TERM OF CONTRACT

THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT ARE
SHOWN ON THE FRONT OF THIS SOLICITATION. IF AWARD HAS NOT BEEN MADE BY
THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE, THEN THE CONTRACT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE THE BID IS ACCEPTED AND CONTRACT AWARDED BY
THE STATE, AS INDICATED BY THE PURCHASING AGENT'S SIGNATURE ON THE
CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD (NOTE: THE CHANGE OF EFFECTIVE DATE MAY NOT
RESULT IN A CHANGE OF THE ANTICIPATED EXPIRATION DATE.)

RENEWAL OPTIONS: THIS CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED UPON SATISFACTORY
COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM. THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO EXECUTE UP TO _4_ OPTIONS TO RENEW THIS CONTRACT ANNUALLY UNDER THE
SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS EACH BY
THE STATE. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE'S
COMMITMENT IS LIMITED TO A BASE TERM CONTRACT, NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE
(12) MONTHS, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL ANNUALLY AT THE STATE'S SOLE
OPTION.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
EXTEND THE TERM CONTRACT PERIOD RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION AN
ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TIME, NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS BEYOND THE NORMAL
EXPIRATION DATE OF SUCH CONTRACT, UPON MUTUAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT BY
BOTH PARTIES, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MAXIMUM TERM OF A CONTRACT EXCEED A TOTAL OF
SIXTY (60) MONTHS.
BIDS REQUESTED FOR % DISCOUNT/SURCHARGE FROM PUBLISHED CATALOGS,
PRICE LISTS OR PRICE SCHEDULES

A BIDDER IS REQUIRED TO QUOTE A SINGLE PERCENTAGE (%) PER LINE ITEM/
CATEGORY TYPE ON THE ATTACHED PRICE SHEET OF THE INVITATION TO BID.
PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-), APPLYING TO THE PRODUCTS LISTED ON ALL THE
PUBLISED CATALOGS, PRICE LISTS, OR PRICE SCHEDULES AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS
ON WHICH THE BID IS BASED. IF A PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) APPLYING TO THE
THE PERCENT QUOTED IS NOT DENOTED BY THE BIDDER, IT IS DETERMINED THAT
THE PERCENT IS TO BE CONSIDERED A PLUS (+). A BIDDER IS REQUIRED TO
BASE A BID ON THE MOST CURRENT DATED CATALOGS, PRICE LISTS OR PRICE
SCHEDULES IN PUBLICATION AS OF BID OPENING DATE AND NO LATER; HOWEVER,
SUPPLEMENTS MAY BE DATED SUBSEQUENT TO BID OPENING DATE. ANY INDUSTRY
WIDE PRICE CHANGE BY THE MANUFACTURER'S CATALOGS, PRICE LISTS OR PRICE
SCHEDULES, MAY BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID. BIDDERS SHALL ATTACH THE
MANUFACTURER'S NOTICE OF SUCH PRICE CHANGE(S) TO THE APPLICABLE
CATALOGS, PRICE LISTS OR PRICE SCHEDULES. NO PUBLISHED PRINTED PRICES
OR ITEMS AS SHOWN IN ANY MANUFACTURER'S CATALOGS, PRICE LISTS OR PRICE
SCHEDULES SUBMITTED AS PART OF ANY BID SHALL BE ALTERED, AMENDED OR
LIMITED WITHIN THE PRODUCT LINE OR LINES BID. ALL PRODUCT LINES
SUBJECT TO THE SINGLE PERCENTAGE (%) PER LINE ITEM/CATEGORY TYPE ON
THE ATTACHED PRICE SHEET OF THE INVITATION TO BID SHALL BE CLEARLY
LISTED.

IN THE EVENT THAT ANY ITEMS REQUESTED IN THE INVITATION TO BID ARE NOT
AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE BID IN ANY PUBLISHED CATALOGS, PRICE
LISTS, OR PRICE SCHEDULES AND SUCH ITEMS ARE BID AS SPECIAL PRODUCTS
TO BE PROVIDED TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THEN ALL SUCH ITEMS MUST BE
LISTED ON A SUPPLEMENT TO THE MOST CURRENT CATALOG, PRICE LISTS, OR
PRICE SCHEDULES WITH SPECIFIC CATALOG OR MODEL NUMBERS AND PRICES AND
ALL APPLICABLE ORDERING INFORMATION CLEARLY LISTED.

