JES ELECTRICAL GROUP

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE

Acceptance of Conditions
By placing an order, the customer hereby accepts the following conditions, which may be varied only in writing by JES Electrical Group Pty Ltd.

Taxation
In the event that at any time during the term of the contract any new or additional taxation is imposed which effects the cost of materials, services or labour associated with the works, or which may apply to the total invoiced costs, such increases shall be added to the contract sum.

Terms of Payment
Our standard Terms of Payment are as follows:
For installation works:
Monthly progress claims will be made and these will include:
All unfixed materials at site.
All materials and other equipment stored off site because of delays in construction or unavailability of site access.
All approved variation works in progress.
80% of all unapproved variations of works in progress.
In addition, initial progress claims will also include up to 10% of the contract value for mobilisation, project setting up, commitment to initial procurement of materials and subcontracts and other costs and obligations incurred at the commencement of the project.
For Light Fittings:
Monthly progress claims based on the following milestones:
20% on placement of order
50% on delivery
25% on completion of fit out
5% on completion of works testing
For General Works:
Monthly progress claims based on the following milestones:
20% on placement of order
40% on completion of the rough-in
35% on completion of works and before certification is issued
5% on expiry of defects liability period
For Testing, Maintenance and High Energy Service:
Monthly progress claims up to 95% of the value of work completed, the remaining 5% on presentation of the test reports. Our terms are strictly 30days from the date of claim or invoice.

Price Basis
The price is quoted on the condition that supplier items and major material items can be ordered, and stored either on site or off site with storage certificates issued and payment made for materials held in storage.

Rise and Fall
Unless specifically stated in our quotation, this quotation is based on the cost of labour and materials at the date of this quotation and is subject to price variation in accordance with the National Electrical Contractors Association (State Chapter) Standard Price variation Formula.

Copper Variation
Due to the volatile price of copper and the international market, our price associated with copper based products, but not limited to cable has been calculated to include copper costs up to a price of $9,000.00 A$/per tonne based on the AEEMA Copper Cathode Index. Should our tender offer prove of interest, any offer by us will be reviewed and fixed at the time of entering into any agreements.

Site Productivity Allowance
No allowances are made in JES quotations unless stipulated by JES in writing, for the payment of any special or Site Allowances. If these are applicable on any sites that we are engaged on, we would require reimbursement of direct costs plus statutory, overhead and administration costs of twenty five (25) percent.

Site Amenities and Ablutions
We have assumed that all site amenities and ablutions will be provided by others free of charge to our company.

Special Payments
Unless specifically stated in this quotation, no provision has been made the payment of any special site agreement, award or disability allowances.

Site Inductions
Unless specifically stated in this quotation, no allowance had been made for any site inductions. These, where required, will be charged to the customer.

Currency Exchange Rates
Where imported equipment is involved, the above price is based on the exchange rate at the time of tendering. Should the actual exchange rate vary from the Base Exchange rate, then the component of imported goods included in the tender price quoted would be adjusted accordingly.

Liquidated Damages
Unless specifically stated on this quotation, we will not accept liquidated damages. Where acceptance of liquidated damages is specifically stated, these shall in any case be limited to a maximum of 1% of our nett contract amount per week to an overall maximum of 5% of our nett contract amount and shall only then be applied where the cause for such damages is directly applicable to actions on our part.

Confidentiality of Documents & Proprietary Information
Drawings, specifications and other information supplied by us as part of our tender shall be regarded as confidential, shall be used only for Technical Information, consisting of drawings, specifications, calculations and design shall remain our property and must not be copied or disclosed to any third party unless authorised by us.
Consequential Loss Liability Limitation
Unless specifically stated otherwise in our quotation our liability for loss of production, loss of income, the opportunity to earn profits, the financial consequences of business interruption and indirect and consequential loss shall be limited to $1.00.

Title Risk Of Loss
Title of goods, services and works undertaken by JES Electrical Group Pty Ltd should not pass until full payment for the goods, services and work undertaken has been made by the purchaser hereby authorises and acknowledges that entry will be given to the premises where the goods have been delivered, the serviced have been performed of the work has been undertaken for us to regain possession of the goods, for which full payment has not been made.

Hazardous Materials
Unless specifically stated in this quotation, the quoted price is based on the assumption that the work for which this quotation is submitted will be executed in a hazardous material free environment. It is a strict condition of his quotation that the customer accepts full responsibility for the resolution of any problems and for delays and additional costs which may result from the presence of these materials in or about the site on which the works (or any part thereof) are to be preformed.
Work Site Access
We have based our offer on free and unrestricted access to all required work areas.
Live Work Clause
It is our strict policy to only undertake live work or work near live conductors where it is safe to do so, particular emphasis is placed on:
Compliance with AS/NZA 4836:2001 “Safe working on Low Voltage Electrical Installations, relevant Commonwealth and State Statutory Acts and Work Place Regulations”.
Our live work procedure is designed to eliminate risk of injury to our employees, damage to your installations and unexpected power disconnections.
The above may require us to disconnect or isolate parts of the installation to undertake such work for which additional charges may be applicable.

