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1 INTERPRETATION

1.2 Definitions

The Principal is: The Principal is: the NZ Transport Agency

(Transport Agency), a Crown entity,

established on 1 August 2008 by Section 93 of

the Land Transport Management Act 2003

of: Click to enter street address

and:

<<insert Local Authority Name if Joint Principal, otherwise delete row.>>

(a) Principal’s Joint Venture Agreement <<include joint Principal’s agreement.>>

1.2, 10.2 Separable Portions

Are there any Separable Portions in this Contract? No

2 THE CONTRACT

2.1 Type of Contract

2.1.1 This Contract is a:

(a) Lump sum contract governed by 2.2 in respect of

any Capital Works Services

(b) Measure and value contract governed by 2.3 in

respect of all Contract Works that are not Capital

Works Services

2.4 Cost reimbursement contract Clause 2.4 shall not apply to this contract

2.5 Local authority contracts

2.5.1 Is this Contract a local authority contract to which 2.5.2

applies

State yes or no

<<select yes if contract includes local authority roads>>

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2.6 Evidence of Contract

2.6.2 How is the Contract Agreement executed?

(a) As stated in 2.6.2

2.7 Documents prepared by the Engineer or Principal

2.7.1 Copies of the Contract shall be supplied without

charge to the Contractor in the following electronic

format:

A single pdf copy shall be supplied.

3. BONDS

3.1 Contractor’s Bond

3.1.1 Is a Contractor’s Bond required?

Note - Bonds are accepted in principle from those

insurance companies and banks approved by

Transport Agency. The current approved list is

scheduled in Transport Agency’s “Contract Procedures

Manual” (SM021).

No

3.1.2 If yes, the amount of the Contractor’s Bond shall be:

Nil

3.2 Principal’s Bond

3.2.1 Is a Principal’s Bond required? No

5. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

5.4 Occupancy of the Site

5.4.4 Limits on the Contractor’s right of entry to adjoining

properties are:

Nil or List Details

<<Nil is default. If deemed to apply, Regions are to provide details of specific right of entry requirements as required >>

5.5 Separate Contractors

5.5.1 Separate Contractors who may be carrying out work

on the Site concurrently with the Contract Works are:

Traffic Counting

Bridge Consultancy

Structure Bridge Renewals

Tunnels

Traffic Signals

Street Lighting

Street Cleaning

High Speed Data

RAMM Condition Rating

National ITS Contracts

<<check boxes and / or add where

applicable>>

5.5.2 Are facilities for Separate Contractors required? Select yes or no

If yes, details of facilities required are: Enter text as required

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5.6 Care of works and Site

5.6.6(f) Further risks specifically excepted are: Provided in Schedule 18

5.11 Compliance with laws

5.11.3 Exceptions to the Principal’s obligations to obtain

licences under 5.11.3 are:

<< Principal to consider and list those licences that the Contractor is best placed to obtain e.g. re corridor access requests, any council consents/certificates etc.>>

5.11.4 Exceptions to the Contractor’s obligations to give

notices and obtain other licences under 5.11.4 are:

Nil

5.11.8 Prior to the issue of the Certificate of Expiry: (select one to apply, (a), (b) or (c))

(a) Producer Statements in the form of Schedule 6 are

required;

(b) Producer Statements as set out in the following

parts of the Contract are required;

(SpecificationsSection, 6.12 Pavement

Rehabilitation & Section 6.13, Sealed Road

Resurfacing.

(c) Producer Statements are not required

5.17 Safety plan

Is a Site-specific safety plan required to be prepared

by the Contractor?

Yes

And shall be submitted as stated under

Specification Section 4.1 (Health and Safety

Management Plan) And shall be submitted [20]

working days following acceptance of tender,

unless otherwise stated under Maintenance

Section 4.1.

5.18 Quality plan

Is a quality plan required to be prepared by the

Contractor?

Yes

And shall be submitted [20] working days

following acceptance of tender, unless

otherwise as stated under Specification Section

4.2. (Quality Management Plan)

5.19 Traffic management plan

Is a traffic management plan required to be prepared

by the Contractor?

Yes

And shall be submitted as stated under

Specification Section 4.3 (Traffic Control Plan).

