1 year contract for moisture cure urethane paint

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a one-year contract to supply moisture cure urethane paint for bridge maintenance operations, with bids due September 5, 2008.

The scope covers primer (480 gallons in 3-unit containers), intermediate coat (480 gallons in 3-unit containers), and topcoat (240 gallons in 5-unit containers). All products must meet specified industry standards for adhesion, flexibility, chemical resistance, and durability; bidders must submit technical data sheets, test reports, and certifications demonstrating compliance. Current Material Safety Data Sheets compliant with Maine chemical substance identification law are required.

The estimated annual requirement is approximately $60,000, which represents neither a minimum nor maximum commitment. The contract period runs from September 15, 2008 through September 14, 2009, with delivery to the Carmel Bridge Maintenance Storehouse in Carmel, Maine. Pricing must be quoted net F.O.B. destination with all transportation and delivery charges prepaid by the contractor, and prices must remain firm throughout the contract period. Vendors must accept the State of Maine Procurement Card as payment with no surcharges permitted. The state reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the expiration date with contractor consent and may cancel with thirty days' written notice.

Advance notice of delivery is required to Barry Prescott at 207-941-4553. The successful bidder must furnish a summary of purchases made during the contract period to the Director of Purchases. The state encourages vendors to extend contract pricing to Maine political subdivisions and school districts. Inquiries should be directed to Terry DeMerchant, Procurement Manager, at the Division of Purchases.