CATALOGS, PRICE LISTS, OR PRICE SCHEDULES SUBMITTED WILL BE EVALUATED
AND MAY BE ACCEPTED IN WHOLE, OR ACCEPTANCE MAY BE LIMITED TO SPECIFIC
ITEMS OR GROUPS OF ITEMS OR TO A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT.

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH THE CATALOGS, PRICE
LISTS, AND PRICE SCHEDULES UPON WHICH THE BID IS BASED TO USING
AGENCIES AND WHEN APPLICABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES UPON REQUEST
AND BY DIRECT MAIL. THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN
THIS DISTRIBUTION, BUT MUST APPROVE THE CATALOGS, SUPPLEMENTS, PRICE
SCHEDULES PRIOR TO MAILING.

FIXED (%) PERCENTAGE FOR CONTRACT PERIOD (NO CHANGES ALLOWED)

BID PERCENTAGE (%) PER THE PRICE SHEET MUST BE FIXED FOR THE ENTIRE
TERM OF THE CONTRACT.

REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES BASED ON CATALOG PRICE LISTS

CATALOG PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR A PERIOD OF _365_ DAYS FOLLOWING THE
DATE OF AWARD.

WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES ON TERM CONTRACTS BASED ON CATALOG
OR PRICE LISTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AFTER THE FIRM PRICE
PERIOD. THE REQUEST MUST INCLUDE COPIES OF OLD AND NEW PRICE LISTS
THAT REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE CONTRACTOR'S COST AND APPLY TO ALL
CUSTOMERS. ALL REQUESTS FOR PRICE INCREASES MUST BE IN WRITING, MUST
NOT CONSTITUTE INCREASES IN PROFIT, AND MUST CONTAIN DATA ESTABLISHING
OR SUPPORTING THE GENERAL OR INDUSTRY WIDE NATURE OF THE CHANGE. AT
THE OPTION OF THE STATE, (1) THE REQUEST MAY BE GRANTED, (2) THE
CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELLED AND AWARDED TO THE NEXT LOWEST RESPONSIVE
AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WHOSE BID MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA
SET FORTH IN THE INVITATION TO BID, (3) THE COMMODITY/SERVICE MAY BE
READVERTISED FOR AWARD AND SUBSEQUENT CANCELLATION OR (4) CONTINUE THE
CONTRACT WITHOUT CHANGE.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL SUCH WRITTEN
REQUESTS WITHIN THIRTY (30) WORKING DAYS OF THE DATE OF RECEIPT. IF
APPROVED, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTOR OF THE
DATE THE INCREASE WILL BE EFFECTIVE. CONTRACTORS MUST HONOR ALL
PURCHASE ORDERS DATED UP TO THIRTY (30) DAYS SUBSEQUENT TO THE PRICE
CHANGE REQUEST AT THE ORIGINAL PRICE. CONTRACTORS SHALL REPORT PRICE
DECREASES IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF THE DECREASE, AND THE STATE
SHALL RECEIVE PROPORTIONATE PRICE REDUCTIONS.

APPROVAL OF PRICE INCREASES

PRICE INCREASES, WHEN GRANTED, WILL BE EFFECTIVE ON THE FIRST OF THE
FOLLOWING MONTH AND WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE PURCHASING CATALOG ISSUED
DURING THE LAST WEEK OF EACH MONTH. NO INCREASE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE
UNTIL APPROVED AND PUBLISHED. APPROVAL OF ANY PRICE INCREASE RENEWS
THE FIRM PRICE PERIOD.

PRICE INCREASE REJECTION

WHEN THE STATE REJECTS A REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE STATES INTENTION PRIOR TO
THE FIRST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH. AT THE OPTION OF THE STATE, (1) THE
CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELLED AND AWARDED TO THE NEXT LOWEST RESPONSIVE
AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WHOSE BID MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA
SET FORTH IN THE INVITATION TO BID, (2) THE COMMODITY/SERVICE MAY BE
READVERTISED FOR AWARD AND SUBSEQUENT CANCELLATION, OR (3) CONTINUE
THE CONTRACT WITHOUT CHANGE.

