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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the State of Maine Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), in conjunction with the Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions (CEC), for statewide courier services. The RFP seeks proposals to provide daily deposit transportation services Monday through Friday from 15 locations across Maine, including 13 BMV branch offices, the BMV Administrative Office, and the CEC office in Augusta, with deposits transported to designated Bangor Savings and TD Bank locations. Locked or sealed cash bags will be available for pickup between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, with validated deposit slips to be returned the following business day via lobby delivery only. The RFP Coordinator is Jill Harrison (Jill.Harrison@maine.gov). Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and proposals are due September 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The Department anticipates making one award. The initial contract period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with two optional renewal periods: January 1, 2029, through December 31, 2030, and January 1, 2031, through December 31, 2032.

The cost proposal should cover the entire initial two-year contract period and include all costs necessary for full compliance with contract requirements. Bidders must propose a cost per stop with 248 estimated annual stops per location (15 locations total). The evaluation will be scored on a 100-point scale: Organization Qualifications and Experience (25 points), Proposed Services (50 points), and Cost Proposal (25 points). The lowest cost proposal will receive 25 points, with higher bids receiving proportionately fewer points. Bidders must provide three years of financial statements, current certificates of insurance (general and professional liability), organizational charts, litigation history for the past five years, and descriptions of three relevant projects. The courier must carry company identification, comply with insurance requirements, and adhere to established pickup and delivery timelines. No pickup or delivery services are required on state holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, and Christmas Day. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of acceptable invoices referencing the Maine contract number and correct pricing information.

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STATE OF MAINE

Department of Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles

RFP# 202607119

Statewide Courier Services

RFP Coordinator

NAME:
Jill Harrison
TITLE:
Project Manager
EMAIL:
Jill.Harrison@maine.gov

Submitted Questions Due Date

August 21, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m., local time

Proposal Submission Deadline
DATE:
September 10, 2026,

no later than 4:00 p.m., local time

TO:
Vendor Self Service System

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

PUBLIC NOTICE
3
RFP DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS
4
PART I INTRODUCTION
5

A. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

B. GENERAL PROVISIONS

C. CONTRACT TERM

D. NUMBER OF AWARDS

PART II SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B. GENERAL BRANCH INFORMATION

C. INDIVIDUAL BRANCH AND BANK INFORMATION

PART III KEY RFP EVENTS
10

A. VENDOR SELF SERVICE SYSTEM (VSS)

B. QUESTIONS

C. AMENDMENTS

D. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

PART IV PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
12
PART V PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION
15

A. EVALUATION PROCESS – GENERAL INFORMATION

B. SCORING WEIGHTS AND PROCESS

C. NEGOTIATIONS

D. SELECTION AND AWARD

E. APPEAL OF CONTRACT AWARDS

PART VI CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONDITIONS
17

A. CONTRACT DOCUMENT

B. STANDARD STATE CONTRACT PROVISIONS

PART VII RFP APPENDICES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
19

APPENDIX A – PROPOSAL COVER PAGE

APPENDIX B – RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CERTIFICATION

APPENDIX C – QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FORM

APPENDIX D – SUBCONTRACTORS FORM

APPENDIX E – PROPOSED SERVICES FORM

APPENDIX F – COST PROPOSAL FORM

PUBLIC NOTICE

State of Maine Department of Secretary of State. Bureau of Motor Vehicles

RFP# 202607119

Statewide Courier Services

The State of Maine is seeking proposals for Courier Services for all Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) locations which include the administrative office, branches throughout the state as well as services for the Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions office in Augusta.

A copy of the RFP and all related documents can be obtained through Vendor Self Service (VSS): https://mevss.hostams.com/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService

Proposals must be submitted to the Office of State Procurement Services, via Vendor Self Service (VSS). Proposal submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., local time, on September 10, 2026. Proposals will be opened the following business day.

RFP TERMS/ACRONYMS with DEFINITIONS

The following terms and acronyms, as referenced in the RFP, have the meanings indicated below:

Term/Acronym
Definition
BMV
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
CEC
Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions
Contractor
The company of vendor that is contracted to provide courier services
Courier
The employee of the vendor that will perform the requested services.
Department
Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
RFP
Request for Proposals
State
State of Maine
Vendor Self Service System (VSS)
The Vendor Self Service System (VSS) web portal provides vendors with a single-entry point to register, identify the commodities/services that their company provides, look for business opportunities, and respond to solicitations.

