24 SHS MTP window envelopes

The State of Maine, through its Department of Administrative and Financial Services Division of Procurement Services, is seeking to procure 80M 9" x 4" window envelopes with inside security tint, printed two-sided with the Maine Tax Portal logo, for use by Maine Revenue Services. The envelopes must be delivered in installments over approximately one year, with the first 40M delivered within 3 weeks of the bid award. The envelopes must meet detailed specifications, including the use of 24 lb. white recycled stock with a minimum of 30% post-consumer content. Quotations are due by 4:00 PM EST on May 13, 2024, and the State reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 5 years. Bids will be evaluated on a Best Value basis, considering factors such as price, delivery, and performance history, and the State may negotiate with the selected bidder or cancel the RFQ if no acceptable bids are received.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not include any listed budget ranges, but it notes that a 10% price preference may be given to bids offering a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content.