Evidence lockers for 5 MDEA offices

The Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on evidence lockers for five Maine Drug Enforcement Agency offices, with bids due March 4, 2010. A Maine-vendor preference applies: tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

The scope calls for five Sentinel Security Locker model M7710 units in warm beige, non-pass-thru design with keyed doors, or approved equivalent makes such as Tiffan Metal products. Each unit must include delivery, setup, and instructional training at five statewide MDEA facilities: Ellsworth, Houlton, Jonesboro, Thomaston, and Alfred, Maine. The primary contact is the Ellsworth office at 50 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Evaluation criteria include quality of supplies and materials, conformance to specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. The Division will make award to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value to the State. Bidders must furnish complete identification and descriptive literature for any alternate commodities proposed. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The Division reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to ten percent and to reject any or all bids or waive formalities. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes.