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The specific Section, material or equipment mentioned will be understood as indicating the type, function, minimum standard of design, efficiency, and quality desired and will not be construed in such a manner as to exclude manufacturer\u2019s products of comparable quality, design, and efficiency. Where a product is mentioned by the name of a manufacturer or vendor in the Contract, \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 Mechanical will identify to Owner the names of any products to be used in lieu of the ones named in the documents prior to awarding a purchase order. Owner shall have the right to reject any substituted product upon five (5) days written notice to \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 Mechanical, unless such product is critical to the successful completion of the Work, or is the only product available that is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.", "samples": [{"hash": "IKeXQIAljD", "uri": "/contracts/IKeXQIAljD#or-equal", "label": "Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services Fixed Price Contract (Otter Tail Ag Enterprises, LLC)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "oJ7SNHiM1S", "uri": "/contracts/oJ7SNHiM1S#or-equal", "label": "Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services Fixed Price Contract (Otter Tail Ag Enterprises, LLC)", "score": 19.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "proprietary-product", "type": "definition", "offset": [97, 116]}, {"key": "the-term", "type": "clause", "offset": [167, 175]}, {"key": "specific-section", "type": "clause", "offset": [226, 242]}, {"key": "minimum-standard", "type": "definition", "offset": [329, 345]}, {"key": "comparable-quality", "type": "clause", "offset": [473, 491]}, {"key": "in-the-contract", "type": "clause", "offset": [586, 601]}, {"key": "to-owner", "type": "definition", "offset": [635, 643]}, {"key": "names-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [648, 656]}, {"key": "in-lieu-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [681, 691]}, {"key": "the-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [710, 723]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [724, 732]}, {"key": "a-purchase-order", "type": "definition", "offset": [742, 758]}, {"key": "right-to-reject", "type": "clause", "offset": [781, 796]}, {"key": "notice-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [848, 857]}, {"key": "completion-of-the-work", "type": "clause", "offset": [927, 949]}, {"key": "for-the-purpose", "type": "clause", "offset": [1001, 1016]}], "hash": "ff0d5753a9dfbcfbe6f30825a4b792ee", "id": 6}, {"size": 2, "snippet": "Whenever in any of the Contract documents, any Section, materials, or equipment is defined by describing a proprietary product or by using the name of a manufacturer or vendor, the term, \"or equal\" if not inserted, will be implied. The specific Section, material or equipment mentioned will be understood as indicating the type, function, minimum standard of design, efficiency, and quality desired and will not be construed in such a manner as to exclude manufacturer's products of comparable quality, design, and efficiency. Where a product is mentioned by the name of a manufacturer or vendor in the Contract, Delta-T will identify to Owner the names of any products to be used in lieu of the ones named in the documents prior to awarding a purchase order. Owner shall have the right to reject any substituted product upon ten (10) business days written notice to Delta-T, unless such product is critical to the successful completion of the Work, or is the only product available that is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.", "samples": [{"hash": "h8iYYmstfgY", "uri": "/contracts/h8iYYmstfgY#or-equal", "label": "Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services Fixed Price Contract (Nedak Ethanol, LLC)", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "f69ruIYGZLO", "uri": "/contracts/f69ruIYGZLO#or-equal", "label": "Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services Contract (Nedak Ethanol, LLC)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-contract-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [19, 41]}, {"key": "proprietary-product", "type": "definition", "offset": [107, 126]}, {"key": "the-term", "type": "clause", "offset": [177, 185]}, {"key": "specific-section", "type": "clause", "offset": [236, 252]}, {"key": "minimum-standard", "type": "definition", "offset": [339, 355]}, {"key": "comparable-quality", "type": "clause", "offset": [483, 501]}, {"key": "in-the-contract", "type": "clause", "offset": [596, 611]}, {"key": "to-owner", "type": "definition", "offset": [635, 643]}, {"key": "names-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [648, 656]}, {"key": "in-lieu-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [681, 691]}, {"key": "the-documents", "type": "clause", "offset": [710, 723]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [724, 732]}, {"key": "a-purchase-order", "type": "definition", "offset": [742, 758]}, {"key": "right-to-reject", "type": "clause", "offset": [781, 796]}, {"key": "notice-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [857, 866]}, {"key": "completion-of-the-work", "type": "clause", "offset": [926, 948]}, {"key": "for-the-purpose", "type": "clause", "offset": [1000, 1015]}], "hash": "a15bde6188d308f933d24fc5d6c2c840", "id": 5}, {"size": 2, "snippet": "In all Bid Specifications the words \u201cor equal\u201d are understood to apply where a copyrighted, brand name, trade name, catalog reference, or patented Product is referenced. References to such specific Product are intended as descriptive, not restrictive, unless otherwise stated. Comparable Product will be considered if proof of compatibility is provided, including appropriate catalog excerpts, descriptive literature, specifications and test data, etc. The Commissioner\u2019s decision as to acceptance of the Product as equal shall be