Dell monitors (20" flat panels)

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids on Dell monitors (20" flat panels), with bids due March 23, 2011. This is a competitive procurement under standard state purchasing terms; the state is exempt from federal and Maine sales and use taxes and will evaluate bids on lowest responsible-bidder and best-value basis.

Bidders must submit responses using prescribed electronic forms, with unit prices clearly identified for each line item. Electronic submission is mandatory, and bids received after the closing date and time are rejected. Bidders may propose approved equal or alternate commodities with complete supporting documentation. Pricing must include all applicable discounts; cash discounts of 20 days or more are factored into evaluation. Delivery timelines must be stated in definite terms with transportation costs prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified.

Award will consider quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost to the state. The Division of Purchases reserves discretionary rights to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, accept individual items as deemed appropriate, and increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to ten percent. Contract assignment, subletting, or transfer is prohibited without written Director approval. All deliveries must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Contractors must provide material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals per Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law. Bid prices must remain firm for the evaluation period, and bidders may withdraw submissions prior to contract award.