein, commencing at the time such warranty or guarantee
is furnished and ending as defined elsewhere in Section b. The cost of any
equipment, material or labor required to replace or repair defective equipment
or material furnished by subcontractors and vendors and not otherwise
recoverable under the warranties or guarantees of CONTRACTOR or warranties or
guarantees received from said subcontractors and vendors, shall be for the
account of CONTRACTOR. Commencing at the end of the period defined in Section b,
COMPANY shall be responsible for enforcing all warranties and guarantees from
subcontractors and vendors, but CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for assisting
COMPANY in enforcing such warranties, and guarantees, when requested by COMPANY
at no additional cost to COMPANY.
d. If, any time during the performance of the constructed WORK or during the
warranty periods the warranties or guarantees are found to have been breached,
CONTRACTOR, within five (5) working days of receipt of COMPANY's written notice
of such breach, shall mutually agree with COMPANY when and how it intends to
remedy said breach. Should CONTRACTOR not begin and diligently proceed to
complete said remedy within the time agreed to, or should CONTRACTOR and COMPANY
fail to reach such an agreement within five (5) working days of CONTRACTOR's
receipt of COMPANY's written notice of such breach, COMPANY, shall have the
right to perform, or have performed by third parties, the necessary remedy and
the costs thereof shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
e. COMPANY's right, pursuant to this Article, to require CONTRACTOR to
re-perform its services and to provide all materials, equipment, and labor
necessary to correct any such breach, shall be in addition to, and not a waiver,
limitation or restriction of COMPANY's other rights and remedies hereunder, or
at law or in equity. Nothing contained in this Article or elsewhere in this
AGREEMENT shall shorten or limit the applicable statue of limitation for any
action based upon CONTRACTOR' breach of any warranty or guarantee hereunder.
f. CONTRACTOR shall obtain from all subcontractors and vendors and cause to
be extended to COMPANY the best possible warranties and guarantees with respect
to materials and workmanship of third-party manufactured equipment, tools and
supplies furnished by such subcontractors and vendors. All such warranties and
guarantees shall be subject to approval by COMPANY and shall be so written as to
survive all COMPANY and CONTRACTOR inspections, tests, and approvals as well as
termination of this AGREEMENT. In no event shall such warranties or guarantees
be less than twenty-four (24) months from delivery or eighteen (18) months from
the start of COMPANY's regular
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beneficial use of such equipment, tools, or supplies, whichever last occurs.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK
a. COMPANY at all times has the right to inspect the WORK, and CONTRACTOR
shall arrange that COMPANY may inspect all equipment and material at the point
of fabrication or elsewhere at the discretion of COMPANY. COMPANY shall have the
right to reject at any time any portion of the WORK including, but not limited
to, engineering, materials, equipment, installation, tools or supplies which in
COMPANY's judgment does not comply with CONTRACTOR's representations,
warranties, or guarantees, does not conform to specifications, or is of improper
or inferior design or workmanship. CONTRACTOR shall strictly comply with the
procedures of this Article and no theory such as substantial compliance shall be
effective to relieve CONTRACTOR of any of its obligations hereunder.
b. CONTRACTOR shall notify COMPANY in writing seven (7) calendar days prior
to the actual date that CONTRACTOR expects to have the FACILITIES (or unit or
portion thereof) ready for Preliminary Acceptance. After all aspects of a
project milestone have been completed (except that completion of insulation,
painting, final cleanup or final grading may be waived) or been complied with,
including assurance that the FACILITIES are tight, are internally and externally
clean, and that all machinery and equipment is properly adjusted and tested,
CONTRACTOR shall then certify to COMPANY, in writing, that the FACILITIES or
portion thereof are deemed ready for Acceptance.
c. Within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of CONTRACTOR's notification,
as set forth above, COMPANY shall advise CONTRACTOR in writing of any defects
and/or deficiencies that are discovered. Upon notification of defects and/or
deficiencies, CONTRACTOR shall perform corrective measure to remove such defects
and/or deficiencies and again notify COMPANY when the FACILITIES (or unit or
portion thereof) are deemed ready for Preliminary Acceptance. COMPANY will have
ten (10) calendar days after each subsequent notification to advise CONTRACTOR,
in writing, of any additional or remaining defects and/or deficiencies which
must be corrected by CONTRACTOR before the FACILITIES will be mechanically
acceptable. When the FACILITIES are preliminarily accepted, COMPANY shall issue
a Notice of Preliminary Acceptance with ten (10) calendar days, dated to reflect
the actual date of Preliminary Acceptance.
d. After Preliminary Acceptance of the FACILITIES (or unit or portion
thereof), as applicable, CONTRACTOR shall complete all
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provisions of the project instructions which had been waived for Preliminary
Acceptance thereof, making sure that all machinery and equipment is adjusted and
tested for normal operating conditions. CONTRACTOR shall then notify COMPANY
when all units and the FACILITIES are considered ready for Operational
Acceptance.
e. Within sixty (60) calendar days after notification that the FACILITIES (or
unit or portion thereof), as applicable, are ready for Operational Acceptance,
COMPANY will start up the FACILITIES (or portions thereof) and may thereafter
begin to perform operational tests for a maximum of sixty (60) operating days to
generally test the FACILITIES (or portion thereof) under design conditions,
insofar as practical, and to demonstrate that applicable representations,
guarantees and warranties of CONTRACTOR have been met. CONTRACTOR may be present
at these operational tests. Within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of
these operational tests, COMPANY shall advise CONTRACTOR in writing of any
defects and/or deficiencies that are discovered. If CONTRACTOR is notified of
defects and/deficiencies, CONTRACTOR shall perform or take measures to correct
such defects and/or deficiencies and again notify COMPANY in writing that the
FACILITIES (or unit or portion thereof), as applicable, are ready for
Operational Acceptance. After receipt of each subsequent notification, COMPANY
shall have up to seventy-five (75) calendar days in which to start up, operate,
test and advise CONTRACTOR in writing of any additional or remaining defects
and/or deficiencies which must be corrected by CONTRACTOR before the FACILITIES
will be corrected and the FACILITIES are Operationally Accepted, COMPANY shall
issue a Notice of Operational Acceptance with fifteen (15) calendar days, dated
to reflect the actual date of Operational Acceptance. Notice of Operational
Acceptance will not be issued until the FACILITIES (or unit or portions
thereof), as applicable, are complete and have been successfully tested
according to this Section.
f. If CONTRACTOR is notified of any defects and/or deficiencies during any
acceptance test, CONTRACTOR shall correct these defects and/or deficiencies with
the expense thereof to be for CONTRACTOR's account and not reimbursable.
