TV Monitors

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Department of Corrections, is requesting quotations for seven television monitors—one 55-inch, two 60-inch, and four 75-inch units—for delivery to Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport, Maine, with quotations due October 15, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The procurement specifies exact Samsung models: one UN55AU8000FXZA (55-inch Class 8000 Series), two UN60TU7000FXZA (60-inch Class TU7000 Series), and four UN75AU8000FXZA (75-inch Class 8000 Series). All units must deliver 4K (2160p) resolution, HDR capability, Tizen smart platform, edge-lit LED backlighting, 60Hz refresh rate, and integrated Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants. The 55-inch and 75-inch models require Motion Rate 120 technology; the 60-inch model requires adjustable stand width. VESA wall mount compatibility is specified at 200mm x 200mm for the 55-inch unit and 400mm x 400mm for the 75-inch unit. All monitors include 1-year manufacturer warranties for parts and labor.

Bidders must submit unit costs and total costs per monitor type, lead time in weeks, product data sheets, warranty information, and a completed technical specifications checklist marking conformity with each requirement or providing detailed justifications for approved equal alternatives. Quotations exclude state and local taxes and must be submitted through the State's Advantage Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system. Delivery is required November 1, 2021.

The State will evaluate submissions on a best value basis considering technical conformity, quality, delivery timeframe, and overall value. Once goods are determined conforming, award goes to the lowest-priced bidder, provided the vendor does not have documented poor performance or contract terminations within the last five years. Quotations remain binding for 180 days from bid opening. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of invoice.