Rubber Stamps, Daters, etc. - Master Agreement

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids for a Master Agreement covering rubber stamps, daters, and related items, with bids due August 17, 2011 and a bidders conference held August 18, 2011.

A preference for in-state bidders or vendors offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine applies in cases of tied bids with equal price, quality, and availability.

Bidders may submit alternate commodities if they provide complete identification and descriptive literature demonstrating equivalence to specified items. Pricing must be submitted as separate unit prices delivered to destination and include all trade or quantity discounts. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid and at the contractor's expense unless otherwise specified. Electronic submission of quotes is required, closing at 2:00 p.m. local time on the announced date.

Awards will be made on an item-by-item or group basis, whichever serves the State's best interest, with consideration given to the lowest responsible bidder offering the greatest overall value. The State of Maine is exempt from Federal taxes and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bidders should quote accordingly without these taxes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days will not be considered. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent, and procure materials from alternative sources if the contractor defaults.