1. EQUIPMENT: 1.1. The equipment furnished under this specification must be the latest improved model in current production, as offered to commercial trade, and must be of quality workmanship and material. The respondent represents that all equipment offered under this specification shall be new. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, remanufactured, reconditioned, or discontinued models are not acceptable. 1.2. Respondent must submit with the solicitation the latest printed literature and detailed specifications on equipment the respondent proposes to furnish. This literature is for informational purposes only. 1.3. The unit shall be completely assembled and adjusted, and all equipment including standard and supplemental equipment shall be installed and the unit made ready for continuous operation upon delivery. 1.4. All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the unit to be complete and ready for operation or which are normally furnished as standard equipment must be furnished by the vendor. All parts must conform in strength, quality and workmanship to the accepted standards of the industry. 1.5. The unit provided must meet or exceed all federal and state of Texas safety, health, lighting and noise regulations and standards in effect and applicable to equipment furnished at the time of manufacture. 1.6. It is the intent of TxDOT to purchase goods, equipment and services having the least adverse environmental impact, within the constraints of statutory purchasing requirements, TxDOT need, availability, and sound economic considerations. Suggested changes and environmental enhancements for possible inclusion in future revisions of this specification are encouraged.
