COMPATIBLE EQUIVALENT Clause Samples

COMPATIBLE EQUIVALENT. Whenever an item, other than the Chassis or Body Model, is specified in a Mini-Bid by trade name of an OEM, the term “compatible equivalent,” if not inserted therewith, shall be implied. Any reference to a particular OEM’s product either by trade name or by limited description is solely for the purpose of more clearly indicating the minimum standard of quality desired, except where a 'no substitute' is requested. When a 'no substitute' is requested, the Authorized User shall consider Mini-Bid responses that include only the referenced Product. At the request of the Authorized User, a Contractor that submits a Mini-Bid response that includes a Compatible Equivalent shall: A. Furnish complete identification of the Compatible Equivalent it is offering by trade name, brand and/or Model Code; B. Furnish descriptive literature and data with respect to the Compatible Equivalent it proposes to furnish; and C. Indicate any known specification deviations from the referenced Product.

COMPATIBLE EQUIVALENT. Whenever an item is specified in this Contract by trade name of an OEM, the term “compatible equivalent,” if not inserted therewith, shall be implied. Any reference to a particular OEM’s product either by trade name or by limited description is solely for the purpose of more clearly indicating the minimum standard of quality desired. The term “compatible equivalent,” is defined as meaning any other Product which, in the sole opinion of NYSPro, is equal in performance, quality and design in such a way that the Product is directly interchangeable with the referenced Product without modification.

COMPATIBLE EQUIVALENT. Whenever an item is specified in this Contract by trade name of an OEM, the term “compatible equivalent,” if not inserted therewith, shall be implied. Any reference to a particular OEM’s product either by trade name or by limited description is solely for the purpose of more clearly indicating the minimum standard of quality desired, except where a 'no substitute' or ‘no substitution(s)’ is requested. When a 'no substitute' or ‘no substitution(s)’ is requested, Procurement Services will consider bids for the referenced Product only. The term “compatible equivalent,” is defined as meaning any other Product which, in the sole opinion of Procurement Services, is equal in performance, quality and design in such a way that the Product is directly interchangeable with the referenced Product without modification.