calendars 2010

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids for 2010 calendar pads, with bids due August 11, 2009. At-A-Glance is the approved brand; alternate brands may be considered with prior approval upon award, and samples are required if bidding alternate products.

Maine will award contracts based in part on recycled and certified fiber content. The state will pay a price premium of up to 4% above the lowest bid to achieve 100% post-consumer recycled or certified virgin fiber content. If no bids meet that standard, preference will be given to products with the highest percentage of recyclable or certified fiber content, provided the cost does not exceed 4% above the lowest submitted bid price. Acceptable certifications include the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Master Logger Certification Program (MLCP), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Bidders must submit the percentage of post-consumer recycled fiber content and certified virgin fiber content for each proposed product, along with proof of the supplier's chain of custody certification or equivalent certification status.

All pricing must be quoted net including transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid to the Division of Purchases Central Warehouse at 85 Leighton Road, Augusta, Maine. Deliveries must be made on 40 x 48 non-exchangeable pallets, and vendors must contact the warehouse at least 24 hours prior to delivery. Receiving hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The state accepts the Procurement Card as payment with no surcharges allowed. Vendors must indicate willingness to accept additional orders at quoted prices and provide turnaround times for such orders.