Chapter 41.24
SHIPPING AND HANDLING

Sections:

41.24.010    Required method.

41.24.020    FOB destination (free on board destination).

41.24.030    FOB origin.

41.24.010 Required method.

The City’s preferred shipping and handling term is FOB destination (Grand Junction).

(Res. 04-12 (§ 6.1), 1-16-12)

41.24.020 FOB destination (free on board destination).

FOB destination means the vendor maintains title for the goods until the purchaser receives them. The vendor pays the shipping costs and is responsible for claims against the carrier.

(Res. 04-12 (§ 6.2), 1-16-12)

41.24.030 FOB origin.

Accepting a quote of FOB origin has consequences for the City if the shipment is lost or damaged. FOB origin means the purchaser accepts title to the goods from the moment they are picked up by the carrier. The purchaser pays shipping costs and is responsible for claims against the carrier.

(Res. 04-12 (§ 6.3), 1-16-12)