DELIVERY TIME (DAYS)

ALL ITEMS MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN APPROXIMATELY __14__ DAYS AFTER
RECEIPT OF A PURCHASE ORDER.

MINIMUM ORDER (EXEMPTION)

INDIVIDUAL ORDERS FOR LESS THAN $200.00 ARE EXEMPT FROM PURCHASE
FROM THIS CONTRACT. ORDERS WILL BE IN CARTON QUANTITIES. USER
AGENCIES WILL PURCHASE BY APPLICABLE PURCHASING PROCEDURES.

FREIGHT F.O.B. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

ALL QUOTATIONS SHALL BE F.O.B. DESTINATION. THE TERM F.O.B.
DESTINATION SHALL MEAN DELIVERED AND UNLOADED ONTO THE RECEIVING DOCK
OF ANY STATE AGENCY AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, ANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
OR AUTHORIZED CORPORATION WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, WITH ALL
CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UNLOADING PREPAID BY THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR.

REPORTS (3RD QUARTER)

AT THE END OF THE THIRD (3RD) QUARTER OF THE CONTRACT TERM, THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH THE PURCHASING DIVISION A REPORT OF
THE TOTAL MONETARY VALUE OF ORDERS RECEIVED AND SHIPMENTS MADE. IF
REQUESTED TO DO SO, THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, WITH A SUMMARY
BY ITEM OF THE TOTAL PURCHASES MADE UNDER THE CONTRACT.

INSPECTION

ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND
TESTING. ITEMS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED.
FAILURE TO REJECT UPON RECEIPT DOES NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF
LIABILITY. WHEN SUBSEQUENT TESTS AFTER RECEIPT ARE CONDUCTED AND
WHEN SUCH TESTS REVEAL DAMAGE OR FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, THE
STATE MAY SEEK DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A PART OR ALL OF THE
MERCHANDISE HAS BEEN CONSUMED.

PURCHASE ORDER RELEASE (SWC)

ORDERS FOR SERVICES OR SUPPLIES THAT ARE INCLUDED ON STATEWIDE
CONTRACTS SHALL BE PREPARED BY AGENCIES ON DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASE
ORDERS AND FORWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR. THESE PURCHASE
ORDERS, WHEN RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR, SERVE AS AUTHORIZATION
FOR SHIPMENT. ITEMS FROM DIFFERENT CONTRACTS MAY BE COMBINED ON A
SINGLE PURCHASE ORDER TO THE SAME VENDOR/CONTRACTOR TO MEET MINIMUM
ORDER REQUIREMENTS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR AUTHORIZED
CORPORATIONS, WHERE APPLICABLE, WILL ISSUE THEIR PURCHASE ORDER
RELEASES DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR(S).

BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INVOICE THE STATE ONLY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE
WORK DESCRIBED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT, AND AS REQUIRED BELOW
PRIOR TO ANY PAYMENT.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN INVOICE, WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION, TO: STATE AGENCY BILLING ADDRESS

SUCH INVOICE SHALL CLEARLY AND ACCURATELY DETAIL THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED INFORMATION.

INVOICE/REFERENCE NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR)
INVOICE DATE;
CONTRACT AND/OR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE STATE)
ACCOUNT NAME; PROCURING STATE AGENCY AND DIVISION NAME
ACCOUNT/CUSTOMER NUMBER; (UNIQUELY ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO
THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ACCOUNT NAME;
CONTRACTOR NAME;
CONTRACTOR FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER; (AS REFERENCED IN CONTRACT)
CONTRACTOR CONTACT (NAME, PHONE, AND/OR FAX FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TO
CONTACT WITH BILLING QUESTIONS);
CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS;
DESCRIPTION OF DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE; AND
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE.

THE CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE INVOICE SHALL;

INCLUDE ONLY CHARGES FOR SERVICE DESCRIBED IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE
ORDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH
IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER;

NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE WORK BUT WILL ONLY BE SUBMITTED FOR
COMPLETED SERVICE; AND

NOT INCLUDE SALES TAX OR SHIPPING CHARGES (UNLESS OTHERWISE
STIPULATED IN THE CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER).

