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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ #15A260429-0280) issued by the State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Military Bureau seeking competitive bids for the procurement and installation of an air compressor system at Field Maintenance Shop #2 in Auburn, Maine. The solicitation requires bidders to supply one Gardner Denver oil-injected, air-cooled rotary-screw air compressor (model L11RS-100psig) with a capacity of 56.9 actual cubic feet per minute at 130 psig discharge pressure, powered by a 15-horsepower three-phase 208-volt motor, and equipped with a 120-gallon ASME-compliant steel receiver tank rated for 200 psig minimum pressure. The deliverables include the air compressor unit, complete delivery and installation services, product data and information sheets, and warranty documentation. Installation must be completed within one week of material delivery during normal working hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), with scheduled installation requiring advance coordination with the facility point of contact, CW2 Robert Kurka. Quotations are due by June 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with all bids required to remain firm for 120 days following award to permit National Guard Bureau approval. The required delivery date is before July 31, 2026.

Pricing must include all shipping charges under Free on Board (FOB) Destination terms, meaning vendors bear all responsibility and costs for goods until delivery to the Auburn facility. No specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information are identified in the solicitation. Award will be made to the lowest-cost bidder meeting all specifications, though the State reserves the right to make multiple awards if in the State's best interest or to reject the lowest bidder if documented poor performance occurred within the preceding five years. Equivalent items may be bid if accompanied by documentation proving equivalency, with final equivalency determination made by the requesting department. The State of Maine is exempt from federal, state, and local sales taxes, and exemption certificates will be provided at contract finalization. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including environmental regulations and cybersecurity requirements prohibiting foreign adversary business entities and prohibited information technology services. The specific budget or award amount is not disclosed, as pricing will be determined through competitive sealed bidding.

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STATE OF MAINE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MILITARY BUREAU

RFQ # 15A 260429*0280

FMS#2 Auburn – Air Compressor

Quotations/Responses Due: 17 June 2026 not later than 4:00 p.m. local time

Note: All questions and responses must be provided via the State of Maine’s e-Procurement system: AdvantageME / Vendor Self Service (VSS).

General Instructions on Bidder Questions It is the responsibility of each Bidder to examine the entire RFQ and to seek clarification by submitting questions through the Q & A List tab on the Solicitation page. Any answers to questions will appear there as well. It is the vendor's responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted. Additional information obtained any other way will not be valid.

In the event that you must contact us for any other reasons than the Q & A previously mentioned, only the Buyer listed on the Solicitation page may be contacted from the time this RFQ is issued until award notification is made. No other person/State employee is empowered to make binding statements regarding this RFQ. Violation of this provision may lead to disqualification from the bidding process, at the State’s discretion.

Summary For this competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) process, the State of Maine Division of Procurement Services (“Division”) is acting on behalf of the Office of Information Technology (“Requesting Department”). The Division and the Requesting Department seek quotations (also referred to as “bids” or “responses” herein) to provide the goods/services listed above. This document provides instructions and descriptions of requirements for this competitive process.

RFQ TERMS/ACRONYMS with DEFINITIONS

The following terms and acronyms, as referenced in the RFQ, shall have the meanings indicated below:

Term/Acronym
Definition
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
ANSI
American National Standard Institute
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BAFO
Best and Final Offer
BPO
Buyer Purchase Order
Bid
Bid / Quotation / RFQ response
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
COI
Certificate of Insurance
Contractor / Vendor / Provider / Bidder
Person/Group Completing the RFQ Bid
Department/DVEM
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management – Military Bureau
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
FMS
Field Maintenance Shop
FOAA
Freedom of Access Act
FOB
Free On Board – Freight Delivered To Destination
GHS
Globally Harmonized System
ISO
Insurance Services Office, Inc.
HEPA
High-Efficiency Particulate Air
MAAPMaine Uniform Accounting and Auditing Practices for Community Agencies
MEARNG
Maine Army National Guard
M.R.S. Title
Maine Revised Statues
NEPA
National Environmental Policy Act
NGB
National Guard Bureau
PFAS
Pre and Polyfluorinated Substances
POC
Point of Contact
RFQ
Request for Proposal
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
State/SOM
State of Maine
VC#/VS#
State of Maine Vendor Contract #
VSS
Vendor Self Serve

RFQ REQUIREMENTS

1. Description of Requirements

The following is a description of the goods and/or services sought by the State of Maine under this RFQ.

· Please see Appendix B on page 13

2. Bid Contents Requirements

In addition to the cost, delivery, and other information required in VSS, all bids must contain the following information as attachments, in the Appendices listed below:

· Appendix A: Bid Cover Page & Responsible Bidder Certification (Pages 11 & 12 of this document)

· Appendix C: Cost Response.

