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• • • and received by the Engineer after the deadline above will also be denied. An addendum shall -be issued to the specification to formally inform the prospective bidders of approved substitution of brand or brands which are equivalent to those specified and acceptable for use on the proposed project. This addendum shall be mailed to prospective bidders five (5) days before the opening date of bids, not including the date of bid opening. (b) A fter,Bid Onening - Substitution of material or equipment will not be allowed after the bid date except when dictated by the following unforseen circumstances: 1. If a specified or prequalified item is delayed by a lengthy strike in the factory or other unforseeable contingency beyond the control of the Contractor which would cause an abnormal delay in the project completion, a substitution will be considered. 2. If a specified or prequalified item is found to be unusable due to change or other cirsumstances, a substitution will be considered. If the Contractor is willing to provide a more recently developed or manufactured model of material or equipment of the same name manufacturer which the Engineer determines to be equal or better than the one specified or prequalified, a substitution will be considered. A substitution request, regardless of reason, shall be fully explained in writing, by the Contractor including his justification for said request, quantities and unit prices involved, quotations and such other documents as are deemed necessary to support the request. Any savings in cost will be rebated to the County and any additional cost for the substituted items will be paid for by the Contractor. The above shall not be construed to mean that substitutions for brand name specified materials and equipment will be allowed; the Engineer reserves the right to reject and deny any request he deems irregular or not in the best interest of the County. 6.3 SOURCE OF SUPPLY OF MATERIALS - At the option of the Engineer, the source of supply of each of the materials may be approved by the Engineer before delivery is started. Representative preliminary samples of the character and quantity prescribed shall be submitted by the Contractor or producer for examination and tested in accordance with the methods referred to under samples and tests. Section 6 Page 27