Life jackets

The State of Maine is requesting quotes for life jackets due May 3, 2013, with award to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value considering product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and overall cost.

The procurement specifies two Mustang Survival products with no substitutions: HIT Inflatable PFDs (Model MD3183 LE) in black with customized screen printing of the agency badge logo on the front left chest and "GAME WARDEN" text in 2-inch gold letters across the back, and Near Shore Water Rescue Vests (Model MRV050 WR) with identical customization. Quantities are not stated in the available specification documents.

In-state preference applies in the event of tie bids, favoring bidders offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. Bidders must certify compliance with federal suspension and debarment requirements under 49 CFR Part 29 and Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, certifying that neither they, their principals, nor their affiliates are excluded, debarred, or suspended from federal covered transactions; have not been convicted of fraud, criminal offenses, antitrust violations, embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification of records, false statements, or receipt of stolen property within the preceding three years; are not currently indicted or criminally or civilly charged with such offenses; and have not had a public transaction terminated by default within the preceding three years.

All transportation charges must be prepaid and included in the quote. The State is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes. Quotes should reflect these exemptions. Electronic submission is required by 2:00 p.m. local time on May 3, with supporting documentation permitted via fax or mail prior to bid opening. Questions due date is not specified in the available materials.