Cancellation Fees
If work is not able to be proceeded with as arranged and if no alternative activities can be undertaken at site, a cancellation fee of 20% of the contract will be charged if the work is confirmed with an agreed start date set and is then cancelled or re-scheduled, based on man hours and materials committed to the work at the time of cancellation where these are not able to be otherwise deployed.

Service/Delivery By Installments
Where it is practical, we reserve the right to deliver the goods, service and/or carry out the installation by installments. In such instances progress payments and billings for each installment shall be due in accordance with the clause “Payments” above.

Delays/Prolongation
This quotation has been based on the understanding that the contract will be carried out as one continuous project, devoid if delay and with the provision of equipment and services by others as and when needed. Hold over time, waiting time, industrial disputes, inclement weather or any other time spent because of delays/prolongation caused by others will be charged at the applicable NECA standard or agreed contract hourly rates. JES Electrical Group also reserves the right to claim for additional costs where the client requests acceleration of the works to meet revised programming.

Site Conditions
This quotation is valid only if the site equipment/plant is in the same condition as stated when this quotation was prepared. Any additional costs incurred due to changes or further damaging of equipment by others will be deemed to be a variation to the contract.

Delivery
Delivery periods quoted are subject to change and as such should be treated as estimates only. We will endeavour to meet delivery dates but do not accept and liability for failure to complete the contract within any specified delivery period unless specifically stated otherwise in out quotation.

Performance and Performance Data
Performance data provided by us is based on our experience and from up to date regularly calibrated test equipment. Please be aware we can accept no liability if performance parameters are changed by the customer at the site after final testing and verification.

Australian Standard AS2987
For any matters not specifically addressed in your enquiry or this quotation, our offer is based on AS2987 “General conditions of contract for the supply of equipment with or without installation”

Inspection and Transportation
Upon completion of work, where applicable, the purchaser will be notified and invited to witness operational and electrical performance test prior to despatch.
We will make every effort to pack and seal customers items to minimise vibration and the ingress of dust during transportation to site.

Warranty
We warrant our workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of delivery. Our warranty is limited to making good or replacement of those parts of our supply, if found to be incorrectly connected or fitted.
Where parts or goods are defective which have been supplied to us by others, these are subject to that manufacturer or supplies warranty.

Precedence
In the event of conflict between these conditions and those which may be included in, or implied by any document forming part of an enquiry, specification, quotation, order or contract, than these conditions prevail except in as far as they are expressly varied by us in writing or by law.
Information and Drawings
All descriptive specifications, illustrations, drawings, dimensions etc, furnished by us are approximate only and are intended to be by way of general description of the goods or service and do not necessarily form part of the contract unless specifically identified as such by us in writing.

Insurance
JES Electrical Group Pty Ltd incorporating Jims Electrical Services and CEDI Electrical. Maintains adequate insurance that protects their property, in addition to the interests of Third Parties resulting from the negligence of the JES Electrical Group.
The existing insurance program in force for the JES Electrical Group will not accept cross liability, waiver of subrogation, agreement for hold harmless, insurer approval, indemnities arising from any cause, rectification, frustration, consequential losses, nothing of Joint/Co-insured’s or permit agreement for insurers to notify insured parties direct. It will be purely at JES Electrical Group Pty Ltd, discretion whether it assumes the responsibility based on commercial/business practice.

Non-solicitation
The customer/client agrees not to solicit or entice away from JES Electrical Group Pty Ltd (or attempt to do so) any employee, consultant or customer of JES Electrical Group or engage any of JES Electrical Groups employees in any other capacity without prior notice and permission of JES Electrical Group.

Electrical Safety
Please note that if during the course of installation when works are been conducted within and around switchboards that if the same is found defective or deemed to be unsafe by the Licensed E. Class electrician you will immediately be notified. The power if isolated will not be re-energised until such time as the existing condition has been rectified and made safe in accordance to state regulations. All costs associated with the rectification works including materials and labour shall be to the customers account. All works shall be notified to the chief electrical inspector as required.

Break-up of Prices
The Break- up of prices quoted are submitted for the purpose of a guide only. Should any of the quoted figures be deleted from the contract, we reserve the right to revise the amount tendered.

Contract Conditions
We advise that prior to acceptance of an order for works, the conditions of contract will be mutually agreed with our company.