Bumper Stickers - Pedestrian Safety

The Maine Department of Transportation is requesting bids on bumper stickers for the "A Safe Walk in Maine" pedestrian safety program, with bids due February 17, 2009.

The source does not specify quantities, contract value, contract term, place of performance, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria weighting, or a pre-bid meeting date. The attached promotional materials document describes the bumper sticker design featuring "A Safe Walk in Maine" branding and the MaineDOT website but does not contain procurement specifications.

The State of Maine Division of Purchases' standard bidding conditions apply: bids must be submitted in sealed form to 9 State House Station, Augusta, Maine by the specified opening date and time; unit prices must include all discounts and delivery costs to destination; cash discounts of 20 days or more are evaluated; the State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent; and contracts are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value based on quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes and should not be quoted those taxes.

If awarded, the contract includes a performance-based structure allowing extensions with State Purchasing Director discretion, up to a maximum three-year total term, with overrun liability capped at 3 percent above the agreed amount.