FY11ChainSpecs[1].doc

This is a specifications document for a chain procurement issued by the State of Maine for the Richmond Crew in Fiscal Year 2011. The solicitation requests 11 drums of 5/16" steel chain, with each drum containing 550 feet of chain for a total of 6,050 feet. The chain must meet specific Grade 30 specifications, including a welded proof coil style with a workload limit of 1,900 pounds and a maximum skid load of 2 drums per skid. The total weight of the order is 95 pounds per 100 feet. Vendors must contact the procurement office at least 24 hours prior to delivery. All inquiries regarding this RFQ must be submitted through the official Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page, with responses posted in the same location; vendors are responsible for monitoring this channel for all posted questions and answers.

The State of Maine requires vendors to accept the State Procurement Card as a form of payment with very limited exceptions. The pricing submitted by the vendor shall represent the final cost to the state regardless of payment method, with no surcharges or additional compensation permitted. The state reserves the right to reject any bid from vendors unwilling to accept payment via the state procurement card. Interested vendors should contact Desk Number 582-5771 or Cell Number 446-8009 for additional information regarding this procurement opportunity.