Common use of Request for Substitution Clause in Contracts

Request for Substitution. A.5.2.1 The Contract Price is based upon the materials, equipment, methods, processes and plans identified and named in the DBA. Substitution or variance to those specified will not be permitted without submission, review and consideration by the City in accordance with this Schedule 18. A.5.2.2 Design Builder may send a RFS requesting a substitution or variance from the DBA with respect to material, equipment, processes or plans of equal or better performance and quality in substitution for those specified if it meets the Technical Requirements. A.5.2.3 Design Builder may proceed with the substitution or variance only if the City returns a response to the RFS permitting the substitution or variance and formalizes the change to the DBA in accordance with Schedule 17 – Change Orders. For clarity, permission from the City is required prior to proceeding with any substitution outlined in the RFS. A.5.2.4 Design Builder shall prepare a RFS template and shall use such template throughout the Project Term. The RFS template shall include: title of RFS; date prepared; prepared by; document number as issued by the City DMS; revision number to the RFS; description or details of the request; and space for City response.