Form CSA2014-Engineering (Amendment 2018)
Form CSA2014-Engineering (Amendment 2018)
Form CSA2014-Engineering (Amendment 2018)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
BETWEEN
AND
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Table of Contents
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THIS AGREEMENT is made on … te (…
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The Government and the CE shall individually be referred as the “Party“ and
collectively referred to as the “Parties”.
WHEREAS -
The Government intends to construct and complete…S… pecify full name of project
(A) …………..……… …….
(hereinafter referred to as “the Project”) and is desirous of obtaining
(hereinafter referred to as “the Services”) from the CE in connection with
Specify field of the consultancy service
the ………..…………………..……(hereinafter referred to as "the Works").
(B) The CE has submitted its proposal to the Government on the scope for the
Services and both Parties have agreed on the scope of Services as per the
Terms of Reference specified in Appendix 1 and Technical Documents in
Appendix 2 of this Agreement.
(C) In furtherance of such intention, the Government has agreed to appoint the
CE and the CE has agreed to such appointment to provide the Services
necessary for the effective implementation of the Project. A copy of the Letter
of Acceptance dated …D.… ate…
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Agreement.
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PART A
GENERAL
1.1. Definitions
(a) “Agreement” means this document and shall comprise the clauses,
schedules and appendices of this Agreement and include any
supplemental written agreement thereto as may be executed and be in
force from time to time or any time;
(c) “CE” means the engineering consultancy firm named in the Recitals of
this Agreement, (a sole proprietorship, partnership or body corporate
(whichever is applicable) which is established or incorporated under
the laws of Malaysia (for a body corporate – “Companies Act 1965 [Act
125]”) and registered under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 [Act
138] and engaged to provide professional engineering consultancy
services to the Government under this Agreement and shall include its
personnel, servants, agents, heirs, administrators, successors and
duly appointed representatives. A copy of the Certificate of Registration
under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 [Act 138] is attached in
Appendix 4;
(e) “Contract Price” means the ceiling of total consulting fee and ceiling
out of pocket expenses as specified under clause 2.0;
(f) Contract Period means the contract period as prescribed under Clause
3.1 herein;
(g) “Estimated Cost of the Works” the estimated cost of the Works for
which the CE is engaged to provide the Services;
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(j) “Contract Sum for the Works” means the Contract Sum accepted by
the Government for the construction of the Works as stated in the
Letter of Acceptance less contingency items;
(l) “Services” means the professional consultancy services for the project
which the Government has engaged the CE to perform in accordance
with the Terms of Reference, Technical Documents and Deliverables
as specified in Appendices 1, 2 and 5;
(n) “Project” means the project of which the Works form a part;
(o) “Works” means the works described briefly in Recital (A) of this
Agreement which the Government has engaged the Contractor to carry
out and the CE is appointed to perform Services and which may
comprise those as specified under this Agreement.
1.2. Interpretations
In this Agreement, including the appendices/schedules/annexures, unless the
context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall have the
following meanings:
(a) words denoting the singular number shall include the plural and vice
versa;
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(e) reference to any party referred to in this Agreement shall include its
successors or permitted assigns;
(h) recital headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the
interpretation and construction hereof;
(i) the recitals and appendices hereto and any documents therein referred
to shall be taken, read and construed as an essential and integral part
of this Agreement and in the event of any inconsistency between the
terms of any of the appendices and the terms of this Agreement, the
terms of this Agreement shall prevail over those appendices;
(n) if any period of time is specified from a given day or a day of a given
act or event, it is to be calculated exclusive of that day and if any such
specified period of time or a day of a specified given act or event falls
on a day which is not a Working Day, then such period of a specified
time or a specified day of a given act or event is deemed to be on the
next Working Day;
(p) the recitals and appendices hereto and any documents therein referred
to shall be taken, read and construed as an essential and integral part
of this Agreement and in the event of any inconsistency between the
terms of the appendices and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of
this Agreement shall prevail over those appendices.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements or
understandings, between the Parties in relation to such matter. The Parties
hereby acknowledge that in entering into this Agreement, it has not relied on
any representation or warranty save as expressly set out herein or in any
document expressly referred to herein.
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expenses (as specified in Appendix 6C of this Agreement) subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement as per the Letter of
Acceptance dated …… Da…te i…
ssu…ed… by… Go… ve…rnm…en… t ……. (as specified in Appendix 3
of this Agreement).
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(a) The CE shall, upon it becoming reasonably apparent that the progress
of the Services is delayed, apply in writing to the Government for the
approval of extension of the Contract Period. The CE shall further
furnish to the Government relevant information as to the causes of
delay together with a revised Services Implementation Schedule and
estimated revised cost (if any), for the approval of the Government.
(b) The Government shall have the absolute discretion whether or not to
consider such application. In the event the Government agrees to
extend the Contract Period, the Government shall inform the CE in
writing pertaining to the period of extension. Provided that the
extension on the Contract Period shall not affect the Contract Price as
specified in clause 2.0.
