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The State of Maine Division of Purchases under the Bureau of General Services posted general terms and conditions applicable to state purchase orders on September 17, 2013, with a due date of September 20, 2013.

This is a template document establishing the contractual framework governing all purchases through the state's procurement system, not a solicitation for a specific good or service. The document does not contain procurement-decision signals such as quantities, pricing, set-asides, incumbent information, funding amounts, or contract terms specific to any individual purchase order. It outlines uniform contractor obligations across all state procurement activities, including warranty requirements for supplied articles and services, tax handling, packing and shipment standards, delivery schedule compliance with delay penalties, inspection and acceptance procedures, and invoice requirements. The Division retains the right to alter work scope or delivery dates. The document establishes provisions for contractor default and termination, compliance with applicable federal and state laws including environmental regulations, indemnification and hold-harmless requirements, restrictions on subcontracting without prior written consent, and prohibitions against collusion or improper inducements in bidding. Payment does not constitute final acceptance; contractors remain liable for defects within one year of final acceptance.