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This is a rebid specification document for the Maine State Archives requesting records center shelving for a facility expansion project. The Maine State Archives is seeking bids for shelving units to accommodate approximately 2,400 square feet of storage space with an 11-foot ceiling height. The project requires shelving units measuring 42 inches wide by 32 feet deep, with each complete unit containing 10 shelves capable of supporting 300 pounds per shelf and a total load capacity of 3,000 pounds per unit. The shelving must accommodate six boxes per shelf. Bids were due on February 27, 2008. Site visits to the Records Center facility are available by appointment to allow bidders to assess the space and propose economical solutions. Michael Lawrence, Records Center Supervisor, can be contacted at 207-287-5792 or Michael.Lawrence@maine.gov to arrange facility visits and discuss project requirements.

The shelving materials may consist of 18-gauge or lower steel with a powder-coated or baked enamel finish, or wooden decking with appropriate bracing to ensure safety and stability when fully loaded. The bid price must include complete installation services provided by the vendor, with all costs incorporated into the proposal. This rebid represents a revised specification from a previous solicitation, indicating modified requirements based on lessons learned from the initial bidding process. No additional information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, or funding sources is provided in the specification document.