And shall be submitted [20] working days

following acceptance of tender, unless

otherwise stated under Maintenance Section

4.3

5.20 As-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals

5.20.1(a) Are as-built drawings required to be prepared by the

Contractor?

No

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5.20.1(b) Are operation and maintenance manuals required to

be prepared by the Contractor?

No

5.20.1(c) Are maintenance records required to be prepared or

updated by the Contractor?

Yes

5.22 Key Personnel

Key personnel to which 5.22.1 applies are: Select (a) or (b)

(a) As stated in the Contractor's Tender.

(b) The following:

[Enter list as required]

6. THE ENGINEER

6.1 Appointment of the Engineer

6.1.2 The Engineer is: to be confirmed refer Schedule 2 – Special Conditions of Contract – Other Conditions of Contract section 6.

Whose professional qualification is: CPEng and NZ Transport Agency accredited to Engineer to Contract Level 3.

6.4.6 The Principal will recover the cost for reinspection,

remeasuring or retesting at the following rates:

Engineer or other professional [$220.00] per hour (exclusive of GST)

Engineer’s Representative [$150.00] per hour (exclusive of GST)

Contract Manager Other personnel [$150.00] per hour (exclusive of GST)

Vehicle running [$1.00] per km (exclusive of GST)

8. INSURANCES

8.1 General

8.1.1 The party identified below shall arrange the following

insurances referred to in the following clauses

8.3 or 8.8 Construction

Principal

<<Guidance note: Principal (PAI) set as default. Exemption requires sub VAC approval>>

8.9 Existing property Select Principal if insurance is required


8.4 Plant Contractor

<<Guidance note: Default is “Contractor”>>

8.5 or 8.10 Public liability

Select Contractor or Principal


8.5.2 Motor Vehicle Contractor

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8.6 Professional Indemnity

Contractor

<<Guidance note: Default is “Contractor” The value of the level of insurance is stated in 8.6.1 below.>>

8.1.6 The following forces of nature shall be specifically

insured under 8.3 or 8.8 as applicable:

<<Guidance note: Select “yes” on all items under 8.1.6 if PAI is used, otherwise yes or no, as appropriate given the location of the site, for Volcanic, Hydrothermal and Geothermal Activity.>>

(a) Landslip Yes

(b) Earthquake Yes

(c) Tsunami Yes

(d) Tornado Yes

(e) Cyclone Yes

(f) Storm Yes

(g) Flood Yes

(h) Lightning strike Yes

(i) Volcanic activity Select yes or no

(j) Hydrothermal activity Select yes or no

(k) Geothermal activity Select yes or no

8.3, 8.8 Construction insurance

(These items are required to be completed whether the Contractor or the Principal is the insuring party (see 8.1 above)

8.3.2, 8.8 The following shall have their respective interests

noted in the construction insurance policy:

<<Guidance Note: list any third parties interests

that need to be a named “Insured” in the

insurance policy>>

8.3.3, 8.8 Where construction insurance is required (see 8.1

above), the amount of insurance to be effected for the

Contract Works and Materials shall be for not less than

the sum of the Contract Price, after acceptance of the

tender or other offer, plus the following allowances:

(a) An allowance for the Cost of demolition, disposal

and preparation for replacement work, equal to:

(Select one to apply, (i) or (ii))

(i) The amount in the right hand column: [$xxxxx]

(ii) The percentage of the Contract Price

adjusted as above, stated in the right hand

column:

[5%]

(b) An allowance for professional services fees

including the Cost of clerks of works and

inspectors, equal to:



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column:

[5%]

(c) An allowance for items to be incorporated in the

Contract Works, the Cost of which is not included

in the Contract Price, equal to:





column:

[5%]

(d) An allowance for an increase in the Contract Price

due to Variations, equal to:





column:

[5%]

(e) An allowance for an increased construction Costs

due to inflation, equal to:





column:

[5%]

The insurance shall make provision for automatic change of cover for items (a)and to (e) above, to

provide insurance for any additions to or deductions from the Contract Price which occur after acceptance

of the tender or other offer.

