Shrink Film

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting sealed bids for shrink film, with bids due July 30, 2009. A preference for in-state bidders or commodities produced or manufactured in Maine applies where tie bids occur.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified. All bids must be delivered to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, prior to the closing deadline; bids received after that time will not be considered. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities or technicalities, and increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10% unless otherwise stated.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State, with evaluation considering quality, conformance to specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bidders should quote accordingly. Terms and cash discounts must be specified by the bidder, though discounts of less than 20 days will not be considered in award decisions.

All deliveries must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Contractors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous chemicals supplied under the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law. Contractors are not liable for failures or delays resulting from strikes, fires, acts of God, or other causes beyond reasonable diligence to prevent.