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PART B
(d) the CE shall keep current all such registrations and ensure their validity
throughout the duration of this Agreement;
(e) the CE has the legal capacity to enter into and perform its obligations
under this Agreement and to carry out the Services as contemplated by
this Agreement;
(f) the CE has taken all necessary actions to authorize the entry into and
performance of this Agreement and to carry out the Services
contemplated by this Agreement;
(g) as at the execution date, neither the execution nor performance by the
CE of this Agreement nor any transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will violate in any respect any provision of –
(i) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the
CE and is enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions;
(j) it has the necessary financial, technical, and professional capability and
expertise to provide the Services under this Agreement,
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and the CE acknowledges that the Government has entered into this Agreement in
reliance on its representations and warranties as aforesaid.
(d) The CE shall keep the GR informed on a day to day basis of all
instructions, variations and design changes made or authorized by the
CE.
(a) If the CE fails to deliver any Deliverables by the due date(s) agreed by
both parties as specified in Appendix 5 of this Agreement without
reasonable cause, the CE shall pay Liquidated and Ascertained
Damages (LAD) to the Government for the delay. The period of delay
shall be calculated beginning from the scheduled delivery date and
ending on the actual date as delivered and submitted to the
Government.
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(b) The LAD shall be computed on a daily basis for each day of delay at
every stage of deliverables based on the formula specified under item 8
in Appendix 7 of this Agreement.
(a) The CE shall comply with all instructions issued by the Government in
regard to matters expressly empowered under this Agreement. The CE
shall follow the Government procedures so far as possible and shall
obtain prior approval in writing from the Government of any departures
from such procedures. Nothing in this clause shall be deemed to affect
the responsibilities of the CE in connection with the Services.
(b) The CE shall use due skill and care to ensure that the design of all
parts of the Works for which the CE is responsible under this
Agreement is in accordance with the laws and regulations and other
statutory and regulatory requirement applicable to the Works.
(c) The CE shall strictly comply with the project brief and approved ceiling
project cost as specified under the Terms of Reference. The CE shall
not without prior written approval of the Government amend the project
brief which in the opinion of the CE is likely to increase the project cost.
(e) All designs, calculations, drawings and documents and any other
deliverables in relation to the Services to be provided by the CE to the
Government shall be approved and signed by the CE.
(f) The CE shall not without prior written approval of the Government,
make amendments to any approved design or give any instruction
which is likely to increase the cost of the project, unless the variations
are of an emergency nature and any delay in carrying out such
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(g) If during construction any defect or damage shall occur to the Works or
any part thereof or if there shall arise a need for a variation to the
Works, as a result of any defect, fault, insufficiency or inadequacy in
the design, the Government shall issue to the CE a notice specifying
the default and requiring the CE to remedy the same within the period
specified by GR at the CE‟s own cost and expense. If the same is not
remedied, the Government shall be entitled, without prejudice to any
other rights or remedies it may possess against the CE under this
Agreement or at law, to claim and recover from the CE any payment for
any loss/claims and/or damages suffered or any other expenses
incurred as a result thereof.
(b) The Services shall be carried out by the CE‟s Personnel as specified
under Appendix 9 hereof within the time and stage as specified in the
Service Implementation Schedule in Appendix 8.
(d) The CE shall ensure the Personnel are dedicated to the Services and
give priority to the performance of their respective portions of the
Services assigned to them over any other works, tasks and
assignments in relation to other existing or future projects.
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(e) No Personnel shall be engaged by the CE or its affiliates for other work
or project without the prior written consent of GR.
(g) No Personnel shall be engaged by the CE or its affiliates for other work
or project without the prior written consent of GR.
(j) Notwithstanding clause 5.6(f), the GR may at any time request the CE
to reduce the number of the Personnel according to the progress of the
Works.
(k) The GR may with the agreement of the CE, direct the CE, within a time
frame of not less than fourteen (14) days, to remove any Personnel
who, in the opinion of the GR, is lacking in appropriate skills or
qualifications, engages in misconduct or is incompetent or negligent.
(a) The CE shall furnish the Government such information in relation to the
Services as the Government may from time to time reasonably request.
(b) The CE shall keep accurate, systematic and up-to-date records and
accounts in respect of the provision of the Services in such form and
details as is customary in the profession or as may be required by the
Government from time to time as shall be sufficient to establish
accurately that the costs and expenditure referred to in Appendix 6A,
Appendix 6B and Appendix 6C of this Agreement have been duly
incurred.
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(c) The CE shall permit the GR from time to time to inspect their records
and accounts relating to the Services and to make copies thereof and
shall permit the Government or any person authorized by the
Government, from time to time, to audit such records and accounts
during the performance of the Services.
(d) In the event of failure occurring after the completion of the Project, the
CE may be required by the Government to submit a report detailing
probable cause and remedial action. References shall be made to all
kept records and accounts.
5.8. Liability
The CE agrees that it shall provide the Services under this Agreement in good
faith and hereby warrants that the Services provided under this Agreement
meet the professional standards for consultancy in the relevant field.
5.9. Indemnity
(a) the CE shall perform all of its obligations under this Agreement at its
own risk and releases, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and shall
indemnify and keep the Government and their agents and servants
from all claims and demands of every kind resulting from any accident,
damage, injury or death arising from carrying out of the Services
except where such accident, damage, injury or death is caused or
contributed to by any act or omission or negligence of the Government
or its agents and servants and the CE expressly agrees that in the
absence of any such act, omission or negligence as aforesaid the
Government shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever in
relation to such accident, damage, injury or death.