State of Maine Department of Secretary of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles

RFP# 202607119

Statewide Courier Services

PART I INTRODUCTION

A. Purpose and Background

The Department of the Secretary of State, which includes the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Division/BMV) and the Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions (CEC), is seeking Courier Services to pick up deposit bags from each location, bring the bag to the designated banks and wait to receive the validated deposit slip. The deposit slips will be returned to the respective offices the following business day as defined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) document. This document provides instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure and criteria by which the awarded Bidder will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the State of Maine (State) and the awarded Bidder.

B. General Provisions

1. From the time the RFP is issued until award notification is made, all contact with the State regarding the RFP must be made through the RFP Coordinator. No other person/ State employee is empowered to make binding statements regarding the RFP. Violation of this provision may lead to disqualification from the bidding process, at the State’s discretion

2. Issuance of the RFP does not commit the Department to issue an award or to pay expenses incurred by a Bidder in the preparation of a response to the RFP. This includes attendance at personal interviews or other meetings and software or system demonstrations, where applicable.

3. All proposals must adhere to the instructions and format requirements outlined in the RFP and all written supplements and amendments (such as the Summary of Questions and Answers), issued by the Department. Proposals must follow the format and respond to all questions and instructions specified below in the “Proposal Submission Requirements” section of the RFP.

4. Bidders will take careful note that in evaluating a proposal submitted in response to the RFP, the Department will consider materials provided in the proposal, information obtained through interviews/presentations (if any), and internal Departmental information of previous contract history with the Bidder (if any). The Department also reserves the right to consider other reliable references and publicly available information in evaluating a Bidder’s experience and capabilities.

5. The proposal must be signed by a person authorized to legally bind the Bidder and must contain a statement that the proposal and the pricing contained therein will remain valid and binding for a period of 180 days from the date and time of the bid opening.

6. The RFP and the awarded Bidder’s proposal, including all appendices or attachments, will be the basis for the final contract, as determined by the Department.

7. Following announcement of an award decision, all records and documents regarding this RFP, including bid submissions, will be public records, available for public inspection pursuant to 5 M.R.S. §1825 B (6 &15) and the State of Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) (1 M.R.S. § 401 et seq.). State contracts and information related to contracts, including all records, documents, supporting documents, and bid submissions, are public records unless otherwise excepted by statute (Id).

8. Subject to the above and pursuant to applicable law, in the event that a Bidder believes any information that it submits in response to this RFP is confidential, it must mark that information accordingly and include citation to legal authority in support of the Bidder’s claim of confidentiality. In the event that the Department receives a FOAA request that includes submissions marked as confidential, the Department shall evaluate the information and any legal authority from the Bidder to determine whether the information is an exception to FOAA’s definition of public record. If the Department determines to release information that a Bidder has marked confidential, it shall provide advance notice to the Bidder to allow for them to seek legal relief.

9. The Department, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to recognize and waive minor informalities and irregularities found in proposals received in response to the RFP.

10. If awarded a contract resulting from this RFP, vendors shall be required to disclose, in writing and in accordance with applicable Maine law, any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Such disclosure must include any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Failure to disclose a known conflict or appearance of conflict may result in disqualification, contract termination, or other remedies as provided by law.

11. All applicable laws, whether or not herein contained, are included by this reference. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine the applicability and requirements of any such laws and to abide by them.

C. Contract Term

The Department is seeking cost-efficient proposals to provide services, as defined in this RFP, for the anticipated contract period defined in the table below. The dates below are estimated and may be adjusted, as necessary, in order to comply with all procedural requirements associated with the RFP and the contracting process. The actual contract start date will be established by a completed and approved contract.

Contract Renewal: Following the initial term of the contract, the Department may opt to renew the contract for two (2) renewal periods, as shown in the table below, and subject to continued availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

The term of the anticipated contract, resulting from the RFP, is defined as follows:

Period
Start Date
End Date
Initial Period of Performance
January 1, 2027
December 31, 2028
Renewal Period #1
January 1, 2029
December 31, 2030
Renewal Period #2
January 1, 2031
December 31, 2032

D. Number of Awards

The Department anticipates making one (1) award as a result of this RFP process.

