uPrint Plus 3D Printer

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on a uPrint Plus 3D Printer, with bids due July 20, 2011.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices using prescribed forms or electronic mediums; electronic submissions are required and must be received by the closing date and time, with late submissions rejected. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise specified. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value to the state.

All pricing must exclude federal and Maine state sales and use taxes. Bidders should specify payment terms and cash discounts, though discounts under 20 days will not be considered in award determinations. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery costs, are the contractor's responsibility and must be prepaid unless otherwise specified in the bid. Delivery timelines must be stated in definite terms, and all deliveries must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

In case of contractor default, the state reserves the right to procure materials from alternate sources and charge any excess costs to the original contractor; however, the contractor is not liable for delays caused by strikes, fires, acts of God, or other causes beyond reasonable prevention. Contractors must provide material safety data sheets for any hazardous chemicals supplied in accordance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.