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This is a front cover page for a solicitation issued by the State of Maine Division of Purchases for the procurement of computer memory components. The solicitation seeks eight Sun X7711A-4 4GB DDR1 memory modules required to upgrade two existing Sun V440 servers. The upgrade will expand memory capacity from 4GB to 16GB per server across two 2-CPU V440 configurations. Bids were due June 23, 2008, with delivery directed to the State of Maine's Edison Drive location. All components must be Sun-certified parts, and a 10% upgrade allowance was included for compatibility and performance assurance. The state reserved the right to make awards to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations, including service and supply quality, specification conformity, delivery dates, and ultimate cost.

Bidders were required to submit unit prices on prescribed forms or electronic mediums, with sealed bids or electronic responses submitted to the Division of Purchases office in Augusta prior to the deadline. All transportation charges, including freight and express costs, were prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Prices were required to exclude Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes. In cases of tie bids, preference was given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The state reserved the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities and technicalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and procure from alternative sources if the contractor defaulted, with any excess costs charged to the contractor. Installation would be performed internally by the state, with contact points identified as David Johnson (207-557-0914) and Jeremy Cotnoir.