VS2.pdf

This is a solicitation document from the State of Maine Division of Purchases for the procurement of disks. The Division of Purchases is requesting bids for disk commodities with sealed bid submissions required by December 11, 2007. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item as specified, with pricing stated in the quantities and units designated in the solicitation. Bids must be submitted in sealed format or electronically to Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine prior to the opening deadline, with late submissions not considered for award. The Division of Purchases will evaluate bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value to the State, considering factors including quality, conformance to specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost.

Pricing must include all transportation charges, freight, and express delivery costs prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified, and must exclude Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes as the State is exempt from such taxes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days will not be factored into the award decision. In tie-bid situations, preference will be given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities or technicalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise stated in the solicitation. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order, with any deviation constituting grounds for rejection. Bidders may withdraw their bids by written notice prior to contract award.