206-011-154-105 Strap assembly for aircraft

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids on strap assemblies for aircraft, IFB 206-011-154-105, with bids due December 15, 2009.

The solicitation terms document establishes uniform procedural requirements across all Maine state procurements: bidders must submit separate unit prices for each line item with all applicable discounts included (excluding Maine state sales and use taxes and federal taxes for non-resale items); awards go to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, with consideration given to quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost; cash discounts of 20 days or longer are evaluated in bid award; and all transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and award items individually or as a group as deemed in the State's best interest.

The document does not specify quantities, delivery dates, detailed technical specifications, estimated contract value, or pre-bid conference or site-visit details. In case of contractor default, the State may procure materials from alternative sources and charge excess costs to the original contractor, though contractors are not liable for delays caused by strikes, fires, acts of God, or other causes beyond reasonable control. Manufacturers, importers, suppliers, and distributors of hazardous chemicals must provide current material safety data sheets to direct purchasers in compliance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.