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E3.0 Other Terms and Conditions of the SOW:
E3.1 Authorities:
Identifies who will perform the role of the Project Authority and the Contracting
Authority and the person who will handle Administration and Invoicing Questions. It
also clarifies how the Contractor is to interact with and obtain direction from the Project
Authority.
E3.2 Health Canada’s Obligations:
Identifies the access to facilities, the loan or use of Government Furnished Equipment,
the access to documentation, networks, etc. which Health Canada will provide to the
Contractor. The following are examples of the contents that may be included under this
heading:
• access to Drug library, government and departmental policies and procedures,
publications, reports, studies, etc.
• ensure availability of staff with whom the contractor may need to consult;
• access to appropriate guidelines (ICH guidelines and templates, if applicable);
• provide comments on draft reports within five working days from receipt of
report;
• schedule teleconferences, if required;
• provide applicable documentation as per Section E6.1;
• provide other assistance or support.
E3.3 Contractor’s Obligations:
The following are examples of the contents that may be included under this heading:
• keep all documents and proprietary information confidential;
• meet all tasks, deliverables and milestones as identified in Section E2.1;
• return all materials belonging to Health Canada upon completion of the contract;
• delete all electronic forms of correspondence (e.g. emails, etc.);
• submit all written reports in hard copy and electronic Microsoft Office Word;
• attend meetings with industry, if necessary;
• participate in teleconferences, as needed;
• maintain security clearance with no conflict for the duration of the contract;
• conduct and maintain all documentation in a secure area;
• attend meetings at Health Canada’s site, if required;
This section will also clarify all other obligations of the Contractor which have not
already been identified.
E3.4 Location of Work, Work site and Delivery Point:
Identifies where the work is expected to be completed.
The following language might be used:
Due to existing workload and deadlines, all personnel assigned to any Contract must be
ready to work in close and frequent contact with the Departmental Representative and
other departmental personnel in the NCR. The work will be performed at the
Contractor’s personal residence or private clinic.