The RFQ# 15A 260429*0280 Bids need to be entered in the Vendor Portal as detailed in Appendix C as well as

· The attached bid worksheet (excel) must be filled out. No other options will be entertained.

· Product Data/Information Sheets

· Warranty Information

3. Submitting a Quotation

a. Quotations Due: Quotations must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on the date listed in VSS. Quotations received after the 4:00 p.m. deadline will not be accepted.

b. Submission Instructions: Bidders must submit their bids in the State of Maine’s electronic procurement system: Advantage “Vendor Self Service” (VSS). More information on this system can be found at the following internet link: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/vendor-self-service-system

c. Multiple Quotations: Unless specifically prohibited in Section 1 of this RFQ, Bidders are permitted to submit multiple quotations for this RFQ, offering alternative items or pricing for the State of Maine to consider in its best value determination.

d. Withdrawal of a Quotation: Bidders are permitted to withdraw their own quotations up until the due date and time for receipt of quotations. To do so, a Bidder must enter the VSS system (as referenced above), identify and open their submitted quotation located in the Solicitation Responses tab, and click the “Withdraw” button found at the bottom of the screen. Quotations cannot be withdrawn after the due date and time for receipt of quotations.

e. Attachments: Any attachments provided with the Advantage VSS bid submission must be in MS Word, MS Excel, or Adobe (.pdf) format, unless otherwise specified in Section 1 of this RFQ. Vendors are encouraged to submit supporting documentation that aid the requesting department in understanding how the bid conforms to the requirements. The VSS attachment file size limit is 2Mb. Please contact the buyer for this RFQ if you must submit attachment files larger than this.

f. Vendor specifications: Unless otherwise stated in this RFQ document, limited specification information will be required upon submission of a bid in response to this RFQ. However, a Bidder’s response must include an affirmative statement that their bid complies with all requirements of this RFQ, unless the Bidder specifically addresses how its bid differs from the specifications, and why the differences should be deemed acceptable by the State.

4. General Instructions

a. The Bidder must submit a cost quotation response that covers the goods and term of the contract, including any optional renewal.

b. The cost quotation shall include the costs necessary for the Bidder to fully comply with the contract terms and conditions and RFQ requirements.

c. Failure to provide the requested information may result in the exclusion of the quotation from consideration, at the discretion of the Division.

d. No costs related to the preparation of the quotation for this RFQ or to the negotiation of the contract with the Department may be included in the quotation.

e. The State is exempt from the payment of Federal, State and local Taxes on articles not for resale. Please provide quotations that do not include these taxes. Upon application, an exemption certificate can be furnished by the State at the point of contract finalization.

5. Quotation Evaluation and Selection

Evaluation of the submitted quotations shall be accomplished as detailed below:

a. State of Maine RFQ documents are evaluated on a Best Value basis. The term “Best Value” may take into consideration the qualities of the goods or services to be supplied, their conformity with the specifications listed in the RFQ, the purposes for which they are required, the date of delivery, and the best interest of the State. Once the goods or services have been determined to conform to the specifications then the Division will make its award decision based on the lowest price among the Bidders. Delivery days can be a factor in awarding.

b. The State reserves the right to not make an award to the lowest price bidder when that bidder has had documented poor performance, and/or a contract terminated or not renewed within the last five years.

c. At the discretion of the Division, if a Bidder’s submission is deemed to not conform to the specifications listed in the RFQ, or otherwise not conform to the requirements of the RFQ, then that Bidder’s submission may not be considered for contract award.

d. In the event that no Bidder submission conforms to the specifications of this RFQ, then the Division may choose not to make any award. Alternatively, the Division may make an award to the Best Value Bidder whose specifications most closely meet the specifications of this RFQ. For example, if there are five specification requirements, and two responses are received with one Bidder meeting four requirements, and one bidder meeting three requirements, then the Division, at its discretion, may make a contract award to the Bidder meeting four requirements.

e. If the specifications provided with this RFQ are of a technical nature, then the Division’s RFQ Coordinator, at his or her discretion, may seek to use an evaluation team comprised of subject matter experts, end-users from the Requesting Department, or other State Department representatives. In such a case, the evaluation team will judge the merits of the quotations received in accordance with the best value criteria defined in the RFQ.

