CalendarBidInst2009.rtf
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- Calendars 2009
- Solicitation number
- RFQ - 18P - 08082000000000000140
- Issued by
- Kennebec County, Maine
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This is a bid instruction document issued by the State of Maine, Division of Purchases, for the procurement of 2009 calendar pads. The commodity item specified is 2009 Calendars with At-A-Glance as the approved brand, though alternate brands will be considered with prior approval and submission of samples. Quantities indicated in the bid are firm, and standard packaging is required. The Division of Purchases will make awards by individual item, group of items, or by lot based on the State's best interest. Deliveries must be made to the Division of Purchases, Central Warehouse located at 85 Leighton Road, Augusta, Maine 04333, on 40 x 48 non-exchangeable pallets during receiving hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contractors must contact the Central Warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery and are responsible for ensuring materials arrive in first class condition. The State requests complete deliveries, though partial shipments may be arranged with prior approval from Tina Lapierre or Andy Vellani.
Bid prices must be quoted as net pricing including all transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid by the contractor to the single specified destination. The State requests bids for recycled products wherever possible and practical, with consideration given to awards for recycled content items. Bidders must indicate their willingness to accept additional calendar orders on an as-needed basis after the initial order is fulfilled, including any conditions and turnaround times. The State of Maine requires vendors to accept the Procurement Card as a payment method with no surcharges allowed, and reserves the right to reject bids from vendors unwilling to accept this condition. Failure to meet delivery terms may result in contract termination and loss of contract, with associated costs deductible from pending invoices. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to cancel any contract or blanket purchase order with thirty days' written notice or immediately if the contractor fails to conform to contract terms and conditions.
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BID INSTRUCTIONS
2009 CALENDAR PADS
COMMODITY ITEM: 2009 Calendars
BID PRICES: Prices quoted shall be net including transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid by the contractor to a single destination which is the Division of Purchases, Central Warehouse, 85 Leighton Road, Augusta, ME 04333.
QUANTITIES & PACK SIZE: Quantities indicated are firm. Use standard packaging.
BRAND: At-A-Glance is the approved brand for this bid. Alternates will be considered but will need prior approval upon award. For alternates, be sure to indicate brand and product number when bidding. Samples are requested if bidding alternates. Please send samples to Division of Purchases, attn: Sue Garcia, 4th Floor Burton Cross Bldg., # 9 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333
RECYCLE: We are requesting bids for recycled product for certain items and for all other products wherever possible and practical. Please note this when completing your bid. Consideration will be given to the award for recycled products. PLEASE indicate recycled content when bidding recycled products.
AWARD: The award will be made by item, by group items, or by lot, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the State.
ADDITIONAL ORDERS: Additional calendars may be requested by Central Warehouse on an as needed basis after this order has been filled. Please indicate if you are willing to accept additional orders at the prices quoted, and if there are any conditions associated with additional orders. Also, indicate the turnaround time for additional orders. Please enter this in the comment field of AdvantageME.
DELIVERY: Deliveries to Central Warehouse MUST be made on 40 x 48 non-exchangeable pallets. Shipper to contact Central Warehouse (207) 287-3641 24 hours prior to delivery. Receiving Hours: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. The Contractor will be responsible for the delivery of material in first class condition at the point of delivery, and in accordance with good commercial practice. Central Warehouse is requesting complete deliveries. If vendor must ship partial deliveries, they must make arrangements with Tina Lapierre or Andy Vellani prior to shipping.
PENALTY CLAUSE: Deliveries to the State of Maine, Central Warehouse, is expected within terms of contract. Failure to meet delivery as specified in contract terms could mean loss of contract. All accrued expenses acquired by the State in establishing a new contractor or a new supplier in an emergency, could be deducted from contractors pending invoices.
PROCUREMENT CARD: State policy requires vendors to accept the State of Maine Procurement Card as a form of payment, with very rare exceptions. Your company will be required to accept these cards. The pricing offered to the State of Maine shall be the final cost to the State of Maine regardless of payment method. No surcharge or other compensation will be allowed. The State of Maine reserves the right to reject your bid if you are unwilling to accept this condition.
CANCELLATION CLAUSE: The Division of Purchases reserves the right to cancel a contract/BPO with a thirty day written notice or cancel immediately if the contractor does not conform to the terms and conditions of the contract.
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| Conditions and Instructions to Bidders.doc | DOC document |
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