Free Demur

DRAFT

1.4.6. FREE TIME. The Contractor shall provide free time for pick-up and delivery points at no cost to the Government for a one (1) hour period for 2-ton, 3-ton or 4-ton trucks, and a one (1) hour and 30 minutes period for 8-ton, 10-ton or 12-ton trucks, commencing at the time –

(a) The cargo escort personnel with their vehicle(s) are placed by the Contractor at the pick-up and/or delivery points and notice thereof is given to the Ordering Officer placing orders.

(b) The cargo escort personnel with their vehicle(s) arrive at the pick-up and/or delivery points within each installation and notice thereof is given to the Ordering Officer.

1.4.7. DEMURRAGE. If through no fault of the Contractor, cargo escorts’ vehicle(s) is not dispatched or discharged and released within the allowable free time as specified in paragraph 1.4.6, the Contractor shall be entitled to demurrage for detention of the vehicle by the Government beyond the free time at the rate indicated in Items 0001AC through 0001AH (and corresponding Items under Options) in the Pricing Schedule. For purpose of payment thereunder, the full half hourly rates shall be paid for any period of time up to and including 30 minutes. The Contractor shall invoice the demurrage charges to the Ordering Officer within thirty (30) calendar days following incurrence of said charges. In the event the Contractor fails to invoice for demurrage charges as herein required, the Government shall be relieved from all responsibility for such a payment unless the Contractor’s delay in submitting said invoice is due to circumstances beyond the Contractor’s control.

Pricing Schedule

(Refer to paragraph 1.4.7 of the PWS.)