The University shall be notified 48 hours prior to delivery so that personnel may be available to allow access to the building and verify items received. The contract shall cover the actual needs of the University throughout the term of the contract regardless of whether they are more or less than the quantities shown. It is anticipated that one order will be placed for an entire lot each year, however, smaller orders may be required at other times. Payment will be upon submittal of an invoice to the Purchasing Department by the Contractor on a net 30 basis unless discount terms are offered. Invoice must include the purchase order number.
Contractor is required to invoice each location separately.
The bid price shall include charges such as installation, shipping, insurance, and all other costs. Charges not specified in the bid will not be honored. Prices quoted will be considered to include all charges for transportation, packaging, crates, containers, insurance, duty and brokerage charges, etc. In the event the order is rejected, mattresses will be returned to the Contractor and all costs associated with the return will be at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor agrees that any litigation, action or proceeding arising out of this Contract, shall be instituted in a state court located in the State of Maine.