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This is a Request for Quotes document from the State of Maine, Division of Purchases, seeking conversion-coated aluminum substrate material for reflectorized motor vehicle license plate manufacture. The requested material is aluminum alloy 3003-H12 (virgin or reprocessed) in Gauge 20 at .032" + .003" - .000" thickness, wound on 20-inch cores in standard 12-1/8" width or 7-1/16" motorcycle size, with maximum outer diameter of 51" and minimum of 42". The aluminum must feature a light, tightly adherent, amorphous chromate conversion coating (Alodine 1200 or equal) applied per ASTM B-449-67, Class 2, with coating weight of 8 to 12 mg/sq.ft. and median optimum of 10 mg/sq.ft. All prospective bidders must submit six sample pieces measuring 12-1/8" x 40" or 7-1/16" x 40" on or before the bid closing date for testing and analysis. The quote submission deadline is February 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service platform.

Coils must be packaged on skids with maximum weight of 2,300 lbs, properly banded and separated by 2"x 2" wood spacers, with delivery FOB to the Plate Shop in Warren, Maine, Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., requiring 24-hour phone confirmation. A maximum quantity variation of +0% to -5% is permitted, with the State reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10% upon 60 days' written notice. Bidders must submit certificates of compliance with brand name, manufacturer name, date and place of manufacture. Award criteria include delivery schedule, lead-time, compliance with material and delivery specifications, and price. The primary contact is Bambi L. Tefft, Buyer II, at (207) 624-7341 or bambi.l.tefft@maine.gov, with questions submitted more than 24 hours before closing not answered.