THE CONTRACTOR AGREES THAT TIMEFRAME FOR PAYMENT (AND ANY DISCOUNTS)
BEGINS WHEN THE STATE IS IN RECEIPT OF A CORRECT INVOICE MEETING THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.

PAYMENT

IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE "BILL TO" AGENCY TO MAKE
PAYMENT. ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING PAYMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE
"BILL TO" AGENCY LISTED IN THE TOP, RIGHT SIDE OF THE PURCHASE ORDER,
NOT THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

CANCELLATION

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: THE STATE MAY TERMINATE THIS CONTRACT
WITHOUT CAUSE. SAID TERMINATION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED A BREACH OF
CONTRACT BY THE STATE. THE STATE SHALL GIVE THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR AT
LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE CANCELATION
DATE.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR
GOODS SHIPPED OR SERVICES SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED AS OF THE
CANCELATION DATE, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE STATE BE LIABLE TO THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FOR COMPENSATION FOR ANY GOODS OR SERVICES WHICH
HAVE NOT BEEN RENDERED.
UPON SUCH TERMINATION, THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO
ANY ACTUAL GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ANY OTHER
CLAIMS WHATSOEVER OF ANY DESCRIPTION OR AMOUNT.

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: IF THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FAILS TO FULFILL ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT IN A TIMELY OR PROPER MANNER, OR IF
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR VIOLATES ANY TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT, THE STATE
SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT UPON
WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO CANCEL. THE STATE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
WITHHOLD PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF FAIR COMPENSATION FOR COMPLETED
SERVICES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE
RELIEVED OF LIABILITY TO THE STATE FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY VIRTUE OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTOR.

AT THE END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR ANY CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED BY THE
STATE WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE EVENT THAT FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CONTRACT
BECOME UNAVAILABLE.

THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
THAT WERE PREPARED AND DATED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TERMINATION, IF
RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF TERMINATION.

PURCHASES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT AGENCIES

THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVITATION TO BID IS TO ESTABLISH A SOURCE OR
SOURCES OF SUPPLY FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, AND ANY
CORPORATION WHICH IS EXEMPTED FROM TAXATION UNDER 26 U.S.C. SECTION
501 (C) (3) AS AMENDED AND WHICH CONTRACTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE
PUBLIC (TCA 33-2-401). PURCHASES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND
AUTHORIZED CORPORATIONS ARE OPTIONAL WITH THOSE AGENCIES AND
CORPORATIONS AND OFFERS TO SELL TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ARE
OPTIONAL WITH THE BIDDER.
INDICATE IF YOUR OFFER IS ALSO EXTENDED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW. INITIAL IF YES.

_____________ BID OFFERS ARE EXTENDED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.

WARRANTY PERIOD

BIDDER SHALL INDICATE THEIR STANDARD WARRANTY PERIOD

________________________________________________________

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH COMPETENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR
THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES REQUESTED WITHIN ___24___ HOURS
FOLLOWING A REQUEST AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST TO THE STATE. ENTER
THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE TECHNICIAN OR SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW.

NAME _______________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

PHONE NO.______________________ FAX NO.__________________________

PAGER NO.______________________

EMAIL ADDRESS.____________________________________________

WEBSITE.__________________________________________________

SPECIFICATIONS

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NOTE: ALL CATEGORIES HAVE BEEN AWARDED ON THE ORIGINAL BID OPENING
EXCEPT THE CARTRIDGE FILTERS WHICH ARE BEING READVERTISED.
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I. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

A. SCOPE - THESE SPECIFICATIONS COVER THE VARIOUS TYPES OF
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING FILTERS USED BY THE
STATE OF TENNESSEE. THESE FILTERS INCLUDE CARTRIDGE. THESE
FILTERS ARE BROKEN INTO THREE (3) DIFFERENT TYPES/CATEGORIES
AS LISTED BELOW.

