Ultra Micro Mass Comparator

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting electronic quotes for an Ultra Micro Mass Comparator, with quotes due November 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The procurement is an electronic-quote process under which the state reserves the right to award on a per-item or group basis and to increase or decrease order quantities by up to 10%. The state will award to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best overall value, with evaluation criteria including product quality, specification conformance, delivery date, and ultimate cost. Bidders must provide separate unit prices for each item, state delivery terms definitively, and specify any cash discounts; discounts of less than 20 days will not be considered in award determinations. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified.

The Ultra Micro Mass Comparator must meet specified performance standards and physical specifications, including measurement range, accuracy tolerances, repeatability requirements, calibration standards, and environmental operating conditions. Bidders proposing alternate commodities must provide complete identification and descriptive literature. Hazardous chemical suppliers must provide current material safety data sheets per Maine law.

The state is exempt from federal and Maine state sales taxes, and quotes should exclude these amounts. Bidders may submit alternate bids and supporting documentation. The state reserves the right to reject any or all quotes at its discretion. Default by the contractor permits the state to procure materials from alternative sources and charge excess costs to the contractor, except where delays result from strikes, fires, acts of God, or other causes beyond reasonable control.