Concrete Planks FY 14 Richmond

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for concrete planks under RFQ for fiscal 2014 Richmond delivery, with quotes due September 26, 2013. In-state bidders and those offering Maine-manufactured products receive preference in tie-bid resolution.

Quotations must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. local time on the closing date; supporting documents may be submitted via fax or mail prior to bid opening. Bidders may propose approved equal substitutes for specified commodities, provided they furnish complete identification and descriptive literature. Unit prices must be stated separately for each item delivered to destination, including all applicable discounts and freight charges prepaid by the contractor. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in evaluation; those under 20 days are not.

Award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State based on quality, conformity to specifications, purpose of use, delivery date, and ultimate cost. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities and technicalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. Award may be made on a per-item or group basis. Questions must be submitted through the designated Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; inquiries through other channels will not be considered valid. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes — bidders must quote without these taxes.