6. Negotiations

a. No Best and Final Offers: The State of Maine will not seek a best and final offer (BAFO) from any Bidder in this procurement process. All Bidders are expected to provide their Best Value pricing with the submission of their quotation.

b. The Division reserves the right to negotiate with the successful Bidder to finalize a contract at the same rate or cost of goods and services as presented in the selected quotation. Such negotiations may not significantly vary the content, nature or requirements of the quotation or the RFQ to an extent that may affect the price of goods or services requested. The Division reserves the right to terminate contract negotiations with a selected Bidder who submits a proposed contract significantly different from the quotation submitted in response to the RFQ.

c. In the event that an acceptable contract cannot be negotiated with the highest ranked Bidder, the Division may withdraw its award and negotiate with the next-highest ranked Bidder, and so on, until an acceptable contract has been finalized. Alternatively, the Division may cancel the RFQ, at its sole discretion.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RFQ AND CONTRACT

PART I GENERAL INFORMATION ON RFQs

1. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions are applicable to these standard terms and conditions:

a. The term “Buyer” or “State” shall refer to the Government of the State of Maine or a person representing the Government of the State of Maine.

b. The term “Department” or “DAFS” shall refer to the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services.

c. The term “Bureau” or “BGS” shall refer to the State of Maine Bureau of General Services.

d. The term “Office” shall refer to the State of Maine Office of State Procurement Services.

e. The term “Contractor”, “Vendor”, or “Provider” shall refer to the organization that is providing goods and/or services through the contract to which these standard terms and conditions have been attached and incorporated.

f. The term “Contract” or “Agreement” shall refer to the contract document to which these standard terms and conditions apply, taking the format of a Buyer Purchase Order (BPO) or Master Agreement (MA) or other contractual document that is mutually agreed upon between the State and the Contractor.

2. WARRANTY: The Contractor warrants the following:

a.That all goods and services to be supplied by it under this Contract are fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, and
b.That all goods and services covered by this Contract will conform to the specifications, drawing samples, symbols or other description specified by the Office, and
c.That such articles are merchantable, good quality, and free from defects whether patent or latent in material and workmanship, and
d.That all workmanship, materials, and articles to be provided are of the best grade and quality, and
e.That it has good and clear title to all articles to be supplied by it and the same are free and clear from all liens, encumbrances and security interest.

Neither the final certificate of payment nor any provision herein, nor partial nor entire use of the articles provided shall constitute an acceptance of work not done in accordance with this agreement or relieve the Contractor liability in respect of any warranties or responsibility for faulty material or workmanship. The Contractor shall remedy any defects in the work and pay any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which shall appear within one year from the date of final acceptance of the work provided hereunder. The Office shall give written notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness.

3. TAXES: Contractor agrees that, unless otherwise indicated in the order, the prices herein do not include federal, state, or local sales or use tax from which an exemption is available for purposes of this order. Contractor agrees to accept and use tax exemption certificates when supplied by the Office as applicable. In case it shall ever be determined that any tax included in the prices herein was not required to be paid by Contractor, Contractor agrees to notify the Office and to make prompt application for the refund thereof, to take all proper steps to procure the same and when received to pay the same to the Office.

4. PACKING AND SHIPMENT: Deliveries shall be made as specified without charge for boxing, carting, or storage, unless otherwise specified. Articles shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation cost and to conform to the requirements of common carriers and any applicable specifications. Order numbers and symbols must be plainly marked on all invoices, packages, bills of lading, and shipping orders. Bill of lading must accompany each invoice. Count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by packing lists.

5. DELIVERY: Delivery must be strictly in accordance with delivery schedule. If Contractor's deliveries fail to meet such schedule, the Office, without limiting its other remedies, may direct expedited routing and the difference between the expedited routing and the order routing costs shall be paid by the Contractor. Articles fabricated beyond the Office’s releases are at Contractor’s risk. Contractor shall not make material commitments or production arrangements in excess of the amount or in advance of the time necessary to meet delivery schedule, and, unless otherwise specified herein, no deliveries shall be made in advance of the Office’s delivery schedule. Neither party shall be liable for excess costs of deliveries or defaults due to the causes beyond its control and without its fault or negligence, provided, however, that when the Contractor has reason to believe that the deliveries will not be made as scheduled, written notice setting forth the cause of the anticipated delay will be given immediately to the Office. If the Contractor’s delay or default is caused by the delay or default of a subcontractor, such delay or default shall be excusable only if it arose out of causes beyond the control of both Contractor and subcontractor and without fault of negligence or either of them and the articles or services to be furnished were not obtainable from other sources in sufficient time to permit Contractor to meet the required delivery schedule.

