Specifications include, but are not limited to: All work performed under this contract must be performed in accordance with all provisions of these specifications or plans and must be approved in writing by PBA. By submitting a bid, the owner or their representative acknowledges and accepts this clause. The supplier(s) will be presumed to have made a reasonable review of the scope of services prior to the time of bidding and will be held responsible for all information available through the solicitation documentation, quote documentation, and/or inspection. The supplier(s) must immediately upon discovery, bring to the attention of PBA any conflicts that may occur among the various provisions of the specifications. Failure of the supplier(s) to bring conflicts or exceptions to the attention of PBA will allow PBA to require any changes deemed necessary before acceptance by PBA. 4.3.1 Suppliers must list the brand(s) and parts supplier(s) for which their company provides products. 4.3.2 The successful supplier shall provide a website, a catalog, or an MS Excel spreadsheet listing the products available for purchase. This list should include PBA pricing and brand names. 4.3.3 Diagrams and schematics for all multi-part products must be made available to PBA. These should also contain the part numbers for ease of identification and ordering. 4.3.4 The supplier(s) must maintain a sufficient supply of parts inventory (e.g.: fuses, bulbs, wires, cables, panel boards) necessary for the performance of routine maintenance and restoration of service following minor shutdowns. 4.3.5 The supplier(s) must be capable of obtaining major parts quickly to prevent prolonged loss of service in the event of failure of covered units. Upon request, supplier(s) will provide their source for these major parts and an estimated lead time for delivery. 4.3.6 The successful supplier(s) will make recommendations regarding energy efficiency, life expectancy, and capital replacement in writing to the PBA designee. 4.3.7 The successful supplier(s) shall make available technical experts available to assist in identifying and ordering proper parts as needed. 4.3.8 Suppliers must provide will-call instructions for orders PBA will pick up. 4.3.9 Suppliers will provide an average shipping timeframe for delivery orders to a Knox County address. COMPONENTS, TOOLS, PARTS, AND SUPPLIES: 4.4.1 PBA will purchase electrical components, tools, parts, and supplies (e.g.: fuses, bulbs, conduit fittings, ducts, wires, cables, and panel boards) as needed. Suppliers must submit a price in the form of a discount off the published MSRP or a cost-plus option that will allow PBA to purchase supplies. Suppliers must list all electrical manufacturers for whom they are a designated dealer. 4.4.2 Basic/Routine parts should be available within 24 hours of the order being placed. Packing slips must accompany each shipment and/or pick-up. 4.4.3 All components, tools, parts, and supplies provided must meet the manufacturer’s specifications unless otherwise approved by the PBA designee. 4.4.4 All components, tools, parts, and supplies should meet or exceed ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) standards as well as federal, state, and local codes. 4.4.5 All components, tools, parts, and supplies will be new and have the highest quality industry standards. Any reconditioned components and/or parts must be approved by the PBA designee prior to purchase...
