Clauses Extension Overrun 3 Performance Bid.doc

This document outlines additional contract clauses for an EPI Business Cards procurement opportunity with the State of Maine. The contract establishes terms for the supply of business cards, with a standard contract period not to exceed three years from the initial term. The State Purchasing Director retains the right to extend the contract beyond the stated expiration date with contractor consent, provided the total contract period does not exceed the three-year maximum. No specific information regarding quantities, response dates, bid opening dates, or award dates is contained in this document.

The procurement incorporates several pricing and performance considerations. Bids are subject to a maximum 3% overrun allowance. Vendor past performance may be evaluated as a factor in contract award determination. The State offers a recycled content price preference for paper or paper product bids containing a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled material; such bids that fall within 10% of the lowest compliant bid may receive up to a 10% price preference adjustment. Vendors must explicitly indicate in their bid response that they are offering recycled content paper products and must disclose the specific recycled content percentage in the comments section of their solicitation response to qualify for this preference.