Delivery Terms For the purchase of goods, the Division and selected Bidder will decide upon a delivery date in accordance with the State’s requirements and the terms offered in the Bidder’s quotation. Unless stated otherwise in Section 1 of this RFQ, all deliveries are expected with shipping terms of “Free on Board (FOB) – Destination”. The State intends for this to mean that all goods shall be priced in the bid response to include shipping charges, if any, to the State’s desired location. The “FOB – Destination” shipping term is also intended to mean that the State shall not bear any responsibility for the goods in question until the State takes possession of them at the destination point of delivery.

6. FORCE MAJEURE: The State may, at its discretion, excuse the performance of an obligation by a party under this Agreement in the event that performance of that obligation by that party is prevented by an act of God, act of war, riot, fire, explosion, flood or other catastrophe, sabotage, severe shortage of fuel, power or raw materials, change in law, court order, national defense requirement, or strike or labor dispute, provided that any such event and the delay caused thereby is beyond the control of, and could not reasonably be avoided by, that party. The State may, at its discretion, extend the time period for performance of the obligation excused under this section by the period of the excused delay together with a reasonable period to reinstate compliance with the terms of this Agreement.

7. INSPECTION: All articles and work will be subject to final inspection and approval after delivery, notwithstanding prior payment, it being expressly agreed that payment will not constitute final acceptance. The Office, at its option, may either reject any article or work not in conformity with the requirements and terms of this order, or re-work the same at Contractor’s expense. The Office may reject the entire shipment where it consists of a quantity of similar articles and sample inspection discloses that ten (10%) percent of the articles inspected are defective, unless Contractor agrees to reimburse the Office for the cost of a complete inspection of the articles included in such shipment. Rejected material may be returned at Contractor’s risk and expense at the full invoice price plus applicable incoming transportation charges, if any. No replacement of defective articles of work shall be made unless specified by the Office.

8. INVOICE: The original and duplicate invoices covering each and every shipment made against this order showing Contract number, Vendor number, and other essential particulars, must be forwarded promptly to the ordering agency concerned by the Vendor to whom the order is issued. Delays in receiving invoice, and any errors or omissions on statements, will be considered just cause for withholding settlement without losing discount privileges. All accounts are to be carried in the name of the agency or institution receiving the goods, and not in the name of the Office.

9. ALTERATIONS: The Office reserves the right to increase or decrease all or any portion of the work and the articles required by the bidding documents or this agreements, or to eliminate all or any portion of such work or articles or to change delivery date hereon without invalidating this Agreement. All such alterations shall be in writing. If any such alterations are made, the contract amount or amounts shall be adjusted accordingly. In no event shall Contractor fail or refuse to continue the performance of the work in providing of articles under this Agreement because of the inability of the parties to agree on an adjustment or adjustments.

10. TERMINATION: The Office may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement in any one of the following circumstances:

a. The Contractor fails to make delivery of articles, or to perform services within the time or times specified herein, or

b. If Contractor fails to deliver specified materials or services, or

c. If Contractor fails to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement, or

d. If Contractor so fails to make progress as to endanger the performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, or

e. If Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, or if it makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or if a receiver is appointed on account of its insolvency, or

f. Whenever for any reason the State shall determine that such termination is in the best interest of the State to do so.

In the event that the Office terminates this Agreement in whole or in part, pursuant to this paragraph with the exception of (f), the Office may procure (articles and services similar to those so terminated) upon such terms and in such manner as the Office deems appropriate, and Contractor shall be liable to the Office for any excess cost of such similar articles or services.

11. NON-APPROPRIATION: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if the State does not receive sufficient funds to fund this Agreement and other obligations of the State, if funds are de-appropriated, or if the State does not receive legal authority to expend funds from the Maine State Legislature or Maine courts, then the State is not obligated to make payment under this Agreement.

12. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS: Contractor agrees that, in the performance hereof, it will comply with applicable laws, including, but not limited to statutes, rules, regulations or orders of the United States Government or of any state or political subdivision(s) thereof, and the same shall be deemed incorporated herein by reference. Awarding agency requirements and regulations pertaining to copyrights and rights in data. Access by the grantee, the subgrantee, the Federal grantor agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives to any books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to that specific contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. Retention of all required records for three years after grantees or subgrantees make final payments and all other pending matters are closed. Compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h), section 508 of the Clean Water Act, (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15). (Contracts, subcontracts, and subgrants of amounts in excess of $100,000). Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163, 89 Stat. 871).

13. INTERPRETATION: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maine as to interpretation and performance.

14. DISPUTES: The Office will decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of articles provided and installation of such articles, and as to the manner of performance and rate of progress under this Contract. The Office will decide all questions, which may arise as to the interpretation of the terms of this Agreement and the fulfillment of this Agreement on the part of the Contractor.

