Master Agreement for NIOSH Ebola Approved Disposable Glove

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services is soliciting quotations for a master agreement to supply NIOSH Ebola-approved disposable purple nitrile gloves, with quotations due March 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. EST through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system.

The gloves must meet a minimum 5.9 mil thickness (6 mil preferred), feature an extended 12-inch cuff, be powder-free, and be packaged in boxes of 50 gloves (25 pairs). Five line items cover sizes Extra Small through Extra Large. No minimum order quantities are mandated. Vendors must submit product specification sheets documenting NIOSH approval, completed cost response spreadsheets, debarment certifications, and vendor contact information. Samples may be required prior to award at no cost to the State, with return shipping at vendor expense within 30–45 days if requested.

Pricing must be submitted as net cost including all transportation charges with FOB Destination terms and no surcharges regardless of payment method. The State reserves the right to award multiple vendors if deemed in its best interest and may authorize other State departments to utilize the contract.

The initial contract term runs April 1, 2023 through March 30, 2024, with three optional one-year renewal periods extending through March 30, 2027, contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. Award decisions will be based on best value criteria, prioritizing specification conformance with lowest price as the tiebreaker; delivery timeframes may be considered as a factor. The awarded vendor must accept State of Maine Procurement Cards for purchases under $5,000 and submit quarterly sales reports within 30 days of each calendar quarter end.