Disposable Gloves-Nitrile & Vinyl-Statewide Master Agreement

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services is requesting quotations for a statewide master agreement to supply disposable nitrile and vinyl gloves to all State of Maine agencies, with quotations due January 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The State evaluates bids on a best value basis and may apply up to a 10% reduction in pricing comparison for bidders demonstrating Maine business investment.

The scope includes powder-free nitrile and vinyl examination gloves packaged in boxes of 100 units. Nitrile products range from 3 mil to 6 mil thickness in palm and finger areas; vinyl gloves are specified at 3 mils thickness. Available colors include blue, white, black, and clear; sizes span extra small through 2X-large. Bidders may propose equivalent alternate items with supporting documentation. The catalog includes approximately 30 distinct products across multiple brands (AHC, Life Guard, Akers, Safety Zone). All gloves carry commodity code 20142 and are suitable for healthcare, food service, and general protective applications.

The contract term runs March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 with two optional one-year renewal periods extending through February 28, 2022. Delivery is FOB Destination statewide to all State of Maine facilities with no minimum order quantities and no additional shipping charges beyond the quoted price. Samples may be required prior to award at no cost to the State. Quotations must include product specification sheets, a completed Cost Response Sheet in Excel format, a Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form, the Maine Business and Economic Impact Consideration Form, and a Municipality Political Subdivision and School District Participation Certification. Payment terms are anticipated at net 30 days upon receipt of acceptable invoices. The State is tax-exempt and requests quotations without tax inclusion. Submissions are made through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service (VSS) e-procurement system.