PID/FID equipment

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids for PID/FID equipment, with bids due September 28, 2007.

The solicitation is governed by standard state procurement terms: sealed bids must be received at the Division of Purchases, Room 119, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, by the opening date and time; late bids will not be considered. Bidders must quote unit prices for each item using prescribed forms and electronic media, with prices delivered to destination and all trade and quantity discounts included. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in lowest-bid determination. The state is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes; bidders should not include these in quotes. All transportation charges are prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified.

The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and award to the lowest responsible bidder based on best-value factors including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Tie bids will be resolved based on factors serving the state's interest or by drawing of lots, with preference given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The Division may increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise stated. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified; deviations may result in rejection. In case of default, the state may procure from other sources and charge excess costs to the contractor, though contractors are not liable for delays from strikes, fires, acts of God, or other causes beyond reasonable control.