Common use of Merchandise Clause in Contracts

Merchandise. Description of an article in the RFQ by a brand name or catalogue number (both hereinafter referred to as "Bid Standard") or "equal", indicates the character and quality of the article required, and Bidder may name such equal in the bid. If Bidder fails to name such equal as a substitute, then delivery of the Bid Standard will be required. When the description of an article in the bid proposal is based on a standard specification of the Authority or other agency, no substitutes or alternates will be considered unless otherwise specified in the RFQ. Unless otherwise stated, all merchandise must be new and unused. All merchandise which is customarily labeled or identified must have securely affixed thereto the original label or marking of the manufacturer. All merchandise of a time sensitive nature must have their expiration dates clearly marked on each carton or individual item. The Authority will not accept any merchandise with an expiration date that is less than twelve (12) months after the date of receipt.