Anchor shackles for Richmond crew

The State of Maine, Division of Purchases, is requesting bids on anchor shackles for Richmond crew, with bids due January 18, 2010. In-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine receive tie-bid preference under Maine procurement rules.

The scope comprises anchor shackles with unit pricing required for each item unless otherwise specified. Bidders must prepay all transportation charges including freight and handling unless the bid documents state otherwise.

The State reserves the right to award on an item-by-item or group basis as it determines serves best value. Evaluation factors include quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. The Division may reject any or all bids, waive formalities or technicalities, and increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise stated. Cash discounts of less than 20 days will not be considered in bid evaluation.

Bids must be submitted in sealed form or as electronic quotes using prescribed forms to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, by the closing date and time. Contractors must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law requiring material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine state sales and use taxes; bidders must quote accordingly without these taxes included. No contract may be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written consent from the Director.