A bid may be rejected if it is in any way incomplete or irregular. Any article that the University of Maine, in its sole discretion, determines to be the equal of that specified, considering quality, workmanship, economy of operation, and suitability for the purpose intended, shall be accepted. It is the bidder's responsibility to clearly and specifically indicate the product being offered and to provide sufficient descriptive literature, catalog cuts and technical detail to enable the University of Maine to determine if the product offered meets the requirements of the solicitation. Failure to furnish adequate data for evaluation purposes may result in declaring a bid non-responsive . The University will not be bound by oral responses to inquiries or written responses other than addenda.
Vendors assume the risk of the methods of dispatch chosen.
The University assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any package or mail delivery service. Postmarking by the due date WILL NOT substitute for receipt of bid. Bids must be date and time stamped by the Purchasing Department on time to be considered. Bids received after the due date and time will be returned unopened. Additional time will not be granted to any vendor.