Common use of DESCRIPTIVE TERMS Clause in Contracts

DESCRIPTIVE TERMS. Unless the term “no substitute" is used, the use of brand name, manufacturer, make, or catalog designation in describing an item does not restrict Bidders to that particular brand name, etc. The term is simply to indicate the type, character, quality and/or performance equivalence of the item desired. However, the proposed substitution item must be of such character, quality and/or performance equivalence as that indicated in the specifications. A proposed substitute item must include complete data as to the manufacturer's name, type, model number, any descriptive bulletins and specifications. This data can be uploaded electronically through the electronic bidding system.

DESCRIPTIVE TERMS. Unless the term “no substitute" is used, the use of brand name, manufacturer, make, or catalog designation in describing an item does not restrict Bidders to that particular brand name, etc. The term is simply to indicate the type, character, quality and/or performance equivalence of the item desired. HoweverHo xxxxx, the proposed substitution item must be of such character, quality and/or performance equivalence as that indicated in the specifications. A proposed substitute item must include complete data as to the manufacturer's name, type, model number, any descriptive bulletins and specifications. This data can be uploaded electronically through the electronic bidding system.