Commencement
of the sale of sand at the Coco Road Quarry
THE
ESTATE MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. (“EMBD”) announces
the commencement of the sale of sand at the Coco Road Quarry from Friday 3rd
July, 2020.
The operating
hours for the sale of sand are between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday, except public holidays. Please note that these hours may be subject to
change by EMBD and if so, such change will be stated on this website and prior
notification will be given as and when necessary.
The prices of
the various types of sand are as follows which are exclusive of Value Added Tax
(VAT):
- Backfill Sand –
$35.00 per cubic yard
- Sandfill – $65.00 per cubic yard
- Red Sand – $85.00 per cubic yard
Location of Coco Road Quarry
The Coco Road Quarry is located approximately 2 km from the Solomon Hochoy Highway heading West off the Cedar Hill Road, Claxton Bay, with visible signage on the right. The Coco Road Quarry can also be accessed from the Southern Main Road heading East for approximately 3 km on the left via the Cedar Hill Road with the Coco Road Quarry sign visible on the left. See link to Location Maps below.
REGISTRATION
OF BUYERS
All
Buyers must register with EMBD, particularly Buyers using the Prepayment
Options for Payment below (Direct Deposit and ACH Transfer). Buyers are to
submit the completed Buyer Registration Form either by email to finance@embdtt.org
or by hand to the EMBD Cashier Office at the Coco Road Quarry prior to the purchase of sand. Any
queries on this Form can be sent via email to finance@embdtt.org or via telephone
to 223-3623 extension 103.
BUYER REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAND FROM THE COCO ROAD QUARRY CAN BE DOWNLOADED BELOW.
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND CONDITIONS
All payments to EMBD for the purchase of sand at the Coco Road Quarry shall
be paid in Trinidad and Tobago Dollars (TTD) and shall be made using one of the
following three (3) payment options SUBJECT
TO the Terms and Conditions listed below:
- DIRECT DEPOSIT: – Buyers can make a Direct Deposit to EMBD’s
designated Bank Account as stated below at any branch of First Citizens Bank. Only cash and certified cheques are to be
deposited. Buyers are advised if a Direct Deposit is made by a personal cheque this
will only be processed by EMBD after
clearance by the Bank which can take as much as seven (7) business days. Buyers are advised that Direct Deposits done
via the “Fast Deposit Box” will be processed the following business day. If
Buyers are using this Payment Option please note the Terms and Conditions for the
Purchase of Sand using the Direct Deposit and ACH Transfer Payment Options
below.
- ACH TRANSFER: – Buyers can make an ACH transfer
to EMBD’s designated Bank Account as stated below. If Buyers are using this
Payment Option please note the Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Sand
using the Direct Deposit and ACH Transfer Payment Options below.
- LINX PAYMENT: – Buyers can make point of sale/LINX payments
via a debit card at the Coco Road Quarry Site Office after the loading of sand
at the Coco Road Quarry. Credit Card
payments will not be accepted.
Cash or cheques will NOT be accepted
at the Coco Road Quarry or at EMBD’s Office for the sale of sand and no credit
will be granted to Buyers for the purchase of sand.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SAND USING THE DIRECT DEPOSIT AND ACH TRANSFER PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Direct Deposits and ACH Transfers as outlined in Payment Options 1 and 2
above must be made and verified as received by EMBD in EMBD’s Bank Account BEFORE the Buyer is allowed to
purchase and remove sand at the Coco Road Quarry Site.
- Each Buyer using the Direct Deposit or ACH Transfer Payment Options must
submit the following to EMBD either via email to finance@embdtt.orgor it can be submitted in hard copy to
the EMBD’s Cashier office at the Coco Road Quarry before the sale of sand shall
be processed at the Coco Road Quarry and before loading will be allowed by
EMBD. Buyers who are Companies or who
have identified more than one (1) Truck for the purchase of sand are recommended
to submit the following requested information via email to finance@embdtt.org
PRIOR TO sending the identified Truck(s) to the Coco Road Quarry to
minimize delays:
- A completed Buyer Registration Form which must clearly
identify the Registration Number of the Truck(s) which will be sent by the
Buyer to the Coco Road Quarry to purchase sand
- Evidence of Payment to EMBD’s Bank Account namely the
Bank Deposit Slip stamped by the Bank or the ACH transaction ID. The Buyer MUST
state the Buyer’s name clearly on the stamped Bank Deposit Slip or ACH
description field when making payment to EMBD’s Bank Account. This must be the
same Buyer name listed on the completed Buyer Registration Form.
Failure to submit
the above will result in delays in completing the Buyer’s purchase of sand.
- Following the loading of sand onto the Truck(s) identified by the Buyer in
the completed Buyer Registration Form, EMBD’s cashier will issue an invoice
against the Buyer’s deposit. Where the value of sand purchased is less than the
amount deposited, the Buyer will be notified of their balance on their account
which will be applied against future purchases of sand. Once the price for the loaded sand is deducted from the prepaid amount
the sale is final.
- Buyers using the Pre-Payment Option must immediately inform EMBD if there
is a change to the Truck Registration Number(s) as stated in the completed
Buyer Registration Form in relation to the collection of sand. Any additional
Truck Registration Numbers to be authorized by a Buyer to collect sand on its
behalf must be submitted in writing to EMBD BEFORE any sale of sand can be conducted or effected.