final.", "samples": [{"hash": "hg9baEkE8FW", "uri": "/contracts/hg9baEkE8FW#or-equal", "label": "Fourth Amendment to Contract Number Pm20920", "score": 27.3600273785, "published": true}, {"hash": "3n1vlpbZRpY", "uri": "/contracts/3n1vlpbZRpY#or-equal", "label": "Contract Amendment", "score": 24.0718685832, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "bid-specifications", "type": "definition", "offset": [7, 25]}, {"key": "the-words", "type": "definition", "offset": [26, 35]}, {"key": "to-apply", "type": "clause", "offset": [62, 70]}, {"key": "brand-name", "type": "clause", "offset": [92, 102]}, {"key": "trade-name", "type": "clause", "offset": [104, 114]}, {"key": "references-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [170, 183]}, {"key": "unless-otherwise-stated", "type": "clause", "offset": [252, 275]}, {"key": "comparable-product", "type": "clause", "offset": [277, 295]}, {"key": "proof-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [318, 326]}, {"key": "descriptive-literature", "type": "clause", "offset": [394, 416]}, {"key": "test-data", "type": "definition", "offset": [437, 446]}, {"key": "the-commissioner", "type": "clause", "offset": [453, 469]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-the-product", "type": "clause", "offset": [487, 512]}], "hash": "37d5daab28cac3226c85c01c3e6b7399", "id": 8}, {"size": 3, "snippet": "Wherever in any of the Contract Documents an article, material or equipment is defined by using the name of a manufacturer or vender, the term \"Or Equal\" or the term \"The Equivalent\" is done for the express purpose of establishing a basis of durability and efficiency and not for the purpose of limiting completion. Whenever material or equipment is submitted for approval as being equal to that specified, the submittal shall include sufficient information and data to demonstrate that the material or equipment conforms to the Contract requirements. The decision as to whether or not such material or equipment is equal to that specified shall be made by the city of Franklin Engineer or his/her representative. The approval by the ADMINISTRATOR of alternate material or equipment as being equivalent to that specified, shall not in any way relieve CONTRACTOR of responsibility for failure of the material or equipment due to faulty design, material, or workmanship, to perform the function required by the Contract Documents.", "samples": [{"hash": "55NTg820jiD", "uri": "/contracts/55NTg820jiD#or-equal", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 33.1193419784, "published": true}, {"hash": "5vIN2WGPaGe", "uri": "/contracts/5vIN2WGPaGe#or-equal", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 31.9258497134, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-contract-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [19, 41]}, {"key": "the-term", "type": "clause", "offset": [134, 142]}, {"key": "express-purpose", "type": "definition", "offset": [199, 214]}, {"key": "basis-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [233, 241]}, {"key": "for-the-purpose-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [276, 294]}, {"key": "for-approval", "type": "definition", "offset": [360, 372]}, {"key": "equal-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [382, 390]}, {"key": "information-and-data", "type": "clause", "offset": [446, 466]}, {"key": "the-material", "type": "definition", "offset": [487, 499]}, {"key": "contract-requirements", "type": "clause", "offset": [529, 550]}, {"key": "the-decision", "type": "clause", "offset": [552, 564]}, {"key": "city-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [661, 668]}, {"key": "by-the-administrator", "type": "clause", "offset": [727, 747]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [865, 883]}, {"key": "failure-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [884, 898]}, {"key": "faulty-design", "type": "clause", "offset": [928, 941]}, {"key": "the-function", "type": "clause", "offset": [980, 992]}, {"key": "required-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [993, 1004]}], "hash": "fff0c2624f32ee0c87009b85789caffa", "id": 4}, {"size": 2, "snippet": "For products specified by name and accompanied by the term \"or equal,\" or \"or approved equal,\" or \"or approved,\" comply with requirements in \"Comparable Products\" Article to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.", "samples": [{"hash": "1mNJ9F5GDVC", "uri": "/contracts/1mNJ9F5GDVC#or-equal", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 31.1145732086, "published": true}, {"hash": "iLGFmvsuNUc", "uri": "/contracts/iLGFmvsuNUc#or-equal", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 28.6882466907, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "for-products", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 12]}, {"key": "the-term", "type": "clause", "offset": [50, 58]}, {"key": "or-approved-equal", "type": "definition", "offset": [75, 92]}, {"key": "comply-with-requirements", "type": "clause", "offset": [113, 137]}, {"key": "comparable-products", "type": "definition", "offset": [142, 161]}], "hash": "e13762fa802d381526c6e13bde27da57", "id": 7}, {"size": 3, "snippet": "Clause\n8.1 Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the plans or in the specifications by reference to manufacturers' or vendors' names, trade names, catalogue numbers, etc., it is intended merely to establish a standard; and, any material, article, or equipment or other manufacturers and vendors which will perform adequately the duties imposed by the general design will be considered equally acceptable provided the material, article, or equipment so proposed, is, in the opinion of the Architect/Engineer, of equal substance and function. 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Items bid other than specified must be determined by the Purchasing Analyst as an approved equal. Submit to the Purchasing Analyst their intent to bid an approved equal no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the bid closing. 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