PART II SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

A. General Requirements

12. The awarded bidder will provide services to transport daily deposits, Monday through Friday, from each of the thirteen (13) different Motor Vehicle branch offices, Motor Vehicle Administrative Office, and the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions to their respective banks. This represents 15 locations in total.

13. Deposit receipts will be returned to each Motor Vehicle branch office, Motor Vehicle Administrative Office, and the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions the business day following the deposit.

14. The awarded bidder/ courier will only deposit funds with the bank specified in section C. The awarded bidder/ courier will not update routes without the approval of the Department. Changes to the agreed locations and routes can be made with prior notification and agreement by both parties.

15. The awarded bidder/courier adheres to the timelines established in section B.

16. The awarded bidder/courier will communicate staff updates or service cancellations to the service locations.

17. The awarded bidder/courier must provide company identification when prompted by the service location. The Department maintains the right to turn away a courier who is unable to provide identification when asked.

18. The awarded bidder/courier will also comply with insurance requirements set forth in this Rider.

19. The awarded bidder/courier must provide description of how transported items are protected if delivery does not occur until after a holiday or weekend or any disruption in service.

B. General Branch Information

1. Locked or Sealed Cash Bags

a. All locations will have a locked or sealed cash bag for pick-up between the hours of 12:00PM (Noon) and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

i. See tables in Section C for detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off locations.

b. The awarded bidder/courier personnel will not be required or permitted to access safes or non-public spaces.

c. The awarded bidder/courier personnel will not be granted badge access and must use public entrances.

d. Branch personnel will not be asked by the awarded bidder to wait for a courier or be required to work beyond a normal workday to accommodate a courier.

2. State Office Closings

a. All State offices will be closed for the following holidays each year.

b. The holiday schedule for each year will be available during the preceding September on the maine.gov website.

c. No pickups should be scheduled for these days.

d. The awarded bidder will be notified of any additional State office and/or individual branch closings as necessary.

e. Communication - The awarded bidder/courier must provide a description of how transported items are protected if delivery does not occur until after a holiday or weekend or any disruption in service.

HOLIDAY

New Year’s Day
Labor Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Indigenous Peoples Day
Washington’s Birthday/President's Day
Veterans' Day
Patriot's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving Friday
Juneteenth
Christmas Day

Independence Day

3. Delivery Methods:

a. The Department requires lobby delivery. A validated deposit slip is to be received on the date of deposit and returned to the service location the following business day. No delivery in the overnight deposit box is allowed.

C. Individual Branch and Bank Information

Pickup Location
Pickup Address
Bank
Dropoff Location
Distance (Miles)
Corporations
6 E Chestnut St., 5th Floor, Augusta, ME 04333
Bangor Savings
5 Senator Way, Augusta, ME 04330
2.6
Augusta
19 Anthony Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Bangor Savings
127 Community Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
0.6
Bangor
396 Griffin Rd Suite 202, Bangor, ME 04401
Bangor Savings
871 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401
2
Calais
23 Washington St, Calais, ME 04619
Bangor Savings
232 North St, Calais, ME 04619
0.4
Caribou
14 Access Hwy #2, Caribou, ME 04736
Machias Savings
142 Bennett Dr, Caribou, ME 04736
0.3
Ellsworth
22 School St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Bangor Savings
59 Foster St, Ellsworth, ME 04605
1.2
Kennebunk
63 Portland Rd Ste 4, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Bangor Savings
30 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
1
Lewiston
36 Mollison Way #1, Lewiston, ME 04240
Bangor Savings
882 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
3.4
Portland
125 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103
Bangor Savings
320 Allen Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2.3
Rockland
360 Old County Rd #1, Rockland, ME 04841
Bangor Savings
73 Camden St, Rockland, ME 04841
1.8
Rumford
65 Lincoln Ave, Rumford, ME 04276
Bangor Savings
118 Congress St, Rumford, ME 04276
0.8
Scarborough
200 Expedition Dr G, Scarborough, ME 04074
Bangor Savings
241 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074
4.4
Springvale
456 Main St, Springvale, ME 04083
TD Bank
1237 Main St Route 109, Sanford, ME 04073
4
Topsham
125 Main St, Topsham, ME 04086
Bangor Savings
45 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011
1.7
BMV Administrative Office
101 Hospital St, Augusta, ME 04330
Bangor Savings
5 Senator Way, Augusta, ME 04330
3.7

