DESCRIPTIVE TERMS. Unless the term “no substitute" is used, the use of brand name, manufacturer, make, or catalog designation in describing an item does not restrict Bidders to that particular brand name, etc. The term is simply to indicate the type, character, quality and/or performance equivalence of the item desired. However, the proposed substitution item must be of such character, quality and/or performance equivalence as that indicated in the specifications. A proposed substitute item must include complete data as to the manufacturer's name, type, model number, any descriptive bulletins and specifications. This data can be uploaded electronically through the electronic bidding system.
DESCRIPTIVE TERMS. Materials or work described in words that have a well-known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards. RESPONSE: UNDERSTOOD
DESCRIPTIVE TERMS. Unless the term “no substitute" is used, the use of brand name, manufacturer, make, or catalogue designation in describing an item does not restrict proposers to that particular brand name, etc. The term is simply to indicate the type, character, quality and/or performance equivalence of the item desired. However, the proposed substitution item must be of such character, quality and/or performance equivalence as that indicated in the request for proposals. A proposed substituted item must include complete data as to the manufacturer's name, type, model number, any descriptive bulletins and specifications.
