2007 Moose and Any-Deer permits

The State of Maine, specifically Kennebec County, is soliciting bids for the production of 2007 Moose and Any-Deer permits, a procurement focused on creating specialized permit documentation. The contract requires the successful vendor to produce 8.5" x 14" pressure seal forms with specific design requirements, including a removable 3.5" x 5" fluorescent orange tag constructed of water-resistant and tear-resistant material. These forms must be laser printer compatible and packaged in boxes containing 500 to 1,000 units. A critical component of the procurement involves a mandatory 1,000-unit test run to be delivered and tested prior to the full 75,000-unit production lot. The bid was posted on August 2, 2007, with responses due by August 7, 2007, leaving a tight five-day window for potential vendors to submit proposals. Penalties for late delivery are strictly defined, with a $1,000 per week and $200 per working day deduction from the agreed price for deliveries after September 1, 2007.

The contract documents do not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor are there details about specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. While precise budget ranges are not outlined, the scale of the production (75,000 units with a preliminary 1,000-unit test run) suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement allows for potential contract extensions, with the State Purchasing Director able to extend the contract period beyond the initial term, not to exceed a total of three years. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10% and will evaluate bids based on factors including quality, delivery capabilities, and overall cost. Bidders should note that the state is exempt from federal taxes, and Maine state sales and use taxes should not be included in the bid submission.