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This is a solicitation notice from the State of Maine Division of Purchases for bumper stickers bearing the message "Leave Your Firewood at Home." Sealed bids are due May 18, 2010, and must be submitted to the Division of Purchases at 9 State House Station, Augusta, Maine. The solicitation does not specify item quantities or include provisions for site visits or bidders' conferences. The initial contract period may be extended beyond its expiration date with contractor consent, with a maximum total contract period not to exceed three years. Contract overruns are capped at 3%.

Pricing preferences favor environmental sustainability through recycled and certified materials. Bids offering paper or paper products containing a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled material that fall within 10% of the lowest compliant bid receive up to a 10% price preference, provided vendors explicitly identify their bid as offering recycled materials. The state may pay a price premium of up to 4% above the lowest bid to secure products containing 100% post-consumer recycled or certified virgin fiber; when no bids meet this threshold, preference is awarded to products with the highest percentage of recycled or certified content if the price does not exceed 4% above the lowest submitted bid. Certified fiber must originate from well-managed forest land documented by the American Tree Farm System, Forest Stewardship Council, Master Logger Certification Program, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, or Sustainable Forestry Initiative, with chain-of-custody certification required. In-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine receive preference when price, quality, and availability are equal. Past performance may be considered in award decisions. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any formalities.