Pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. Ch. 30, § 39M, an item shall be considered equal to the item so named or described if, in the opinion of the awarding authority: (1) it is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength and design, (2) it will perform at least equally the function imposed by the general design for the public work being contracted for or the material being purchased, and (3) it conforms substantially, even with deviations, to the detailed requirements for the item in the said specifications.
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Samples: Asbestos Abatement Contract, Construction Contract, Short Form Agreement
