APPROVED EQUALS. 1. In all specifications where a material or article is defined by describing a proprietary product or by using the name of a vendor or manufacturer, it can be assumed that an approved equal can be substituted.
2. The use of a named product is an attempt to set a particular standard of quality and type that is familiar to the County. Such references are not intended to be restrictive.
3. However, the County shall decide if a product does in fact meet or exceed the quality of the specifications listed in the solicitation. It shall be the responsibility of the vendor that claims his product is an equal to provide documentation to support such a claim.
APPROVED EQUALS. Unless an item is indicated as "No substitute," special brands, when named, are intended to describe the standard of quality, performance or use desired. Equal items will be considered by SS911 provided that the Supplier specifies the brand and model, and provides all descriptive literature, independent test results, specification sheets, schematic drawings, photographs, product samples, local servicing, parts availability, etc., to enable SS911 to evaluate the proposed equal. Performance testing in the field may be required. The decision of SS911 as to what items are equal shall be final and conclusive. If SS911 elects to purchase a brand represented by the Supplier to be an "equal," SS911’s acceptance of the item is conditioned on SS911’s inspection and testing after receipt. If, in the sole judgment of SS911, the item is determined not to be an equal, the item shall be returned at the Supplier's expense. When a brand name or level of quality is not stated in the Supplier's submittal, it is understood the Supplier's submittal shall exactly confirm with those required in this Contract. If more than one brand name is stated in this Specification, Supplier(s) must indicate the brand and model/part number to be supplied.
APPROVED EQUALS. 3.1 If the bidder is bidding approved equal, they shall provide references showing locations the County of Rockland can visit of the exact make and model intended to be supplied. If bidding an alternate or approved equal, two copies of brochures, specifications, and any other pertinent information shall be sent with bid.
3.2 In the event an alternate is bid; the County of Rockland reserves the right to request a demonstration of the specific model bid. Failure to furnish the demonstration may render the bid for that item, non-responsive.
3.3 All specifications contained herein are considered minimum requirements for the manufacture and delivery of Firefighter’s Hazardous Environment Clothing. The terms "minimum" and "maximum" shall define the respective constraints that apply to the overall design, dimensions or quality level established by the Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services, hereafter called purchaser. The term or equal shall define the degree of determined quality level and shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser to judge whether the proposed equal submitted by the bidder meets the minimum established quality level. Where brand names are referenced, it shall be understood by the bidder that the specified brand and part number are open market commodities and, thus, must be furnished as specified herein. Where none of the aforementioned terms are referenced herein, the purchaser has established that no exceptions are permitted by the bidder.
3.4 When bidding an alternate, bidder shall list all specifications on specification sheet next to product denoting differences from product bid to those specified.
APPROVED EQUALS. Responses will be considered on other makes, models, or brands having comparable quality, style, and performance characteristics when the specifications allow “Approved Equals”. When brand names or manufacturers’ numbers for products allowing approved equals are stated in the specifications and/or price schedule, they are intended to establish a standard only and are not restrictive.
APPROVED EQUALS. Specifications regarding the materials and construction of the uniformarticlesdescribedhereinhavebeen written in the best interests of the City of Galveston Police Department. This is to ensurethat both quality and workmanship in all uniforms supplied by offerors will be consistent. However, an offeror may offer another uniform article for consideration as “equal” only if, prior to the proposal opening, approval of said alternate is approved by the City of Galveston. Requests for approved equals should be made in writing to the Purchasing Division at xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx, by October 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Offerors requesting to submit a pre-approved equal item may be required to provide the following, to include but not be limited to, performance specifications of garment, samples of garment, etc. If an offeror fails to name a substitute, he will be required to furnish the proposal items as identified in specifications and/or proposal sheet.
APPROVED EQUALS. Unless an item is indicated as "No substitute," special brands, when named, are intended to describe the standard of quality, performance or use desired. Equal items will be considered by South Sound 911 provided that the Supplier specifies the brand and model, and provides all descriptive literature, independent test results, specification sheets, schematic drawings, photographs, product samples, local servicing, parts availability, etc., to enable South Sound 911 to evaluate the proposed equal. Performance testing in the field may be required. The decision of South Sound 911 as to what items are equal shall be final and conclusive. If South Sound 911 elects to purchase a brand represented by the Supplier to be an "equal," South Sound 911’s acceptance of the item is conditioned on South Sound 911’s inspection and testing after receipt. If, in the sole judgment of South Sound 911, the item is determined not to be an equal, the item shall be returned at the Supplier's expense. When a brand name or level of quality is not stated in the Supplier's submittal, it is understood the Supplier's submittal shall exactly conform with those required in this Contract. If more than one brand name is stated in this Specification, Supplier(s) must indicate the brand and model/part number to be supplied.
APPROVED EQUALS. When brand names or manufacturers’ numbers are stated in the specifications/Exhibit D: Price Schedule for tubing, they are intended to establish a standard only and are not restrictive. Responses will be considered on other makes, models, or brands having comparable quality, style, and performance characteristics.
3.1.1 Tubing material (currently lines 1 through 10 on the Exhibit D: Price Schedule) must conform to the attached Minnesota Department of Transportation Specification Section 3402 which can be located in Exhibit C – Attachment 1.
3.1.2 Xxxxxxxx and clamps (currently lines 24 through 26 on the Exhibit D: Price Schedule) must conform to the Square Tube Sign Mounting Details diagram, page 1 of 3 (page 2 and 3 are not relevant and are intentional left out). The Square Tube Sign Mounting Details diagram can be located at web link: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/trafficeng/signing/docs/5-297.720.pdf or in Exhibit C – Attachment 2.
3.1.3 Cutting charge for tubing (currently line 11) must be cut per industry standards.