(b) the CE shall indemnify and keep the Government indemnified from and
against all actions, suits, claim or demands, proceedings, losses,
damages, compensation, costs (legal cost) charges and expenses
whatsoever to which the Government shall or may be or become liable
in respect of or arising from •
(i) the negligent use or act, misuse or abuse by the CE or the CE‟s
Personnel, servants, agents or employees appointed by the CE in
the performance of the Services; or
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(iii) any loss, damage or injury from any cause whatsoever to property
or persons affected by the Services to the extent to which the
same is occasioned or contributed to by the act, error, omission,
neglect, breach or default of the CE or the CE‟s Personnel,
servants, agents or employees; and
(c) the obligations under this clause shall continue after the expiry or
earlier termination of this Agreement in respect of any act, deed, matter
or thing happening before such expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
5.10. Insurance
The CE shall at its own cost and expense effect and maintain all necessary
insurance including insurances for its professional engineer, graduate
engineer, sub-professional staff and employees. The insurance shall be valid
until the expiry of the Defect Liability Period.
(a) The CE warrants that the CE has taken and is maintaining its own cost
and expense a professional indemnity insurance covering its liabilities
in respect of any act of negligence, error or omission of the CE, its
employees, partners, servants and any persons under its supervision in
the course of providing the Services under this Agreement. The
professional indemnity insurance shall be valid and irrevocable not less
that twelve (12) months after the expiry of the Defect Liability Period.
(b) The GR may at any time request the CE to produce a copy of the
insurance policy as evidence that the insurances required under this
clause are being maintained and remain valid not less than twelve (12)
months after the expiry of the Defect Liability Period.
(a) Where any accident, failure or other event occurs due to any cause
whatsoever to, in or in connection with the Services provided for the
Works or any part thereof either during the execution of the Works or
during the Defect Liability Period or the period thereafter, the CE shall
immediately report to the Government of the accident, failure or event
together with the CE‟s proposal on any interim measures required to be
taken.
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(c) If the Government directs the CE to carry out any remedial works as
specified under clause 5.12 (b), the CE shall carry out the remedial
works within fourteen (14) days from the date of the written direction.
(e) In the event that the Government decides that the investigation in
relation to the accident, failure or event which occurred should be
carried out by the Government, its employee or any person or body
appointed or authorized by the Government, the CE shall give full co-
operation and render all necessary assistance and facilities including
the giving of access to all specifications, designs, records and other
available information relating to the Works as may be required by the
Government, its employee or such authorized person or body at no
additional cost.
(f)If the accident, failure or event occurred is not due to the negligence,
error, omission, default or poor supervision of the CE, then the
Services provided by the CE hereto during the Defect Liability Period
shall be construed as part of the Basic Professional Services and the
CE is not entitled to claim for any additional payment. Any services
required from a third party for works not within the scope of Basic
Professional Services described in Appendix 1 of this Agreement
shall also be paid accordingly by the Government.
(g) If the investigation reveals that the accident, failure or event which
occurred is due to the negligence, error, omission, default or poor
supervision of the CE, and its negligence, error, omission, default or
poor supervision had resulted in injury, damage or loss of any person
or property, then the CE shall be responsible for the injury, damage or
loss caused to any person or property and shall undertake to−
(i) pay any person for the injury, damage or loss suffered by any
person or his property; and
(ii) repair, replace or make good all injury, damages and/or pay all
expenses and costs pertaining to injury and loss suffered by that
person or his property.
(h) In the event that the CE fails to comply with clause 5.12(g) and the
Government is held liable for damages to any person for injury,
damage or loss suffered, or has to repair or make good such damages
and/or losses, such payment shall be deducted from any payment due
to the CE under this Agreement or shall be claimed from the CE as a
debt due to the Government.
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5.13. Confidentiality
(a) Except with the prior written consent or the instructions of the
Government, the CE shall not at any time communicate to any person
or body or entity any confidential information disclosed to the CE for the
purpose of the provision of the Services or discovered by the CE in the
course of this provision and performance of the Services; nor make
public any information as to the recommendations, assessments and
opinions formulated in the course of or as a result of the provision and
performance of the Services; nor make or cause to be made any
press statement or otherwise relating to the Services; nor make use of
the Deliverables for the purposes other than that stipulated in this
Agreement and the foregoing obligations shall not be rendered void by
suspension, termination or expiry of this Agreement for whatsoever
cause.
(c) In the event that the CE receives a request to disclose all or any part of
any confidential information under the terms of a valid and effective
subpoena or order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, judicial
or administrative agency or by a legislative body or committee, such
disclosure by the CE shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement
provided that•
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In the event the CE encounters any delay in obtaining the required assistance
and information set forth in clause 5.7(a), the CE shall notify the Government
of such delay and its duration and the Government, at its absolute discretion,
may grant an appropriate extension of time and other consideration
appropriate for provision of the Services.
(a) the right of the CE to recover its time and cost in attending to this
request, such time and cost to be negotiated separately with the
Government; and
(b) If the Government agrees in writing that such situation or event exists,
the Government may terminate this Agreement by giving not less than
thirty (30) days written notice and shall pay all fees and payments due
and outstanding to the CE in accordance with clause 14.0 within thirty
(30) days from the date of termination of this Agreement.
