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Specifications shall follow the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format, a common format used throughout the construction industry. The format is covered in detail in the CSI Manual of Practice.
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Specifications shall describe product requirements, conditions, techniques, qualifications, Construction Contractor hired specialists, and testing/reporting requirements for the project. Products are listed with brand name and model number(s), if applicable, followed by or approved equal and a general description of all salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics (see Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 11.104) as determined by the designer.
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The phrase or approved equal shall follow the brand name listing for those products not covered by a sole source justification. The Contracting Officer (CO) shall approve a sole source justification for the product prior to generating the specification.
A Short List of Considerations___
Instruct Construction Contractor what to do.
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Be concise, without repeating information between the drawings and specifications.
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Use short paragraphs and simple sentences. Eliminate redundant words.
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Use specific words which have a common standard meaning.
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Avoid: and/or, any/all, etc., reasonably, satisfactory, generally, workmanlike, properly, standard practice, as needed, as required, either/both, underlining, and symbols. Be careful with abbreviations.
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AII work is subject to the approval or direction of the Contracting Officer (CO) unless clearly stated otherwise. Limit these phrases to situations requiring the CO's special attention.
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Be consistent.
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See Guide for Specifiers, Chapter 6 for Amendment requirements.
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Read Guide for Specifiers for specification requirements.
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Ask questions early. Bring issues and concerns forward as soon as possible.
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Work with the project team and head off supply delay, long lead, and cost issues.
ExampleBrand name, if any; and
Make or model number; or equal
Salient Characteristics Physical Characteristics
Functional
Performance
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Last updated: March 13, 2024