Silk Screen Printing- Aprons with GRM logo

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for silk screen printing services to produce aprons bearing the GRM (Get Real Get Maine) logo, with quotations due August 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. local time via the State's Vendor Self Service platform.

Bidders must submit a notarized State Purchasing Code of Conduct Affidavit by the bid deadline, certifying compliance with applicable wage, health, labor, environmental, and safety laws; freedom of association; building and fire codes; anti-discrimination statutes; and human and labor rights treaty obligations including prohibitions on forced labor and child labor. Bidders must provide complete physical location information for all plants where the aprons are assembled and supply copies of the code of conduct to each supplier.

The scope comprises aprons with GRM branding and logo. Specific quantities, sizing, color specifications, and material requirements are not detailed in the source materials provided.

Award will be made on the basis of lowest priced conforming bid or on a combination of factors including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery time and destination, and total cost to the State, with price receiving a minimum of 25 percent weight. All purchases are FOB Destination; the successful bidder must prepay transportation to the required destination. Prices must exclude federal and state taxes. Standard payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, waive irregularities, partially accept quotations by item or group, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent at agreed-upon pricing, and terminate the contract in whole or in part at the Division of Purchases' discretion.