Sec.4d-3-10. Delivery

(a) All information technology personal property furnished shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

(b) Any information technology personal property delivered shall be standard new equipment, latest model, except as otherwise stated in the ITB or RFP. Remanufactured, refurbished or reconditioned equipment may be accepted but only to the extent allowed under the ITB or RFP. Where any part or nominal appurtenances of equipment are not described, it shall be understood that all equipment and appurtenances, which are usually provided in the manufacturer's stock model, shall be furnished.

(c) Delivery shall be made as ordered and in accordance with the ITB or RFP. Unless otherwise specified in the ITB or RFP, delivery shall be to a loading dock or receiving platform. The contractor or contractor's shipping designee shall be responsible for removal of information technology personal property from the carrier and placement on the agency loading dock or receiving platform. The state receiving personnel are not required to assist in this process. The decision of the CIO as to reasonable compliance with delivery terms shall be final and binding. The burden of proof of proper receipt of the order shall rest with the contractor.

(d) The department shall approve any request for an extension of time of delivery from that specified, such extension applying only to the particular item or shipment.

(e) Information technology personal property shall be securely and properly packed for shipment, according to accepted standard commercial practice, without extra charge for packing cases, baling or sacks. The containers shall remain the property of the state unless otherwise stated in the bid or proposal.

(Adopted effective August 9, 2004)