Purchase Two 50 man life raft to replace condemned units

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids for two 50-man life rafts to replace condemned units, with bids due March 26, 2009.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each raft using prescribed forms or electronic mediums. Sealed bids or electronic secure responses must reach the Division of Purchases office in Augusta, Maine prior to the closing date and time. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept items individually or as a group based on best interest to the State, and to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value. Tie bids will be resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured commodities or services. Pricing must be stated in units as specified and delivered to destination, including all discounts. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid and at the contractor's expense unless otherwise specified. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days will not be considered due to standard accounting procedures.

The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use taxes, so bids must exclude these taxes. The contractor must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order, with any deviation subject to rejection. Material Safety Data Sheets are required for all hazardous chemicals in accordance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law. No contract may be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written consent of the Director of Purchases.