Section 220-RICR-30-00-13.8 - DeliveryA. Delivery must be made as ordered and in accordance with the solicitation and Vendor's proposal. If delivery qualifications do not appear on the Vendor's proposal, then the proposal shall be interpreted to mean that goods are in stock and that shipment will be made within seven (7) calendar days after issuance of the Purchase Order. The decision of the State Purchasing Agent as to reasonable compliance with the delivery terms shall be final. The burden of proof for delay in delivery of an order shall rest with the Vendor. Except when authorized on the Purchase Order: 1. All prices shall be quoted F.O.B. destination, freight pre-paid with all transportation and handling charges paid by the Vendor;2. Responsibility and liability for loss or damage shall remain with the Vendor until final inspection and acceptance when responsibility shall pass to the State except as to latent defects, fraud and or Vendor's warranty obligations;3. Deliveries shall be inside deliveries to other than a loading dock, front lobby or reception area and as designated in the Purchase Order; and,4. Costs shall include all packaging and/or crating charges which shall be of durable construction, good condition, properly labeled and suitable for handling of contents.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-30-00-13.8
Adopted effective 1/1/2019