high pressure water pump

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for a high-pressure water pump under RFQ, with quotations due June 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

All quotations must be submitted electronically by the closing deadline. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, waive formalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise specified. In case of tie bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

Pricing must be submitted as separate unit prices delivered to destination with all trade and quantity discounts included and exclusive of Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid by the contractor unless specified otherwise in the quote. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in bid evaluation; discounts under 20 days are not factored into award decisions. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State, considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy.

Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order, and deviations may result in rejection. The Division retains authority to inspect and approve all articles after delivery and to reject non-conforming items or entire shipments where sample inspection reveals ten percent defective articles. Contractors must comply with the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law by providing current material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals to direct purchasers.

All questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Responses to submitted questions will be posted on the same platform; questions and answers obtained through alternative channels will not be considered valid.