Common use of QUALITY AND SAFETY Clause in Contracts

QUALITY AND SAFETY. All materials used for the manufacture or construction of any supplies, materials or equipment covered by this bid shall be new. The items bid must be new, the latest model, of the best quality, and highest-grade workmanship that meet or exceed federal safety standards. Products requiring certification should require certification of options in cases where non-certified options could result in the decertification of the original product or warranty. In all cases where options are not certified, the vendor must disclose to the end user that the non-certified options are not required to be certified. All options must meet or exceed federal safety standards. Bidders shall offer only those brands qualified and listed in Cooperative Approved Tire List (CATL), latest edition in effect at the time of this solicitation, published by the Associated Consultants of Technical Services, Inc., the contract manager for the Federal Government’s program for testing new tire performance. In lieu of being listed in the publications, a Bidder may provide a Qualification Certification Form signed by the CATL Program Administrator. Tires bid must meet the following standards: • ASTM Standard F1922, Test Method-for Tires, Pneumatic, Vehicular Highway. • ASTM Standard F1923, Test Method-for Tires, Pneumatic, Vehicular Low Speed, Off Highway. • ASTM Standard for Rubber Tires.