Inspection station signs - motor vehicle

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for inspection station signs for motor vehicles, with bids due October 25, 2011. A 10% price preference applies to bids offering paper or paper products with a minimum of 30% postconsumer recycled content, provided the bid is within 10% of the lowest compliant bid and the bidder discloses recycled content percentage in the response comments section.

The scope includes standardized signs for motor vehicle and motorcycle inspection stations operating under Maine State Police authorization. Motorcycle inspection station signs must measure 24 inches by 36 inches and meet material composition, color, and reflectivity standards for outdoor durability and legibility under various lighting conditions and Maine weather exposure. Motor vehicle inspection station signs follow related specifications. The signs must comply with Maine State Police regulatory standards for authorized inspection locations.

The contract includes an extension clause permitting the State Purchasing Director to extend the contract period with contractor consent, provided the total period does not exceed three years, and establishes a 3% overrun limit above the contract value. Contractor past performance may be considered in award decisions. Standard Maine Division of Purchases terms and conditions apply, including one-year warranties against defects following final acceptance, contractor responsibility for all packing and shipping costs unless otherwise specified, and strict adherence to delivery schedules. The Division reserves the right to inspect, reject, or require rework of defective materials at contractor expense and may terminate for failure to perform, deliver on time, or maintain progress. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, provide Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals, and indemnify the state against claims and losses.