Nutrition Assessment Form

The state of Maine is seeking proposals for a Nutrition Assessment Form contract covering Androscoggin, Penobscot, and Piscataquis Counties, specifically targeting WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program services. The procurement appears to involve comprehensive nutrition assessment and related administrative services across multiple county locations. The contract opportunity was initially posted on August 9, 2007, with proposals due by August 13, 2007, indicating an expedited procurement timeline. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by the specified deadline, with late submissions being automatically disqualified. The state will evaluate bids based on lowest responsible bidder criteria, considering factors such as quality, conformity to specifications, and delivery timeline. Evaluation will prioritize proposals providing the best overall value to the state, with the potential to adjust contract quantities by up to 10%.

The contract documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The procurement involves multiple WIC Program service providers, including Aroostook County Action Program, Bangor Department of Health & Welfare, Coastal Economic Development, and several other regional organizations. The contract includes provisions for a potential three-year maximum contract period, with the State Purchasing Director retaining discretion to extend the contract duration with contractor consent. A 3% overrun cap is specified in the additional clauses document. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement appears focused on standardizing nutrition assessment processes across multiple county-level service providers. The contract opportunity suggests a collaborative approach to delivering nutrition assessment services across different regional administrative entities in Maine.