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- RFQ - 29B - 12052400000000001025
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- Waldo County, Maine
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This is a specifications document issued by the State of Maine, Division of Purchases, for the procurement of conversion coated aluminum substrate material intended for the manufacture of reflectorized multi-year motor vehicle license plates. The material must meet specific requirements including Alloy 3003-H12 virgin aluminum in Gauge 20 thickness, with standard widths of 12-1/8 inches for standard plates and 7-1/16 inches for motorcycle plates. The aluminum must be supplied in coiled rolls on 20-inch cores with outer diameters between 42 and 51 inches, with ultimate tensile strength between 17,000 and 23,000 ksi and minimum yield strength of 12,000 ksi. Prospective bidders must submit six sample pieces measuring 12-1/8 inches by 40 inches or 7-1/16 inches by 40 inches by the bid closing date to the Plate Shop in Warren, Maine for testing and analysis. The procurement is for 100,000 pounds of material, with delivery on a FOB basis to Warren, Maine, and deliveries limited to Monday through Friday between 6:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., with all deliveries requiring 24-hour advance phone confirmation.
The aluminum substrate must feature a light, tightly adherent chromate conversion coating such as Alodine 1200 or equivalent, applied per ASTM specification B-449-67 Class 2, with coating weights between 8 and 12 mg/square foot and a median optimum of 10 mg/square foot. Packaging must consist of coils wound to a maximum weight of 2,200 pounds on skids not exceeding 2,300 pounds total weight, individually strapped with a minimum of three evenly spaced strips to prevent telescoping, and shipped in closed vans with moisture-proof wrapping. A maximum variation of ±0% to -5% in total conversion coated aluminum shipped is permitted, and the State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent upon 60 days' written notice. Award determination will be based on price, lead time, and compliance with all material and delivery specifications. Certificates of compliance are required, and the State of Maine reserves the right to reject all bids. All inquiries must be submitted in writing through the Vendor Self Service AdvantageMe system, with responses provided within 48 hours.
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SPECIFICATIONS CONVERSION COATED ALUMINUM
FOR
MULTI-YEAR MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES
I.
Purpose and Scope: It is the purpose of these specifications to define a conversion coated aluminum substrate material suitable in the manufacture of reflectorized multi-year motor vehicle license plates. Detailed qualitative and quantitative criteria for the manufacture and delivery of the substrate are included in these specifications.
II.
Description: The aluminum must have the following properties:
A. Alloy
3003-H12. Aluminum is to be virgin Alloy
#3003 H-12. If reprocessed Aluminum is to be used by bidder, This information must be noted on bid proposal. Also, reprocessed aluminum may contain #3003-H12 , #3105-H12 Alloy or #8112-H111
Material containing reprocessed aluminum may be required for running trials prior to acceptance.
B. Thickness
Gauge 20, (.032” + .003” - .000”)
C. Coil Size
Aluminum is to be in coiled rolls on cores with an
I.D. of 20 inches minus 1 inch plus 2 inches, coil
O.D. maximum 51”, minimum 42”
D. Width
Standard Size
12-1/8”
Motorcycle Size
7 - 1/16”
E. Ultimate Strength
17,000 to 23,000 ksi
F. Minimum Yield Strength 12,000 ksi
G. Elongation on 1/16”
Standard specimen
15 to 20% nominal with 12% minimum
H. Quality
To withstand embossing with all steel dies at 3/32” dies at 3/32” height without breaking, cutting or appreciable plate warping.
I. Surface Finish
Treated with a light, tightly adherent, amorphous chromate conversion coating, Alodine 1200 or equal, applied in conformance with specifications outlined in ASTM specification B-449-67, Class 2, or as revised, and free of any powdery residue or oil or other foreign material, which may affect adhesion of reflective sheeting.
J. Backside Surface Finish
Finish will be free of any powdery residue, oil or other foreign material which may affect adhesion of reflective sheeting.
K. Coating Weight
8 to 12 mg/sq. ft. with a median of 10 mg/sq.ft.
as the optimum
III.
