Maine Learning Results

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases issued a solicitation for Maine Learning Results with a proposal due date of December 8, 2008.

The source materials provided establish standard procurement conditions and contract extension clauses but do not specify the goods or services being procured, quantities, estimated contract value, place of performance, evaluation criteria weightings, or competitive timeline details such as pre-bid meetings or question-due dates. The attached Conditions and Instructions to Bidders document outlines general state procurement framework: bidders must submit separate unit prices for items delivered to destination, inclusive of all discounts and transportation; awards go to the lowest responsible bidder providing best value, with consideration of quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost; the State is exempt from Federal and Maine sales and use taxes and requires quotes excluding those taxes; contract assignment requires written State consent; the State retains a 10% flexibility clause to increase or decrease order quantities; and cash discounts are considered only for terms of 20 days or longer.

The Clauses Extension Overrun 3 Performance Bid document establishes that past performance is an evaluation factor in award determination, that contractor overruns are capped at 3% of contract value, and that the State Purchasing Director may extend the contract period beyond the initial expiration date with contractor consent, provided total contract duration does not exceed three years. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. Vendors must provide material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals per Maine law.