g. Major portions of the WORK, not specifically identified as a Milestone
under Exhibit III, may be deemed by the CONTRACTOR ready for Preliminary and/or
Operational Acceptance prior to the entire FACILITIES being ready. In such
cases, CONTRACTOR may request that COMPANY proceed with the acceptance
procedures for such portions or unit(s). COMPANY reserves the right either to
proceed with the respective acceptance test for such portions or advise
CONTRACTOR, in writing, that COMPANY will not proceed with such acceptance
procedures at that time. Operational Acceptance and Final Acceptance of the
FACILITIES shall not occur until the FACILITIES in their entirety all
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function as a whole and pass all performance tests operating together as an
integral FACILITY to achieve the objective of the AGREEMENT.
h. Approval or acceptance by COMPANY of any part of the WORK or FACILITIES
(or unit or portions thereof), as applicable, shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of
any of its obligations under this AGREEMENT including but not limited to any
unperformed or improperly performed obligations hereunder.
i. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the FACILITIES (or unit or
portions thereof), as applicable, have been fully accepted by COMPANY, COMPANY
will issue a Notice of Final Acceptance. Final Acceptance of the FACILITIES
shall be conditioned upon, but not limited to, the following:
i) receipt by COMPANY of all required technical information for each
unit and the FACILITIES;
ii) receipt by COMPANY of all documentation for each unit and the
FACILITIES from CONTRACTOR including but not limited to fixed asset
records and documentation necessary to obtain governmental approvals;
iii) issuance of Notice of Operational Acceptance for each unit and the
FACILITIES;
iv) removal of all CONTRACTOR's vendors' and subcontractors' supplies,
equipment, temporary facilities and personnel from the site; and
v) receipt by COMPANY of all Unconditional Waiver and Release forms
evidencing the waiver and release of all liens and/or claims as required
by COMPANY in accordance with Article 18 LIENS, CLAIMS AND ENCUMBRANCES.
j. COMPANY's acceptance of or failure to reject the WORK (or any portion
thereof) shall not be deemed to be a waiver of COMPANY's right to enforce
strictly any representation, warranty, guarantee contained in, or to make any
claim in respect of any breach of, this AGREEMENT.
k. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to correct any deficiency in the WORK in a
timely manner, COMPANY may apply all or any portion of the retainage to correct
the deficiency. Application and use of the retainage will not limit CONTRACTOR's
obligations in any respect.
12. LABOR RELATIONS
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a. Subcontractor Compliance
CONTRACTOR shall cause all conditions of this Article to be inserted in
all of its subcontracts so that COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall have the rights
herein set forth with respect to each subcontractor.
b. Keeping COMPANY informed
CONTRACTOR shall advise COMPANY promptly, in writing, of any labor dispute
or anticipated labor dispute, labor unrest, labor holiday, labor shortage, or
any other labor-related event which may be expected to affect the performance of
the WORK by CONTRACTOR or any of its subcontractors.
c. Prefabricated Materials
CONTRACTOR shall purchase materials, equipment, and prefabricated or
factory assembled units to obtain the best cost/quality alternative,
notwithstanding any provision in an applicable collective bargaining agreement
to the contrary.
d. Manpower Planning
Within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of this AGREEMENT and
quarterly thereafter, CONTRACTOR shall determine the actual number of craftsmen
who are then available for the WORK, and will project such availability
throughout the term of this AGREEMENT. The results of these determinations shall
be sent to COMPANY within ten (10) calendar days after the determinations have
been made.
Further, CONTRACTOR shall determine the number of journeymen, apprentices
and trainees CONTRACTOR will require on a month-by-month basis until completion
of the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall also devise a course of action to enable
CONTRACTOR to perform the WORK during periods of projected labor shortages. The
programs may include, but should not be limited to, shift work, training
programs, or hiring journeymen directly when any relevant unions' referral
arrangements fail to provide journeymen under applicable labor agreement(s).
Within ninety (90) calendar days prior to commencement of construction,
CONTRACTOR shall report to COMPANY the result of CONTRACTOR's determinations
hereunder.
e. Decisive CONTRACTOR Labor Relations Practices.
CONTRACTOR shall exercise its management rights, either specifically
detailed in or not expressly limited by applicable collective bargaining
agreement(s). Such management rights shall be
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deemed to include, but shall not be limited to, the rights to hire, discharge,
promote and transfer employees; to select and remove foremen or other persons at
other levels of supervision; to establish and enforce reasonable standards of
production; to introduce, to the extent feasible, labor-saving equipment and
materials; to determine the number of craftsmen necessary to perform a task, job
or project; and to establish, maintain and enforce rules and regulations
conducive to efficient and productive operations.
f. Contract Violations and Jurisdictional Disputes
CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall maintain hiring and employment of
personnel in accordance with all relevant PRC labor laws, regulations and
practices.
13. INSURANCE
a. CONTRACTOR Furnished Insurance
i) CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost, purchase and maintain, until one
(1) year after Final Acceptance or, in the event of prior termination of
the WORK for two (2) years after the date of such termination, not less
than the types of insurance, with companies approved by COMPANY, which
approval will not be unreasonably withheld with, coverages, endorsements,
waivers, and limits as described in this Article.
ii) All insurance required to be maintained by CONTRACTOR shall be
primary to (and non-contributory with) any and all insurance (including
self insurance) obtained or maintained by, or otherwise, available to
COMPANY and all policies shall be endorsed accordingly.
iii) At the time this AGREEMENT is signed by CONTRACTOR or within a
period of time which COMPANY may allow in writing thereafter, but in any
event not less than two (2) business days prior to CONTRACTOR's entry onto
COMPANY property, CONTRACTOR shall provide evidence satisfactory to
COMPANY that insurance policies and coverages required to be procured by
CONTRACTOR hereunder have, in fact, been procured from and/or established
with companies acceptable to COMPANY and shall be kept in force from the
effective date of the AGREEMENT through one (1) year after Final
Acceptance. Such evidence may take the form of certificate(s),
endorsement(s), copy(ies) of policy(ies), or other form of evidence
acceptable to, and as required by, COMPANY. Similar evidence of renewals
shall be provided to COMPANY at least thirty (30) days prior to renewal
date(s). COMPANY shall be given at least thirty (30) calendar days
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advance written notice prior to any cancellation or restrictive
modification of the coverages required in this Article. CONTRACTOR shall
be solely responsible for providing to COMPANY acceptable evidence of
CONTRACTOR's compliance with this Section. COMPANY shall not be required
to confirm that CONTRACTOR has provided such evidence of coverage and/or
renewals and no waiver by COMPANY of any of CONTRACTOR's obligations
pursuant to this Section or any other provision of this AGREEMENT shall
occur or be inferred or implied by any failure of COMPANY to insist upon
strict performance of this or any other Section of this AGREEMENT.
iv) Each and every insurance policy required by this Article shall
include an insurer's waiver of Subrogation rights in favor of COMPANY, its
parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies and all participants or
co-ventures and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents,
and/or representatives of each of the foregoing (hereinafter individually
and collectively referred to as "COMPANY GROUP"), and such rights of
subrogation shall be and are hereby waived. Except for Workers'
Compensation, each and every insurance policy required by this Article
shall be endorsed to name COMPANY GROUP as Additional Insureds with
respect to liability arising out of CONTRACTOR's operations and/or its
services hereunder, and shall include a Severability of Interest ("Cross
Liability") Clause.
