A. CURRENT PRODUCTS: 1. All products being offered in response to this solicitation shall be in current and ongoing production; shall be formally announced for general marketing purposes; shall be a model or type currently functioning in a user (paying customer) environment and capable of meeting or exceeding all specifications and requirements set forth in this solicitation. B. DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS: 1. All defective products shall be replaced and exchanged by the Contractor. The cost of transportation, unpacking, inspection, re-packing, re-shipping or other like expenses shall be paid by the Contractor. All replacement products must be received by the City within seven (7) days of initial notification. C. PRODUCTS CATEGORY: 1. A comprehensive and extensive line of quality made OEM and aftermarket parts, materials and supplies to support the daily maintenance, repair and operations functions of the city. The categories include, but are not limited to the following. a. HVAC: i. Water heaters, air conditioners, evaporative coolers, box frame air filters, condenser fans, motors, belts, thermostats, cooler pumps and blower wheels. b. OTHER CATEGORIES: i. Other related items not listed in above categories. D. MANUFACTUERERS: 1. Submit a list of all manufacturers that your company can provide for this contract. Distinguish between those that are regularly stocked in your storefronts and those that are order only. E. MANUFACTUERER'S REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Vendors who submit an offer as a manufacturer's representative must supplement the offer with a letter from each manufacturer involved. The letter shall certify that the vendor is authorized to provide the specific equipment presented, that the vendor is authorized to submit an offer on such equipment, and guarantees that should the vendor fail to fulfill any obligations established as a result of a Contract award, the manufacturer, upon assignment by the City, will either assume such obligations or provide an alternate authorized vendor for the balance of the Contract period. All other terms and conditions of the Contract shall remain the same. F. EQUIPMENT/RECALL NOTICES: 1. In the event of any recall notice, technical service bulletin, or other important notification affecting equipment purchased from this contract, a notice shall be sent to the Contract Representative. It shall be the responsibility of the contractors to assure that all recall notices are sent directly to the agency's Contract Representative.