B. CLASSIFICATION

1. CARTRIDGE FILTER - AVERAGE EFFICIENCY (LINE 5)
60-65% EFFICIENCY

2. CARTRIDGE FILTER - AVERAGE EFFICIENCY (LINE 6)
80-85% EFFICIENCY

3. CARTRIDGE FILTER - AVERAGE EFFICIENCY (LINE 7)
90-95% EFFICIENCY

II. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

A. ASHRAE STANDARD 52.1 OR 52.2
B. UNDERWRITERS' LABORATORIES, INC. STANDARD 900

III. REQUIREMENTS

A. ALL REPLACEMENT FILTERS MUST BE COMPLETELY OPERATIONAL WITHOUT
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT.

(LINE 5) 1. CARTRIDGE FILTER - 60-65% EFFICIENCY

A. FILTERS MUST BE HIGH EFFICIENCY BOX TYPE CARTRIDGE
FILTERS RIGIDLY CONSTRUCTED OF METAL WITH A HEADER
ON THE AIR ENTERING SIDE.
B. THE FILTERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS OF UL CLASS 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL STANDARD 900.


1. TEST PARAMETERS:
BASED ON FILTER BID EITHER ON EVALUATION FORM
OR IN CATALOG OR PRICE LIST ASHRAE TESTED AT:

492-500 FPM/1968-2000 CFM
A. 52.1 = 1.00" W.G. FINAL RESISTANCE
B. 52.2 = MERV 11

(LINE 6) 1. CARTRIDGE FILTER - 80-85% EFFICIENCY

A. FILTERS MUST BE HIGH EFFICIENCY BOX TYPE CARTRIDGE
FILTERS RIGIDLY CONSTRUCTED OF METAL WITH A HEADER
ON THE AIR ENTERING SIDE.
B. THE FILTERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS OF UL CLASS 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL STANDARD 900.

1. TEST PARAMETERS:
BASED ON FILTER BID EITHER ON EVALUATION FORM
OR IN CATALOG OR PRICE LIST ASHRAE TESTED AT:

492-500 FPM/1968-2000 CFM
A. 52.1 = 1.00" W.G. FINAL RESISTANCE
B. 52.2 = MERV 13

(LINE 7) 1. CARTRIDGE FILTER - 80-85% EFFICIENCY
A. FILTERS MUST BE HIGH EFFICIENCY BOX TYPE CARTRIDGE
FILTERS RIGIDLY CONSTRUCTED OF METAL WITH A HEADER
ON THE AIR ENTERING SIDE.
B. THE FILTERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS OF UL CLASS 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL STANDARD 900.

1. TEST PARAMETERS:
BASED ON FILTER BID EITHER ON EVALUATION FORM
OR IN CATALOG OR PRICE LIST ASHRAE TESTED AT:

492-500 FPM/1968-2000 CFM
A. 52.1 = 1.00" W.G. FINAL RESISTANCE
B. 52.2 = MERV 13

IV. QUALITY VERIFICATION

A. BIDDER TO SUBMIT LITERATURE AND/OR WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS
AND ONE TEST REPORT PER TYPE OF FILTER BID PER LINE ITEM
BID FOR BRAND/MODEL LISTED ON THE EVALUATION MODEL OR IN
VENDORS CATALOG MEETING THE LISTED SPECIFICATIONS TO
DETERMINE IF THE FILTER(S) BEING BID CONFORM TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS.

THE TESTS MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT LABORATORY IN
CONFORMANCE WITH ASHRAE STANDARD 52.1 OR 52.2 (LINES 5 THRU 7)
ON FILTERS RANDOMLY ACQUIRED ON THE OPEN MARKET.

V. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

A. PACKAGING - PURCHASES WILL BE MADE IN CARTON QUANTITIES ONLY.

B. LABELING - LABELING SHALL ACCOMPANY FILTERS SPECIFYING THE
BRAND, MODEL NUMBER, AND DIMENSIONS OF THE FILTERS.

VI. NOTES

A. OTHER REQUIRED SIZES: FILTERS OF THE SAME TYPE, CLASS AND GRADE
BUT WITH DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS THAN THOSE LISTED ON THE
EVALUATION MODEL, MUST BE GIVEN THE SAME PERCENTAGE FROM THE
STANDARD PRICE LIST AS WAS USED IN DETERMINING THE PRICES
BID TO THE STATE.