State Office Contact Information

Pickup Location
Contact Email
Corporations
cec.corporations@maine.gov
Augusta
augusta.manager@maine.gov
Bangor
bangor.manager@maine.gov
Calais
calais.manager@maine.gov
Caribou
caribou.manager@maine.gov
Ellsworth
ellsworth.manager@maine.gov
Kennebunk
kennebunk.manager@maine.gov
Lewiston
lewiston.manager@maine.gov
Portland
portland.manager@maine.gov
Rockland
rockland.manager@maine.gov
Rumford
rumford.manager@maine.gov
Scarborough
scarborough.manager@maine.gov
Springvale
springvale.manager@maine.gov
Topsham
topsham.manager@maine.gov
BMV Administrative Office
accounting.sos@maine.gov

Estimated Deposit Amounts

Pickup Location
Avg Deposit
High Deposit
Corporations
3,302.00
35,485.00
Augusta
1,752.82
6,228.50
Bangor
1,921.82
4,719.50
Calais
502.89
11,425.00
Caribou
1,127.61
7,111.50
Ellsworth
1,188.12
15,874.00
Kennebunk
1,267.65
3,351.00
Lewiston
1,637.80
16,459.00
Portland
1,315.78
2,517.50
Rockland
1,422.36
6,546.00
Rumford
1,087.30
13,657.00
Scarborough
1,224.81
2,907.00
Springvale
1,254.39
4,379.91
Topsham
1,218.28
3,851.00
BMV Administrative Office
1,007.14
4,753.00

PART III KEY RFP EVENTS

A. Vendor Self Service System (VSS)

The Office of State Procurement Services Vendor Self Service System website is found at the link below: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/vendor-self-service-system A copy of the RFP and all associated documents will be published in VSS.

Only documents published in VSS will be considered binding.

Any interested party may view open solicitations in VSS using the Public Access feature.

Vendors must have an active User ID and password in VSS to submit questions and respond to solicitations, including this RFP.

Vendor registration instructions and User Guide may be found at the link above, which include steps for searching for an existing account/User ID, or registering for a new account/User ID.

Vendors interested in responding to a solicitation are encouraged to obtain a User ID and password for VSS as soon as possible.

Vendors must have an active Vendor Code (VC or VS) to contract with the department.

B. Questions

1. General Instructions: It is the responsibility of all Bidders and other interested parties to examine the entire RFP and to seek clarification, in writing, if they do not understand any information or instructions.

a. Questions must be submitted in VSS as soon as possible but no later than the date and time published in VSS.

b. Questions should be clearly stated and reference the applicable section and/or page number of the RFP.

c. The Department assumes no liability for assuring accurate/complete/on time transmission and receipt.

2. Question & Answer Summary: Responses to all questions will be compiled in writing and published in VSS no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Proposal Submission Deadline. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to go to VSS to obtain a copy of the Question & Answer Summary. Only those answers issued in writing in VSS will be considered binding.

C. Amendments

All amendments released in regard to the RFP will be published in VSS. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to go to VSS to obtain amendments. Only those amendments published in VSS are considered binding.

D. Proposal Submission

1. Proposals Due

a. Proposal submissions must be received no later than the Proposal Submission Deadline (closing date) published in VSS.

b. Any proposal submissions or any additional or revised proposal files received after the Proposal Submission Deadline will be rejected without exception.

2. Delivery Instructions

a. Proposal submissions must be submitted to the Office of State Procurement Services via VSS.

b. Only proposal submissions received via VSS will be considered. The Department assumes no liability for assuring accurate/complete receipt.

c. Submissions containing links to file sharing sites or online file repositories will not be accepted as submissions. Only proposal submissions that have the actual requested files attached will be accepted.

d. Encrypted submissions received which require opening attachments and logging into a proprietary system will not be accepted. Bidders should work with their Information Technology team to ensure that the proposal submission will not be encrypted due to any security settings.

e. File size limits are 15MB per file. Bidders may separate their submissions into multiple files, as necessary, due to file size concerns.

