Specifications

22. DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE
A. “Descriptive literature” means information (e.g., cuts, illustrations, drawings and brochures) that is
submitted as part of a bid. Descriptive literature is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation
and award, details of the product offered that are specified elsewhere in this solicitation and pertain to
significant elements such as (1) design; (2) materials; (3) components; (4) performance
characteristics; and (5) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation. The term
includes only information required to determine the technical acceptability of the offered product. It
does not include other information such as that used in determining the responsibility of a prospective
contractor or for operating or maintaining equipment.
B. Descriptive literature must be (1) identified to show the item(s) of the offer to which it applies and (2)
received by the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of bids. Failure to submit descriptive
literature on time may, at the discretion of the Purchasing Officer, require rejection of the bid.
C. The failure of descriptive literature to show that the product offered conforms to the requirements of
this solicitation may, at the discretion of the Purchasing Officer, require rejection of the bid.
23. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A. Any bid not meeting the requirements of this Solicitation may be considered non-responsive.
B. Unless otherwise provided for elsewhere in this solicitation, the F.O.B. Destination for this solicitation
is:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Central Mat-Su Fire Department
101 West Swanson Avenue
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
Any bid quoting other than F.O.B. Destination will be considered non-responsive.
C. Bid may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening.
D. Delivery is required within 275 days after receipt of order (ARO).