D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 27. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT |
Chapter 27-25. SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND OTHER PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS |
Section 27-2502. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
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2502.1The minimum acceptable purchase description shall be the identification of a requirement by use of a brand name followed by the words "or equal." This purchase description shall be used only when adequate specifications or a more detailed purchase description cannot be made available.
2502.2When using a brand name or equal purchase description, the requesting agency shall also provide a list of salient characteristics, or the minimum acceptable features.
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Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1574 (February 26, 1988).