Helfrich tractor low profile additional procurement specifications .docx

Additional Specifications

· Equipment shall be brand new, unused and free from defect.

· Pricing shall include Freight FOB Destination to the ship to location listed in the solicitation.

· Vendor shall be an authorized wholesaler/retailer of the product provided under this contract.

· Vendor must include manufacturer, make and model number as well as specs with quotes.

Manufacturer Name ________________________________________ Make/Brand ______________________________________________ Mod No. _________________________________________________

· Warranty Protection: Standard Manufacturer’s Warranty, Vendor to provide all warranty information.

· Attachments must be installed upon delivery. (if applicable)

· Vendor to provide training on equipment operation and maintenance upon delivery. (if applicable)

· Vendor shall provide two (2) copies of the operator and maintenance manuals upon delivery. (if applicable)

· Brand Name or Equal (if applicable)

1. If an item in this solicitation uses any brand name, make, model number or specific detailed specifications it shall be deemed for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. “Or equal" submissions will not be rejected because of minor differences in design, construction or features that do not affect the suitability of the product for its intended use. Burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.

2. To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

(a) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified.

(b) Clearly identify the item by:

(i) Brand name, if any

(ii) Make or model number

(c) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(d) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

3. The Purchaser will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

4. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.