Olivetti PR2 Plus Printers

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting sealed bids for Olivetti PR2 Plus Printers, with bids due December 4, 2008.

In cases of tied bids, Maine applies a preference to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities or technicalities, and increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise stated.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item using prescribed forms or electronic media. Sealed bids must be received at the State Office Building in Augusta, Maine, prior to the closing deadline; bids received after the deadline will not be considered. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The state is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes and will not include these charges in bid evaluations.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State of Maine, with evaluation criteria including service and supply quality, specification compliance, delivery dates, and overall cost. Bidders must specify payment terms and cash discounts; discounts under 20 days will not be considered in award determinations. The contractor is prohibited from assigning, subletting, or transferring contracts without written consent from the Director.