RFQ 20151124_0376-Appendix C.docx

This is an Appendix C document supporting a Request for Quotation issued by the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Maine Department of Public Safety, Drug Enforcement Administration (MDEA), for the purchase and installation of a Northshore breathing air compressor 400V fill station. The RFQ solicits quotations for a complete breathing air compressor system meeting minimum specifications including 5 horsepower, 6.5 cubic feet per minute capacity, auto drains, hour meter, and filter system, along with a 400V fill station and floor reinforcement. The equipment must be installed within designated compartments of a 2009 F550 6.4 Diesel Super Duty truck—the compressor in the left compartment (42" wide × 74.5" high × 21" deep) and the fill station in the right compartment (41" wide × 74.5" high × 21" deep). Installation must be performed within the State of Maine, with MDEA delivering the truck to the vendor's location for the work. Quotations were due May 26, 2016 by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and must be submitted through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system.

Pricing must be submitted as a total cost on a Free on Board Destination basis, inclusive of all necessary costs for full compliance with specifications and contract terms, with the State exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes on articles not for resale. Bid pricing must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date. Quotations must include the Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form (Appendix A) and an itemized quote. Award will be determined on a best value basis, considering conformity with specifications, quality of goods and services, and lowest price among conforming bids. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice. The selected bidder's quotation will be incorporated into the final contract using the State of Maine Buyer Purchase Order or Master Agreement format with standard terms and conditions.