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The State of Maine is soliciting bids for a fiberglass truck cap for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, with quotes due June 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The cap must be Maxi High Wedge Style, constructed with a reinforced roof, radius corners, clear glass with black window beading, and 360-degree visibility windows. Specifications include dual gas props per door, a recessed third brake light, a 12-volt interior rear light, side construction doors with windows, a standard front window, and four aluminum hold-down clamps (or eight if external cap racks are used). All window handles must include weather covers for locks. Paint color shall match GM/Ford/Dodge Paint Code #46U (Blue Granite). The cap must be FOB dealer installed at the requesting location and shall not use Scotch-Lok style connectors.

Bidders must provide unit cost, total cost, vendor contact details, and estimated delivery time. Transportation and freight charges must be prepaid by the contractor and included in the quoted price. Quotes should exclude federal and Maine state sales and use taxes.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, with evaluation based on product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. Tie bids favor in-state bidders or bidders offering Maine-produced commodities or services. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in low-bidder determination; discounts under 20 days are not. The state reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities and technicalities, and increase or decrease quantities by 10%.

All deliveries must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Bidders must confirm their organization's ability to accept a State of Maine procurement card. Maine statute prohibits sellers from imposing surcharges on credit or debit card purchases.