Lab Coats For Dairy Inspection

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids for lab coats for dairy inspection, with bids due February 17, 2010.

Bidders must complete and submit a State Purchasing Code of Conduct Affidavit certifying compliance with Maine labor and international labor standards, including wage, health, safety, environmental, and anti-discrimination requirements. The affidavit must be faxed to Sue Garcia at 207-287-6578 no later than the bid opening date and time and must include all physical plant locations where the lab coats are assembled.

Bids must be submitted in sealed form or electronically to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, State House Station, Augusta, Maine by the specified deadline. Unit prices must be quoted separately for each item, delivered to destination with all applicable discounts included; federal and Maine state sales taxes are excluded. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and award to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured products. All transportation and freight charges are the contractor's responsibility unless otherwise specified. The state may increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in evaluation; discounts under 20 days are not. Failure to submit bids on three consecutive requests may result in removal from the bidder register.