15. ASSIGNMENT: None of the sums due or to become due nor any of the work to be performed under this order shall be assigned nor shall Contractor subcontract for completed or substantially completed articles called for by this order without the Office’s prior written consent. No subcontract or transfer of agreement shall in any case release the Contractor of its obligations and liabilities under this Agreement.

16. STATE HELD HARMLESS: The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, material men, laborers and other persons, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work, services, articles, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this Agreement.

17. SOLICITATION: The Contractor warrants that it has not employed or written any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor to solicit or secure this Agreement, and it has not paid, or agreed to pay any company, or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon, or resulting from the award for making this Agreement. For breach or violation or this warranty, the Office shall have the absolute right to annul this agreement or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or contingent fee.

18. WAIVER: The failure of the Office to insist, in any one or more instances, upon the performance of any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this order or to exercise any right hereunder, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the future performance of any such term, covenant, or condition or the future exercise of such right, but the obligation of Contractor with respect to such future performance shall continue in full force and effect.

19. MATERIAL SAFETY: All manufacturers, importers, suppliers, or distributors of hazardous chemicals doing business in this State must provide a copy of the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any hazardous chemical to their direct purchasers of that chemical.

20. COMPETITION: By accepting this Contract, Contractor agrees that no collusion or other restraint of free competitive bidding, either directly or indirectly, has occurred in connection with this award by the Office.

21. INTEGRATION: All terms of this Contract are to be interpreted in such a way as to be consistent at all times with this Standard Terms and Conditions document, and this document shall take precedence over any other terms, conditions, or provisions incorporated into the Contract.

22. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the event of a conflict between the documents comprising this Agreement, the Order of Precedence shall be:

a. Exceptions - If applicable

b. General Terms & Conditions for Goods and/or Services under Buyer Purchase Orders and Master Agreements

c. Scope of Work - If applicable

d. Vender Agreement - Included at Department's Discretion

e. Other - Included at Department's Discretion

23. CYBERSECURITY AND PROHIBITED TECHNOLOGIES: The Provider certifies to the best of Provider’s knowledge and belief that the aforementioned organization, its principals and any subcontractors named in this Contract:

a. is not a foreign adversary business entity, https://www.maine.gov/oit/prohibited-technologies, Title 5 MRSA §2021 (3); and

b. is not on the list of prohibited companies or does not obtain or purchase any information or communications technology or services included on the list of prohibited information and communications technology and services https://www.maine.gov/oit/prohibited-technologies, Title 5 MRSA §2030-B.

A person who knowingly signs this contract, in violation of this section, commits a civil violation for which a fine may be adjudged in an amount that is twice the amount of this contract or $250,000, whichever is greater, Title 5 MRSA §2030-A.

Appendix A

STATE OF MAINE

DEPARTMENT DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MILITARY BUREAU

RFQ 15A260429*0280

BID COVER PAGE and RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CERTIFICATION

Bidder’s Organization Name:

Chief Executive - Name/Title:

Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:

Headquarters Street Address:

Headquarters City/State/Zip:

(provide information requested below if different from above)

Lead Point of Contact for Bid - Name/Title:

Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:

Street Address:

City/State/Zip:

By signing below Bidder affirms:

· Their bid complies with all requirements of this RFQ;

· This bid and the pricing structure contained herein will remain firm for a period of 180 days from the date and time of the bid opening;

· That no personnel currently employed by the Department or any other State agency participated, either directly or indirectly, in any activities relating to the preparation of the Bidder’s proposal;

· That no attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal; and

· The undersigned is authorized to enter into contractual obligations on behalf of the above-named organization.

Name:

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

State of Maine RFQ# 15A 260429*0280 Rev. 2/2/2023 Responsible Bidder Certification

By signing this document, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the aforementioned organization, its principals, and any subcontractors named in this proposal:

1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, and declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from bidding or working on contracts issued by any governmental agency.

1. Have not within three years of submitting the proposal for this contract been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for:

0. fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state or local government transaction or contract.

0. violating Federal or State antitrust statutes or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

0. are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this certification; and

0. have not within a three (3) year period preceding this proposal had one or more federal, state or local government transactions terminated for cause or default.

1. Have not entered into a prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a response for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or services and this proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. The above-mentioned entities understand and agree that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

· Failure to provide this certification may result in the disqualification of the Bidder’s proposal, at the discretion of the Department.

To the best of my knowledge all information provided in the enclosed proposal, both programmatic and financial, is complete and accurate at the time of submission.