v) All amounts of claims, losses or damages otherwise covered by, but
not recovered from, CONTRACTOR's insurers, by reason of application of any
deductible clause or any self-insured retention accepted by CONTRACTOR as
a part of its insurance program, or by any failure of CONTRACTOR to
observe any term or condition of any insurance policy obtained or
maintained by CONTRACTOR shall be solely for the account of CONTRACTOR. In
such a case, CONTRACTOR shall itself pay the full amount of any and all
claims, losses, and/or damages that are not recovered from CONTRACTOR's
insurers.
vi) CONTRACTOR purchased policies shall contain provisions which require
the insurer to notify COMPANY, in writing, at least thirty (30) calendar
days prior to any material change or cancellation of such policies.
vii) COMPANY shall afford CONTRACTOR all reasonable assistance as may be
required for the preparation and negotiation of insurance claims at no
additional cost to COMPANY.
viii) The requirement of CONTRACTOR to purchase and maintain insurance and
COMPANY's acceptance of evidence of such insurance shall not, in any
manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed
by CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT nor shall such insurance be limited by
any limitation expressed in any
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other section herein or by any limitation which might be imposed by law on
any obligations of CONTRACTOR including but not limited to, any indemnity
obligations contained therein. The Contractual Liability coverage required
by Subsection (ix)(C) below shall also cover specifically the obligations
undertaken by CONTRACTOR in the indemnity provisions.
ix) Insurance to be provided by CONTRACTOR shall include the following,
with CONTRACTOR's normal limits of liability but in no event less than the
minimum limits indicated:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, (occurrence type)
including but not limited to the following coverages:
B. Premises/Operations;
C. Blanket Contractual Liability (Broad Form);
D. Owners and contractors Protective (independent Contractors);
E. Subcontractors Contingent Liability;
F. Products Liability/Completed Operations;
G. Broad Form Property Damage;
H. Personal/Bodily Injury Coverage;
I. Elevator and Hoists, if any;
J. Workers' Compensation coverage or equivalents;
K. No exclusion for liability resulting from hazards of explosion,
collapse, and/or underground damage;
L. and all subject to a limit of not less than Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.) per occurrence (with no aggregate limit).
b. COMPANY FURNISHED INSURANCE
COMPANY at its sole cost and expense shall procure casualty insurance
insuring against damage or loss to COMPANY'S property and the FACILITIES
resulting from flood, fire and other general risks, excluding seismic activity.
Such coverage shall be with such companies and in such amounts as COMPANY shall
determine. Such
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insurance shall provide for a waiver of subrogation against CONTRACTOR.
14. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FACILITIES
a. Except as limited by Section b below, COMPANY assumes all risks of loss or
damage to materials, equipment and supplies to be incorporated into the
FACILITIES or procured on behalf of COMPANY for the maintenance and/or
construction thereof, expressly excluding CONTRACTOR's and subcontractors'
property including, but not limited to, construction equipment, mobile
equipment, motor vehicles, marine vessels or craft, aircraft, tools and
employees' personal effects. This responsibility (and exclusion) becomes
effective from the time such items leave the point of shipment to the jobsite,
including any intermediate stops during transit.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section a above, CONTRACTOR shall be
solely responsible for:
i) the cost of correcting/rectifying any breach of CONTRACTOR's and/or
its subcontractors' representations, warranties or guarantees;
ii) CONTRACTOR's and subcontractors' property; and
iii) shortage or disappearance of materials, equipment or supplies
occurring while in the care, custody or control of CONTRACTOR, or theft of
such materials by employees of CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors.
c. CONTRACTOR shall afford COMPANY all reasonable assistance as may be
required for the preparation and negotiation of insurance claims when requested
by COMPANY and at no additional cost to COMPANY.
d. CONTRACTOR shall cause all conditions of this Article to be inserted in
all of its subcontracts so that COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall have the rights set
forth herein with respect to each subcontractor.
15. INDEMNIFICATION OF PATENTS AND OTHER RIGHTS
a. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold COMPANY GROUP harmless
from and against any and all loss, damage, liability or expense of any kind by
reason of any actual or alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, or other
proprietary right of a third party arising out of anything (including, but not
limited to, tools,
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materials, equipment, methods, facilities, processes, designs, information, or
other items) incorporated in the WORK and designed by CONTRACTOR or its
subcontractors. The foregoing obligation shall not, however, extend to claims of
any actual or alleged infringement (i) arising solely out of CONTRACTOR's use
for its (their) intended purpose(s), of anything (including without limitation,
tools, materials, equipment, methods, facilities, processes, designs,
information, or other items) which COMPANY specifically directs CONTRACTOR to
use, which direction is given in writing specifically identifying the same as
being exempted from CONTRACTOR obligations of defense, indemnity, and hold
harmless hereunder, or (ii) in the event that the process technology for the
WORK is supplied by a third party licenser, arising solely out of COMPANY's
utilization of the licensed process in accordance with the instruction of said
licenser.
b. Unless waived by COMPANY in a particular situation, which waiver shall not
be unreasonably withheld, CONTRACTOR shall obtain from each vendor, and/or
supplier who provides anything (including, but not limited to, tools, materials,
equipment, methods, facilities, processes, design, information, or other items)
for the WORK, a written commitment, for COMPANY's direct benefit, to defend,
indemnify, and hold COMPANY GROUP harmless from and against any and all loss,
damage, liability or expense (including, but not limited to, attorneys fees and
other litigation expenses) or any kind by reason of any actual or alleged
infringement of any patent, copyright or other proprietary right of any third
party arising out of the respective vendor's or supplier's manufacture or supply
of the same, or arising out of COMPANY GROUP's use of the same for its (their)
intended purpose(s). Provided that such a commitment is obtained, CONTRACTOR's
liability under this Section is limited to rendering such assistance to COMPANY
as may reasonably be required to enforce compliance with such defense,
indemnity, and hold harmless commitment by the respective vendor or supplier;
but if such commitment is not obtained, and COMPANY does not waive same,
CONTRACTOR will itself defend, indemnify, and hold COMPANY GROUP harmless from
and against any such loss, damage liability, or expense. This Section shall not
relieve CONTRACTOR of any obligations it may have under Section . or any other
provision of this AGREEMENT.
16. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY
a. CONTRACTOR agrees that all technical data and information received from
COMPANY GROUP hereunder, is proprietary to COMPANY (hereinafter "PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION"), and CONTRACTOR agrees that it will hold such data and information
in confidence and use its best efforts to prevent disclosure of the same to
others (except such others as the owner of the particular data or information in
question
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notifies CONTRACTOR are authorized to receive same), and that it will not
duplicate or use the same for any purpose other than in connection with its
performance of the WORK. The following technical data and information shall be
excluded from the confidentiality requirements of this Section:
i) technical data and information which was in the public domain prior
to COMPANY's disclosure of the same hereunder, or which subsequently
becomes part of the public domain by publication or otherwise, except by
CONTRACTOR's wrongful act;
ii) technical data and information which CONTRACTOR can show was in its
possession prior to COMPANY's disclosure of the same hereunder, and was
not acquired directly or indirectly from COMPANY; and
iii) technical data and information which CONTRACTOR can show was
disclosed to CONTRACTOR by a third party so long as CONTRACTOR does not
know or have reason to know such party acquired the same directly or
indirectly from COMPANY under an obligation of confidence.
b. It is understood that specific technical data and information received by
CONTRACTOR hereunder, shall not be deemed to be within any of the above three
exclusions merely because it is embraced by more general data and information
within one of said exclusions.
c. CONTRACTOR agrees not to photograph or otherwise record, and shall require
its personnel and its subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, not to photograph
or otherwise record, any of COMPANY's facilities without COMPANY's prior written
consent. CONTRACTOR will not, without COMPANY's prior written consent, use
COMPANY's name or refer to the project in any advertisement or other promotion
of its goods or serves, and shall require its personnel and its subcontractors,
vendors, and suppliers, to agree to do the same.
d. Except for a record copy of plans, specifications, and drawings which may
be retained by CONTRACTOR in its confidential files, CONTRACTOR agrees that
promptly upon COMPANY's request therefor during or after the term of this
CONTRACT, it will deliver to COMPANY all copies of any tangible media
(including, but not limited to, drawings, reports, photographs, negatives,
films, disks, etc.) containing any technical data or information of COMPANY'S.
e. CONTRACTOR agrees to execute a special confidentiality or secrecy
agreement relating to a particular Project or technology with COMPANY or with
third parties upon written request from COMPANY.
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f. It is not COMPANY's desire to be afforded access to CONTRACTOR's or any
subcontractor's or any other third party's confidential information; therefore,
it is agreed that any information which CONTRACTOR supplies or arranges to have
supplied to COMPANY shall not be subject to any obligation of confidence
(notices on drawings, proposals, graphs, tables, specifications and the like to
the contrary notwithstanding); and COMPANY shall not be liable for any use or
disclosure of such information and CONTRACTOR shall hold COMPANY and its
affiliates harmless against any liability arising from such use or disclosure.
CONTRACTOR also warrants that it will not disclose to COMPANY any information
which is subject to an obligation of confidence to any third person(s).
17. DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
a. If CONTRACTOR shall become insolvent; or insolvency, receivership or
bankruptcy proceedings shall be commenced by or against CONTRACTOR under the
laws of any jurisdiction; or if CONTRACTOR shall assign or transfer this
AGREEMENT or any right or interest therein, except as expressly permitted under
Article 19, ASSIGNMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS, CONTRACTOR, or if the
interest of CONTRACTOR shall devolve upon any person or corporation otherwise
than as herein permitted; or if CONTRACTOR shall fail to make prompt payment for
labor or materials, or disregards laws or ordinances or the lawful requirements
of any competent authority or instructions of COMPANY; or if, except for any of
the reasons stated in Article 21, FORCE MAJEURE shall fail, neglect, refuse or
be unable at any time during the course of the WORK to provide ample material,
equipment, services, or labor to perform the WORK with the quality and/or at a
rate deemed sufficient by COMPANY to comply with the required warranties,
guarantees, or representations and/or to meet the Contract Master Schedule, or
if CONTRACTOR fails to give reasonable assurance that CONTRACTOR shall complete
the same as required; or if in COMPANY's opinion, CONTRACTOR is in or will
default in its performance of a material representation, warranty or guarantee
or other provision of this AGREEMENT, any other Agreement between COMPANY and
CONTRACTOR; then COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall have the following rights,
obligations, and duties:
i) COMPANY without prejudice to any of its other rights or remedies may
terminate this AGREEMENT forthwith in its entirety, or may terminate all
or any portion of the WORK under this AGREEMENT by giving written Notice
of Termination to CONTRACTOR under this Section;
ii) CONTRACTOR shall, if required, withdraw form the COMPANY-furnished
site and assign to COMPANY such of CONTRACTOR's
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subcontracts as COMPANY may request and shall remove such materials,
equipment, tools and instruments used by CONTRACTOR in the performance of
the WORK as COMPANY may direct;
iii) COMPANY, without incurring any liability to CONTRACTOR, shall have
the right (either with or without the use of CONTRACTOR's materials,
equipment, tools and instruments) to finish the WORK itself or with the
assistance of third parties;
iv) CONTRACTOR shall be liable for any excess cost of the WORK incurred
by COMPANY on account of any of the circumstances described in this
Section. COMPANY shall be entitled to withhold further payments to
CONTRACTOR until COMPANY determines that CONTRACTOR is entitled to further
payments. Upon completion of the WORK by COMPANY or third parties, the
total cost of the WORK shall be determined and COMPANY and CONTRACTOR
shall determine the amount, if any, that CONTRACTOR shall pay COMPANY or
COMPANY shall pay CONTRACTOR, which shall be deemed to complete all
payments under the terms of this AGREEMENT;
v) In addition, COMPANY may in its sole discretion terminate all or any
portion of the WORK with or without cause at any time by giving written
Notice of Termination to CONTRACTOR. Termination by COMPANY in accordance
with the provisions herein shall not constitute a breach of this AGREEMENT
nor entitle CONTRACTOR to any damages or claims except as expressly
provided under this Article;
vi) CONTRACTOR shall receive as compensation that portion of the amount
due on the WORK performed up to the date of termination including
reasonable demobilization charges subject to prior COMPANY approval.
Should payments made to CONTRACTOR prior to termination be less that this
amount COMPANY shall pay the additional amount to CONTRACTOR. Should
payments already made to CONTRACTOR prior to termination be more than this
amount CONTRACTOR shall pay COMPANY the difference. The amount due for the
WORK performed shall be the amount which CONTRACTOR can demonstrate to
COMPANY CONTRACTOR has spent plus a reasonable profit for the WORK
performed to date, but in no event should COMPANY pay for any anticipated
profits. CONTRACTOR shall allow COMPANY to review sufficient records,
accounts, receipts, invoices and other documents, so that COMPANY can
satisfy itself that the amount due CONTRACTOR is accurate and reasonable.
b. CONTRACTOR, as a condition of receiving such payments, shall execute all
papers and take all other steps which may be required to vest all rights,
setoffs, benefits and title in COMPANY, and CONTRACTOR shall render any such
reasonable assistance as required by COMPANY to accomplish this. CONTRACTOR's
reasonable and documented
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out-of-pocket costs in connection therewith shall be reimbursable, subject to
audit by COMPANY.
