SCOPE OF WORK
D2.1 The Work to be done under the Contract shall consist of the supply and delivery of multi-language library materials (languages other than English and French), and catalogue records for two (2) years from the date of award, with the option of four (4) mutually agreed upon two (2) year extensions.
D2.1.1 The City may negotiate the extension option with the Proponent within ninety (90) Calendar Days prior to the expiry date of the Contract. The City shall incur no liability to the Proponent as a result of such negotiations.
D2.1.2 Changes resulting from such negotiations shall become effective on the start date of the extension period. Changes to the Contract shall not be implemented by the Contractor without written approval by the Contract Administrator.
D2.1.3 Proponents are advised that, in future, the City may be participating in collaborative procurement initiatives with other levels of government. Accordingly, extensions to this Contract may not be exercised.
D2.2 Notwithstanding D2.1, the type and quantity of Work to be performed under this Contract is subject to annual approval of monies therefore in a budget by Council. Proponents are advised that monies have been approved for work up to and including December 31, 2023.
D2.2.1 In the event that Council does not approve the annual budget for any year during this Contract, the City reserves the right to alter the type or quantity of work performed under this Contract, or to terminate the Contract, upon one hundred and twenty (120) Calendar Days written notice by the Contract Administrator. In such an event, no claim may be made against the City for damages of any kind resulting from the termination, including, but not limited to, on the ground of loss of anticipated profit on Work.
D2.3 Notwithstanding D2.1, in the event that operational changes result in substantial changes to the requirements for Work, the City reserves the right to alter the type or quantity of work performed under this Contract, or to terminate the Contract, upon thirty (30) Calendar Days written notice by the Contract Administrator. In such an event, no claim may be made for damages on the ground of loss of anticipated profit on Work.
D2.4 The funds available for this Contract are $25,000 per year.
D2.4.1 The Contract Administrator will inform the Contractor at the beginning of each calendar year which languages (Sections A to V) that will be the main focus for the calendar year.
