Contract for 100% Glycol Multi-Engine Antifreeze

The State of Maine is soliciting quotes for 100% glycol multi-engine antifreeze under a Master Purchasing Agreement framework, with quotes due August 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value to the state, with consideration given to product quality, specification conformity, delivery dates, and overall economy.

The antifreeze product must meet detailed technical specifications for freeze protection, boil-over protection, corrosion inhibition, and multi-engine compatibility as outlined in the attached specification document. The state is exempt from Federal and State sales and use taxes; bidders must exclude these from quotes and prepay all transportation charges unless otherwise specified. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item and provide current material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals as required by Maine law.

The Division of Purchases reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to ten percent, reject any or all quotes, and award items individually or as a group. Cash discounts of twenty days or more will be considered in determining the low bidder. Tie bids will be resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced or manufactured commodities. The MMA structure permits multiple awards to qualified vendors, establishing pricing mechanisms based on competitive market rates to serve Maine state agencies and authorized users across multiple departments and equipment needs.