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This is a procurement document from the State of Maine Division of Purchases soliciting bids for 2010 calendar pads. The state requested bids for calendar pads with At-A-Glance as the approved brand, though alternate brands could be considered with prior approval and required samples. Bids were due on August 11, 2009. The solicitation did not specify exact quantities or a defined contract term, though vendors were required to indicate willingness to accept additional orders at quoted prices and provide turnaround times for such orders.

Pricing must be quoted net, including all transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid to the Division of Purchases Central Warehouse located at 85 Leighton Road, Augusta, Maine. The state prioritizes environmental sustainability and will pay a price premium of up to 4% above the lowest bid to achieve products with 100% post-consumer recycled or certified virgin fiber content. If no bids meet that standard, preference will be given to products with the highest percentage of recyclable or certified fiber content, provided costs do not exceed 4% above the lowest submitted bid price. Acceptable certifications include ATFS, FSC, MLCP, PEFC, or SFI. Bidders must submit documentation of fiber content percentages and proof of the supplier's chain of custody certification. All deliveries must be made on 40 x 48 non-exchangeable pallets with at least 24 hours' notice to the warehouse. Receiving hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The state accepts the Procurement Card as payment with no surcharges permitted.