Terms and Conditions

All invoices and packing lists must clearly reference Coast Fab PO number.
All material is to be clearly marked and identified with both part number and, when applicable, the lot number.
When purchase order states that manufacturer's certifications or test reports are required, material received without required documentation will not be accepted without a written approval from Coast Fabrication, Inc.
If purchase order indicates that new surplus material is acceptable, parts are to be shipped with vendor's C-of-C or documentation stating material is new surplus and non-traceable.
All purchasing requirements shall be flowed down to sub-tier subcontractors and sub-suppliers.
All material should be adequately packed to protect from damage during transit and handling.
Requirement for qualification of personnel will be noted when necessary.
Vendors are required to have documented and operational quality management system and/or procedures.
When appropriate, the purchase order may include requirements for identification and revision status of specifications, drawings, process requirements, inspection & verification instructions and other relevant data.
When appropriate the purchase order will identify any specific requirements for design and testing.
Supplier will have a system for inspection, verification, use of statistical techniques for product.
Immediate notification is required upon discovery of any nonconforming product that has been shipped to Coast Fabrication, Inc. or any changes to product that may affect quality and suitability.
When appropriate, the supplier is to obtain Coast Fabrication's approval for the disposition of nonconforming product. (e.g. when Coast Fabrication has supplied raw materials)
The supplier is to obtain approval from Coast Fabrication prior to any changes in product and/or process definition, changes in suppliers, and/or change the manufacturing facility location.
The supplier shall flow down the supply chain the applicable requirements including our customers' requirements.
When applicable, product inspection records, test reports, and other documentation related to Coast Fabrication's purchase order must be retained by the supplier for a minimum of 7 years. Supplier also agrees to co-operate in a timely manner in resolving any CAR (Corrective Action Request) initiated by Coast Fabrication, Inc.
Supplier agrees to provide right of access to Coast Fabrication, our customer, and any regulatory authorities, to the applicable areas of all facilities, at any level in the supply chain, involved in the order and to all applicable records.
Suppliers specifically warrant that they will supply only Approved Non-Counterfeit products. Any parts appearing to be unapproved or suspicious, and therefore possibly counterfeit, will be rejected and returned to the supplier.
As applicable, Coast Fabrication, Inc. uses a statistically valid method of lot sampling for every incoming lot shipment: ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008. Should a received and inspected lot result in rejection of the entire lot we will contact the supplier for acceptable replacements or request an RMA within 10 days of the received shipment. Subsequently the vendor will not charge a restocking fee for parts that fail to meet applicable drawings/specifications/standards.

Effective Date: 3/14/2012