Maxell LTO 4 tape 20/CS

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases, acting on behalf of the Office of Information Technology, is requesting quotations for 2,000 units of Maxell LTO 4 tape (20 cases, product number MAX 183906) under RFQ with quotations due February 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service e-procurement system.

All tapes must be new with pre-attached labels meeting state standards, numbered in bold print starting at 210035. The complete shipment must be delivered as a single delivery to the CMCC Data Center at 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta, Maine, by March 18, 2016 before 3:00 p.m.; vendors must call 207-624-7236 thirty minutes prior to arrival. Pricing should be submitted as unit price per tape with all costs, including shipping, under FOB Destination terms. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes.

Award will be made on a best value basis considering conformity to specifications, delivery date, and lowest price among qualifying bidders. The State anticipates net 30 payment terms upon receipt of an accurate invoice referencing the contract number.

Bidders must complete an Economic Impact Form identifying salaries paid to Maine residents, payments to Maine-based subcontractors, and state and local tax payments within the past 12 months. The bidder with the largest economic impact value will receive a 10% reduction applied to their bid for evaluation purposes — a material advantage for vendors with substantial Maine-based operations.

All bids must remain firm for 180 days from the bid opening date. Bidders must provide debarment and non-collusion certifications.