Opening of Quotations - Studebaker Museum Skylight Replacement Proj No 124-019 - Shaffner

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 01250-2 4. Methods of Specifying: a. Reference Standard Specifications: Where products (material and equipment) are specified only by reference standard, provide products complying with standard. 1) If reference standard is followed by description of a product’s special features, or performance criteria modify “Standard or Custom Products” to fully comply with the description of the specified product’s special features or performance criteria. b. Descriptive Specifications: Where products (material and equipment) are specified by indicating a detailed description of the required properties, minimum attributes, special features, or performance criteria required, provide products complying with the specified description. 1) If a descriptive specification is followed by a list of specified manufacturers or specified products, select a product from only those listed. 2) If a manufacturer’s standard product is listed in the specification and does not comply with the minimum description indicated, make modifications to the “Standard or Custom Product” to make the product fully comply with the description of the specified product’s special features, or performance criteria. 3) If a list of specified manufacturers includes the following statement “Comparable Architect approved manufacturers”, then select product from only manufacturers listed in the Project Manual or addenda complying with the minimum attributes, special features, or performance criteria. c. Proprietary Specifications: Where the desired products (material and equipment) are indicated by a specific manufacturer’s name, brand name, model number, type designation, or other unique characteristics, provide only products listed in the original Project Manual or addenda. 1) Where indicated in the Project Manual as “No Substitution”, quotes must be based on the specific named product only. d. The design layout, space allocations, connection details, performance criteria, etc., are based on specifically identified proprietary products identified in B. Products: of each specification section. e. Other manufacturers, even if listed as “Acceptable Manufacturers”, shall comply with the minimum levels of material, detailing, and dimensional restrictions established by the proprietary product. 5. Substitution Time Frame and Considerations: a. Pre-Quote Substitutions (Prior Approval): 1) Submittal Time Limit: Not less than 10 days before Quotes are due. 2) Consideration: Substitution will only be considered if submitted by an invited Contractor and each request includes the information listed under “Consideration Requirements” Article specified below. 3) Failure to complete “Substitution Request Form” or submit requested information is grounds for rejection.