TOWELS - COTTON TERRYCLOTH- Size 20 x 40, White

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for cotton terrycloth towels, 20 x 40 inches, white, with quotations due June 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform.

All bidders must submit a completed Code of Conduct Affidavit certifying compliance with workplace laws, labor standards, and human rights obligations, including prohibitions on forced labor, child labor, and involuntary prison labor, and affirming freedom of association. The affidavit must identify all plant locations where assembly occurs and be faxed to Sue Garcia at 207-287-6578 no later than the bid opening date. The term "or approved equal" is implied for any items defined by trade name or catalog number, allowing bidders to propose equivalent products of equal character, quality, and performance.

Award will be made on the basis of lowest priced quotation conforming to specifications or on a combination of factors including quality, conformity, delivery time, and total cost to the State, with price receiving a minimum of 25 percent weight. All quotations must be submitted electronically through VSS with supporting documentation uploaded within the platform. Unit pricing must be submitted separately for each item unless otherwise specified. Delivery is FOB Destination; the State of Maine is exempt from federal and state taxes and all quoted prices must exclude taxes unless otherwise specified. Standard payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, waive irregularities, partially accept quotations, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent at agreed-upon pricing, and terminate the contract at its discretion. Questions must be posted through the VSS Question and Answer link.