75th Logo RGB.pdf

This file is a logo image (75th Logo RGB.pdf) associated with a bid solicitation issued by the State of Maine Division of Purchases for mobile, high-density shelving units with carriage. The solicitation requires bidders to submit separate unit prices using prescribed forms or electronic media, with bids due December 7, 2009. All submissions must be received at Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, prior to the opening date and time; late submissions will not be accepted. The Division will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value based on evaluation criteria including service and supply quality, specification conformance, delivery date, and ultimate cost.

Pricing submissions must include all trade and quantity discounts for units of specified quantities delivered to the destination. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder, while discounts under 20 days are not considered due to normal accounting procedures. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, must be prepaid and covered by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal taxes on articles not for resale and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes, and bidders should quote accordingly. The contractor must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, accept items deemed in the best interest of the State, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. All deliveries must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.