Olympus DP73-1-51; 17MP color camera

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases, acting on behalf of the Department of Marine Resources, is requesting quotations for one OLYMPUS DP73-1-51 17MP color camera with pixel shifting cooled capability, with quotations due May 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The procurement is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system. Quotations must include unit pricing and cover all goods and compliance with RFQ requirements. The State is exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes on articles not for resale; quotations should exclude these taxes. Requested delivery is on or before May 13, 2016.

Evaluation will be conducted on a "Best Value" basis, considering the qualities of goods, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and the State's best interest, with award ultimately based on lowest price among conforming bidders. No contract term or renewal options are specified. The contract will be finalized following vendor selection and mutual agreement, taking the form of either a State of Maine Master Agreement or a Buyer Purchase Order. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of accurate invoices referencing the contract number.

Bidders must certify compliance with debarment, performance, and non-collusion requirements. Vendors may submit multiple quotations offering alternative items or pricing. No set-asides, incumbent information, or specific funding amounts are identified in the solicitation.