D2. SCOPE OF WORK
D2.1 The Work to be done under the Contract shall consist of three (3) phases as follows:
(a) Phase One shall be preliminary evaluations, to evaluate fit, comfort, ease of donning and doffing and dexterity;
(b) Phase Two shall be field testing, trialing and evaluation of the structural firefighting gloves in three (3) seasons operational evaluation for six (6) months;
(c) Phase Three shall consist of the supply and delivery of structural firefighting gloves that is deemed the most advantageous for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service based on the results of Phase One and Phase Two.
D2.2 The Work to be done under the Phase Three shall consist of the supply and delivery of structural firefighting gloves for the period from the date of award until April 30, 2023, with the option of four (4) mutually agreed upon one (1) year extensions.
D2.2.1 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.
D2.2.2 Changes resulting from such negotiations shall become effective on May 1st of the respective year. Changes to the Contract shall not be implemented by the Contractor without written approval by the Contract Administrator.
D2.2.3 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.
D2.3 The Work shall be done on an "as required" basis during the term of the Contract.
D2.3.1 The type and quantity of Work to be performed under this Contract shall be as authorized from time to time by the Contract Administrator and/or Users.
D2.3.2 Subject to C7, the City shall have no obligation under the Contract to purchase any quantity of any item in excess of its actual operational requirements.
D2.4 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.
