Common use of COMPATIBLE EQUIVALENT Clause in Contracts

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, other than the Chassis or Body Vehicle Model, is specified in a Mini-Bid by trade name of an OEM, the term “compatible equivalent,” if not inserted therewith, shall 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 Shall only 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 shallShall: A. 1. Furnish complete identification of the Compatible Equivalent it is offering by trade name, brand and/or Model Code; B. 2. Furnish descriptive literature and data with respect to the Compatible Equivalent it proposes to furnish; and C. 3. Indicate any known specification deviations from the referenced Product.