Common use of Protector Quality Calculation Clause in Contracts

Protector Quality Calculation. Protector quality (PrQ) in percent for each area is calculated based on plot data as follows: PrQ = (No. of satisfactorily installed protectors/No. of protectors installed) x 100 a) From the Company's and/or the Contractor's inspection plot data (see subsection 6(f) above) and for each payment area, a charge will be made for excess trees planted less a tolerance of 7% as follows (unless it is ≤ 800 sph, then the allowable excess is 10%): Excess% = x 100% Charge = trees issued x price per tree x 1.5 x (Excess% - 7%) This calculation is based on the price per tree, per species, per block as specified in the Rates and Payments section. Excess charges shall be deducted from the payment for the planting area. b) When the Contractor fails to account for all the trees issued for a planting area, Taan shall assess the need for a pay reduction. The calculation of the pay reduction will be based on the bid price per tree plus 50% for the estimated number of unaccounted for trees. The basis for determining trees unaccounted for, shall be calculated according to the inspection plots by subtracting the total trees planted plus 5% from the number of trees issued for the planting area. This calculation is based on the price per tree, per species, per block as specified in the Rates and Payments section. Unaccounted trees = No. trees issued - total trees planted x 1.05 Charge for Unaccounted Trees = (Bid Price/tree X1.50) x Unaccounted trees This calculation is based on the price per tree, per species, per block as specified in the Rates and Payments section c) When trees have been wasted, whether willfully or not, by culling, dropping, improper storage, improper handling, planting to a density in excess of the spacing specifications, or by other means causing the loss, deterioration, or destruction of the trees, the Contractor will be assessed a penalty of an amount of the contract price per tree plus 50% for the estimated number of trees wasted in accordance with Taan sampling procedures. This calculation is based on the price per tree, per species, per block as specified in the Rates and Payments section d) Any negligence by the Contractor or his employees which may adversely affect the health, vigor or security of one or more trees may result in reduction of the contract payment. Reductions will be up to $50 for each occurrence involving a box or less. Reductions may be increased to $1000 plus the production value of the trees for each occurrence involving more than 1 box of seedlings. e) Any evidence found relating to missing trees / ‘stashing’ or destroyed trees resulting from actions by the Contractor or his employees may be cause for immediate suspension of the planting contract and criminal prosecution of those involved. As well, payment will be reduced by up to $1,000 plus the production value of the trees for each occurrence (in addition to any other applicable penalties). f) Any garbage (food containers/wrappers, excessive ribbon garbage, excessive cigarette butts, etc.) found on the work site will be charged a $100 per infraction. g) Any worker found working without any personal protective equipment (PPE) will be fined $25 per infraction and instructed to stop work until the worker has all the required PPE. h) All unused tree protectors and planting stakes must be returned to Taan. All unaccounted for protectors and planting stakes will be charged as a penalty as price of protector/ planting stake plus an additional 50%. i) Any areas ≥ 0.5 ha where the protector installation quality (PrQ %) falls below 95%, there will be a pay reduction proportional to the PrQ % for both the protector installation and number of trees with protectors installed within the specified planting unit.