COP purchase-kingston memory (10)

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on Kingston Memory items (quantity 10) with bids due November 30, 2010.

Bids must be submitted electronically to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine prior to the deadline. The State reserves the right to award contracts to individual items or groups of items. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, with evaluation considering quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item with definite delivery terms specified. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; prices must be quoted excluding these taxes. Cash discounts will be considered only if offered for payment periods of 20 days or more.

Sealed bids are opened electronically, with tabulations available for public inspection following contract award. The State does not accept late submissions, amendments, or bids received after the closing date and time. Bidders may withdraw submissions by written notice prior to final contract award. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent and to reject any or all bids. In case of contractor default, the State may procure materials from alternative sources and charge excess costs to the contractor, except in cases of strikes, fires, acts of God, or other causes beyond reasonable diligence to prevent.