Name:

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

Appendix B

DEPARTMENT DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MILITARY BUREAU

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

RFQ 15A260429*0280

Air Compressor

The State reserves the right to not make an award to the low-cost bidder when the bidder has had documented poor performance and/or a contract terminated or not renewed within the last five years.

Prices: Bid Price must be with shipping terms of “Free on Board (FOB) – Destination”. The State intends for this to mean that all goods shall be priced in the bid response to include shipping charges, if any, to the State’s desired location. The “FOB – Destination” shipping term is also intended to mean that the State shall not bear any responsibility for the goods in question until the State takes possession of them at the destination point of delivery.

Delivery Location: FMS#2 – C/O CW2 Robert Kurka, 64 Mount Apatite Rd., Auburn, ME 04210

Installation: Bid Price must include installation and/or assembly of any parts for any item requiring installation. Note installation needs to be scheduled to be completed within 1 week of materials being delivered.

Delivery and Inspection: The requested items will be inspected after delivery. If shipment is deemed unacceptable the delivery will be refused and will be returned at the risk and expense of the selling vendor.

Delivery Date: Delivery date After Receipt of Order (ARO) may be factored into the bid award decision.

Award: The state intends to make a single award to the bidder with the lowest total quote. The state reserves the right to make multiple awards if it is in the best interest of the state. Additionally, due to required approval by the NGB, quotes must be good for 120 days..

Additionally, once the BPO is awarded the vendor is required to provide any/all warranties for the equipment to Program Administrator (Ken Merrifield) 207-430-6335 or his designee, prior to delivery.

Equivalent items may be bid; however, all equivalent item bids MUST include documentation to prove equivalency. The final decision on equivalency will be determined by the requesting Department. Please see the specifications on this and the next pages.

Procurement will submit one buyer purchase order (BPO) to one vendor. Required delivery date: before 31 July 2026.

The product being bid on is Gardner Denver manufactured Air Compressor, model number L11RS-100psig. The air compressor should be air-cooled and oi-injected – specifications are included in Appendix D

General

a. The vendor will schedule all deliveries and installation under this agreement to be performed during the department’s normal working hours defined as 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

b. Note this does exclude State and Federal Holidays for normal scheduled work.

c. The vendor will be sure to meet all Army National Guard requirements pertaining to the Air Compressor for the products and installation as defined in the attached Air Compressor Specifications.

Installation

a. Once awarded, the selected vendor will provide detailed step-by-step information and management schedule of the delivery & installation.

b. Installation is anticipated to be able to begin when products are delivered.

c. The selected vendor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure there is no damage to the State’s property. All damage(s) to such property and furnishings shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the State. The selected vendor will ensure that all floors, walls, doorjambs, and furniture that require protection shall be appropriately protected before movement commences.

d. DVEM representatives will inspect equipment/furniture installation and confirm that all is in good working order. Deficiencies will be brought to the attention of the vendor and those items will be corrected or replaced at no additional cost to the State.

e. The selected vendor will ensure that the equipment does not impede on the OIT wireless system, building electrical panels, fire safety equipment, and the building mechanical systems.

f. The selected vendor will clean the reconfiguration areas, to include removing all trash, cardboard, plastic, etc. associated with the project, prior to leaving on the final day.

g. The selected vendor shall schedule (1) one follow-up visits after the installation to adjust or move the equipment to comply with needs of the employees as they move into the space. The follow-up visits will be included as part of this project total cost.

h. The selected vendor will be responsible for all means and methods as they relate to safety and will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements. All contracted personnel shall be instructed to be mindful of maintaining a safe environment for the facility.

i. Before the project starts, the selected vendor shall inspect the work site and ascertain all information necessary to deliver effective performance of services.

Awarded Contractor Invoice Requirements

a. The State anticipates paying the Contractor upon the receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice, once materials are received/installed.

i. An invoice will be considered accurate and acceptable if it contains a reference to the State of Maine BPO number, State of Maine Vendor number, contains correct pricing information relative to the contract, and provides any required supporting documents, as applicable, and any other specific and agreed-upon requirements listed within the contract that results from this RFQ.

Vendor Communications

a. The Contractor must respond to all emails and phone calls within one (1) business day.

The contractor is expected to meet (can be virtual) with the Facility POC (CW2 Robert Kurka) 207-782-0121, or his designee at least TWO weeks prior to the delivery & installation.

Military Facility:

The appearance and cleanliness of the facility are a direct representation of the Department. The vendor will be responsible for making sure the workplace is tidy and completely clean after work is completed.