3. Submission Format:

a. Bidders must submit multiple files, with each file named and containing the required information as defined below.

File 1 [Bidder’s Name] – Preliminary Information PDF format preferred, and must include:

· Appendix A (Proposal Cover Page)

· Appendix B (Responsible Bidder Certification)

File 2 [Bidder’s Name] – Organization Qualifications and Experience PDF format preferred, and must include:

· Appendix C (Organization Qualifications and Experience Form)

· Appendix D (Subcontractors Form)

· And all required information and attachments stated in PART IV, Section II.

File 3 [Bidder’s Name] – Proposed Services PDF format preferred, and must include:

· Appendix E (Proposed Services Form)

· And all required information and attachments stated in PART IV, Section III.

File 4 [Bidder’s Name] – Cost Proposal Excel format preferred, and must include:

· Appendix F (Cost Proposal Form)

PART IV PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This section contains instructions for Bidders to use in preparing their proposals. The Department seeks detailed yet succinct responses that demonstrate the Bidder’s qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the requirements specified throughout the RFP.

Bidders’ proposals must follow the outline used below, including the numbering, section, and sub-section headings. Failure to use the outline specified in PART IV, or failure to respond to all questions and instructions throughout the RFP, may result in the proposal being disqualified as non-responsive or receiving a reduced score. The Department, and its evaluation team, has sole discretion to determine whether a variance from the RFP specifications will result either in disqualification or reduction in scoring of a proposal. Rephrasing of the content provided in the RFP will, at best, be considered minimally responsive.

Bidders are not to provide additional attachments beyond those specified in the RFP for the purpose of extending their response. Additional materials not requested will not be considered part of the proposal and will not be evaluated. Bidders must include any forms provided in the submission package or reproduce those forms as closely as possible. All information must be presented in the same order and format as described in the RFP.

Proposal Format and Contents

Section I Preliminary Information (File #1)

1. Proposal Cover Page Bidders must complete Appendix A (Proposal Cover Page). It is critical that the cover page show the specific information requested, including Bidder address(es) and other details listed. The Proposal Cover Page must be dated and signed by a person authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Bidder.

2. Responsible Bidder Certification Bidders must complete Appendix B (Responsible Bidder Certification). The Responsible Bidder Certification must be dated and signed by a person authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Bidder.

Section II Organization Qualifications and Experience (File #2)

1. Overview of the Organization Bidders must complete Appendix C (Qualifications and Experience Form) describing their qualifications and skills to provide the requested services in the RFP. Bidders must include three (3) examples of projects which demonstrate their experience and expertise in performing these services, as well as highlighting the Bidder’s stated qualifications and skills.

2. Subcontractors Bidders must complete Appendix D (Subcontractors Form) to provide a list that specifies the name, address, phone number, contact person, and a brief description of organizational capacity and qualifications for any subcontractors to be used. If no subcontractors will be used, indicate as such on the form.

3. Organizational Chart Bidders must provide an organizational chart. The organizational chart must include the project being proposed. Each position must be identified by position title and corresponding to the personnel job descriptions.

4. Litigation Bidders must attach a list of all current litigation in which the Bidder is named and a list of all closed cases that have closed within the past five (5) years in which the Bidder paid the claimant either as part of a settlement or by decree. For each, list the entity bringing suit, the complaint, the accusation, amount, and outcome.

5. Financial Viability Bidders must provide the following information for each of the past three (3) tax years:

a. Balance Sheets

b. Income (Profit/Loss) Statements

6. Licensure/Certification Bidders may provide documentation of any applicable licensure/certification or specific credentials that are related to providing the proposed services of the RFP. This documentation may include:

a. Prefer that bidders supply the charter number for the legal entity.

7. Certificate of Insurance Bidders must provide a certificate of insurance on a standard ACORD form (or the equivalent) evidencing the Bidder’s general liability, professional liability and any other relevant liability insurance policies that might be associated with the proposed services.

Section III Proposed Services (File #3)

1. Services to be Provided Bidders must complete Appendix E (Proposed Services Form) to discuss the Scope of Services referenced above in Part II of the RFP and what the Bidder will offer, including a description of the methods and resources the Bidder will use and how each task involved will be accomplished. Bidders must also describe how the expectations and/or desired outcomes as a result of these services will be achieved. If subcontractors are involved, Bidders must clearly identify the work each will perform.

