MFS- GPS unit/ software

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for GPS units and software for the Maine Forest Service, with quotations closing at 2:00 p.m. local time on April 12, 2012.

The scope comprises four Trimble 89000-20 GEOXT 6000 Standard Edition GPS units and one Trimble 34191-95 Pathfinder Office Software Update. The State will consider equivalent items meeting the same character, quality, and performance standards; vendors offering alternative products must provide complete identification information and descriptive literature. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item and quote pricing on two bases: standard pricing and alternate pricing that includes a trade-in credit for four existing Trimble 55910-20 MGIS GEO3 units. All shipping and handling charges must be included in the total bid price.

All quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform with supporting documents uploaded within the system. Prices must be quoted FOB Destination with all transportation charges prepaid at the bidder's expense. The State is exempt from federal and state taxes, which must be excluded from all quoted prices. Standard payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice; the State reserves the right to pay by check, Electronic Funds Transfer, or State Procurement Card.

The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, waive irregularities, or partially accept quotations based on lowest price or best value criteria, with price receiving a minimum of 25 percent weight in evaluation. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent at the agreed-upon pricing and may terminate the contract in whole or in part at its discretion.