Master Agreement for NIOSH Ebola Approved Disposable Glove

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services is requesting quotations for a master agreement to supply NIOSH Ebola-approved disposable purple nitrile gloves for use across all state agencies, hospitals, emergency medical services providers, and laboratories, with quotations due February 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The gloves must be powder-free, 12-inch extended cuff, minimum 5.9 mil thickness (preferably 6 mil), equivalent to Kimberly-Clark Nitrile Xtra Exam Gloves or approved equals. Specifications cover five size variations: extra small, small, medium, large, and extra large. Each box contains 100 gloves. The contract covers actual quantities ordered by all agencies with no minimum order requirements.

Pricing must be submitted as net cost per box of 100 gloves with transportation fully prepaid and FOB destination; no surcharges are permitted regardless of payment method. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and requests quotations without tax charges. The initial contract period runs from February 15, 2023 through February 14, 2024, with three optional one-year renewal periods extending through February 14, 2027. Awards may be made to multiple vendors if deemed in the State's best interest.

The State will evaluate quotations on a best value basis, considering product conformity to specifications, delivery timeframe, and lowest price among conforming bids. Bidders' questions must be submitted through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system no later than 48 hours prior to the closure date. Selected vendors must accept state procurement card payments, submit quarterly sales reports, and provide samples upon request at no charge to the State. Quotations must remain valid and binding for 180 days from submission. Bidders must submit debarment certification, cost response spreadsheet, product specification sheets, municipality participation certification, and master agreement contact information.