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4. Visual Matching: Where matching an established sample is required, the Architect's decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches satisfactorily. a. Where there is no product available within the specified product category which matches satisfactorily, and also complies with other specified requirements, the contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Contract Documents concerning substitutions for the selection of a matching product in another product category. 5. Visual Selection: Where specified product requirements include the phrase "...as selected from the manufacturer's standard colors, patterns, textures..." or similar phrases, select a product and manufacturer that complies with other specified requirements. Architect will select the color, patterns and texture from the product line selected. 1.5 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION A. General: 1. No substitution request will be considered unless submitted in accordance with the requirements of this Section. 2. If a bidder or Contractor desires approval of some material or product other than that specified by the Contract Documents, it must submit a written request for approval of the proposed substitute item to the Architect in accordance with the following requirements: a. All requests must be made on the Owner's Substitution Request Form. b. After receipt of bid, substitution requests shall be prepared, transmitted, and processed in accordance with Section 01 33 00 "Submittal Procedures." 3. Final decision as to whether an item is an equal or acceptable substitution rests solely with the Architect and Owner. B. Substitution Requests: Every substitution request must state whether the item offered is equal or superior to the specified product. The substitute material or product must be accompanied by its reference in the Contract Documents and complete catalog, technical and other information. If applicable, include samples showing comparison of physical and other pertinent characteristics as required to establish equivalence of acceptability for the proposed application.Where specific test results are required by the Contract Documents, the comparison data for the proposed item shall be based upon the same test methods as those specified, or they shall be correlated to clearly demonstrate comparability. The same warranty of the Work described for the specified product is required for the substitution. C. During Bid Period: 1. Submit the Substitution Request Form prior to the date identified in Section 00 23 13 "Instructions to Bidders" that is included with the bid package. 2. Bidders will be notified by addendum of products accepted in addition to those specified. No other form of approval, including verbal or implied, is acceptable as an indicator of accepted substitution requests. City of Everett Municipal Building February 3, 2023 Everett Municipal Building Public Works Tenant Spec Sect 01 25 00 Improvements 01 25 00-3 Substitutions RFFP for GC/CM Services