Wool Pants for CCF

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is soliciting bids on wool pants for the Charleston Correctional Facility, with bids due October 6, 2010. Bidders must submit a signed State Purchasing Code of Conduct Affidavit certifying compliance with wage, labor, environmental, safety, and anti-discrimination standards at all plants and suppliers involved in assembly, with the affidavit due by the bid opening date.

The scope is 60 pairs of dark green wool pants, 24 oz. weight with a minimum 75% wool content (recycled wool acceptable), featuring two front and rear pockets, suspender buttons, brass front zipper, a minimum of seven belt loops, and button waistband closure. Sizes span 30" to 33" inseam lengths across waist sizes 32" through 48", with the largest individual orders being 12 pairs in size 38" waist and 10 pairs in size 36" waist. The pants are for outside work crews.

Bidders must furnish free samples and state delivery times in definite terms. In-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced commodities receive tie-bid preference. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine sales and use taxes; bidders should quote accordingly. All transportation charges, including freight, must be prepaid at the contractor's expense. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days are not. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on a best-value basis, potentially for individual items or item groups. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified; deviations are grounds for rejection. Bidders must provide the physical locations of all plants where assembly occurs, including manufacturer names, addresses, and telephone numbers.