2. Implementation - Work Plan Provide a realistic stop schedule plan for the implementation of the courier services through the first contract period. Display the work plan in a timeline chart. If applicable, make note of all stops to be delegated to subcontractors.

Section IV Cost Proposal (File #4)

1. Cost Proposal Form Bidders must complete Appendix F (Cost Proposal Form).

2. General Instructions

a. The cost proposal must include the costs necessary for the Bidder to fully comply with the contract terms, conditions, and RFP requirements.

b. No costs related to the preparation of the proposal for the RFP, or to the negotiation of the contract with the Department, may be included in the proposal. Only costs to be incurred after the contract effective date that are specifically related to the implementation or operation of contracted services may be included.

PART V PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION

Evaluation of the submitted proposals will be accomplished as follows:

A. Evaluation Process – General Information

1. An evaluation team, composed of qualified reviewers, will judge the merits of the proposals received in accordance with the criteria defined in the RFP.

2. Officials responsible for making decisions on the award selection will ensure that the selection process accords equal opportunity and appropriate consideration to all who are capable of meeting the specifications. The goals of the evaluation process are to ensure fairness and objectivity in review of the proposals and to ensure that the contract is awarded to the Bidder whose proposal provides the best value to the State of Maine.

3. The Department reserves the right to communicate and/or schedule interviews/presentations with Bidders, if needed, to obtain clarification of information contained in the proposals received. The Department may revise the scores assigned in the initial evaluation to reflect those communications and/or interviews/presentations.

4. Changes to proposals, including updating or adding information, will not be permitted during any portion of the evaluation process. Therefore, Bidders must submit proposals that present their rates and other requested information as clearly and completely as possible.

B. Scoring Weights and Process

1. Scoring Weights: Proposal scores will be based on a 100-point scale and will measure the degree to which each proposal meets the following criteria. The proposal materials that will be evaluated under each section below are identified in Part IV of the RFP.

Section I.
Preliminary Information
(No Points)
Section II.
Organization Qualifications and Experience
25
Section III.
Proposed Services
50
Section IV.
Cost Proposal
25
Total
100

2. Scoring Process: For proposals that demonstrate meeting the eligibility requirements in Section I, if applicable, the evaluation team will use a consensus approach to evaluate and score Sections II & III above. Members of the evaluation team will not score those sections individually but, instead, will arrive at a consensus as to assignment of points for each of those sections. Section IV, the Cost Proposal, will be scored as described below.

3. Scoring the Cost Proposal: The total cost proposed for conducting all the functions specified in the RFP will be assigned a score according to a mathematical formula. The lowest bid will be awarded 25 points. Proposals with higher bid values will be awarded proportionately fewer points calculated in comparison with the lowest bid.

The scoring formula is:

(Lowest submitted cost proposal / Cost of proposal being scored) x 25 = pro-rated score

No Best and Final Offers: The State of Maine will not seek or accept a “best and final offer” (BAFO) from any Bidder in this procurement process. All Bidders are expected to provide their best value pricing with the submission of their proposal.

C. Negotiations

1. The Department reserves the right to negotiate with the awarded Bidder(s) to finalize a contract. Such negotiations may not significantly vary the content, nature, or requirements of the proposal or the Department’s Request for Proposal to an extent that may affect the price of goods or services requested.

2. The Department reserves the right to terminate contract negotiations with an awarded Bidder who submits a proposed contract significantly different from the proposal they submitted in response to the advertised RFP.

3. In the event that an acceptable contract cannot be negotiated with the highest ranked Bidder, the Department may withdraw its award and negotiate with the next-highest ranked Bidder, and so on, until an acceptable contract has been finalized. Alternatively, the Department may cancel the RFP, at its sole discretion.

D. Selection and Award

1. The final decision regarding the award of the contract will be made by representatives of the Department subject to approval by the State Procurement Review Committee.

2. Notification of conditional award selection or non-selection will be made in writing by the Department.

3. Issuance of the RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the State of Maine to award a contract, to pay costs incurred in the preparation of a response to the RFP, or to pay costs incurred in procuring or contracting for services, supplies, physical space, personnel or any other costs incurred by the Bidder.

4. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to make multiple awards.

