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This is a Code of Conduct Affidavit document required by the State of Maine Division of Purchases for the Coveralls for Dairy Inspectors procurement. The affidavit must be completed and submitted by all bidders prior to the bid opening date of February 17, 2010. Bids are to be submitted electronically to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine. The affidavit serves as a mandatory compliance document that must accompany bid submissions; failure to submit the completed affidavit by the specified deadline will result in bid rejection.

The Code of Conduct Affidavit requires bidders to disclose all assembly locations for proposed products and to certify compliance with applicable wage, labor, environmental, safety, anti-discrimination, and human and labor rights laws. Bidders must specifically attest to compliance with prohibitions on forced labor, child labor, and involuntary prison labor. The affidavit also mandates disclosure of any violations or legal actions related to these compliance areas. This document is a prerequisite for bid consideration and must be faxed to Sue Garcia at 207-287-6578 by the bid opening date. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations, with preference given to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced commodities in the event of tied bids.