Clauses Extension Overrun 3 Performance Bid.doc

This is an additional clauses document for a Maine state purchasing contract related to Fair Posters. The document outlines key contract terms and conditions governing the engagement between the State of Maine and the contractor. The contract includes an extension clause allowing the State Purchasing Director to extend the contract period beyond the initial expiration date with contractor consent, with a maximum total contract period not exceeding three years.

The contract establishes pricing and performance parameters including an allowance for cost overruns not to exceed 3 percent. Vendor past performance may be considered as a factor in contract award decisions. The contract includes a recycled content preference clause for paper and paper products, offering up to a 10 percent price preference for bids containing a minimum of 30 percent postconsumer recycled material that fall within 10 percent of the lowest compliant bid. Contractors must explicitly disclose their intent to bid recycled paper products and provide detailed recycled content information in the comments section of their solicitation response to qualify for this preference.