The CE agrees that during and after the conclusion or termination of this
Agreement, the CE shall limit its role for the Project to the provision of the
Services and hereby disqualifies itself from the provision of goods or services
in any capacity for the Project including bidding for any part of the Project
except as the Government may otherwise agree or request the CE.
(b) Pursuant to clause 5.20(a) above, the CE shall provide training for a
minimum of .....S..p.e.c..if.y..n.u.m..b..e.r.o..f.g.o..v.e.r.n.m
..e..n.t.o..ff.i.c.e.r...officials nominated by the
Government to be competent and conversant in the implementation of
the Project.
(a) Any intellectual property rights arising out of design, plans, calculations,
drawings, developed or used for or incorporated in the Services shall
vest in and become the sole property of the Government free and clear
of all liens, claims and encumbrances. The CE shall not during or at
any time after completion on the Services or after the expiry or
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(b) The CE agrees to grant to the Government free from all royalties, fees
and other charges, all licenses in respect of intellectual property rights
now or hereafter owned or controlled by the CE or in respect of which
the CE has or will have the right to grant licenses of any design, plans,
calculations, drawings, developed or used for or incorporated in the
Services or any part thereof.
(c) The CE shall defend and indemnify the Government from and against
all claims, costs, damages, charges and proceedings whatsoever for or
on account of infringement of any intellectual property rights in respect
of any design, plans, calculations, drawings, documents, plant,
equipment, machinery, material, methods or processes developed or
used for or incorporated in the Services except where such
infringement results from compliance with the Government‟s
instructions in accordance with this Agreement.
(d) Where any infringement results from compliance with the Government‟s
instructions in accordance with this Agreement, any royalties, damages
or other monies which the CE may be liable to pay to the persons
entitled to such intellectual property rights shall be reimbursed by the
Government.
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PART C
6.1. Appointment of GR
(a) The Government shall appoint the person under item 5 in Appendix 7
of this Agreement or other persons from time to time as the
Government Representative (“GR”) to carry out its obligations and to
exercise its right under this Agreement, and the GR shall have the
power to carry out such obligations and exercise such rights on behalf
of the Government, except for the provisions under clause 10.0, 12.0
and 13.0 which are expressly reserved to the officer authorized as
named in the signatories to this Agreement or any other officer
authorized under section 2 of the Government Contracts Act 1949 [
Revised 1973].
(b) The CE shall comply with all instructions issued by the GR in regard to
matters expressly empowered to the GR to issue under this
Agreement.
(b) If the CE requires a decision from the Government for the performance
of its Services under this Agreement, the CE shall submit its request in
writing to the GR and the GR shall give its decision within the period
stipulated under item 6 in Appendix 7 of this Agreement.
(a) The CE may request all the necessary and relevant information which
are in the possession of the Government required for purposes of
carrying out of its Services under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
request, the Government shall have the discretion to supply the
necessary information it deems relevant.
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(c) The Government gives no warranty in any manner whatsoever for the
data, report, map, photograph, plan, drawing, record or other
information either as to the accuracy or sufficiency or as to how the
same should be interpreted and the CE, when he makes use of and
interprets the same, shall do so entirely at his own risk and it shall not
constitute a breach of obligation on the part of the Government under
clause 6.3(a) of this Agreement if such data, report, map, photograph,
plan, drawing, record or information is not accurate or sufficient for the
purpose of performing the CE's obligation under this Agreement.
(d) Where necessary, the Government shall assist the CE to obtain, free of
charge, unimpeded access to all land in respect of which access is
required for the performance of the Services. The Government shall
not be responsible for any damage to such land or any property
thereon resulting from such access.
(i) the Contract Price consist of the fixed ceiling consulting fee as
specified in Appendix 6 B (“Fixed Ceiling Consulting Fees”) and
the ceiling out of pocket expenses as specified in Appendix 6 C
(“Ceiling Out of Pocket Expenses”). If the actual costs incurred in
the performance of the Services does not exceed the Fixed Ceiling
Consulting Fee and the Ceiling Out Of Pocket Expenses, downward
adjustments can be made in accordance with Appendix 6A,
Appendix 6B and Appendix 6C . The payment shall include
amongst others the Government Service Tax, which amount shall
be paid by the Government to the CA upon the CE giving proof of
the registration of the Service Tax Act 2018 with the Royal
Customs Department of Malaysia . A copy of the registration of
Government Service Tax with the Royal Customs Department of
Malaysia is attached in Appendix 11 of this Agreement.
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(c) Payment to the CE shall be made within thirty (30) days upon receiving
the proper invoices, vouchers and other appropriate supporting
materials from the CE and be deposited to the account of the CE as
specified under item 7 in Appendix 7.
(e) Except as otherwise agreed between the Government and the CE,
payments in respect of all fees and expenses incurred by the CE shall
be made in Ringgit Malaysia.
(g) Final payment of the Contract Price shall be made only after the final
Deliverables and a final account, identified as such, have been
submitted by the CE and approved as satisfactory by the Government.
Any amount which the Government has paid or caused to be paid in
excess of the costs actually incurred shall be reimbursed by the CE to
the Government within thirty (30) days after receipt by the CE of notice
thereof.
