Uniform boots - contract

The Maine Department of Corrections is requesting bids on uniform boots under an all-or-none award structure, with bids due April 1, 2009 and contract performance running April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010 with a two-year renewal option. Bidders must accept the State Procurement Card with no surcharges; the State reserves the right to reject bids from vendors unwilling to do so.

The scope covers Rocky Boots Style #2090 (jump boot with side zipper) and Style #2167 (6-inch mid-cut boot with front lacing), both black all-leather construction. Approved equivalent products are acceptable. Bidders must specify unit pricing and delivery timeframes; vendor information, contact details, and extended product descriptions are required. Quantities and total contract value are not predefined; the contract will cover actual quantities required by the department throughout the term.

All prices must be submitted on a net basis, fully inclusive of transportation charges, prepaid by the contractor, and delivered FOB destination. Prices remain firm for the contract duration. The contractor is responsible for pre-shipment inspection and assumes full responsibility for repairing or replacing defective items. The State may cancel the contract with thirty days' notice or immediately for non-conformance.

Municipalities, political subdivisions, and school administrative districts may participate and purchase at the bid price, subject to vendor acceptance. A State Purchasing Code of Conduct Affidavit, notarized and covering all suppliers at the point of assembly, must be submitted no later than the bid opening; vendors and suppliers must comply with applicable workplace laws, wage and labor standards, anti-discrimination requirements, and human and labor rights treaty obligations including prohibitions against forced labor and child labor.