The Purchase Description gives Sellers an idea as to what type of product or service the Buyer is requesting. This information will be listed under Bidding Requirements for each buy and categorized under one of the following:
a. Brand Name or Equal: The Buyer is allowing Sellers to submit bids for alternate items, provided those items meet all of the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified by this solicitation. Sellers MUST enter exactly what they are bidding (including make, model and description) into the blank description field in order for the bid to be considered. The Buyer will evaluate 'equal' items on the basis of information furnished by the Seller or identified in the bid and reasonably available to the Buyer. The Buyer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the Bid.
b. Meet or Exceed: The Buyer is allowing Sellers to submit bids that either meet or exceed the requested specification. Sellers MUST enter exactly what they are bidding (including make, model, and description) into the blank description field in order for the bid to be considered.
c. Purchase Description Determined by Line Item: The solicitation requires that Buyer evaluates bids on a line item basis; therefore, each line item will include applicable evaluation criteria. For all line items, Sellers MUST enter exactly what they are bidding (including make, model, and description) into the blank description field in order for the bid to be considered
d. Brand Name Only (Exact Match): The Buyer requires that Sellers bid 'exact match to spec'. That means that NO SUBSTITUTIONS are allowed. Sellers MUST provide the item requested in the line item description (exact make, model, part number and or description). If you are not able to deliver the line item as requested, DO NOT BID. Please advise the Buyer of issues through our 'Submit Question' button.
Still need additional information? All buy specific questions should be addressed with the Buyer. Use the Questions & Responses section, near the top of each page of the buy next to Refresh Time, to address any questions, comments or requests to the Buyer directly. If you are unable to locate the buy on Unison Marketplace, submit your request here.