Common use of Base Vehicle Specification Clause in Contracts

Base Vehicle Specification. Commodity specifications established by the Department, that may include vehicle size, axle configuration, class, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), and other information listed by the Department herein, which identifies the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions, and may include components, features, and configurations different than those provided by a Manufacturer on their standard base version of the Commodity. Business Day – Monday through Friday, inclusive, except for those holidays specified in section 110.117, F.S., from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Customer’s location. Commodity Code – The State’s numeric code for classifying commodities and contractual services which meet specific requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein. Florida has adopted the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) for classifying commodities and services. Component, Feature or Configuration – An element, piece, part, module, package, element group, piece group, parts group, module group, or package group of a Commodity, Representative Model, OEM Option, Required Aftermarket Option, or Identified Aftermarket Option. Contract – The written agreement between the Department and the Contractor resulting from ITB No. 21-25100000. Contractor – A Vendor that enters into a Contract with the Department. A Contractor can be a Manufacturer or Dealer. Customer – A State Agency or Eligible User. Dealer – A Manufacturer’s certified representative who has been authorized by the Manufacturer to market, sell, provide, and service the Representative Models, OEM Options, Required Aftermarket Options, and Identified Aftermarket Options from the Manufacturer. Dealers may be Contractor-owned and -controlled, (in whole or in part) or independently owned and controlled. Department – The Department of Management Services, a State Agency. EPA/Industry Class – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s categorization of vehicles. The size class for cars is based on interior passenger and cargo volumes (Cu. Ft.). The size class for trucks is defined by the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which is the weight of the vehicle and carrying capacity. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) – The combined weight of vehicle and its payload capacity. Group – A collection of Base Vehicle Specifications, as described in this Scope of Work, and Exhibit B, Price Sheets (C.1 – C.6). Identified Aftermarket Option – A new and unused component, feature, or configuration specified by the Department as equipment for the Representative Model specification, that is intended for the specific vehicle and meets the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein, and is installed to or uninstalled from the Representative Model by the awarded Contractor. Manufacturer/Brand – The original producer or provider of Representative Models or Options which possess the minimum quality, reliability, service, and value required by the Department and Customers. May be used interchangeably with “Brand”. Manufacturer’s Last Order Date – The final date on which the Manufacturer stops producing the model year of a Representative Model which meets the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions of the Contract. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) – The Manufacturer’s recommended retail selling price, list price, catalog price, distributor price, published price, or other usual customary pricing that would be paid by the purchaser for specific Representative Models, OEM Options, Required Aftermarket Options, Identified Aftermarket Options, and contractual services without benefit of a Contract, if awarded. MSRPs are formally published by the Manufacturer, publicly listed and available, and verifiable by the Department. If two or more prices fit this definition for a pertinent Commodity, equipment model or contractual service, the Bidder will supply the lowest price as the MSRP. MSRP Credit – The MSRP price of the OEM Option, Identified Aftermarket Option, Non- Identified After Market Option, component, feature, or configuration that is deducted from the Representative Model price paid by the Customer if the OEM Option, Identified Aftermarket Option, Non-Identified After Market Option, component, feature or configuration is removed from the vehicle. MSRP List – A collection of MSRPs and related information broken down by specific Representative Models and their associated OEM Options, Required Aftermarket Options, and Identified Aftermarket Options. MSRPs shall be formally published by the Manufacturer, publicly listed and available, and verifiable by the Department. In the priority listed below, only the following are acceptable sources of current MSRPs and MSRP Lists for use under the Contract, if awarded: MSRP Sheet – The MSRP Sheet provides the MSRP and specification(s) for the Representative Model(s) bid. Also known as a Build Sheet. Net Price – The final price after applying all discounts and credits. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) – The original producer of a Commodity and/or service. OEM Option – A motor vehicle Manufacturer’s new and unused optional component, feature, or configuration not specified by the Department as standard on the Representative Model, and which is intended for the specific Representative Model. Equipment which meets the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein, and may be installed to, uninstalled from, or provided with or separately from the standard equipment by the Manufacturer, Port or Dealer, as is specified, ordered, legal, customary, reasonable, and prudent in the industry or specified by the Manufacturer. Replacement Part(s) – A Manufacturer’s new and unused component substituted to replace a defective, damaged, non-compliant, non-compatible, or recalled Commodity. Representative Model – A Department specified Motor Vehicle, that may include Manufacturer’s name, trade name, brand name, make name, model name, model number, catalog number, or other information listed by the Department herein which meets the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein, and may include components, features, or configurations different than those provided by a Manufacturer, port, and Dealer on their standard version of the Commodity. Also known as Standard Model or Vehicle, Representative Vehicle, Motor Vehicle, Base Vehicle, or Vehicle. Required Aftermarket Option – A new and unused component, feature, or configuration specified by the Department as equipment for the Representative Model specification, that is intended for the specific vehicle and meets the requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions herein, and is installed to the Representative Model by the awarded Contractor. State – The State of Florida. Sub-Group – A specific series of vehicles within a Group which are described in the Scope of Work section and linked documents therein. Vendor – An entity providing Motor Vehicles. Also known as Manufacturers or Dealers.