Aquarium Logo Stickers

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on aquarium logo stickers with a due date of August 15, 2012 — a one-day turnaround from posting. A recycled content preference applies: bids meeting a minimum 30% postconsumer recycled material standard and falling within 10% of the lowest compliant bid receive up to a 10% price preference, provided bidders disclose recycled content percentage in their response.

The scope is logo stickers for the Maine State Aquarium using the official logo as the design reference (provided as MaineState AquariumLogo.JPG). A maximum 3% overrun is permitted.

The State reserves the right to extend the contract period beyond initial expiration with contractor consent, not to exceed three years total. The contract is FOB Destination with transportation costs prepaid by the successful bidder. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice. All quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service platform, closing at 2:00 p.m. local time on August 15, 2012.

Award determination follows the lowest priced conforming bid standard or a combination of factors including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery time and destination, and total cost to the State, with price weighted at a minimum 25 percent. Vendor past performance may be considered in award. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, waive irregularities, or partially accept quotations. Sub-agreements require prior written approval from the Director of the Division of Purchases. Quoted prices must exclude federal and state taxes.