RFQ15A241007-0087 .docx

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Office of State Procurement Services (OSPS) to provide janitorial paper products for all State of Maine agencies and facilities. The contract will include items such as toilet tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins. The initial contract term is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029, with four optional one-year extensions. OSPS is seeking quotations from vendors to meet the State's estimated annual spend of approximately $300,000 for these products. Quotations are due by November 22, 2024, and questions from bidders must be submitted by November 18, 2024. The State reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards based on best value, with delivery times as a potential factor.

The RFQ indicates that pricing must be provided on a "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination" basis, with the State exempt from taxes. The State is willing to extend the awarded contract pricing to municipalities, political subdivisions, and school districts in Maine at the bidder's discretion. No information is provided regarding any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated annual contract value of $300,000 is based on recent usage, but the actual award value could vary depending on the number of participating agencies and facilities.