SPRINGS Bid Specs.rtf

AUTOMOTIVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE: Requesting bids to furnish a portion of the normal requirements of all using agencies for Automotive Springs as listed on attached spreadsheets for a contract period of 1-year.

CONTRACT PERIOD: Any contract(s) issued as a result of this quote is to be for a period of one year beginning at the time of award.

The resulting contract(s) is intended to include the day to day requirements of all State Agencies particularly Me. Dept. of Transportation as they will be the higher user.

BID PRICES: Prices shall be net; including transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid by the contractor FOB Destination. Prices to remain firm quarterly and at the end of each quarter the vendor will have the opportunity to raise or lower the pricing depending on the market. Any requested increase must have your supplier letter attached detailing the increase to you and the increase request will have to be approved by the Director of Division of Purchases.

PRICE SHEETS: The attached price sheet lists the most used items – please enter in your pricing as this will be used for evaluation purposes. Please enter pricing under each region as the award will be made by each region. The 2nd tab on the spreadsheet lists the delivery/invoice addresses by region.

PRODUCTS LISTED: It is understood and agreed that products listed are the most commonly purchased items and that the Contract will actually cover all similar products. The awarded vendor will be sent a spreadsheet to load ALL items offered along with the most used items. The State is expected to receive discount pricing on these products as well.

SPECIFICATIONS: Current Manufacturer is listed on the attached spreadsheet - other Manufacturers may be bid but will require evaluation prior to an award. Please be clear on spreadsheet which manufacturer you are bidding. Please do not rearrange the order of the parts on the spreadsheet – any additional items you add must be at the end of the spreadsheet.

ESTIMATED VALUE: It is estimated that the value of contract items purchased during the life of the contract will be around $30,000 to 50,000 annually. It is understood and agreed, however, that the contract shall cover only the quantities ordered for State agencies for delivery during the term of the contract, whether more or less than the amount indicated.

DETAIL REQUIREMENTS: All items shall be of first grade material and workmanship, conforming to standards of the best commercial practice, and must be of domestic origin. The quality of items and components offered shall be equal or superior to those of the original manufacturer.

PACKAGING: All items shall be packaged and packed in accordance with prevailing commercial practice, and in such a manner as to insure delivery in first class condition.

ORDERING PROCEDURE: Springs will be purchased on an as needed basis and orders will be placed by the individual garage via phone.

PROCUREMENT CARD: State policy requires vendors to accept the State of Maine Procurement Card as a form of payment, with very rare exceptions. Your company will be required to accept these cards. The pricing offered to the State of Maine shall be the final cost to the State of Maine regardless of payment method. No surcharge or other compensation will be allowed. The State of Maine reserves the right to reject your bid if you are unwilling to accept this condition.

DELIVERIES: Items purchased shall be delivered to the stated destinations within 1 day from the receipt of order or 3 to 5 days on special orders. Please see 2nd tab on the pricing spreadsheet which shows the delivery addresses by region.

SPECIAL NOTE: The successful bidder will be expected to comply with the following provisions:

d. The bidder must agree to service each location in the region they bid on as well as any future location that falls in the same geographic area and any future springs, u-bolts, spring nuts and washers and center bolts to be covered as well.

EXTENSION CLAUSE: The State Director of Purchases may with the consent of the contractor, extend the contract period beyond the indicated expiration date.

CANCELLATION: The Division of Purchases reserves the right to Cancel a contract with a thirty day written notice or cancel immediately if the contractor does not conform with the terms and conditions of contract.

Opportunities for Political Subdivisions and School Districts:

The Division of Purchases is committed to providing purchasing opportunities for political subdivisions and school districts in Maine by allowing them access, through our vendors, to our contract pricing. The successful bidder’s willingness to extend contract pricing to these entities will be considered in making this award.

Will you accept orders from political subdivisions and school districts in Maine at the prices quoted?

Yes, unconditionally.

Yes, with conditions. Specify:

No.

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS: If you have a question regarding this RFQ, you must submit your questions thru the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Your answer will appear there as well. It is the vendor’s responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted there. Questions and Answers obtained any other way will not be valid for this RFQ.