Revised Specifications for Downdraft Tables [1].doc

SCOPE: Downdraft Tables to be used in Maine Military Authority’s Fiberglass Shop that reconditions HMMWV Vehicle Hoods.

DELIVERY: The State expects delivery of four (4) downdraft tables within 6 weeks of award and 6 additional tables within 120 days of award. ** See Note 3 TABLE SPECIFICATIONS: These are minimum specifications. The units must be self-contained units with advance filtration system as there will be “no outside ventilation”. State will consider equal or greater value.

Size: Six (6) feet wide x Eight (8) feet long x Thirty Six (36) inches high.

Surface: Entire surface area must be perforated with 3 / 4 inch holes made with galvanized steel (non-painted). **See Note 1 Airflow at Table Surface: 4,000cfm @ 300FPM

Operating Temperature: 70 degrees F

Fan/Electrical/Motor Detail: Two (2) Five (5) H.P. motors 3 Phase 60 Hz

TEFC 208/230/460/575 **See Note 2

17” Wheel 7 Cone Assembly

Plug Type Fan @ 1750 RPM

4,000 @ 3”H20

Filter Details:

Two 12” x 26” pleated cartridge filters

80/20 flame retardant, cellulose filters @ 397 sq ft filter area

97.5% efficient @ 0.05 microns

99.5% efficient @ 0.08 microns Spark arrestance included

Metal mesh pre-filter over filter

Water tray as standard as required

Semi-circle metal cartridge baffle deflectors Reverse pulse, compressed air filter cleaning assemblies throughout Automatic activation

Compressed air internal tank providing 80-100 psi of compressed air Exhaust: ** See Note 4 Additional Specifications:

Note 1. Entire surface area must be manufactured as one piece made of galvanized steel and unit will collect particles from entire work surface area. Downdraft table cabinet (except table surface) will be baked enamel finish. Any color is acceptable.

Note 2. One ten (10) H.P. motor is acceptable provided it is 3 Phase 480V and will provide even flow for collection of entire table surface. MMA is installing 480 electrical service for the building where the tables will be utilized.

Note 3. Maine Military Authority will unload the tables and retain responsibility for storage until installation is complete.

Note 4. The location of the exhaust must be such as to not interfere with the working surface of the table in 360 degrees nor protruding as to cause a safety hazard. Table will have rear discharge for exhaust. The exhaust should be within the dimensions of the table with minimum protrusion.

WARRANTY: Minimum warranty of parts and service for two (2) years is required with this quote. A minimum of one (1) service call every six months by an authorized representative must occur during the warranty period. The awarded vendor must provide a service representative within twenty four (24) hours for emergency repairs at no charge during the warranty period and with charges after the two year warranty period expires.

TRAINING: The awarded vendor is responsible to provide full operation training on the usage of the tables and provide full maintenance schedules.

INSTALLATION: A factory or sales representative must be on location for installation of the downdraft tables for technical support. Maine Military Authority will ensure that all electrical and compressed air installations are complete prior to delivery of tables.

SITE VISIT: All bid responders are required to visit the site location at Maine Military Authority prior to submitting their bid. Site visits will be conducted by appointment only and performed between the dates of Monday February 23 through Thursday March 5, 2009. Appointments will be arranged by contacting Terry Susee at (207) 328-4456 or alternate number (207) 215-7899. Failure to do an onsite visit prior to submitting the bid will result in a disqualification of the bid.

EVALUATION OF AWARD: First and foremost, the State of Maine seeks the best overall value. Additional items for consideration are quality, delivery timeframes, warranty specifications over and above the minimum requirement, design features and availability of service or sales representatives.