1. Definitions
- Business Day: Any day except Saturday, Sunday, or public/bank holidays in Queensland.
- Contract Documents: Includes drawings, plans, specifications, and all other information provided by the customer to the contractor.
- Completion Date: The date set for completion of the works under the contract.
- Contract: The agreement to carry out the works between the customer and the contractor, established by the acceptance of the quotation by the customer.
- Defects Liability Period: The period specified in the Quotation.
- Electrical Articles: Items supplied by either the customer or the contractor for the electrical installation.
- Practical Completion: The stage when the works are completed according to the contract and all relevant statutory requirements, apart from minor omissions or defects.
- Provisional Sum: The contractor’s estimate of the cost of performing the works.
- Stock: The electrical articles or materials deemed necessary by the Contractor.
- Normal Working Hours: 7am to 4pm on a business day.
- Works: The work to be carried out under the contract, including variations.
- Quotation: The written quotation given by the contractor to the customer outlining the scope and price of the works.
- Variation: Changes to the works including additional work, omissions, or scope alterations.
2. Formation of Agreement
- 2.1 Quotation acceptance or rejection within 30 days.
- 2.2 Contractor’s right to revise or withdraw the quotation before acceptance.
- 2.3 Contract formation upon written acceptance of the quotation by the customer.
- 2.4 Cost Plus engagement terms.
3. Duties of the Contractor
- 3.1 Completion of works in a professional manner by the Completion Date.
- 3.2 Right to employ third parties for completing the works with the contractor responsible for their payments.
4. Variations
- 4.1 Customer-initiated variations must be in writing with detailed requirements.
5. Contractor’s Warranty
- 5.1 Warranties covering materials and workmanship.
- 5.2 Exclusions on electrical articles supplied or installed.
- 5.3 Guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law for service and goods failures.
6. Payment
- 6.1 Payment as per the Invoice.
- 6.2 Due upon completion of works or stages thereof.
- 6.3 Deposit requirements for jobs exceeding $500.
7. Late Payment
- 7.1 Payment terms and consequences of non-payment.
- 7.2 Debt collection procedures and associated costs.
8. Schedule of Fees
- 8.1 Pricing adjustments based on actual scope after site inspection.
- 8.2 Customer responsibilities for delivery and transport costs.
- 8.3 Customer responsibilities for travel costs related to non-stock items.
9. Excepted Risk
- 9.1 Contractor’s non-liability for delays or failures beyond reasonable control.
10. Risk & Ownership
- 10.1 Risk transfer to customer upon installation.
- 10.2 – 10.4 Conditions on materials and equipment ownership and possession.
11. Access
- 11.1 Quotation based on a continuous work programme.
- 11.2 Customer payments for contractor delays.
12. Practical Completion
- 12.1 – 12.5 Stages and acknowledgments of Practical Completion and defect rectification.
13. Retention
- 13.1 Terms for retention monies and Bank Guarantees.
Acceptance of the quote confirms compliance with these terms and conditions.
Down to the Wire Electrical retains ownership of all supplies until full payment is received. Acceptance of obligation and risk occurs at the time of installation. Payment terms are strictly enforced, with late payments incurring penalties and managed by debt collection, which may affect your credit rating.
