Shelving - Inside Delivery & Installation

The State of Maine, Division of Purchases, is requesting bids for shelving with inside delivery and installation, with bids due December 7, 2009.

In cases of tie bids where price, quality, availability, and other factors are equal, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering products manufactured in Maine.

Unit prices must be submitted separately for each item unless otherwise specified, and awards will be made on an item-by-item basis or as a group, whichever serves the State's best interest. All transportation charges, including freight and delivery, shall be prepaid and at the contractor's expense unless otherwise specified. Bidders must exclude Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes from quotes.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value to the State, considering service quality, specification conformance, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10% unless otherwise stated. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered. Delivery must be stated in definite terms, and all deliveries must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Payment terms and cash discounts should be clearly specified; however, discounts under 20 days will not be considered in contract awards due to standard accounting procedures. The contractor must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order, and any deviation may result in rejection.

Bids must be submitted using prescribed forms through electronic mediums to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, prior to the opening date and time.