(a) The Government may by giving written notice to the CE, and without
prejudice to any other rights the Government may have under this
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(i) the CE commits any breach of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement; or
(iii) any other condition which has arisen, which in the opinion of the
Government, interferes or threatens to interfere with the
successful carrying out of the Project or the accomplishment of
the purposes of this Agreement; or
(b) The CE may apply to the Government, within fourteen (14) days after
receiving notice referred to in clause 6.5(a) to review the decision to
withhold payments by submitting documents and other evidence to
substantiate its claims that the Services is compatible to the payments
received. The Government‟s decision on the application shall be final
and conclusive.
(a) All reports and relevant data such as plans, statistics and supporting
records or material compiled or prepared by the CE in the course of
this Agreement shall be the absolute property of the Government
throughout their preparation and at all times thereafter. The
Government shall have the sole and exclusive right, title and ownership
to the documents.
(b) The CE shall deliver all the plans, statistics and supporting records or
material compiled or prepared in the course of this Agreement to the
Government upon the Contract Expiry Date or earlier termination of this
Agreement. The CE shall not use any information in the documents for
purposes unrelated to this Agreement without the prior written consent
of the Government save and except where the same is required by law
or any other regulatory authority or for the purposes of the CE‟s quality
performance review processes.
(c) The CE shall not publish alone or in conjunction with any other person
any articles, photographs or other illustration relating to the Services
unless with the prior written consent of the Government.
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(d) The Government reserves the right to make use of all documents
including drawings and specifications relating to the Services at any
time and for any purpose it so wishes.
PART D
DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS
(a) Any dispute between the Parties in respect of any matter under this
Agreement (except in relation to the Government exercising its sole
discretion under this Agreement) which are not capable of being
amicably resolved between the Parties may be referred to the
appointed GR.
(b) The GR who is appointed for such purposes shall undertake to resolve
such dispute with all fairness and endeavour to achieve the best
possible solution for the Parties.
(i) fail to receive a decision from the GR within seven days (7)
days after being requested to do so; or
(ii) is dissatisfied with any decision of the GR.
(a) Any dispute between the Parties in respect of any matter under this
Agreement (except in relation to the Government exercising its sole
discretion under this Agreement) may be referred to a dispute
resolution committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Dispute Resolution
Committee"), comprising –
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(b) The Dispute Resolution Committee shall determine its own procedures.
The Dispute Resolution Committee shall meet and endeavour to
achieve an amicable settlement between the Parties in respect of any
matter referred to it.
8.3. Arbitration
(b) Such reference shall not be commenced until after the completion or
alleged completion of the Project or determination or alleged
determination of the CE‟s employment under this Contract, or
abandonment of the Project, unless with the written consent of the
Government and the CE.
(c) In the event that such consent has been obtained in accordance with
clause 8.3(b), the reference of any matter, dispute or difference to
arbitration pursuant to this clause and/or the continuance of any
arbitration proceedings consequent thereto shall in no way operate as a
waiver of the obligations of the parties to perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement.
(d) Upon every or any such reference the costs of such incidental to the
reference and award shall be in the discretion of the Arbitrator who may
determine the amount thereof, or direct the amount to be taxed as
between solicitor and client or as between party and party, and shall
direct by whom and to whom and in what manner the same be borne,
award and paid.
(e) The award of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Parties.
(f) In the event of the death of the arbitrator or his unwillingness or inability
to act, then the Government and the CE upon agreement shall appoint
another person to act as the arbitrator, and in the event the
Government and the CE fail to agree on the appointment of an
arbitrator, an arbitrator shall be appointed by the Director of the Kuala
Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration.
(h) The arbitration shall be governed by the Arbitration Act 2005 and the
laws of Malaysia.
PART E
9.0 SUSPENSION
(a) The GR may at any time instruct the CE to suspend part or all of the
Services by the giving the CE due notice in writing.
(b) Upon receipt of such instruction, the CE shall suspend part or all of the
Services for such time and in such manner as specified in the
instruction and shall duly protect, store and secure the Services against
any deterioration, loss or damage.
(c) During the suspension period, the CE shall continue to perform his
obligations under the Agreement which is not affected by the instruction
to suspend, including the obligation to effect and maintain insurance.
(d) The GR may instruct the CE to resume the Services at any time
thereafter. Upon receipt of such instruction the CE shall resume the
Services and the Parties shall jointly examine the Services affected by
the suspension. The CE shall make good any deterioration or defect in
or loss of the Services which has occurred during the suspension. The
CE shall also take all necessary actions to mitigate the expenses
incurred.
(a) If the CE suffers delay and/or incurs expenses in complying with the
instruction under clause 9.1 and in resumption of the Services, and if
such delay and/or expenses was not foreseeable by the CE, the CE
shall give notice for extension of time. PROVIDED THAT the CE shall
not be entitled to such extension if the suspension is due to a cause
attributable to the CE and the CE shall not be entitled to payment of
loss and expenses if the CE−
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(b) In the event such suspension shall continue for a period of more than
twelve (12) months, the Parties shall then discuss whether to mutually
terminate the Agreement or suspend the Services for a further period.
If any of the conditions referred to in clause 6.5(a) shall have happened and
be continuing for a period of fourteen (14) days after the Government has
given written notice of withholding of payments to the CE under this
Agreement, the Government may by written notice to the CE terminate this
Agreement.
