Tender Document checklist (for Specifications ^{Footnote *})

General

Latest version of the National Master Specification (NMS) has been used
Reference standards utilized are the most recent standards (including dates/titles)
Dimensions/sizes are given in metric (no dual dimensioning is permitted)
All references are to the "Departmental Representative" (Owner, Consultants, Engineer, Architect are not acceptable)
The heading respects formatting requirements (no mention of the consultant in the heading)
Cross references from section to section have been coordinated
Sections have been included for all work identified on drawings

Index is included and follows the correct format (see Specification Brief)
Index lists all the specification sections (A/M/E) and correct number of pages per section
All drawings are listed in the index with the same titles as those on the drawings

Section 01 00 10 has been used and the "Specification Notes' were followed
Section 01 35 30 has been included
The Designated Substance Report has been included (mandatory in Ontario and recommended in Quebec)

Materials are specified using standards and performance criteria (if not, the correct form of acceptable materials has been used. References to "or equivalent" is not acceptable
Correct wording has been used and a justification provided to Real Property Contracting Services (RPCS) when sole sourcing a product

The standard 12 - 24 month warranty has the correct terminology
The correct terminology has been used and justification provided to RPCS when warranty extends more then 24 months