The County reserves the right to request
and test samples from the apparent successful bidder.
Prior to the award of the contract, the apparent
successful bidder, if requested by the county, shall furnish
current information and data regarding the bidder's [ RESOURCES ]
[ PERSONNEL ] [ ORGANIZATION ] within [ NUMBER ] days.
The County reserves the right to reject the
bid of the apparent successful bidder where the available evidence
or information does not satisfy the County that the bidder
is qualified to properly carry out the terms of the contract.
The apparent successful bidder shall be required
to supply the names and addresses of material suppliers and
subcontractors when requested to do so by the County.
*Unless the particular specification prohibits
substitution, bidders are encouraged to propose materials,
products, or equipment of comparable type, function and quality.
Bids for substitute items shall be stated in the appropriate blank
on the bid form, or if the bid form does not contain blanks for
substitutions, on the bidder's letterhead attached to the bid
form. Bidders shall attach to the bid form a statement of
the manufacturer and brand name of each proposed substitution plus
a complete description of the item including descriptive
literature, illustrations, performance and test data and any other
information necessary for an evaluation. The burden of
proof that the substitution is equal or equivalent is upon the
bidder.
OR
*The materials, products, and equipment described
in the bid documents establish a standard of quality to be met by
any and all proposed substitutions. No substitution will be
considered unless prior to receipt of bids a written request for
approval has been received by [ NAME ] at least [ NUMBER ] work
days prior to the date for receipt of bids. Each 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 but not limited to drawings, cuts,
performance and test data and any other information necessary for
complete evaluation. The burden of proof that the proposed
substitute is equal or equivalent is upon the
