Requesting Helmets/Faceshield/Covers

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for helmets, faceshields, and covers with quotes due April 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

All quotes must be submitted electronically. Unit prices are required separately for each item unless otherwise specified, stated as delivered to destination and inclusive of trade or quantity discounts. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes and should be quoted accordingly.

The State reserves the right to award contracts on a per-item or group basis, whichever serves the State's best interests. Quantities may be increased or decreased by up to 10% unless otherwise specified in the purchase order. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, evaluated on quality of goods, conformance to specifications, delivery dates, and overall cost.

Bidders may submit additional and alternate bids with supporting documents and literature permitted to be faxed or mailed prior to bid opening. Delivery terms must be specified in definite language. Cash discounts are permitted but discounts under 20 days will not be considered in contract awards. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise noted. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified on the purchase order; deviations may result in rejection. Manufacturers of hazardous chemicals must provide current material safety data sheets in compliance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.