BID - Ductmate Materials 2010

The document provides information related to e-procurement services for the Department of Correction in North Carolina. It includes general information about the e-procurement service, transportation charges, contact details for the department, and guidelines for bidding and awarding contracts. The document emphasizes the importance of following proper procedures, including including the purchase order number on all correspondence, delivery tickets, and invoices, and showing the purchase order number on all packages and shipping manifests. It also highlights the Department of Correction's zero-tolerance policy for behavior that is unduly familiar or sexually abusive with offenders, and the requirement to report any incidents immediately. The document further explains the bid disqualification process and evaluation criteria for awarding contracts, including factors such as price, quality, reputation, and delivery schedule. It also mentions the need for descriptive literature and specifications from bidders, and the warranty and safety requirements for the equipment provided. The document concludes by stating that the specifications are based on the State's evaluation and that bidders should offer comparable equipment that meets the required features and performance. The document also clarifies that the numbers used in the document are for identification purposes and to establish a general quality level desired, and they are not intended to be specific quantities or measurements.