telco supplies

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids on telco supplies with bids due March 16, 2011. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on a best-value basis, considering quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost to the State.

Bids must be submitted electronically by the closing date and time; the State is not responsible for delays due to network congestion. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified and must account for all transportation charges, including freight and express costs, as prepaid expenses. Alternate commodities require complete identification and descriptive literature; lack of such information will be construed as an offer to supply the specified commodity.

The State is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes; bidders should quote accordingly without including these taxes. Cash discounts for payments of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder, though discounts under 20 days will not be considered. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept individual items, or increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%.

All bids and quotes must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Contracts may not be assigned without written Director consent. Suppliers of hazardous chemicals must provide current material safety data sheets to direct purchasers under the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law.