8.4 Contractor arranged Plant insurance

Where Plant is required to be insured (see 8.1 above): (Select one to apply, (a) or (b))

(a) The Contractor shall insure the following items of

Plant on Site for the amounts stated:

[list specific items]

<<Guidance note: List any items of plant of an

exceptional nature and specifically critical to

the timely completion of the Contract Works>>

(b) The Contractor shall insure each item of Plant on

the Site having a current market value of more

than:

$200,000

<<Guidance note: default is $200k if required,

otherwise choose “Not required”>>

8.5 Contractor arranged public liability insurance

8.5.1 Where required (see 8.1 above), public liability

insurance shall be effected by the Contractor for an

amount not less than:

[$5,000,000]

Such public liability insurance may include sub limits:

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For liability arising out of vibration, weakening or

removal of support, of not less than:

[$250,000.00]

<<Guidance note: For any contract in an urban

or built up area, cover shall be increased to the

full minimum limit of $5M. Ensure your sub-

limits match those listed within Schedule 9>>

For liability under the Forest and rural Fires Act

1977, of not less than:

<<Guidance note: For any contract in forested

area or vineyard, cover shall be increased to

the full minimum limit of $5M. Ensure your sub-

limits match those listed within Schedule 9>>

8.5.2 Where required (see 8.1 above), motor vehicle third

party liability insurance shall be effected for an amount

not less than:

[$5,000,000]

8.6 Contractor arranged professional indemnity insurance

<<For high risk project-specific contracts Insurance Levels must be reviewed and approved by the

“Insurance Risk Sub VAC” via Appendix XXIII of SM021 Manual (insurance@Transport

Agency.govt.nz).>>

8.6.1 Where required (see 8.1 above), professional

indemnity insurance for design by the Contractor shall

be effected for an amount not less than:

For any one claim: $1,000,000.00

And for an amount in the aggregate of:

8.6.2 Sub limits of liability for design of parts of the Contract

Works by Subcontracts shall not be less than:

[List specific parts] or [Not required]

<<Guidance note: list specific part(s) of

Contract Works and applicable $ sub-limits for

any one claim and for an amount in the

aggregate, or state if not required>>

8.8 Principal arranged construction insurance (refer also to 8.3)

In accordance with 8.7.2, the insurance policy wording

title is:

In accordance with 8.7.2, the extraordinary exclusions,

conditions, warranties or endorsements to the policy

are:

Specific policy wording applicable to this

contract can be read at the following website:

http://nz.marsh.com/Transport Agency-pai

8.8.1 Where the Principal is required to effect construction

insurance (see 8.1 above).

The lead insurer is: [List insurer or insurers]

<<Guidance note: the insurer is reviewed

annually, check

http://nz.marsh.com/Transport Agency-

pai>>

Address of lead insurer:

The Nominal Deductibles are:

Original Estimated Contract Value

mailto:[email protected]


http://nz.marsh.com/nzta-pai



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>0 to

10m

>10m to

20m

>20m

Each loss

except as

below:

$10,000 $25,000 $50,000

Major Perils $25,000 $50,000 $100,000

Wet Work

Contracts

$300,000 $300,000 $300,000

Tunnelling

Contracts

(including

excavations

/

underpasses

>100m)

$300,000 $300,000 $300,000

LEG 3/06

Defects

Claims

$250,000 $250,000 $500,000

For this contract, the Original Estimate Contract

Value is in the range Select Value

<<Guidance note: Ensure the above

deductibles table is consistent with the

Transport Agency’s latest and current PAI

policy wording at the time of tender close


pai>>

8.9 Principal arranged existing property insurance

Nil

<<Guidance note: default position is that this is not relevant to Transport Agency contracts. If unsure email insurance@Transport Agency.govt.nz for project specific guidance>>

8.9.1(b) Other structures in the vicinity are:

Nil


8.9.1(c) Contents insurance are:

Nil


8.10 Principal’s option to insure public liability









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Where required (see 8.1 above), the Principal shall

effect public liability insurance for an amount not less

than:

$20,000,000

<<Guidance note: Consultant to ensure the

below deductibles table is consistent with the


policy wording at the time of tender close>>

The lead insurer is: [List insurer or insurers]

