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This is a front cover document for a CPU upgrade components procurement solicitation issued by the State of Maine, Division of Purchases. The State is seeking bids for server infrastructure upgrades consisting of two units of 1.8 GHz UltraSPARC IV+ processors with four cores each, specified for Sun V890 servers. These components will enhance two existing Sun V890 servers from a current configuration of 2 CPUs with 16 GB memory to 4 CPUs with 32 GB memory per server. All components must be Sun-certified parts. Sealed bids were due by June 23, 2008, and were to be submitted to the Division of Purchases office in Augusta, Maine. Bidders could propose approved equal or alternate commodities with supporting documentation. The State will perform installation internally, with components to be shipped directly to the State of Maine, attention David Johnson (207-557-0914) or Cyrus Arsneault.

The State of Maine is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes, and bids should not include these taxes. Transportation charges and freight costs must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Bidders must clearly specify cash discounts and payment terms. In the event of tie bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations, including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. Contractors must provide current material safety data sheets for any hazardous chemicals as required by Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law. Contracts may not be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written consent from the Director.