Misc Kitchen Equipment for Women's Reentry Center

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting sealed bids for miscellaneous kitchen equipment for a Women's Reentry Center, with bids due December 21, 2010. In-state bidders and vendors offering Maine-manufactured products receive preference in tie situations under best-value evaluation.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item on prescribed forms, with all pricing delivered to destination and inclusive of trade or quantity discounts. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified with no deviations permitted. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value to Maine, including service quality, specification conformity, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Delivery terms must be stated in definite terms. Cash discounts of less than 20 days will not be considered in contract awards due to accounting procedures.

Sealed bids and electronic responses must be received by the specified opening date and time; late submissions will be rejected entirely. The State is exempt from Federal taxes and Maine state sales and use taxes, and bidders must quote accordingly without including these taxes. Contractors must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Manufacturers, importers, suppliers, or distributors of hazardous chemicals must provide current material safety data sheets in accordance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive formalities.