Or Equal definition

Or Equal. In all Bid Specifications the words “or equal” are understood to apply where a copyrighted, brand name, trade name, catalog reference, or patented Product is referenced. References to such specific Product are intended as descriptive, not restrictive, unless otherwise stated. Comparable Product will be considered if proof of compatibility is provided, including appropriate catalog excerpts, descriptive literature, specifications and test data, etc. The Commissioner’s decision as to acceptance of the Product as equal shall be final.

Or Equal means any manufactured article, material, method, or work which, in the opinion of the City Engineer, is equally desirable or suitable for the purposes intended in the Specifications and the Contract Documents as compared with similar articles specifically mentioned therein.

Or Equal means construction items or materials substantially equal to that specified in the Contract Documents. The Engineer shall be the sole judge of the quality and suitability of proposed substitutions.

Examples of Or Equal in a sentence

• A.5. "Or Equal" InterpretationEven though a particular manufacturer's name of brand is specified, bids will be considered on other brands or on the products of other manufacturers unless noted otherwise.

• When the name of a manufacturer, a brand name, or manufacturer's catalogue number is issued as the bid standard in describing an item followed by "Or Equal" this description is used to indicate quality, performance and other essential characteristics of the article required.

• The terms "Or Equal," "Equal" and "Approved Equal" are used as synonyms throughout the Specifications.

• The terms "Or Equal", "Equal", "Approved Equal" are used as synonyms throughout the specifications.

• Otherwise, the original bond shall remain in full force and effect until final acceptance of the work, which acceptance shall be made one (1) year after the formal acceptance of the work as provided herein.6.06 "Or Equal" Clause.

More Definitions of Or Equal

Or Equal means the term "or equal" shall be understood toindicate that the "equal" product be the same or better than the product named in function, performance, reliability, quality, and general configuration. Determination of equality in reference to the project design requirements will be made by the Engineer.

Or Equal. Items: If in ENGINEER’s sole discretion an item of material or equipment pro- posed by CONTRACTOR is functionally equal to that named and sufficiently similar so that no change in related Work will be required, it may be con- sidered by ENGINEER as an “or-equal” item, in which case review and approval of the proposed item may, in ENGINEER’s sole discretion, be accomplished without compliance with some or all of the requirements for approval of proposed substi- tute items. For the purposes of this paragraph 6.05.A.1, a proposed item of material or equipment will be considered functionally equal to an item so named if: a. in the exercise of reasonable judgment ENGINEER determines that: (i) it is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength, and design characteristics; (ii) it will reliably perform at least equally well the function imposed by the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole, and; b. CONTRACTOR certifies that: (i) there is no increase in cost to the OWNER; and (ii) it will conform substantially, even with deviations, to the detailed requirements of the item named in the Contract Documents.

Or Equal. Clause: The particular brand, make of material, device, or equipment described in the Contract Documents establishes a standard of required function, economy of operation, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. No substitution will be considered unless a written request for approval has been submitted by the bidder and has been received by the Director, Department of Public Works at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date for receipt of bids. Each such request shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitute including drawings, cuts, performance and test data, and any other information necessary or required by the Director, Department of Public Works for an evaluation. A statement setting forth any changes in other material, equipment, or work that incorporation of the substitute would require shall be included. The burden of proof of merit of the proposed substitute is upon the bidder.

Or Equal means that it is permissible to use a product brand or method that is not mentioned in the specifications, but by industry standard, it is of the same quality or better than that specified.

Or Equal. Items: If in City’s sole discretion an item of material or equipment proposed by Contractor is functionally equal to that named and sufficiently similar so that no change in related Work will be required, it may be considered by City as an “or-equal” item, in which case review and approval of the proposed item may, in City’s sole discretion, be accomplished without compliance with some or all of the requirements for approval of proposed substitute items. For the purposes of this Paragraph 6.05.A.1, a proposed item of material or equipment will be considered functionally equal to an item so named if: a. the City determines that: 1) it is at least equal in materials of construction, quality, durability, appearance, strength, and design characteristics; 2) it will reliably perform at least equally well the function and achieve the results imposed by the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole; and 3) it has a proven record of performance and availability of responsive service; and 4) it is not objectionable to the City. b. Contractor certifies that, if approved and incorporated into the Work: 1) there will be no increase in cost to the City or increase in Contract Time; and 2) it will conform substantially to the detailed requirements of the item named in the Contract Documents.

Or Equal. The drawings and/or specifications may indicate that the Director, Department of Public Works designed or detailed a portion of the plans around a particular product (most commonly a piece of equipment). Should a different product be proposed by the Contractor and accepted, all modifications, rerouting, relocations, and variations required for proper installation and coordination to comply with the design concept and requirements of the Contract Documents shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall be made at no extra cost to the City. This naming of a particular product, around which the plans were designed or detailed, is not intended to preclude the use of other products or favor the product named when a "brand name or equal" specification has been used. (See also Section 10 of Instructions to Bidders.) Rather it is only intended to acknowledge the reality that in many instances the Director, Department of Public Works must design around the dimensions and characteristics of a particular product.

Or Equal. Clause: The particular brand, make of material, device, or equipment described in the Contract Documents establishes a standard of required function, economy of operation, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. No substitution will be considered unless a written request for approval has been submitted by the bidder and has been received by the Purchasing Division at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date for receipt of bids. Each such request shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitute including drawings, cuts, performance and test data, and any other information necessary or required by the Division Manager for an evaluation. A statement setting forth any changes in other material, equipment, or work that incorporation of the substitute would require shall be included. The burden of proof of merit of the proposed substitute is upon the bidder.