E. Appeal of Contract Awards

Any person aggrieved by the award decision that results from the RFP may appeal the decision to the Director of the Bureau of General Services in the manner prescribed in 5 M.R.S.A. § 1825-E and 18-554 Code of Maine Rules Chapter 120. The appeal must be in writing and filed with the Director of the Bureau of General Services, 9 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0009 within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of notification of conditional contract award.

PART VI CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONDITIONS

A. Contract Document

1. The awarded Bidder will be required to execute a State of Maine Service Contract with appropriate riders as determined by the issuing department.

All exceptions will be negotiated between the awarded Bidder(s) and the State. The State will not accept any proposed exceptions as part of this RFP process. The State is not obligated to accept, negotiate, or compromise of any proposed exceptions.

The complete set of standard State of Maine Service Contract documents, along with other forms and contract documents commonly used by the State, may be found on the Office of State Procurement Services’ website at the following link: Office of State Procurement Services Forms Page

2. Allocation of funds is final upon successful negotiation and execution of the contract, subject to the review and approval of the State Procurement Review Committee. Contracts are not considered fully executed and valid until approved by the State Procurement Review Committee and funds are encumbered. No contract will be approved based on an RFP which has an effective date less than fourteen (14) calendar days after award notification to Bidders. (Referenced in the regulations of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Chapter 110, § 3(B)(i).)

This provision means that a contract cannot be effective until at least fourteen (14) calendar days after award notification.

3. The State recognizes that the actual contract effective date depends upon completion of the RFP process, date of formal award notification, length of contract negotiation, and preparation and approval by the State Procurement Review Committee. Any appeals to the Department’s award decision(s) may further postpone the actual contract effective date, depending upon the outcome. The contract effective date listed in the RFP may need to be adjusted, if necessary, to comply with mandated requirements.

4. In providing services and performing under the contract, the awarded Bidder must act as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the State of Maine.

B. Standard State Contract Provisions

1. Contract Administration Following the award, a Contract Administrator from the Department will be appointed to assist with the development and administration of the contract and to act as administrator during the entire contract period. Department staff will be available after the award to consult with the awarded Bidder in the finalization of the contract.

2. Payments and Other Provisions The State anticipates paying the awarded Bidder on the basis of net 30 payment terms, upon the receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice. An invoice will be considered accurate and acceptable if it contains a reference to the State of Maine contract number, contains correct pricing information relative to the contract, and provides any required supporting documents, as applicable, and any other specific and agreed-upon requirements listed within the contract that results from the RFP.

PART VII LIST OF RFP APPENDICES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

Appendix A – Proposal Cover Page

Appendix B – Responsible Bidder Certification

Appendix C – Qualifications and Experience Form

Appendix D – Subcontractors Form

Appendix E – Proposed Services Form

Appendix F – Cost Proposal Form

APPENDIX A

Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

PROPOSAL COVER PAGE

RFP# 202607119

Bidder Name:

Chief Executive - Name/Title:

Tel:

E-mail:

Headquarters Street Address:

Headquarters City/State/Zip:

(Provide information requested below if different from above)

Lead Point of Contact for Proposal - Name/Title:

Tel:

E-mail:

Headquarters Street Address:

Headquarters City/State/Zip:

· This proposal and the pricing structure contained herein will remain firm for a period of 180 days from the date and time of the bid opening.

· No personnel currently employed by the Department participated, either directly or indirectly, in any activities relating to the preparation of the Bidder’s proposal.

· No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the Bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal.

· The above-named organization is the legal entity entering into the resulting contract with the Department if they are awarded the contract.

· The undersigned is authorized to enter contractual obligations on behalf of the above-named organization.

To the best of my knowledge, all information provided in the enclosed proposal, both programmatic and financial, is complete and accurate at the time of submission.

