Common use of NON-RESTRICTIVE SPECIFICATION Clause in Contracts

NON-RESTRICTIVE SPECIFICATION. Consultant shall not produce a design or specification that would be restrictive or written in a manner as to contain proprietary requirements other than those based on performance, unless such requirements are necessary to demonstrate a specific outcome or to provide for necessary interchangeability of parts and equipment. Consultant shall justify, in writing, the use of any sole source. Where brand names are identified, they shall be followed by the salient product performance characteristics and the words “or approved equal” so that comparable quality or utility may be determined.

NON-RESTRICTIVE SPECIFICATION. Consultant shall not produce a design or specification that would be restrictive or written in a manner as to contain proprietary requirements other than those based on performance, unless such requirements are necessary to demonstrate a specific outcome or to provide for necessary interchangeability of parts and equipment. Consultant shall justify, in writing, the use of any sole source. Where brand names are identified, they shall be followed by the salient product performance per­ formance characteristics and the words “or approved equal” so that comparable quality or utility may be determined.