c. COMPANY also may at any time suspend performance of all or any part of the
WORK by giving written notice to CONTRACTOR. Such suspension may continue for a
period of up to sixty (60) calendar days after the effective date of suspension
during which period COMPANY, in writing, may request CONTRACTOR to resume
performance of the WORK. If, at the end of said sixty-day period COMPANY has not
required a resumption of the WORK, CONTRACTOR may request that that portion of
the WORK which has been suspended be deemed terminated as of the effective date
of suspension pursuant to the provisions of Section . Unless COMPANY agrees to
deem the WORK terminated as requested by CONTRACTOR, COMPANY may extend the
suspension period for another sixty (60) days. COMPANY shall compensate
CONTRACTOR for those costs incurred during the suspension period which are
attributable solely to the suspension and:
i) are for the purpose of safeguarding the WORK and the materials and
equipment in transit at the WORK site(s);
ii) are for personnel, subcontractors or rented equipment which, with
COMPANY's prior written approval, are maintained for the WORK; or
iii) are reasonable and unavoidable costs of CONTRACTOR approved by
COMPANY in writing.
18. LIENS, CLAIMS AND ENCUMBRANCES
a. CONTRACTOR shall obtain waivers and releases of liens, claims and
encumbrances in form and substance acceptable to COMPANY, executed by all
persons or entities who by reason of furnishing materials, equipment, labor or
other services under this AGREEMENT are or may be actual or potential lien
holders or claimants and COMPANY may withhold payment herewith until CONTRACTOR
provides such waivers and releases to COMPANY.
b. CONTRACTOR shall provide COMPANY with an outline of CONTRACTOR's procedure
for completing the work free of all claims, liens and encumbrances and
contractor SHALL indemnify and hold harmless (to the full extent provided in
Article ) COMPANY and defend it from any and all claims or liens filed and/or
made in connection with the WORK including all expenses and attorney's fees
incurred in discharging any claims, liens or similar encumbrances.
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c. If CONTRACTOR shall default in discharging any lien(s) or claim(s) or
encumbrances(s) upon the FACILITIES, materials, equipment, structures or the
premises upon which they are located arising out of the performance of the WORK
by CONTRACTOR, its subcontractors or suppliers, COMPANY will promptly notify
CONTRACTOR in writing. If CONTRACTOR does not either promptly satisfy or post a
bond against which such lien(s) or claim(s), and/or encumbrance(s) from
COMPANY's property, COMPANY shall have the right, at its option, to settle by
agreement or otherwise provide for the discharge of such lien(s) or claim(s) or
encumbrance(s); and CONTRACTOR shall reimburse COMPANY promptly for all costs
incurred by COMPANY necessary to discharge such lien(s) or claim(s) or
encumbrances) including administrative costs, attorneys' fees and other
expenses.
d. CONTRACTOR shall submit written notice to COMPANY of any and all claims,
demands or proceedings by CONTRACTOR arising out of or related to this AGREEMENT
within ten (10) calendar days after CONTRACTOR has had actual or constructive
notice of or should reasonably have been expected to have had such notice of the
basis for such claims, demands or proceedings. Within ten (10) calendar days
after the happening of such event, CONTRACTOR shall also supply COMPANY with an
attached statement supporting CONTRACTOR's claim, which statement shall include
CONTRACTOR's detailed cost estimate of the claim and its impact, if any, on the
Contract Master Schedule. CONTRACTOR shall substantiate its claim with
documents, invoices, receipts, records of performance and other documents
satisfactory to COMPANY and subject to verification by COMPANY. COMPANY shall
not be liable for, and CONTRACTOR hereby waives, each and every claim or
potential claim of CONTRACTOR which was not reported by CONTRACTOR in strict
accordance with the provisions of this Article. Except with COMPANY's prior
written consent, work shall not be suspended, interrupted, or halted pending
resolution of CONTRACTOR's claim, whether or not such claim can be resolved to
CONTRACTOR's satisfaction, and CONTRACTOR shall be bound by the terms and
conditions of this AGREEMENT to prosecute the WORK, without delay, to it
successful completion. COMPANY shall not be bound to any settlement or any
adjustments in the fixed price amount or scheduled time with respect to
CONTRACTOR's claim unless expressly agreed to by COMPANY in writing. With regard
to claims, demands and proceedings arising after Final Acceptance of the WORK,
all claims, demands or proceedings by CONTRACTOR shall be made not later than
ten (10) calendar days after such Final Acceptance. Any statute of limitation
notwithstanding, CONTRACTOR expressly agrees that its right to bring or to
assert any and all claims, demands or proceedings arising in connection with its
services pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be waived unless (a) timely notice is
given to COMPANY in accordance with the provisions of this Article and (b) legal
proceedings if any, based on such claims or demands are commenced with one (1)
year of the date of such notice to COMPANY. CONTRACTOR's remedies are limited to
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those expressly set forth in this AGREEMENT, and in lieu of any remedy otherwise
available at law or in equity.
e. CONTRACTOR shall cause all conditions of Sections a, b, c and d herein, to
be inserted in all of its subcontracts so that COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall have
the rights set forth herein with respect to each subcontractor. Further, in the
event that any claim, demand or proceeding is made or commenced against COMPANY
GROUP by or on behalf of any CONTRACTOR employee, subcontractor materialman,
subcontractor employee, or any other person, arising out of or in connection
with the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold COMPANY GROUP
harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages or costs
(including administrative costs, attorney's fees and other expenses) associated
with or related to such claim, demand or proceeding, and such damages or costs
shall not be reimbursable by COMPANY GROUP.
f. In the event CONTRACTOR pursues said claims, demands or proceedings to
litigation and is not awarded the damages claimed, then CONTRACTOR shall pay
COMPANY (or COMPANY shall deduct appropriate payment from compensation owed
CONTRACTOR) all costs incurred by COMPANY (including but not limited to, third
party costs, all in-house, legal fees, litigation expenses, and court costs)
relating to the review, investigation and defense of any of said claims, demands
or proceedings.
g. CONTRACTOR agrees to make no claim for damages for delay, acceleration,
efficiency, productivity or impact, whether contemplated or not, in the
performance of this AGREEMENT whether or not occasioned by any act or omission
to act of the COMPANY GROUP or any of its representatives or any party for whom
the COMPANY GROUP is legally responsible; and CONTRACTOR agrees that any such
claim shall be fully compensated for by an extension of time to complete
performance of the WORK as provided herein. CONTRACTOR shall cause all
conditions of this Section to be inserted in all of its subcontracts and to
defend, indemnify and hold COMPANY GROUP harmless (to the full extent provided
in Article 30, GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION, from such claims.
19. ASSIGNMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
a. Any assignment by CONTRACTOR of this AGREEMENT or of any partial or total
interest therein including, but not limited to, any monies due or to become due
CONTRACTOR hereunder, without COMPANY's prior written consent, shall be null and
void.
b. COMPANY may assign this AGREEMENT or any interest therein to any of its
subsidiaries or affiliates or to others at its discretion.