Test and Analysis of Samples: On or before the date of the bid closing, each prospective bidder shall submit six (6) sample pieces of conversion coated aluminum for test and analysis. Each sample shall be 12-1/8” x 40” or 7- 1/16 x 40” and shall meet the criteria defined in section II above. The samples must be properly labeled with the name of the manufacturer, alloy, gauge, strength and any other characteristic that would benefit testing and analysis. The bidder’s name must also be marked on the sample for traceability.
A. Any sample which does not meet design specifications or production testing may result in rejection of the bid.
B. Acceptance of the samples does not relieve the bidder of the responsibility of furnishing the purchaser with production material that meets design criteria and/or sample quality in accordance with these specifications . All production material must be of the same or better quality than the accepted samples. Any material that does not meet this criteria will be returned to the vendor at the vendor’s cost.
C. Address samples to: Plate Shop Bolduc Unit
Warren, Maine 04864
IV.
Packaging:
A. Coils of 12-1/8” or 7- 1/16” wide aluminum substrate shall be wound to a maximum weight of 2,200 lbs. The coils shall have 20” plus 2” minus 1” core and a maximum O.D. of 51” minimum O.D. 42”. Coils shall be packaged on skids with a total weight of not more than 2,300 lbs.
B. Each coil shall be separated by 2”x 2” wood spacers on the bottom to provide for pick up by fork truck. Packaging shall provide proper protection against environmental circumstance.
C. Each coil shall be securely banded both around the circumference and through the eye of the coil to prevent telescoping. Band protection shall be provided to insure against damaging the aluminum.
D. Coils shall be free from edge damage, as caused by cable marks, forklifts, dull cutting dies, rough, wavy or damaged edges. Coils shall be coiled straight, and fairly tight with no more than 1/16” interweave.
E. A securely attached packing slip, legible without removal, shall be attached to each skid and shall indicate the manufacturer’s name, date of manufacture, lot number, coil size, gross and net weights, and purchase order number.
V.
Quantity: To be stated on invitation to bid.
VI.
Conditions:
A. A maximum variation of +0% - 5% in the total of conversion coated aluminum shipped against this order will be permitted. The price structure shall include no extra for exact quantity.
B. The purchaser reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities defined herein by no more than 10% of the ordered amount and upon 60 days’ written notice.
VII.
Delivery: Delivery shall be FOB Plate shop in Warren, ME.
Note: Certificates of compliance with the above specifications are required.
Shipping instructions for coiled aluminum:
1.
Deliveries AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, under existing condition. Please state the approximate delivery schedule as part of bid.
2.
Skid maximum to be 2,300 lbs. with complete moisture proof wrapping, to be shipped in such a manner to allow for the stacking or skids, wooden separators of even thickness between coils to prevent rocking and facilitate stacking. Skids to be shipped in a closed van with rear unload.
3.
Each coil of aluminum is to be strapped individually to prevent telescoping with a minimum of 3 evenly spaced strips.
4.
No more than 1 roll per skid/pallet and skids may be double stacked on truck.
5.
Shipments must be protected from the weather, floor delivery/tailgate to be removed by fork lift at destination.
6.
ALL deliveries must be confirmed by phone 24 hours prior to arrival by calling
(207) 273-2042 or (207) 624-9007.
7.
Delivery Hours: Mon-Friday 6:30 A.M. - 2 P.M. No deliveries Saturday, Sunday or designated State Holidays.
8. All palletts used must be 2 way pallets. No 4 way pallets will be accepted. Standard heavy duty pallets must be used.
Note: Bidder to state ‘Brand Name’, ‘Name of Manufacturer’ ‘Date of Manufacture’ and ‘Place of Manufacture’ on bid.
Note: All the above specification on material and delivery are the most acceptable. However, if objections to any part of these specifications will prevent quoting, please state the objections in your bid.
Note: In addition to price, any of the above criteria, along with lead-time, will be used as criteria when determining award.
The State of Maine reserves the right to reject all bids.
Sole contact information is to the buyer listed below. All questions must be requested in writing through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) AdvantageMe system online by using the “question and answer” format. Answers will be posted within 48 hours or sooner.
Todd Cummings Buyer II State of Maine Division of Purchases 9 State House Station Augusta ME 04333-0009 Tel: 207-624-7336 Fax: 207-287-6578 Todd.cummings@maine.gov
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