COP - Disk storage for DOE Data Warehouse

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids for disk storage equipment for the Department of Energy Data Warehouse, with bids due March 29, 2010.

Bids must be submitted electronically to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine by the specified closing date and time. Bidders must submit unit prices for each item using prescribed forms or electronic mediums. Prices must be quoted delivered to destination inclusive of all transportation charges, freight, and applicable discounts, with the unit price governing in cases of discrepancies between unit and total pricing. The State is exempt from Federal taxes and Maine sales and use taxes, and bids should exclude these charges. Delivery dates must be stated in definite terms.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities and technicalities, and accept individual items as deemed in the State's best interest. The State also reserves the right to adjust ordered quantities by up to 10% unless otherwise specified and to procure materials from alternative sources and charge excess costs to the contractor in cases of default. Contractors cannot assign, sublet, or transfer contracts without written consent from the Director.

Cash discounts must be specified; discounts under 20 days are not considered in award determinations, and bids with terms of less than 25 net will not be considered unless in the State's best interest. If time is of the essence, earliest delivery may factor into the award decision. Sealed bids are opened electronically, and tabulations are made available for public inspection following contract award.