EMBD’S BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
BANK
|
FIRST CITIZENS BANK
|
BRANCH
|
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE
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ACCOUNT NUMBER
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2690045
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ACCOUNT TYPE
|
CHEQUING
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EMBD reserves the right to amend any of the Terms and Conditions for the
Sale and/or Purchase of Sand using the Direct Deposit and ACH Transfer Payment
Options at any time. Any amendment shall be stated on this website
and/or notification will be given as and when necessary.
All queries or request for further information on the sale of sand at
the Coco Road Quarry are to be sent via email to finance@embdtt.org or 223-EMBD/224-3623
extension 103.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS for SALE of
Sand
- In these terms and conditions the EMBD means the
Estate Management and Business Development Company Limited a company
incorporated under the Companies Act Chapter 81:01 of the Laws of Trinidad and
Tobago, its assigns and successors (hereinafter called “EMBD”).
- The Buyer means the person(s) or company and
his/her/its employees and agents whose order for the material is accepted by
the EMBD.
- The material referred to herein means the sand being
sold by EMBD and described in the invoice.
- The Buyer shall purchase and the EMBD shall sell the
material in accordance with these terms and conditions.
- EMBD shall issue a confirmation of the weight or load
volume of the material loaded onto the Buyer’s truck which shall be final and
binding.
- The price of the material shall be the total price
plus VAT as stated on the invoice issued by EMBD which shall be final and
binding.
- Payment shall be made in accordance with the agreed
payment method as reflected on the invoice and no cash or cheques will be
payable onsite at the Coco Road Quarry or at the EMBD Offices for the sale of
sand.
- In relation to a Buyer who has deposited funds with
EMBD for the future purchase of material (“pre-paid payment method”), the Buyer
agrees and authorizes the EMBD to deduct the total price invoiced from the
amount held on behalf of the Buyer. Payment shall not be deemed to have been
effected until the relevant amount has been cleared into one of the EMBD’s
designated bank accounts.
- The EMBD reserves the title to all material supplied
until all such goods are paid for in full. If the Buyer fails to pay for the
material in full, EMBD shall have the right without granting a respite to
demand the offloading or return of the material to which it retains title. The
Buyer is obligated to offload or return the aforementioned material.
- The EMBD warrants it has good and marketable title to
the material covered hereby. No other warranty of any kind, express or implied,
is made by the EMBD concerning the material covered hereby. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. The foregoing warranty
is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, representations, conditions
or other terms, expressed, implied, contractually or otherwise, including,
without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, suitability or fitness for
any purpose, or absence of infringement of any claim in any intellectual
property right covering the material.
- The Buyer acknowledges that it has examined the
material prior to the conclusion of its sale and has approved of its quality.
The material purchased by the Buyer is not returnable and the EMBD will not be
liable for any claim resulting from the use of the Buyer of any improper,
defective or damaged materials and no claim will be allowed on account of any
Buyer for returned materials unless authorised by the EMBD in writing.
- The material are being sold “as is,” and EMBD disclaims all warranties
of quality, whether express or implied, including the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. The Buyer acknowledges that
it has not been induced by any statements or representations of any person with
respect to the quality or condition of the material and that no such statements
or representations have been made. The Buyer acknowledges that it has relied
solely on the investigations, examinations, and inspections as the Buyer has
chosen to make and that EMBD has afforded the Buyer the opportunity for full
and complete investigations, examinations, and inspections. EMBD will not be
liable for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including
lost profits) arising out of or relating to the sale of sand or the
transactions it contemplates (whether for breach of contract, tort, negligence,
or other form of action) and irrespective of whether EMBD has been advised of
the possibility of any such damage. In no event will EMBD’s liability exceed
the price the Buyer paid to EMBD for the specific material provided by EMBD
giving rise to the claim or cause of action.
- To the maximum extent permitted by Law, the Buyer
indemnifies EMBD against any loss to the extent the same was caused or
contributed to by any negligent or wilful act or omission of, or any breach of
or failure to comply with these terms and conditions by, the Buyer.
- Force majeure of any kind, including civil
insurrection, acts of God, laws, statutes, fire, floods, drought, unforeseeable
shortages of labour, utilities including electricity supply or raw materials
supplies, strikes, lockouts, acts of government or other administrative
measures, orders or decrees from any court, war, terrorism, riot, sabotage,
accident, epidemic, and any other hindrances beyond the control of EMBD which
diminish, delay or prevent acceptance or use of the material, or make it an
unreasonable proposition, shall relieve EMBD from its obligation to supply the
material. Should the EMBD’s supply be limited for any such reason, the EMBD
shall have the right to fairly distribute any available supply among its
customers in such manner as the EMBD may determine.
- These Terms and Conditions of Sale, together with the
Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of sand using the Direct Deposit and ACH
Transfer Payment Options, the completed Buyer Registration Form and any other
documents attached or referred to hereto, constitute the entire and final
agreement between Buyer and EMBD with regard to the subject matter hereof. These
terms and conditions of shall be governed by the Laws of the Trinidad and
Tobago. The EMBD reserves the right to unilaterally modify or amend any portion
of these Terms and Conditions of Sale at any time without prior notice.