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SUBSTITUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL
A. Requests for review of a substitution shall conform to the requirements of
Article 6.05, "Substitutes and Or -Equals," of the General Conditions, and shall
contain complete data substantiating compliance of the proposed substitution
with the Contract Documents.
1.2 CONTRACTOR'S OPTIONS.
A. For materials or equipment (hereinafter products) specified only by reference
standard, select product meeting that standard by any manufacturer, fabricator,
supplier or distributor (hereinafter manufacturer). To the maximum extent
possible, provide products of the same generic kind from a single source.
B. For products specified by naming several products or manufacturers, select any
one of the products or manufacturers named which complies with Specifications.
C. For products specified by naming one or more products or manufacturers and
stating "or equivalent," submit a request for a substitution for any product or
manufacturer which is not specifically named.
D. For products specified by naming only one product or manufacturer and followed
by words indicating that no substitution is permitted, there is no option and no
substitution will be allowed.
E. Where more than one choice is available as a CONTRACTOR's option, select
product which is compatible with other products already selected or specified.
1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. During a period of 15 days after date of commencement of Contract Time,
ENGINEER will consider written requests from CONTRACTOR for substitution of
products or manufacturers, and construction methods (if specified).
1. After end of specified period, requests will be considered only in case of
unavailability of product or other conditions beyond control of
CONTRACTOR.
B. Submit 5 copies of Request for Substitution. Submit a separate request for each
substitution. In addition to requirements set forth in Article 6.7 of General Condi-
tions, include in the request the following:
1. For products or manufacturers:
a. Product identification, including manufacturer's name and address.
b. Manufacturer's literature with product description, performance and
test data, and reference standards.
01630-1 01630 Substitutions
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