Oven for DOT Central Laboratory

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for an oven for the Department of Transportation Central Laboratory under RFQ, with quotes due December 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

In-state preference applies: where quotes are tied, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. All responses must be submitted electronically. Bidders may submit alternate commodity proposals if accompanied by complete identification and descriptive literature.

The Division will award to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. Cash discounts of 20 days or longer are evaluated; discounts under 20 days are disregarded. All pricing must include separate unit prices per item, delivered to destination with applicable discounts, and exclude Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes. Transportation and freight charges shall be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified.

The Division reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities, and increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise specified. The contractor must furnish items exactly as specified; any deviation is grounds for rejection. All deliveries must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Questions must be submitted through the official Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. All vendors are responsible for regularly reviewing posted questions and answers throughout the solicitation period. Questions and answers obtained through any other means will not be considered valid.