Requesting Helmets/Faceshield/Covers

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for helmets, faceshields, and covers with quotes due April 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Quotes must be submitted electronically through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform. Questions are accepted up to 48 hours prior to bid closing and must be submitted through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; responses are posted in the same location, and vendors are responsible for reviewing all posted questions and answers before submitting quotes.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, with evaluation based on product quality, specification conformity, delivery dates, and overall cost to the State. Unit prices must be submitted for each item unless otherwise specified. Pricing must include all transportation charges, trade discounts, and quantity discounts to the specified destination. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days will not be evaluated. Bidders proposing alternate commodities must provide complete identification and descriptive literature. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes, and quotes should exclude these charges. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities and technicalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent, and award items individually or as a group. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order without deviation and in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.