1 Year Contract for Pioneer Tool Stowage Racks

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for a one-year contract to supply Pioneer Tool Stowage Racks (NSN 2540-01-223-3749) for FY09 HUMVEE production, with bids due September 2, 2008.

The contract calls for delivery of 1,100 racks on a phased schedule: initial delivery September 15–26, 2008, followed by monthly deliveries of 125 units on the 15th of each month from October 2008 through August 2009. Bidders may submit bids for partial quantities or limited items they can provide and must propose delivery dates. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost; cash discounts of 20 days or more will be factored into the award decision. Winning bidders must submit samples for conformance verification against federal specifications.

All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid and borne by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bidders must not include these in quotes. All manufacturers, importers, suppliers, or distributors of hazardous chemicals must provide current material safety data sheets in compliance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.

Orders under the contract will be processed through Delivery Orders via AdvantageME for Master Agreements or the State Procurement Card. Orders of $5,000 or less will be emailed directly from the using agency; orders exceeding $5,000 route through Division of Purchases Buyers for approval and encumbrance before issuance. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to ten percent, extend the contract period with contractor consent, or cancel with thirty days' written notice. Bids must be sealed and received by the Division of Purchases, Room 119, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, prior to the closing deadline.