9 X 12 Booklet Window Envelopes (printed)

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for 9 x 12 Booklet Window Envelopes (printed), a specific procurement of office supply materials. The contract opportunity was posted on August 7, 2007, with a bid submission deadline of August 9, 2007, requiring vendors to provide printed window envelopes meeting precise specifications. Bidders must submit separate unit prices and are permitted to offer products that are "or approved equal" to the specified requirements. The evaluation criteria emphasize adherence to bidding instructions, including proper use of prescribed forms and compliance with submission guidelines. Vendors must be prepared to provide material safety data sheets in accordance with the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law, demonstrating transparency about chemical compositions. The bidding process includes provisions for potential bid rejection, tie-bid resolution, and sample requirements, with strict guidelines about bid submission and contract assignment.

The contract documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, nor do they provide details about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. While the procurement appears open to standard commercial vendors capable of producing the specified booklet window envelopes, no specific disadvantaged enterprise provisions are noted in the available documentation. The contract includes an overrun clause limiting potential quantity increases to 3% and an extension clause allowing the State Purchasing Director to extend the contract period with contractor consent, not to exceed three total years. No specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the provided materials. Prospective bidders should be prepared to meet the State of Maine's standard contractual requirements, including potential tax exemptions and compliance with state purchasing regulations.