Nintendo Wii video game systems for May Megabucks promo

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on Nintendo Wii video game systems for the May Megabucks promotion, with bids due March 16, 2011.

Bidders must submit responses electronically by the stated closing date using prescribed forms or electronic mediums, with separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified. Amendments and late submissions are rejected from consideration. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and award to the lowest responsible bidder or as individual items in the State's best interest.

Awards will consider best-value factors including service and supply quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and overall cost. Unit prices govern in case of discrepancies between unit and total prices. Pricing must be stated in units as specified and delivered to destination with all discounts included. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes; bidders must quote without tax inclusion. Cash discounts of less than 20 days will not be considered in award determinations.

All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Bidders must furnish complete identification and descriptive literature for any proposed alternate commodities. Delivery terms must be stated in definite terms. The Division reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities ordered by up to 10 percent unless otherwise stated in the bid. No contract may be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written consent from the Director.