All Risk in Transit Insurance

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Item Information

Revision History

Date Status ID Title
2018-06-21 Active G3010C All Risk in Transit Insurance (2018-06-21) G3010C
2008-05-12 Superseded G3010C ARCHIVED: All Risk in Transit Insurance (2008-05-12) G3010C

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in contracts when the contractor has care, custody or control of government property while in transit.

The value and basis of valuation of government property must be filled in the clause. The basis of valuation of this property should be established with the client and mentioned in the contractor's insurance policy. Contracting officers must insert one of the options provided in the second blank of paragraph 1.

The limits are to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For further assistance, contact PWGSC Risk Management Advisory Services, at: NCR.RMIAS-SCGRA@pwgsc.gc.ca.

Legal text for SACC item

  1. The Contractor must obtain on the Government's Property, and maintain in force throughout the duration of the Contract, All Risk Property in Transit insurance coverage for all applicable conveyances while under its care, custody or control, in an amount of not less than $ ______ per shipment. Government Property must be insured on _________ basis. (Contracting officers must insert one of the following basis of valuation: "Replacement Cost (new)"; "Actual Cash Value (depreciated cost)" or "Agreed Value (appraisal)")
  2. Administration of Claims: The Contractor must notify Canada promptly about any losses or damages to Government Property and monitor, investigate and document losses of or damage to ensure that claims are properly made and paid.
  3. The All Risk Property in Transit insurance must include the following:
    1. Notice of Cancellation: The Contractor will provide the Contracting Authority at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any policy cancellation or any changes to the insurance policy.
    2. Loss Payee: Canada as its interest appears or as it may direct.
    3. Waiver of Subrogation Rights: Contractor's Insurer to waive all rights of subrogation against Canada as represented by ____________ (insert department) and Public Works and Government Services Canada for any and all loss of or damage to the property however caused.