WS_Warning_Cards[1][1].pdf

This is a warning cards document related to a metal roofing materials procurement for Washington Building #36162 by the State of Maine Division of Purchases. The solicitation requests quotes for comprehensive metal roofing and siding materials including 200 pieces of 24-foot SL-16 dark green price panels, ridge caps, eave and gable trim, tape sealers, wood-grip and pancake screws, soffit and fascia fasteners, profile vents and closures, and finishing materials. The project site is located on Route 17, 0.5 miles west of Union in Washington, Maine, with Mark Farmer, a registered carpenter, serving as the primary contact. Quotes were due October 11, 2010, and questions could be submitted through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system no later than 24 hours before bid closing.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State of Maine, with evaluation criteria including goods quality, specification conformance, delivery dates, and overall economy. Bidders must submit separate unit prices per item, delivered to destination with all trade and quantity discounts included, and cash discounts and terms must be specified separately. All transportation charges shall be prepaid and borne by the contractor. The state is exempt from federal and Maine sales and use taxes and should not be quoted those charges. In case of tied bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured commodities. The state reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities or technicalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent, and procure alternative materials at the contractor's expense in case of default.