Do Not Unplug Stickers

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is requesting bids on "Do Not Unplug Stickers" with bids due February 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The scope consists of stickers based on a design template (Item #P2090, revised November 2010) developed by the Immunization Action Coalition in collaboration with the Indiana State Department of Health. The stickers are educational tools for immunization clinics to prevent accidental equipment disconnection. The source does not specify quantities, unit pricing, or delivery requirements beyond the standard state instruction that all transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified and that delivery must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Bids must be submitted electronically. The Division of Purchases will evaluate quotes on best value to the state, considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and total cost. In cases of tied quotes, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering products manufactured in Maine. The state reserves the right to award on an individual item or group basis, whichever serves the state's best interests, and may increase or decrease quantities by up to 10% on the purchase order. All pricing must be delivered to destination and inclusive of trade or quantity discounts, with the state exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes. Cash discounts for payment within 20 days or more are considered in evaluation. The state reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to procure from alternative sources if a contractor defaults, charging excess costs to the defaulting contractor.