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c. CONTRACTOR shall not subcontract all or any portion of the WORK without
prior written approval of the subcontractor by COMPANY. COMPANY reserves the
right to review and approve the provisions of purchase orders and subcontracts
issued by CONTRACTOR. Approval by COMPANY of a subcontract or purchase order
shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of any of its obligations under this AGREEMENT.
CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that all subcontractors shall perform their
portion of the WORK in accordance with their respective subcontracts. CONTRACTOR
shall furnish such information relative to its subcontractors as COMPANY may
reasonably request. No subcontract or purchase order shall bind or purport to
bind COMPANY GROUP but each such purchase order and subcontract shall contain a
provision permitting assignment of it to COMPANY or others as directed by
COMPANY upon COMPANY's written request to CONTRACTOR. COMPANY reserves the right
to reject CONTRACTOR's use of a particular subcontractor or vendor with or
without cause, at no increase in the fixed price, and without entitling
CONTRACTOR to any additional compensation.
d. By an appropriate written agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall require each and
every subcontractor, to the extent the WORK is to be performed by such
subcontractor, to be bound to the CONTRACTOR by the terms of this AGREEMENT, and
to assume toward the CONTRACTOR (and where applicable) all the obligations and
responsibilities which the CONTRACTOR, by this AGREEMENT, assumes toward the
COMPANY. Said Agreement shall preserve and protect the rights of the COMPANY
under this AGREEMENT with respect to the WORK to be performed by the
subcontractor so that the subcontracting thereof will not prejudice such rights.
e. CONTRACTOR shall include in all subcontracts and purchase orders the right
of unilateral written suspension and/or cancellation, with or without cause, by
CONTRACTOR, of all or any portion of such subcontract or purchase order. Each
subcontract or purchase order shall state that in the event of a total or
partial suspension or cancellation, subcontractor or vendor may claim only its
properly supported out-of-pocket costs plus a reasonable amount to compensate
subcontractor or vendor for demonstrable related charges for the suspended or
canceled portions, all to be determined in accordance with generally accepted
accounting procedures consistently applied and subject to audit by CONTRACTOR
and/or COMPANY. In addition, the subcontract or purchase order shall state that
title to materials or partially completed WORK whose full costs are included in
the cancellation charges shall pass to COMPANY in accordance with Article 5,
TITLE, hereof and that each subcontractor and/or vendor will be advised, in
writing, what disposition shall be made of such materials or WORK.
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20. ACCOUNTING RECORDS AND RIGHT TO AUDIT
a. In the performance of the WORK, CONTRACTOR's account shall be organized to
provide the segregation required by COMPANY for its fixed asset records.
b. For any WORK performed, CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors shall keep
accurate accounts and time records showing all costs and charges incurred in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices
consistently applied. COMPANY or its authorized representative(s) or agent(s)
shall have the right to examine, during business hours, all books, records,
accounts, correspondence, instructions, specifications, plans, drawings,
receipts and memoranda of CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors and
vendors/suppliers insofar as they are pertinent to such reimbursable or other
costs or as necessary for COMPANY to verify the basis for and accuracy of such
charges. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that all of its and its
subcontractors' documentation for such reimbursable costs is preserved and made
available at any time for audit, without any additional compensation therefor,
up to three (3) years from the date of Notice of Final Acceptance unless COMPANY
is required by Contract or any Governmental entity to keep such documentation
for a longer time, in which case CONTRACTOR's retention requirement shall be
extended accordingly by an equal period of time.
c. COMPANY shall have full audit rights for all documentation whether or not
performed on a reimbursable cost basis in case of early termination of this
AGREEMENT or any substantial portion thereof.
d. Notwithstanding anything above, COMPANY shall have the right to audit the
actual progress of the WORK at such times that it deems necessary.
21. FORCE MAJEURE
a. A delay in or total or partial failure of performance of either party
hereto except for the payment of money per the terms of the AGREEMENT shall not
constitute default, suspension or termination hereunder or give rise to any
claim for damages if and to the extent such delay or failure is caused by any
force majeure occurrence demonstrably beyond the reasonable control of the party
provided that (1) the affected party gives prompt written notice to the other
party of the circumstances constituting the occurrence and of the obligation
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or performance which is thereby delayed or prevented, and (2) such occurrences
fall within one or more of the following categories:
i) expropriation, confiscation, requisitioning of or commandeering of
all or part of the FACILITIES or compliance with any oral or written
order, directive or request of any governmental authority or person
purporting to act therefor or under such authority which affects to a
degree not presently existing the supply, availability or use of
materials, equipment or labor;
ii) acts or inaction on the part of any governmental authority or person
purporting to act therefor or under such authority;
iii) acts of war or the public enemy whether war be declared or not;
iv) insurrection, rebellion, public disorders, sabotage, riots or
violent demonstrations or acts of terrorists;
v) explosions, fires, floods, earthquakes, lightning hail, severe
weather conditions, or other natural calamities; or
vi) strikes, boycott or job actions, whether direct or indirect, lawful
or unlawful.
b. If within a reasonable time after a force majeure occurrence which has
caused CONTRACTOR to suspend or delay performance of the WORK, CONTRACTOR has
failed to take such action as CONTRACTOR could lawfully initiate to remove or
relieve either the force majeure occurrence or its direct or indirect effects,
COMPANY may, in addition to any other right available to COMPANY at law or in
equity, in its sole discretion and after written notice to CONTRACTOR, at
CONTRACTOR's expense, initiate such measure, including but not limited to, the
hiring of third parties, as will be designed to remove or relieve such force
majeure occurrence or its direct or indirect effects and thereafter require
CONTRACTOR to resume full or partial performance of the WORK. Alternatively,
COMPANY, in its sole discretion, may decide to suspend or terminate this
AGREEMENT as provided above.
c. Any force majeure delay as defined herein shall be considered an excusable
delay and neither party shall be entitled to additional compensation or
reimbursement as a result thereof.
22. SEVERABILITY
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The invalidity or unenforceability of any portion or provision of this AGREEMENT
shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or
provision hereof. Any invalid or unenforceable portion or provision shall be
deemed severed from this AGREEMENT and the balance of the AGREEMENT shall be
construed and enforced as if the AGREEMENT did not contain such invalid or
unenforceable portion or provision.
23. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Any notice pursuant to the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT shall be in
writing and delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the addresses given below, or sent by fax to the fax numbers given
below provided that the fax shows the confirmation number of the receiving party
both at the beginning and at the end of the fax:
to CONTRACTOR:
Attn: __________________________
Title: _________________________
________________________________
________________________________
Telephone No.: ( ) ___________
Facsimile No.: ( ) ___________
Confirmation No. _______________
to COMPANY:
SHOREWOOD PACKAGING CORPORATION
55 Engineers Lane
Farmingdale, New York 11375
Attention: Charles Kreussling,
Executive Vice President
Telephone No.: (516) 694-2900
Facsimile No.: (516) 361-6770
with copies to
SHOREWOOD PACKAGING CORPORATION
100 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, California 90401
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Attention: Andrew Shore,
Vice President and General Counsel
Telephone No: (310) 260-5020
Facsimile No. (310) 260-5030
Any technical or other communications pertaining to the WORK shall be between
representatives appointed by the parties. Each party shall notify the other, in
writing of the name of its authorized representative. CONTRACTOR's
representative shall be satisfactory to COMPANY, have knowledge of the WORK and
be available at all reasonable times for consultation and shall have the power
to legally bind CONTRACTOR with respect to all aspects of the WORK. Each party's
designated representative shall be authorized to act on behalf of such party in
all matters concerning the WORK.
24. POLICY ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST/BUSINESS CONDUCT
CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the WORK and to conduct its affairs in respect to
this AGREEMENT as follows:
a. Wherever located, CONTRACTOR is expected to conduct its operations in a
lawful manner and in a manner which is consistent with the highest ethical
standards prevailing in the business communities in which it operates. Books and
records must be kept in a complete and accurate manner in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), consistently applied. The
maintenance of the highest reputation for integrity is essential and is not in
any circumstances to be sacrificed for the sake of results.
b. CONTRACTOR shall not pay, either directly or indirectly, any commissions,
fees, or grant any rebates to any employee or officer of COMPANY, nor favor
employees or officers of COMPANY with gifts or entertainment of significant cost
or value, nor enter into any business arrangements with employees or officers of
COMPANY, other than as a representative of COMPANY.
c. CONTRACTOR shall comply and shall cause any and all of its subcontractors
(of every tier), to comply strictly with all laws, rules, orders, and
regulations relating to this AGREEMENT or to the performance thereof, without
COMPANY's prior written approval.
25. GOVERNING LAW
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a. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed and
enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York,
excluding any rules relating to the conflict of law. Any conflict or dispute
arising out of or in any way connected with this AGREEMENT which cannot be
settled amicably shall be resolved or adjudicated in the state or federal courts
located in New York county.
b. In the event of any dispute, controversy or claim (collectively,
"dispute") arising out of or relating to this AGREEMENT, or the breach,
termination or invalidity thereof, the parties shall attempt in the first
instance to resolve such dispute through friendly consultations.
c. If the dispute is not resolved by friendly consultation within ninety (90)
days after the commencement of such consultations, then any party may submit the
dispute for arbitration in New York in accordance with the UNCITRAL rules and
shall be governed by the internal laws of New York as specified in this Article
as follows:
i) There shall be three (3) arbitrators; one (1) appointed by each
party and a third, the Chairman, by the mutual agreement of the parties,
and if the parties are unable to agree upon the Chairman of the
arbitration, he will be selected by the other two (2) arbitrators from a
list submitted by the parties which shall contain three (3) nominees from
each party.
ii) The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language.
iii) The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the parties, and
the parties agree to be bound thereby and to act accordingly.
iv) The cost of arbitration shall be borne by the party as designated in
the arbitration award.
d. When any dispute occurs and is the subject of friendly consultation, or
arbitration, the parties shall continue to exercise their remaining respective
rights, and fulfill their remaining respective obligations, under this
AGREEMENT, except in respect of those matters under dispute.
e. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on all parties. The parties
agree to be bound by arbitration and must implement the arbitral award. Judgment
upon any award entered through arbitration may be entered in any court of
competent jurisdiction, or application may be made to any such court for
judicial acceptance of the award and an order of enforcement, as the case shall
be. In the event of judicial acceptance and an order of enforcement, all parties
expressly
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waive all rights to object thereto (including any defense such party might raise
based on any theory of sovereign immunity).
26. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
a. Neither party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental,
special, or consequential loss or damage, (including, but not limited to, loss
of use, loss of profit or interest, or business interruption), incurred by said
other party, whether based on contract, negligence or other tort, statute,
strict liability, or otherwise arising out of this agreement.
b. The above notwithstanding, said limitation on liability shall not apply to
all or any portion of such loss or damage which arises out of the fraud, or
intentional, reckless, willful, or wanton misconduct of CONTRACTOR and/or its
subcontractors (or any tier), or any of their respective directors, officers,
employees, agents, servants, or other representatives. Further, nothing
contained herein shall limit the liability to COMPANY of any vendor or other
contractor or subcontractor.
27. TAX OBLIGATIONS
a. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR
shall be solely responsible for assessment, collection and payment of all
corporate, income, property, gross receipts, permits, tariffs, custom duties,
import duties, export duties, value added taxes and any and all other taxes and
monetary exactions as may apply to the payroll, income, gross receipts,
turnover, remittance or property of CONTRACTOR, its employees, subcontractors,
suppliers, agents, and their employees imposed or levied by any tax authority of
the PRC, or any other country, or by any government or political subdivision or
taxing authority or agency of any thereof pursuant to any laws or regulations
whether now or hereafter in effect. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the
payment of any penalties, interest, or fines resulting from the delay thereof or
non-compliance therewith. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and
defend COMPANY (to the full extent provided in this Agreement), from and against
any penalties, interest, fines, fees, or other consequences of CONTRACTOR
failing to perform this obligation.
b. In the event that COMPANY is required by Chinese, or other applicable law
to withhold, collect or pay any or all of the taxes or other monetary exactions
described in Section a above, all amounts so expended shall be for the sole
account of CONTRACTOR and COMPANY may lawfully deduct the amount of such taxes
or other exactions from any amounts due CONTRACTOR from COMPANY under the terms
of this AGREEMENT or otherwise. In the event COMPANY collects or deducts such
taxes or other exactions from any
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amount due CONTRACTOR, the amount of such taxes or other exactions shall be paid
to the applicable taxing authority on CONTRACTOR's behalf and the receipts
thereof issued by COMPANY shall be submitted to CONTRACTOR. COMPANY shall reduce
the amount of taxes to be withheld or deducted if CONTRACTOR provides COMPANY,
prior to such withholding or deduction, documentation from the applicable
government authorities certifying that such reduction is allowed.
28. SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS
In order that the parties hereto may fully exercise their rights and perform
their obligations hereunder arising from the performance of the WORK under this
AGREEMENT, such provisions of this AGREEMENT required to ensure such exercise or
performance shall survive the termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause
whatsoever.
29. COMPANY'S ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
CONTRACTOR agrees to be bound and agrees that CONTRACTOR's employees, agents and
subcontractors of every tier and their agents and employees shall be bound by
all requirements of any COMPANY safety program as the same may be bound from
time to time.
30. GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION
Personal Injury; Property Damage; Violation of Law
a. CONTRACTOR agrees for itself and its insurers to release, defend,
indemnify, and hold COMPANY GROUP and its insurers, free and harmless from and
against any and all of the following:
i) Liability, loss, damage, or expense arising by reason of claims by
governmental authorities or others [including, but not limited to,
CONTRACTOR's subcontractors (of any tier), and the employees of
CONTRACTOR, of said subcontractors, or of COMPANY], of any actual or
asserted failure of CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors (of any tier), to
comply with any law, ordinance, regulation, rule, and/or (including, but
not limited to, actual or asserted failure of CONTRACTOR to pay taxes),
and fulfill all of its obligations pursuant to Article 27, TAX
OBLIGATIONS, hereof.
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ii) Claims, liens demands, causes of action, loss, damage, expense, or
liability on account of illness, disease, personal or bodily injury, or
death of any person (including, but not limited to, the employees, agents,
servants, or representatives of COMPANY GROUP, CONTRACTOR, other
contractors of COMPANY, and CONTRACTOR's subcontractors, vendors, and/or
suppliers, of any tier), or damage to or loss of property (including, but
not limited to, the property of COMPANY GROUP), arising directly or
indirectly out of the acts or omissions of operations of CONTRACTOR, its
subcontractors, vendors, and/or suppliers, of any tier, of the employees,
agents, servants, representatives, or subcontractors of any thereof, in
connection with this AGREEMENT.
iii) Any claim demand, cause of action, loss, damage, expense, or
liability on account of actual or alleged contamination pollution, or
public or private nuisance, arising directly or indirectly out of the acts
or omissions or operations of CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors, vendors,
and/or suppliers, of any tier, in connection with the performance of the
WORK.
b. CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligations hereunder shall apply regardless
of whether any person or entity to be indemnified hereunder was negligent
(actively, passively, or not at all), or is alleged or proven to be strictly or
absolutely liable, or to have breached any duty (delegable or non-delegable) or
any warranty (express or implied), excepting only liabilities to, or claims,
losses, or expenses by third parties, to the extent proven by final
non-appealable judgment to have been caused by the sole negligence of, willful
misconduct of, or defect in a design furnished by such indemnitee. CONTRACTOR's
obligation in this regard shall also include all attorneys' fees and all other
litigation costs and expenses incurred by COMPANY in its own defense or to
enforce any provision of this AGREEMENT.
c. The indemnification provided herein shall be effective to, and only to,
the maximum extent, scope, or amount permitted by applicable law. The parties
agree that if any indemnity provision hereof is finally determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to exceed the maximum extent, scope, or amount of
indemnity permitted by the applicable law, said provision shall be construed,
interpreted, and enforced so as to preserve an indemnity to the maximum extent,
scope, or amount permitted by the applicable law.
d. The insurance requirements of Article 13 hereof, shall not be construed to
limit CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligations pursuant to this Article or under
any other Article. Conversely, the insurance to be provided pursuant to Article
13 hereof, shall be in no way limited by any limitation expressed in this
Article, nor by any
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limitation placed upon the indemnity herein given as a matter of law. The
obligations undertaken by CONTRACTOR in this Article and every other indemnity
provision in this AGREEMENT are intended to be covered specifically by the
Contractual Liability Insurance endorsement required by Article 13.
31. PUBLIC RELATIONS
CONTRACTOR agrees that all public matters arising out of or in connection with
the WORK shall be controlled and directed solely by COMPANY. Therefore,
CONTRACTOR shall obtain COMPANY's prior written approval of the text of any
announcement, publication or other type of communication concerning the WORK
which CONTRACTOR, or its subcontractors or vendors wish to release for
publication. CONTRACTOR shall refer all inquiries and/or requests for
interviews, statements, or the like, to COMPANY.
32. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
a. This AGREEMENT, as executed by authorized representatives of COMPANY and
CONTRACTOR and the Form of Proposal signed by CONTRACTOR and accepted by
COMPANY, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
matters dealt with herein, and there are no oral or written understandings,
representations or commitments of any kind, express or implied, and all prior or
contemporaneous oral or written understandings are either incorporated herein or
are superseded. No oral or written modification of this AGREEMENT by any
officer, agent or employee of CONTRACTOR or COMPANY, either before or after
execution of this AGREEMENT, shall be of any force or effect unless such
modification is in writing, is expressly stated to be an amendment to this
AGREEMENT, at any time, shall not in any way relieve the breaching party from
its strict compliance with all of its obligations pursuant to this AGREEMENT,
and shall not in any way affect, limit, modify or waive the non-breaching
party's right thereafter to enforce or compel strict compliance with every term,
covenant, conditions or other provision hereof, any course of dealing or custom
of the trade notwithstanding. Any documents, forms, receipts, etc. of CONTRACTOR
which contain any terms or conditions shall be for informational or record
purposes only and shall in no event be construed to affect or amend the
provisions of this AGREEMENT.
b. This AGREEMENT shall create no rights in any party other than COMPANY and
CONTRACTOR and no other party is intended to be a third
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party beneficiary of this AGREEMENT except as specifically indicated herein.
SHOREWOOD PACKAGING CO. GUANGZHOU LTD.
By:_____________________________________________
Name and Title
CONTRACTOR:
By:_____________________________________________
Name and Title
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. THE WORK .............................................................. 1
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANY ........................................... 2
3. REPRESENTATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR ..................... 2
4. TIME OF COMPLETION .................................................... 6
5. TITLE ................................................................. 9
6. COST OF THE WORK ...................................................... 10
7. TERMS OF PAYMENT ...................................................... 11
8. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 11
9. CHANGES IN THE WORK ................................................... 13
10. WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES ............................................ 14
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK ............................................... 16
12. LABOR RELATIONS ...................................................... 18
13. INSURANCE ............................................................ 20
14. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FACILITIES ... 23
15. INDEMNIFICATION OF PATENTS AND OTHER RIGHTS .......................... 23
16. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY ............................. 24
17. DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION .................................. 26
18. LIENS, CLAIMS AND ENCUMBRANCES ....................................... 28
19. ASSIGNMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS ........................ 30
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20. ACCOUNTING RECORDS AND RIGHT TO AUDIT ................................ 32
21. FORCE MAJEURE ........................................................ 32
22. SEVERABILITY ......................................................... 33
23. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS ........................................... 34
24. POLICY ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST/BUSINESS CONDUCT ...................... 35
25. GOVERNING LAW ........................................................ 35
26. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ................................................ 37
27. TAX OBLIGATIONS ...................................................... 37
28. SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS ............................................... 38
29. COMPANY'S ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY .................................... 38
30. GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION .............................................. 38
31. PUBLIC RELATIONS ..................................................... 40
32. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT ................................................ 40
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SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS
I. Scope of Work
II. Preliminary Design Report
III. Project Schedule
IV. Bonus and Penalty Schedule
V. Contract Master Schedule
VI. Fixed Price Amount
VII. Invoice Schedule
VIII. Form of Invoice
IX. Change in Work Form
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