Poly bags 22x16x58 6 mil clear - yearly master agreement.

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for poly bags measuring 22 inches by 16 inches by 58 inches in 6-mil clear plastic under a yearly master agreement, with bids due January 21, 2010.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on the basis of best value to the State. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, must be prepaid by the contractor unless the bid documents specify otherwise. Bidders must state cash discount terms; discounts claimed under 20 days net will not be considered in contract awards due to standard accounting procedures, and bids with terms of "less than 25 net" will not be considered unless in the State's best interest.

The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities and technicalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and award contracts to in-state bidders when price, quality, availability, and other factors are equal. Time of delivery must be stated in definite terms, and earliest delivery dates may factor into award decisions if time is critical.

All deliveries must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The State is exempt from Federal taxes on articles not for resale and from Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bidders must quote accordingly. If the products contain hazardous chemicals, the contractor must provide current material safety data sheets in compliance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.

Sealed bids must be submitted electronically to the Division of Purchases in Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, prior to the closing date and time. Bid tabulations become available for public inspection following contract award.