Alabama Administrative Code
Title 355 - STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Chapter 355-4-4 - SPECIFICATIONS
Section 355-4-4-.01 - Definition Of Terms Used In Chapter 4

(a) Brand Name Specification means a specification limited to one or more items by manufacturers' names or catalogue numbers.

(b) Brand Name or Equal Specification means a specification which uses one or more manufacturer's names or catalogue numbers to describe the standard of quality, performance, and other characteristics needed to meet State requirements, and which provides for the submission of equivalent products.

(c) Qualified Products List means an approved list of supplies or services described by model or catalogue numbers, which, prior to competitive solicitation, the State has determined will meet the applicable specification requirements.

(d) As used in Chapter 4 and related rules, specification means any description of the physical, functional, or performance characteristics, or of the nature of a supply or service. A specification includes, as appropriate, requirements for inspecting, testing, or preparing a supply or service for delivery. Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "specification" and "purchase description" are used interchangeably throughout the State Procurement Rules.

(e) Specification for a Common or General Use Item means a specification which has been developed and approved for repeated use in procurements.