Vital Record Evaluation Criteria[1].doc

This is an evaluation criteria document for a blank safety paper procurement by the State of Maine Division of Purchases related to the VS31 Blank Safety Paper - Vital Records contract opportunity. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply vital records forms on specified paper stock with integrated security features. Bidders must submit samples of prior work produced on the requested paper stock that include all outlined security features and demonstrate the quality expected to be received. Supporting documentation and physical samples that cannot be attached electronically must be delivered or mailed to the Division of Purchases at the Burton Cross Building, 4th Floor, 111 Sewall Street, 9 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0009, by the closing date, addressed to Deborah Jacques.

Award determination will be based on a weighted evaluation system: Quality accounts for 60 percent and is assessed through submitted samples of prior work and demonstrated ability to provide the product as specified; Delivery accounts for 5 percent and requires vendors to include their best delivery date for the first shipment of forms; and Cost accounts for 35 percent and must include all expenses for printing, shipping, and handling. Bidders are responsible for providing all supporting information necessary to respond to each evaluation criterion.