RFQ 18A 260319-240.pdf

This Request for Quotation (RFQ 18A 260319-240) is issued by the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, on behalf of Riverview Psychiatric Center for the procurement of one commercial conveyor dishwasher with complete delivery and installation services. The specification requires a Hobart Model CL66-BAS+BUILDUP or approved equal, featuring a single-tank design with power scraper, pumped rinse, 15kW electric tank heat capability, 480v three-phase dual-point connection, and minimum capacity of 202 racks per hour, along with Energy Star and NSF certifications. A mandatory pre-bidders' conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta, Maine, with attendance required for bid responsiveness. Quotations must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 16, 2026, through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system. Installation must be completed by August 31, 2026. Bidders must include equivalency justifications for alternate equipment, manufacturer product data sheets, warranty information, and licensure documentation for electrical and plumbing work.

The award will be made to the lowest net bid amount, calculated as the cost of the new dishwasher minus the trade-in credit for the existing Hobart CRS66A unit, which the successful bidder must pick up and dispose of or recycle. All quotations must include FOB Destination shipping with freight and delivery costs incorporated into the quoted price, along with estimated delivery time in calendar days from contract award. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes, and payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of an accurate invoice. All bids must remain firm for 180 days from the date and time of bid opening. The State reserves the right to negotiate additional purchases at the bid price for up to six months following award. No specific budget range is disclosed, and no set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations have been identified.