Common use of Competitive Specification Clause in Contracts

Competitive Specification. If the scope of work includes development of specifications: a) Consultant shall provide for the maximum use of materials, equipment, construction methods and products that are readily available through competitive procurement, or through standard or proven production techniques. b) Consultant shall not produce a design or specification which would be restrictive or written in a manner as to contain proprietary requirements other than those based on performance, unless such requirements are necessary to demonstrate a specific outcome or to provide for necessary interchangeability of parts and equipment. Consultant shall justify in writing the use of any sole source. Where brand names are identified, they shall be followed by the salient product performance characteristics and the words “or approved equal” so that comparable quality or utility may be determined.

Competitive Specification. If the scope of work includes development of specifications: a) : Consultant shall provide for the maximum use of materials, equipment, construction methods and products that are readily available through competitive procurement, or through standard or proven production techniques. b) . Consultant shall not produce a design or specification which would be restrictive or written in a manner as to contain proprietary requirements other than those based on performance, unless such requirements are necessary to demonstrate a specific outcome or to provide for necessary interchangeability of parts and equipment. Consultant shall justify in writing the use of any sole source. Where brand names are identified, they shall be followed by the salient product performance characteristics and the words “or approved equal” so that comparable quality or utility may be determined.

Competitive Specification. If the scope of work includes development of specifications: a) Consultant : Contractor shall provide for the maximum use of materials, equipment, construction methods and products that are readily available through competitive procurement, or through standard or proven production techniques. b) Consultant . Contractor shall not produce a design or specification which would be restrictive or written in a manner as to contain proprietary requirements other than those based on performance, unless such requirements are necessary to demonstrate a specific outcome or to provide for necessary interchangeability of parts and equipment. Consultant Contractor shall justify in writing the use of any sole source. Where brand names are identified, they shall be followed by the salient product performance characteristics and the words “or approved equal” so that comparable quality or utility may be determined.