Request for Quote for Floor Cleaners Bldg 493 & 499

The Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for floor cleaners for Buildings 493 and 499, with quotes due January 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform.

All bidders must submit quotations electronically through VSS and upload supporting attachments within that system. References to specific manufacturers or products include "or approved equal" items; proposed substitutes require complete identification and descriptive literature. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each requested item, with unit price governing in case of discrepancy between unit and total prices.

Award will be made on the basis of lowest priced conforming bid or on a combination of factors including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery time, and cost, with price receiving a minimum of 25 percent weight. All purchases are FOB Destination; the successful bidder must prepay transportation charges. The State of Maine is exempt from federal and state taxes, and quoted prices must exclude all taxes. Standard payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice; cash discounts for payments in 20 days or more may be considered in evaluation.

Questions must be posted through the VSS Question and Answer link; all answers will be provided in writing through that system or through RFQ amendments. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, waive irregularities, partially accept quotations, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent at agreed-upon pricing, and terminate contracts at its discretion.