smokey figure and lot

The Saco River District in Maine is requesting quotations for Smokey Bear promotional and educational products under RFQ, with quotes due December 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Prospective vendors must currently hold a USDA Forest Service license to sell Smokey Bear Products and be listed on the Official Smokey Bear Licensee List to be eligible for award — this is a decision-filtering eligibility requirement.

The scope includes one six-foot fiberglass Smokey Bear figure with internal steel frame, steel mounting plate, fiberglass base, and security locking device; one five-category fire danger sign (48 inches by 32 inches, powder-coated aluminum with reflective lettering and moveable arrow); one rider sign (48 inches by 10 inches, powder-coated aluminum with reflective lettering); custom copy for the fire danger sign; one six-foot two-dimensional powder-coated aluminum Smokey Bear figure; four 12-inch by 9-inch powder-coated aluminum countertop displays with digital-print laminated overlay and brochure holders; and one stand for the two-dimensional figure. All items are awarded as a single unit without itemization of individual bids. Total price must include shipping to Saco River District headquarters at 356 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine 04039.

The State of Maine reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, considering quality, conformity to specifications, purpose, delivery date, and total cost. Unit prices govern in cases of discrepancy between unit and total prices. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining low bid. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. All transportation charges shall be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Questions must be submitted through the designated Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; responses through alternative channels are not valid.