A bid may be rejected if it is in any way incomplete or irregular. Submission is also agreement that the University will be notified of any change in this status. The University will not be bound by oral responses to inquiries or written responses other than addenda. The bidder shall clearly and specifically identify the product being offered and enclose complete and detailed descriptive literature, catalog cuts and specifications with the bid to enable the University of Maine to determine if the product offered meets the requirements of the solicitation. Failure to do so may cause the bid to be considered non-responsive.
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. In the event that the University is closed because of inclement weather at the time that a bid is due, the bid will be opened at the same time on the next day that the University is open. Bids received after the due date and time will be returned unopened.