Mouthpieces for Intoxilyzer CMI Intoxilyzer 5000 Device

The State of Maine is requesting quotes for mouthpieces compatible with CMI Intoxilyzer 5000 breath-testing devices, with quotes due December 30, 2011.

The acceptable product is the Ultrap Mouthpiece (Guth Laboratories Part# GM-0100-00) or equivalent. Mouthpieces must be compatible with the CMI Intoxilyzer 5000 device and feature internal baffles to prevent saliva leakage and completely sealed seams to ensure accurate testing results. These are consumable components subject to regular replacement due to sanitary requirements and wear.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value to the State, with evaluation considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities and technicalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are factored into low-bidder determination.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item with all trade or quantity discounts included; delivery is to destination with all transportation charges prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine sales and use taxes; quotes should exclude these amounts. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

Questions must be submitted exclusively through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page, with answers posted in the same location. Vendors are responsible for logging into the system to review all posted questions and answers; responses obtained through other methods are not considered valid. Quotes must be submitted electronically and close at 2:00 p.m. local time on December 30, 2011.