Purchase/install additional visual broadcast equip &svc plan

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of additional visual broadcast equipment and services, with bids due March 1, 2011.

Bidders must submit responses electronically prior to closing and provide separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. In cases of tied bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

All transportation charges must be included prepaid in quoted prices unless otherwise specified. Bidders must quote prices excluding federal and Maine state sales and use taxes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days are not considered. Delivery terms must be stated in definite terms, with earliest delivery date potentially serving as an award factor if time is of the essence.

The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise stated. All deliveries must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order, and any deviation may result in rejection. Contractors must also provide current material safety data sheets for any hazardous chemicals supplied in accordance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.