The Purchasing Agent may allow an insubstantial or inconsequential deviation from prescribed specifications by the successful bidder; provided, that (a) the bid substantially conforms to the request for quotations, (b) the variance cannot have affected the amount of the bid, (c) the bidder does not gain an advantage or benefit not allowed other bidders. If the Purchasing Agent allows a deviation pursuant to this section, the basis for the decision shall be supported by written documentation and retained by the Purchasing Agent. (Ord. 2456, § 2, 8/23/2011; Ord. 2643, § 1 (Att. 1), 6/2/2020)