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The contract requires approval before substituting a specified product. A cheaper proposed product differs from the specification and is not approved. What should happen before committing to its purchase?

Correct Answer

D) Submit it through the substitution procedure and wait for approval

Submit the proposed product and supporting comparison through the stated substitution process, then obtain the required approval before committing to it. Lower price alone does not establish equivalence. An RFI can seek clarification, but it does not automatically approve a deviation.

Answer Options
A
Install it first and request approval at closeout
B
Label the proposal an RFI and treat the label as approval
C
Purchase it now and assume a later change request will be accepted
D
Submit it through the substitution procedure and wait for approval

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Submit the proposed product and supporting comparison through the stated substitution process, then obtain the required approval before committing to it. Lower price alone does not establish equivalence. An RFI can seek clarification, but it does not automatically approve a deviation.

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