<<Guidance note: the insurer is reviewed

annually, check


pai>>

Address of lead insurer: <<Guidance note: leave this blank>>

The Nominal Deductibles are:

Original Estimated Contract

Value

>0 to 5m >5m to

10m

>10m

Each

occurrence

(including

Maintenance

Contracts)

$10,000* $20,000* $25,000*

*Including costs and expenses

For this contract, the Original Estimate Contract

Value is in the range Select value

<<Guidance note: Ensure the above

deductibles table is consistent with the


policy wording at the time of tender close


pai>>

In accordance with 8.7.2:

The policy wording title is: Specific policy wording applicable to this



Extraordinary exclusions, conditions, warranties, or

endorsements to the policy are:




8.9.2 Such public liability insurance may include sub-limits

for: (specify as applicable or state ‘not applicable’)







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Liability arising out of vibration, weakening or

removal of support

$250,000




Liability under the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977:

$250,000




9. VARIATIONS

9.3 Valuation of Variations

9.3.9 For On-site Overheads: (select one to apply, (a) or (b))

(a) The prices and rates in the Schedule of Prices are

inclusive of full allowance for On-site Overheads;

(b) The prices and rates in the Schedule of Prices are

exclusive of On-site Overheads;

9.3.7, 9.3.9 The allowance for On-site Overheads to be added in

accordance with 9.3.9 is:

(select one to apply, (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv))

(i) Agreed percentage: [XX%]

(ii) As nominated in the Schedule of Prices.

(iii) As nominated in the Contractor’s tender.

(iv) A reasonable percentage.

9.3.10 For Off-site Overheads and Profit: (select one to apply, (a) or (b))

(a) The price and rates in the Schedule of Prices are

inclusive of Off-site Overheads and Profit;

(b) The price and rates in the Schedule of Prices are

exclusive of Off-site Overheads and Profit;

9.3.7, 9.3.10 The allowance for Off-site Overheads and Profit to be

added in accordance with 9.3.10 is:

(select one to apply, (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv))

(i) Agreed percentage: [XX%]

(ii) As nominated in the Schedule of Prices.

(iii) As nominated in the Contractor’s tender.

(iv) A reasonable percentage.

9.3.14 For processing of Variations, the percentage to be paid

in accordance with 9.3.14 is:

(select one to apply, (a), (b), (c,) or (d))

(a) Agreed percentage: [XX%]

(b) As nominated in the Schedule of Prices.

(c) As nominated in the Contractor’s tender.



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(d) A reasonable Cost of processing the Variations. <<Guidance note: This is to be agreed via

negotiation with contractor on a case by case

basis>>

10. TIME FOR COMPLETION

10.1 Date of Commencement

(a) For the Contract Works: Click here to enter a date.

10.2 Date of Expiry

10.2.1 (a) For the Contract Works: (select one to apply, (i) or (ii))

(i) [7] Years with a maximum term of [9] years Subject to Schedule 2, clause 10.5, and the

performance management framework

requirements as set out in section 2 of the

Specifications

11. DEFECTS LIABILITY

11.4 Final Completion Certificate

11.4.2(a) Prior to issue of the Final Completion Certificate:

(a) Producer Statements in the form of Schedule 6 are

required

As specified in the Specification

<<Guidance note: Default option where works

are of a nature where producer statements may

be required e.g. capital works>>

(b) Producer Statements as set out in the following

parts of the Contract are required

Not applicable

(c) Producer Statements are not required <<Guidance note: Default option where

works are of a nature where producer

statements are not required e.g. maintenance

works>>

11.4.2(b) Prior to issue of the Final Completion Certificate:

(b) As-built drawings and operation and maintenance

manuals are not required.

11.4.2(c) Prior to issue of the Final Completion Certificate: (select one to apply, (a) or (b))

(a) Outstanding maintenance records are required;

(b) Outstanding maintenance records are not required.

