Poly Crete Plate Shop floor

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for a Poly Crete Plate Shop floor, with bids due March 28, 2011.

The scope involves a plate shop floor installation or refinishing using Poly Crete materials. Detailed technical specifications are not present in the source materials provided. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service (VSS) bidding system by 2:00 p.m. local time on the due date. All unit prices must be submitted separately unless otherwise specified, and prices must include transportation charges, trade discounts, and quantity discounts, with delivery to the State's specified destination.

Questions must be submitted exclusively through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page in the VSS portal. Responses will be posted in the same location up to 24 hours prior to bid closing; questions submitted after that deadline will not be considered valid.

The State reserves the right to award on an item-by-item basis or as a group, whichever serves its best interests, and to reject any or all bids. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, with consideration given to quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. The State is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes; bidders must quote without these taxes. Contractors may not assign, sublet, or transfer purchase orders without written consent from the Director. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10%.

Bidders may offer cash discounts for payment within 20 days or more from delivery and invoice receipt. Maine state statute 9-A MRSA 8-303 (2) prohibits sellers from imposing surcharges on credit card or debit card purchases; payment by card must be accepted at the same terms as cash or check payments.