(ii) fails to proceed regularly and diligently with the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement;
(vi) breaches any of its obligations or fails to comply with any other
terms and conditions of this Agreement,
(hereinafter referred to as the “CE Default”), then the Government shall give
notice in writing (hereinafter referred to as the “Default Notice”) to the CE
specifying the default and requiring the CE to remedy such defaults within
fourteen (14) days from the date of issuance of the Default Notice (hereinafter
referred to as the
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“Remedy Period”). If the CE fails to remedy the relevant default within such
period or such other period as may be determined by the Government, the
Government shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time
thereafter by giving notice to that effect to the CE.
(vi) the CE did not obtain prior written approval from the Government for
any sale or transfer of company‟s equity throughout the contract period;
(viii) any other condition which has arisen, which in the opinion of the
Government, interferes or threatens to interfere with the
successful carrying out of the Services or the accomplishment of
the purposes of this Agreement,
then the Government shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
forthwith by giving notice to that effect.
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(a) Upon termination of this Agreement under clause 10.1, 10.2 or 10.3 the
powers and rights granted by the Government to the CE and the
obligations in this Agreement shall terminate immediately.
(ii) submit to the Government the detailed reports of the costs of the
Services and other payments which has become due and owing
from the Government prior to the termination for verification and
approval by the Government;
(iii) forthwith, at its own costs and expense, vacate and remove from
the Project Management Team‟s office any equipment,
machineries and materials belonging to the CE, its Personnel,
employees, servants and agents and make good all damage
caused by such removal or such detachment;
(v) terminate all the third party contract entered into by the CE in
relation to the Project on or before the date of termination and the
Government shall not be liable for any termination costs arising
thereby and shall be indemnified and held harmless by the CE in
respect hereof;
(viii) pay to the Government not later than six (6) months after the date
of termination the aggregate of-
(B) any costs and expenses (including any incidental costs and
expenses) paid or incurred by the Government arising from
such default including any additional costs incurred by the
Government in having to engage third party to complete the
Service in excess of the costs and expenses which would
have been incurred by CE in completing the Services
(i) pay the CE part of the consulting fees in proportion to the amount
of the Services performed up to the date of termination;
(ii) deduct all costs, losses and damages incurred under 10.4 (b)(viii),
from the payment then or thereafter due to the CE. The amount, if
any, remaining to be paid thereafter to the CE and the amount
under clause 10.4 (c)(i) shall constitute the CE‟s sole claim for
payment following termination under clauses 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3
(iii) be entitled to claim against the CE for any losses and/or damages
suffered as a result of the termination; and
(d) For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that the CE shall
not be entitled to any other form of losses including loss of profit,
damages, claims or whatsoever other than those stipulated under
clause 10.4 (c)(i) (if any). The Parties further agree that the payment
made by the Government under clauses 10.4 (c)(i) shall constitute as a
full and final settlement between the Parties.
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Upon such termination, the CE shall accept the following undertaking by the
Government as full and complete settlement of all claims for payment under
or arising out of this Agreement:
(a) the powers and rights granted by the Government to the CE and the
obligations in this Agreement shall terminate immediately.
(ii) submit to the Government the detailed reports of the costs of the
Services and other payments which has become due and owing
from the Government prior to the termination for verification and
approval by the Government;
(iii) forthwith, at its own costs and expense, vacate and remove from
the Project Management Team‟s office any equipment,
machineries and materials belonging to the CE, its Personnel,
employees, servants and agents and make good all damage
caused by such removal or such detachment;
(v) terminate all the third party contract entered into by the CE in
relation to the Project on or before the date of termination and the
Government shall not be liable for any termination costs arising
thereby and shall be indemnified and held harmless by the CE in
respect hereof;
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(viii) pay to the Government not later than six (6) months after the date
of termination the aggregate of all amounts at that time which may
be owing by the CE to the Government under this Agreement.
(ii) deduct all costs, losses and damages incurred under 10.4
(b)(viii), from the payment then or thereafter due to the CE. The
amount, if any, remaining to be paid thereafter to the CE and the
amount under clause 11.1 (c)(i) shall constitute the CE‟s sole
claim for payment following termination under clause 11.1.
(d) For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that the CE shall not
be entitled to any other form of losses including loss of profit, damages,
claims or whatsoever other than those stipulated under clause 11.1 (c)(i)
(if any). The Parties further agree that the payment made by the
Government under clause 11.1 (c)(i) shall constitute as a full and final
settlement between the Parties.
(ii) the Parties hereby agree that the CA shall not be entitled to any
other form of losses including loss of profit, damages, claims or
whatsoever other than those stipulated under clause 11.1 (c)(i).
The Parties further agree that the payment made by the
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(a) Without prejudice to any other rights of the Government, if the CE, its
personnel, servants or employees, is convicted by a court of law for
corruption or unlawful or illegal activities in relation to this Agreement or
any other agreement that the CE may have with the Government, the
Government shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement at any time
by giving immediate written notice to that effect to the CE.
