210713_FFE_Alternate_Form.docx

This is an Alternate Form for furniture, fixtures, and equipment submitted to the Maine Department of Corrections for the Men's Reentry and Admin Buildings project under RFQ 03A 210723*0019 located in Machiasport, Maine. The form provides a structured template for bidders to propose alternative products as substitutions to basis of design items specified in the original solicitation. Bidders are required to complete all relevant fields including item designation and tag, proposed alternate manufacturer and model information, item dimensions, product description, sustainable attributes, finishes, and vendor details. The form requires the submitting individual to initial their certification that the proposed product meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, indicating that adequate investigation has been conducted.

Bidders must attach or include additional supporting documentation such as drawings, specifications, and cut sheets to adequately evaluate each proposed substitution, as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders and Product Requirements sections of the solicitation. This alternate form is a standard mechanism for allowing flexibility in the procurement process while maintaining quality and specification standards for office furniture being procured for the correctional facility reentry and administrative buildings.