6. Payment of a Letter of Credit

6.1 After an offer is accepted within the specified time after the closing date for bidding, and if the contractor refuses to enter into the contract or refuses or is unable to furnish any required contract security or contract support letter of credit, the Crown may demand payment under the bid support letter of credit in accordance with its terms. Proceeds from the letter of credit shall be applied in accordance with the terms and conditions governing the bid solicitation.

6.2 During the performance of a contract, if the contractor does not comply with all the terms and conditions of the contract, the Crown may demand payment under the contract support letter of credit in accordance with its terms. Proceeds from the letter of credit shall be applied in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

6.3 The Crown demands payment under the terms and conditions of a letter of credit by presenting one or more written demand(s) for payment, signed by an authorized departmental representative identified in the Letter of Credit by his office.