Quantity
Tables 1, 2 and 3 list the fittings and hoses most commonly used by PIERCE TRANSIT and the approximate annual usage rate for each item. The quantities shown represent historical usage and are to be used for bid evaluation only and shall not be considered guaranteed quantities. Orders will be placed "as needed" throughout the term of the contract.

Fittings and Hoses
All fittings and hoses shall be manufactured by Parker Hannifin. Model numbers shall be as specified herein, or an approved equal specified by Parker Hannifin, for the term of the contract.

Only new parts shall be supplied. No used, reconditioned or rebuilt parts will be accepted by PIERCE TRANSIT.

PIERCE TRANSIT reserves the right to add fittings and/or hoses not included in the bid during the term of the contract. It is expected that these items will be priced by the same method as the bid. Therefore, please indicate the price list and percent of discount or other method of pricing in your bid.

Quality Assurance
Suppliers shall ensure that only fittings and hoses specified herein or approved equals are supplied, and shall make every reasonable effort to ensure that no counterfeit parts are delivered.

Pricing
Prices shall be firm for the first six months of the contract year. The bid price stated shall be for all purchases under this contract. A price increase from the manufacturer to the successful vendor may be passed one time during the last 6 month period of this contract, ONLY when the following conditions are met:

• The successful vendor must submit a current manufacturer’s price list stating such increase.
• Notification to Pierce Transit of price increase, along with proof of price increase from the manufacturer shall be provided to Pierce Transit (30) thirty days PRIOR to any increase being approved.
• Any price reduction from the manufacturer shall also be passed on to Pierce Transit automatically.

Delivery
PIERCE TRANSIT requires delivery within ten (10) working days of each individual order. If this requirement is not consistently met, the supplier shall be put on notice to correct the situation. PIERCE TRANSIT reserves the right to terminate the contract after the vendor has been notified two (2) times of failure to meet this requirement.

Products which do not meet the original equipment specification or which do not have an approved equal status will not be accepted for delivery by PIERCE TRANSIT and shall be returned to the supplier at their cost.

Pierce Transit reserves the right to cancel or make null and void any purchase order, if delivery cannot be made on the specified delivery date.

In case of default by the vendor, Pierce Transit may procure the services from other sources and may hold the vendor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.