(iii) For avoidance of doubt, the Parties hereby agree that, subject to
13 (b)(i), the CE shall not be entitled to any other form of losses
including loss of profit, damages, claims or whatsoever upon
termination of this Agreement
14.1. Events
(a) war (whether declared or not), hostilities, invasion, armed conflict, acts
of foreign enemy, insurrection, revolution, rebellion, military or usurped
power, civil war, or acts of terrorism;
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(e) riot and disorders, criminal damage, sabotage, strike, lock out, labour
unrest or other industrial disturbances (affecting the performance of
this Agreement) which are not the fault of the CE or its employees,
which causes, or can reasonably be expected to cause either Party to
fail to comply with its obligations,
If any Event of Force Majeure occurs which renders a Party unable to perform
or fulfil any of its obligations under this Agreement, the Party so affected shall
immediately notify the other in writing of the occurrence of any Event of Force
Majeure applicable to its obligations under this Agreement giving full details
thereof and measures being taken by the Party so affected to reduce the
severity of such event and subsequently the cessation of such event. If either
Party does not agree that an Event of Force Majeure has occurred then the
dispute shall be referred to the GR for a decision.
14.5. Delay
(a) Any Party to this Agreement affected by the Event of Force Majeure
who has complied with the requirement to provide notice in accordance
with clause 14.2 shall not be liable for any delay in performing its
obligation under this Agreement to the extent that such delay has been
caused by one or more of Event of Force Majeure and the time for
completion of any obligation under this Agreement shall be extended
by the amount of the delay caused by such Event of Force Majeure. If
the Parties do not agree as to the duration of the delay, the
disagreement shall be referred to the GR for a decision.
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14.6. Restoration
14.7. Insurance
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PART F
GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.0 AMENDMENT
16.1 NOTICES
(b) It shall be the duty of the Parties to notify the other if there is a change
of address or entity by giving a written notice within fourteen days (14).
(a) The CE shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in
Malaysia and all statutory requirements, standards and guidelines,
regulating or relating to the conduct, trade, business of it‟s profession
and shall be fully and solely liable for the provisions of the Services.
(b) The CE shall comply with relevant policies, procedures and regulations
of the Government in carrying out the Services.”.
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19.0 SEVERABILITY
20.0 ASSIGNMENT
The CE shall not assign, transfer or novate this Agreement or any part of it or
any benefit or interest conferred by this Agreement to any third party.
22.0 ADVERTISEMENT
23.0 TIME
The CE shall solely bear the stamp duties, legal costs and fees in the
preparation and execution of this Agreement and anything incidental thereto.
(b) The Government shall deduct tax from all payments due to any
expatriate personnel and/or foreign Associated Consultant(s) at the rate
prescribed under the withholding tax laws in effect in Malaysia.
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All Schedules and Appendices herewith shall form an integral part of this
Agreement and are to be taken as mutually explanatory of one another.
However, if there is any ambiguity or discrepancy −
(a) between the Appendices with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, then the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
prevail over the Appendices; or
27.0 WAIVER
Failure by any party to enforce, at any time, any provision of this Agreement
shall not be construed as a waiver of its right to enforce the breach of such
provision or any of the provision in this Agreement or as a waiver of any
continuing, succeeding or subsequent breach of any provision or other
provision of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be prepared in both original and certified duplicate copy.
The original of this Agreement shall remain in the custody of the Government
and shall be made available at all reasonable times for the inspection of the
CE. The duplicate copy shall be kept by the CE.
This Agreement shall be binding upon each of the Parties hereto and their
respective successors in title.
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PART G
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the
day and the year first hereinbefore appearing.
……………………………….............
Name of witness :
NR IC No. :
…………………………………………
Name of witness :
NR IC No. :
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(b) The CE shall provide basic professional services for any of the
following types of works:
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(xi) performing any duties which the CE may be required to carry out
in any contract for the execution of the Works;
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(vi) in the event the Contractor fails to carry out the rectification
Works, the CE shall propose a means of getting the rectification
done subject to approval from the Government;
(vii) inspecting and compiling final defects list at the end of Defects
Liability Period and to monitor and certify the Works that have
been carried out;
(viii) at the end of defect liability period, the CE shall certify that all
defects have been carried out and then shall prepare and
recommend the Certificate of Making Good Defects and closing
of account to GR;
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out such investigation under the CE‟s direction, and advising the
Government on the results of such investigation;
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(xiv) performing any duties which the CE may be required to carry out
in any contract for the execution of the Works;
(vi) in the event the Contractor fails to carry out the rectification
Works, the CE shall propose a means of getting the rectification
done subject to approval from the Government;
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(vii) inspecting and compiling final defects list at the end of Defects
Liability Period and to monitor and certify the Works that have
been carried out;
(viii) at the end of defect liability period, the CE shall certify that all
defects have been carried out and then shall prepare and
recommend the Certificate of Making Good Defects and closing
of account to GR;
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(xiii) performing any duties which the CE may be required to carry out
in any contract for the execution of the Works;
(vi) in the event the Contractor fails to carry out the rectification
Works, the CE shall propose a means of getting the rectification
done subject to approval from the Government;
(vii) inspecting and compiling final defects list at the end of Defect
Liability Period and to monitor and certify the Works that have
been carried out;
(viii) at the end of defect liability period, the CE shall certify that all
defects have been carried out and then shall prepare and
recommend the certificate of making good defects and closing of
account to GR;
(a) (i) preparing any report or additional contract documents required for
consideration of proposal for the carrying out of alternative works;
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(iv) carrying out services arising from the failure of the Government to
award a contract in due time;
(vii) assisting and advising the Government with regard to any matter
or thing which may be the subject of arbitration, inquiry or litigation
and, if and when so required by the Government, attending and
giving or otherwise assisting the Government before any court or
in any arbitration or at any inquiry dealing with any matter arising
from or in connection with the execution of the Works;
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(iii) carrying out of marine, air and land surveys other than those
referred to in sub-paragraph 2.1(a) of this Schedule; and the
making of model tests or special investigations.
