CalendarBidInst2010.rtf
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- Attached to
- calendars 2010
- Solicitation number
- RFQ - 18P - 09073000000000000087
- Issued by
- Kennebec County, Maine
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This is a bid instruction document for the State of Maine Division of Purchases regarding the procurement of 2010 calendar pads. The commodity being requested is 2010 calendars, with At-A-Glance identified as the approved brand. Alternate brands may be considered with prior approval upon award, and samples are required if bidding alternate products. The document specifies firm quantities for the order, with standard packaging required. Deliveries must be made to the Division of Purchases, Central Warehouse located at 85 Leighton Road, Augusta, ME 04333, on 40 x 48 non-exchangeable pallets. Vendors must contact Central Warehouse at (207) 287-3641 at least 24 hours prior to delivery, with receiving hours limited to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The State requests complete deliveries, though partial deliveries may be arranged with prior coordination.
All pricing must be quoted net including transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid to the single destination warehouse. The State of Maine requires vendors to accept the Procurement Card as a form of payment with no surcharges allowed, regardless of payment method. Bidders are encouraged to provide recycled content products where possible and practical, and consideration will be given to recycled product awards. Vendors must indicate willingness to accept additional orders at quoted prices and provide turnaround times for such orders. The contractor is responsible for delivery in first class condition in accordance with good commercial practice, and failure to meet delivery terms could result in contract loss and deduction of State expenses from pending invoices. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to cancel any contract with thirty days written notice or immediately if the contractor fails to conform to contract terms and conditions.
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BID INSTRUCTIONS
2010 CALENDAR PADS
COMMODITY ITEM: 2010 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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