Shelving & Installation. Please see specs

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting sealed bids for shelving and installation, with bids due April 29, 2010. An in-state preference applies to tied bids under Maine procurement rules.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item using prescribed forms or electronic media, with sealed responses delivered to the Division of Purchases office at 9 State House Station, Room 119, Augusta, Maine by the opening date and time. Shelving and installation specifications are detailed in attached procurement documents.

Bid prices must be quoted delivered to destination, with all trade or quantity discounts and transportation charges prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bidders must exclude these from quotes. Cash discounts under 20 days will not be considered in award decisions.

The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder or accept items individually as deemed in the State's best interest, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. Award evaluation will consider quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and overall cost to the State. In cases of tied bids, preference will be given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified on the Purchase Order; any deviation is grounds for rejection. All deliveries must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Failure to submit bids on three consecutive requests may result in removal from the bidder register at the Director's discretion.