State Held Harmless: The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Department and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all third party claims, liabilities, and costs, including reasonable attorney fees, for any or all injuries to persons or property or claims for money damages, including claims for violation of intellectual property rights, arising from the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, its employees or agents, officers or Subcontractors in the performance of work under this Agreement; provided, however, the Contractor shall not be liable for claims arising out of the negligent acts or omissions of the Department, or for actions taken in reasonable reliance on written instructions of the Department.

Appendix C

DEPARTMENT DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MILITARY BUREAU

COST RESPONSE

RFQ# 15A 260429*0280

All responses to this RFQ will require a cost quotation response, in a format selected by the State of Maine. That format is described below.

Fill out required sections in this word document, in Vendor Self Service (VSS) enter as your contract amount the total cost from the cost response sheet, delivery days, attach word document and descriptive literature and submit your response.

Required documents:

· Appendix A: Bid Cover Page & Responsible Bidder Certification (Pages 11 & 12 of this document)

· Cost Response Sheet, Excel Format (including Lead Time/Delivery Date)

· Detailed Itemized Quote

· Product Data/Information Sheets

· Warranty Information

Delivery Location:

Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management Auburn FMS#2 – C/O CW2 Robert Kurka 64 Mount Apatite Rd.

Auburn, ME 04210

APPENDIX D

DEPARTMENT DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MILITARY BUREAU

RFQ# 15A 260429*0280

ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION 221519 - GENERAL-SERVICE PACKAGED AIR COMPRESSORS AND RECEIVERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Oil-flooded, rotary-screw air compressors.

2. Inlet-air filters.

3. Computer interface cabinet.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Actual Air: Air delivered from air compressors. Flow rate is delivered compressed air measured in acfm.

B. Standard Air: Free air at 68 deg F and 1 atmosphere before compression or expansion and measured in scfm.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Include diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring.

C. Delegated-Design Submittal: For compressed-air equipment mounting.

1. Detail fabrication and assembly of supports.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For compressed-air equipment to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

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1.6 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Air-Compressor, Inlet-Air-Filter Elements: Equal to 100 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 1 unit.

2. Belts: One set for each belt-driven compressor.

1.7 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Interruption of Existing Compressed-Air Service: Do not interrupt service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary service according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of compressed-air service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of compressed-air service without Owner's written permission.

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

B. ASME Compliance: Fabricate and label receivers to comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure

Vessel Code.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Delegated Design: Engage a qualified professional engineer, as defined in Section 014000

"Quality Requirements," to design compressed-air equipment mounting.

2.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGED AIR COMPRESSORS AND RECEIVERS

A. General Description: Factory-assembled, -wired, -piped, and -tested; electric-motor-driven; air-cooled; continuous-duty air compressors and receivers that deliver air of quality equal to intake air.

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B. Control Panels: Automatic control station with load control and protection functions. Comply with NEMA ICS 2 and UL 508.

1. Enclosure: NEMA ICS 6, Type 12 control panel unless otherwise indicated.

2. Motor Controllers: Full-voltage, combination magnetic type with undervoltage release feature and motor-circuit-protector-type disconnecting means and short-circuit protective device.

3. Control Voltage: 120-V ac or less, using integral control power transformer.

4. Motor Overload Protection: Overload relay in each phase.

5. Starting Devices: Hand-off-automatic selector switch in cover of control panel, plus pilot device for automatic control.

6. Instrumentation: Include discharge-air pressure gage, air-filter maintenance indicator, hour meter, compressor discharge-air and coolant temperature gages, and control transformer.

7. Alarm Signal Device: For connection to alarm system to indicate when backup air compressor is operating.

C. Receivers: Steel tank constructed according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

Section VIII, Division 1.

1. Pressure Rating: At least as high as highest discharge pressure of connected compressors, and bearing appropriate code symbols.

2. Interior Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating.

3. Accessories: Include safety valve, pressure gage, drain, and pressure-reducing valve.

2.4 OIL-INJECTED, ROTARY-SCREW AIR COMPRESSORS

A. Available Manfacturers:

1. Gardner Denver

B. Compressor(s): Oil-injected, rotary-screw type with lubricated helical screws and lubricated gear box.

1. Coupling: Nonlubricated, flexible type.

2. Cooling/Lubrication System: Unit-mounted, air-cooled exchanger package prepiped to unit; with air pressure circulation system with coolant stop valve, full-flow coolant filter, and thermal bypass valve.

3. Air Filter: Dry type, with maintenance indicator and cleanable, replaceable filter element.

4. Air/Coolant Receiver and Separation System: 150-psig- rated steel tank with ASME safety valve, coolant-level gage, multistage air-coolant separator element, minimum pressure valve, blowdown valve, discharge check valve, coolant stop valve, full-flow coolant filter, and thermal bypass valve.

