Common use of SUBSTITUTION OF ITEMS Clause in Contracts

SUBSTITUTION OF ITEMS. Substitute brands or models may be considered during the contract period for discontinued products only. The vendor shall not deliver any substitute item as a replacement to an awarded brand without express written consent of the client and the Internal Services Department, Procurement Management Division prior to such delivery. Substitute items must be of equal or better quality than the awarded item. Substitution requests for other than discontinued products may be cause to cancel the order, seek the items from another vendor, and charge the vendor for any re-procurement costs.