11.6 Warranties

11.6.1

(a) No warranties are required; <<Guidance note: Only relevant if no

warranties are required (e.g. where no

warranties are included in Schedule 13)>>

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(b) The Contractor shall provide warranties as set out

in the Contract for the following items of work:

<<Default>>

The Contractor shall provide subcontractor

warranties as set out at Schedule 13, and

warranties as required by the Specifications or

as may otherwise by required for Capital Works

Services. If warranties for Capital Works

Services are required, the Principal will

propose a form of warranty to be delivered by

Contractor and a duly executed warranty will be

a pre-condition to the Contractor receiving

payment in respect of such Capital Works

Services

]

11.7 Guarantees

11.7.1,11.7.2

(a) No guarantees are required; <<Default>>

<<Guidance note: despite this default position,

consider if guarantees (e.g. from a parent or

associated company or other guarantees (e.g.

Directors’ / Shareholders’ guarantees) are

required (e.g. if there are issues with the

Contractor entity’s solvency). Note

Subcontractor warranties and manufacturers

warranties are dealt with under clause 11.6>>

(b) The Contractor shall provide guarantees in the

following form:

[State form]

12. PAYMENTS

12.1 Contractor’s payment claims

12.1.3(b) (iii) Advances for Materials delivered to the Site

(a) Advances for Materials delivered to the Site but

which have yet to be incorporated in the Contract

Works shall not be made;

<<Default>>

12.1.3(b) (iv) Advances for Temporary Works or Plant

(a) Advances for Temporary Works or Plant shall not

be made.

<<Default>>

12.1.3(b) (iv) Advances for Materials not yet on Site

(a) Advances for Materials not yet on Site shall not be

made.

<<Default>>

12.3 Retention monies

12.3.1,12.3.2 Retentions shall or shall not apply as follows: (select one to apply, (a) or (b))

(a) Retentions shall not apply

(b) Retentions shall apply as follows:

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(ii) The retention formula in the right hand column.

For the Contract Works, a total retention of:

10% on the first $200,000, and

5% on the next $800,000, and

1.75% on amounts in excess of

$1,000,000, and

With a maximum total retention when

aggregated of $200,000, and

With a defects liability retention of half the

total retention.

12.3.3 Bond in lieu of retention

(a) The Contractor may provide a bond in lieu of

retentions.

The percentage to be retained from each

progress payment and the limit of the total

sums retained shall be nil if the Contractor

provides a Bond in Lieu of Retentions

(Schedule 5). The value of the bond shall be

the applicable retention amount plus a further

10%.

12.8 Cost fluctuations (select one to apply, (a), (b) or (c))

(b) Cost fluctuations shall be paid in accordance with

the method described in:

Schedule 17

12.13 Goods and services tax

12.13.2 Payment Schedules provided by the Engineer: (select one to apply, (a) or (b))

(a) Shall not be in the form of a tax invoice;

(b) Shall be in the form of a buyer created tax invoice

and the parties agree not to issue any other tax

invoice for items covered by the Payment

Schedule.

12.14 Performance payments (select one to apply, (a) or (b))

12.14.1,

12.14.2

(a) Performance payments shall not apply;

(b) Performance payments shall apply, and the

performance indicators and performance

payments are contained in the following parts of

the Contract:

SpecificationsBasis of Payment

12.15 Liquidated damages

12.15.1,

12.15.2

(a) Liquidated damages shall not apply

13. DISPUTES

13.4 Arbitration

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13.4.3 If required, the arbitrator shall be nominated by the

following Person:

[Name, Position]

<<Guidance note: default is Engineer to the

Contract>>

15. SERVICE OF NOTICES

15.1.2 For the purposes of service of written notice:

(a) The address of the Principal is:

Postal address:

Delivery address:

Mark for the attention of:

Email address:

Other agreed means of electronic communication

and address detail:

(b) The address of the Contractor is:

Postal address:

Delivery address:


Email address:


and address detail:

(c) The address of the Engineer is:

Postal address:

Delivery address:


Email address:


and address detail:

<< Guidance note: Where the contract has joint principals the following clauses (a) to (d) are to be added otherwise

delete the following clause 1.3.8.>>

a)

This Section Not Used



https://adjuster.nz/

b)

In addition to low texture the SCRIM coefficient is ≤ 0.35 unless a

joint inspection has determined that SCRIM improvement is not

warranted, or

b)

a) Sight rails

b) Handrails

b)

.