5. Capacity Control: Capacity modulation between zero and 100 percent air delivery, with operating pressures between 50 and 100 psig. Include necessary control to hold constant pressure. When air demand is zero, unload compressor by using pressure switch and blowdown valve.

C. Capacities and Characteristics:

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1. Air Compressor(s): One; single stage.

2. Actual-Air Capacity of Each Air Compressor: 56.9 acfm delivered.

3. Discharge-Air Pressure: 130 psig.

4. Intake-Air Temperature: 65 deg F.

5. Discharge-Air Temperature: deg F.

6. Motor (Each Air Compressor):

a. Horsepower: 15.

b. Speed: rpm.

7. Electrical Characteristics:

a. Volts: 208.

b. Phase(s): Three.

c. Hertz: 60.

d. Full-Load Amperes:.

e. Minimum Circuit Ampacity: .

f. Maximum Overcurrent Protection: .

8. Receiver: ASME construction steel tank.

a. Arrangement: Horizontal.

b. Capacity: 120 gal..

c. Interior Finish: Epoxy coating.

d. Pressure Rating: 200 psig minimum.

e. Pressure Regulator Setting: 100 psig.

f. Drain: Automatic valve.

9. Enclosure: Steel with sound-attenuating material lining.

2.5 INLET-AIR FILTERS

A. Description: Combination inlet-air filter-silencer, suitable for remote installation, for each air compressor.

1. Construction: Weatherproof housing for replaceable, dry-type filter element, with silencer tubes or other method of sound reduction.

2. Capacity: Match capacity of air compressor, with filter having collection efficiency of 99 percent retention of particles larger than 10 micrometers.

A. Description:

1. Wall mounting.

2. Welded steel with white enamel finish.

3. Gasketed door.

4. Grounding device.

5. Factory-installed, signal circuit boards.

6. Power transformer.

7. Circuit breaker.

8. Wiring terminal board.

9. Internal wiring capable of interfacing 20 alarm signals.

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2.8 MOTORS

A. Comply with NEMA designation, temperature rating, service factor, and efficiency requirements for motors specified in Section 220513 "Common Motor Requirements for

Plumbing Equipment."

1. Enclosure: Open, dripproof.

2. Motor Sizes: Minimum size as indicated. If not indicated, large enough so driven load does not require motor to operate in service factor range above 1.0.

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Equipment Mounting:

1. Install air compressors and air dryers on cast-in-place concrete equipment base(s).

Comply with requirements for equipment bases and foundations specified in

Section 033000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."

2. Comply with requirements for vibration isolation devices specified in Section 220548.13

"Vibration Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment."

B. Install compressed-air equipment anchored to substrate.

C. Arrange equipment so controls and devices are accessible for servicing.

D. Maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances for service and maintenance.

E. Install the following devices on compressed-air equipment:

1. Thermometer, Pressure Gage, and Safety Valve: Install on each compressed-air receiver.

2. Pressure Regulators: Install downstream from air compressors and dryers.

3. Automatic Drain Valves: Install on aftercoolers, receivers, and dryers. Discharge condensate over nearest floor drain.

3.2 CONNECTIONS

A. Comply with requirements for piping specified in Section 221513 "General-Service

Compressed-Air Piping." Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Where installing piping adjacent to machine, allow space for service and maintenance.

3.3 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify general-service air compressors and components. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Section 220553 "Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment."

3.4 STARTUP SERVICE

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A. Perform startup service.

1. Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer's written instructions.

2. Check for lubricating oil in lubricated-type equipment.

3. Check belt drives for proper tension.

4. Verify that air-compressor inlet filters and piping are clear.

5. Check for equipment vibration-control supports and flexible pipe connectors, and verify that equipment is properly attached to substrate.

6. Check safety valves for correct settings. Ensure that settings are higher than air-compressor discharge pressure, but not higher than rating of system components.

7. Drain receiver tanks.

8. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm proper motor rotation and unit operation.

9. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

3.5 DEMONSTRATION

A. Train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain air compressors and air dryers.

END OF SECTION 221519

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Maine Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management

Air Compressor

MEARNG Auburn FMS#2 Facility

RFQ# 15A260429*0280

Bids are due :17 June 2026 no later than 4pm EST.

Bidding Info

Bidder’s Organization Name:

Contact Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Email:

Phone Number:

State of Maine VC#

ITEM DESCRIPTION Manufacturer Mfg Item # Bidders Item # Days to receive after ARO Quantity $/ product Total Warranty Bidder Notes

Number Unit

Gardner Denver Air Compressor L11RS-100 psig 1 ea $0.00

Installation 1 ea $0.00

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