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SECTION 01630 <br /> SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS <br /> ' PART 1: GENERAL <br /> 1.01 DESCRIPTION <br /> A. This Section defines procedures to be followed to gain acceptance of products in the Work which are not listed in <br /> ' the individual specification sections. A two step process is required. <br /> B. Requests for acceptance for bidding purposes of alternative manufacturers is encouraged except where specifically <br /> prohibited by this Project Manual. <br /> 1.02 PRODUCT OPTIONS NOT REQUIRING PRE-BID SUBMITTAL <br /> ' A. Where products are specified by reference standards, any product established by a material testing agency to meet <br /> these standards is acceptable. <br /> B. Where multiple manufacturers and associated models are specified,select any one named. <br /> C. Where manufacturer(s)alone are specified,select any manufacturer and the product recommended in writing by the <br /> manufacturer as most suited to the application shown on the Drawings and Specifications. <br /> ' D. Where the phrase "or equal' follows the name of a manufacturer, any product which meets the performance and <br /> appearance standards established by the specified manufacturer may be selected, subject to the Architect's <br /> acceptance. <br /> 1.03 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS REQUIRING PRE-BID SUBMITTALS <br /> A. Step One-Manufacturers Acceptance <br /> 1. Individual specification sections may be amended by the Architect during the bid period to include additional <br /> ' names of manufacturers determined to be capable of providing acceptable materials. <br /> 2. To propose the names of specific manufacturers,submit,or arrange for suppliers to submit,written requests to <br /> Architect or appropriate Architect's Consultant. Requests received ten(10)calendar days prior to bid date will <br /> ' be considered. <br /> a. Provide sufficient review data. Include specified manufacturer's model numbers and proposed <br /> ' manufacturer's product literature, noting product numbers for proposed substitutions, and where <br /> appropriate,samples and data relating to construction details. If the product is not identical to specified <br /> product, submit<letter stating proposed.,manufacturer will custom make products to meet specified <br /> product. <br /> b. Architect's acceptance is based upon his determination that a manufacturer is capable of supplying <br /> acceptable materials. Approval is not assured or implied for a specific material,item of equipment,color <br /> ' or finish. <br /> C. Official notification will be by addendum to the Contract Documents. However,in addition, if letters of <br /> request are delivered in duplicate with accompanying stamped self addressed envelopes, copies may be <br /> ' returned with Architect's decision in advance. <br /> 1 <br /> ' 01630-1 No.99132-CP2 <br />