Brand Name or Equal Sample Clauses
The "Brand Name or Equal" clause defines the requirement that specified products or materials in a contract may be supplied either as the named brand or as an equivalent alternative. In practice, this means that vendors can propose products that are not the exact brand listed, provided they demonstrate that their alternative meets or exceeds the specified characteristics, quality, and performance standards. This clause ensures flexibility in procurement, encourages competition among suppliers, and helps prevent sole-source situations, ultimately allowing buyers to obtain suitable products without being restricted to a single brand.
Brand Name or Equal. (A) The item in the Price Proposal is identified as "brand name or equal," the Technical Specifications reflect the physical and performance characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Department's needs.
(B) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in the technical specifications; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; and
Brand Name or Equal. Contractor may, unless otherwise stated, offer any material, process or article which shall be substantially equal or better for any material, process or article is identified by grade, patent or proprietary name or by name of manufacturer. Contractor bears the burden of proof as to the equality of any material, process or article and District may require Contractor to furnish the material, and article or process specified if it decides that Contractor has not met his or her burden.
Brand Name or Equal. Per A.A.C. R7-2-1024(B.1.g) any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand name or catalog designations used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing the general quality level, design and performance desired. Such references are not intended to limit or restrict bidding by other bidders but are intended to approximate the quality design or performance which is desired. Any Bid which proposes like quality, design or performance will be considered. If the description of your Bid differs in any way, you must give complete detailed description of your Bid including pictures and literature where applicable. The District reserves the right to decide if alternates are equal and satisfy the District’s needs. The decision of the District as to whether an alternate or substitution is in fact “equal” shall be final.
Brand Name or Equal. The use of a brand name is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance and a characteristic desired and is not to limit or restrict competition.
Brand Name or Equal. A. Where a particular manufacturer or several manufacturers or brands or models are referenced, it is to be interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive unless specifically indicated. Bids may be considered on models or brands or products of manufacturers other than those specified.
B. Where the absence of anything by the bidder will be interpreted as a bid on the exact item specified.
C. Where several manufacturers or models are referenced as being equally acceptable and the bidder does not indicate what particular model or brand he is offering, the WCPS Purchasing Department shall have the right to select any brand or model referenced.
D. The WCPS Purchasing Department shall be the sole judge as to whether or not items submitted meet specifications. There shall be no verbal or written contact by the suppliers relative to this bid with any member of the school system, other than the WCPS Purchasing Department while the proposals are being analyzed. Any attempt to “resell” or disqualify other suppliers will be reason for your disqualification. If additional information is required, contact the WCPS Purchasing Department at telephone ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.