Food Mixer for Bolduc Correctional Facility

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on a food mixer for Bolduc Correctional Facility, with bids due June 9, 2010.

Bids must be submitted as sealed responses or electronic submissions to Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, and must arrive by the opening date and time; late bids will not be considered. Bidders must submit separate unit prices using prescribed forms or electronic media. Amendments may be withdrawn only by written or telegraphic notice prior to final contract award.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value to the State, with consideration given to quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, accept individual items as deemed in the State's best interest, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10% unless otherwise specified.

Bidders quoting alternate commodities must provide complete identification and descriptive literature; lack of such information may be construed as agreement to furnish items as specified. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Bidders must specify terms and cash discounts; discounts under 20 days will not be considered in contract award due to standard accounting procedures. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes, and bidders should quote accordingly without including these taxes.

In case of contractor default, the State reserves the right to procure materials from other sources and charge excess costs to the contractor, except in cases of strikes, fires, Acts of God, or other causes beyond reasonable control.