Name (Print):

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

APPENDIX B

Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CERTIFICATION

RFP# 202607119

Bidder Name:

By signing this document, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the aforementioned organization, its principals and any subcontractors named in this proposal:

a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, and declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from bidding or working on contracts issued by any governmental agency.

b. Have not within three years of submitting the proposal for this contract been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for:

i. Fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state, or local government transaction or contract.

ii. Violating Federal or State antitrust statutes or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this certification.

d. Have not within a three (3) year period preceding this proposal had one or more federal, state, or local government transactions terminated for cause or default.

e. Have not entered into a prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a response for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or services and this proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. The above-mentioned entities understand and agree that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

f. Is not a foreign adversary business entity (https://www.maine.gov/oit/prohibited-technologies).

g. Is not on the list of prohibited companies (https://www.maine.gov/oit/prohibited-technologies) or does not obtain or purchase any information or communications technology or services included on the list of prohibited information and communications technology and services https://www.maine.gov/oit/prohibited-technologies (Title 5 §2030-B).

Name (Print):

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

APPENDIX C

Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE FORM

RFP# 202607119

Bidder Name:

Present a brief statement of qualifications. Describe the history of the Bidder’s organization, especially regarding skills pertinent to the specific work required by the RFP and any special or unique characteristics of the organization which would make it especially qualified to perform the required work activities. The Bidder may expand this form and use additional pages to provide this information.

Provide a description of projects the Bidder performed which occurred within the past five (5) years and reflect experience and expertise needed in performing the functions described in Part II – Scope of Services to be Provided of the RFP. The Bidder may expand this form and use additional pages to provide this information.

If the Bidder has not provided similar services, note this, and describe experience with projects that highlight the Bidder’s general capabilities.

Project One

Client Name:

Client Contact Person:

Telephone:

E-Mail:

Project Start/End Dates:

Brief Description of Project

Project Two

Client Name:

Client Contact Person:

Telephone:

E-Mail:

Project Start/End Dates:

Brief Description of Project

Project Three

Client Name:

Client Contact Person:

Telephone:

E-Mail:

Project Start/End Dates:

Brief Description of Project

APPENDIX D

Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

SUBCONTRACTORS FORM

RFP# 202607119

Bidder Name:

Subcontractors If subcontractors are to be used, Bidders must use the tables below to describe the name, address, phone number, contact person, and a brief description of the subcontractors’ organizational capacity and qualifications.

Subcontractor 1

Subcontractor Name:

Contact Person:

Telephone:

E-Mail:

Brief Description of Anticipated Role and Qualifications

Subcontractor 2

Subcontractor Name:

Contact Person:

Telephone:

E-Mail:

Brief Description of Anticipated Role and Qualifications

Subcontractor 3

Subcontractor Name:

Contact Person:

Telephone:

E-Mail:

Brief Description of Anticipated Role and Qualifications

APPENDIX E

Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

PROPOSED SERVICES FORM

RFP# 202607119

Bidder Name:

Services to be Provided Bidders must discuss the Scope of Services referenced in Part II of the RFP and what the Bidder will offer, including a description of the methods and resources the Bidder will use and how each task involved will be accomplished. Bidders must also describe how the expectations and/or desired outcomes as a result of these services will be achieved. If subcontractors are involved, Bidders must clearly identify the work each will perform.

APPENDIX F

Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

COST PROPOSAL FORM

RFP# 202607119

Bidder Name:

Proposed Cost:
$

Special Instructions

1. Bidders must submit a cost proposal that covers the Initial Period of Performance as defined in Part I of the RFP.

2. The Total Proposed Cost is considered the Proposed Cost and will be used to score the cost proposal as defined Part V, B, 3 of the RFP.

3. The Proposed Cost must be presented as a total anticipated cost of services.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Courier Services Cost Proposal Form

BMV Branch/Stop
Is a Subcontractor

Needed?

(Yes or No)

Cost Per Stop
Gross Number of Stops Per Year
Total Cost For

Initial Contract Period

Augusta Branch

BMV Main Office

Corporations, UCC, and Commissions

Bangor Branch

Calais Branch

Caribou Branch

Ellsworth Branch

Kennebunk Branch

Lewiston Branch

Portland Branch

Rockland Branch

Rumford Branch

Scarborough Branch

Springvale Branch

Topsham Branch

Total Proposed Cost for Initial term (add all totals from the final column together)
$

Notes:

1. Subcontractor, contact information must be provided at contract signing

2. Only the Total Proposed Cost will be used in the calculation of the Cost Proposal scoring. All other items listed here are for informational purposes only.

3. Note: in the event of severe inclement weather, it is the responsibility of the awarded bidder to verify the status of the state offices for closures. Stops on closure days will not be paid.

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