(a) (i) preparing any report or additional contract documents required for
consideration of proposals for the carrying out of alternative
works;
(iv) checking and advising on any part of the project not designed by
the CE;
(v) carrying out services arising from the failure of the Government to
award a contract in due time;
(vii) assisting and advising the Government with regard to any matter
or thing which may be the subject of arbitration, inquiry or litigation
and, if and when so required by the Government, attending and
giving or otherwise assisting the Government before any court or
in any arbitration or at any inquiry dealing with any matter arising
from or in connection with the execution of the Works;
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(xi) preparing preliminary estimates for the Works which are normally
prepared by others including such persons as the architects,
quantity surveyors and contractors; and
(vi) carrying out of marine, air and land surveys and making of model
tests or special investigations; and
(a) (i) preparing any report or additional contract documents required for
consideration of proposal for the carrying out of alternative works;
(iv) checking and advising on any part of the project not designed by
the CE;
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(vii) carrying out services arising from the failure of the Government to
award a contract in due time;
(ix) assisting and advising the Government with regard to any matter
or thing which may be the subject of arbitration, inquiry or litigation
and, if and when so required by the Government, attending and
giving or otherwise assisting the Government before any court or
in any arbitration or at any inquiry dealing with any matter arising
from or in connection with the execution of the Works;
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(c) If in the opinion of the CE, the nature of the work including the carrying
out of any geotechnical and other investigations, topographic survey
and test warrants full-time or part-time supervision on site in addition
to the site visits made by the CE under sub-paragraphs 2.1(d)(vii),
2.2(d)(vii) and 2.3(d)(vi) of this Schedule (whichever is applicable), the
CE shall advise the Government of the fact and also the desired
qualification and experience which the site staff shall possess.
(d) All site staff shall be under the control of, and take instructions from the
CE.
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If at any time before completion of the Works, any part of the Works or any
materials, plant or equipment whether incorporated in the Works or not are
damaged or destroyed, resulting in additional services being required by the
Government to be carried out by the CE, provided always such damage was
not due to the negligence on the part of the CE, then the CE shall be paid
base on the Contract Price as in Clause 6.4 of the Agreement.
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(b) In the event that the CE is required to recommence its Services for the
Project suspended by the Government, the CE shall be paid for the
performance of its Services the sum payable to the CE base from the
stage of Services pursant to paragraph 2 of this Schedule, the
payments under sub-paragraphs 1.2(a)(i) and (ii) of this Schedule
being treated as payments on account.
(c) Where the tendering of the Project (or any part thereof) is likely to be
delayed for more than twelve (12) months or postponed at the request
of the Government, the CE shall be paid according base from the stage
of Services pursant to paragraph 2 of this Schedule.
(d) Where the Project is suspended or postponed after the tenders have
been called, the fees payable to the CE shall be computed based on
the lowest acceptable tender received.
(e) Where tenders are recalled and the Project is subsequently resumed,
the total fees payable to the CE, inclusive of the fees paid under sub-
paragraph 1.2(d) of this Schedule
(i) a sum deducible from the stage of Services completed at the time of
termination or suspension
(h) FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, the Parties hereby agree that the
CE shall not be entitled to any form of losses including loss of profit,
damages, claims or whatsoever upon termination of this Agreement.
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(a) The fees payable to the CA for every stage of basic professional
services, shall be as follows:
(d) Where there are variations to the works at any time during the course
of construction which results in changes (reduction/increase) to the
original contract sum, the fees for the services rendered by CE:
(e) Notwithstanding subparagraph (e), where the CE has not completed all
the services specified under the Schematic Design stage, the fee shall
be based on an amount to be agreed between the CE and the
Government, and in the absence of such agreement, the fee shall be
derived on the basis of Time Cost.
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(f) Where the payment is based on Time Cost, the proportions of the total
fee for the Works to be paid to the CE shall be based on the
completion of deliverables or on a pro-rated monthly basis or any other
agreed stages of payment.
(g) Payment for site supervision services shall be paid on a monthly basis.
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APPENDIX 1
To Include at least :
1. Project Brief
3. Scope of Services
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APPENDIX 2
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APPENDIX 3
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APPENDIX 5
APPENDIX 5 : DELIVERABLES
Due Date of
No. Deliverables Stages Details Submission
1.
2.
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APPENDIX 6A
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APPENDIX 6B
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APPENDIX 7
APPENDIX 7 : SCHEDULE OF AGREED ITEMS
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APPENDIX 8
OR
GANTT CHART
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APPENDIX 9
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APPENDIX 10
Deliverable Stage XX
1
etc
Deliverable Stage XX
etc
Deliverable Stage XX
etc
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APPENDIX 11
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