15 Liter Portable Fridge/Freezers (Vaccine)

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting quotes for 15-liter portable refrigerator-freezers designed for vaccine storage, with quotes due January 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time. A tie-bid preference applies to in-state bidders and those offering Maine-manufactured commodities.

The units must maintain refrigerator temperatures between 3°C to 7°C and freezer temperatures between -20°C to -16°C, with internal dimensions of 11 inches long by 8 inches wide by 10 inches tall and external dimensions of 25 inches long by 13 inches wide by 16 inches tall. The units weigh 40 pounds and operate on 12/24 volt and 110/240 volt power sources, with an internal fan, digital thermostat, and temperature alarms. All units include a 12/24 volt power cord, 110 volt power cord, and cigarette lighter adapter. Optional accessories are a UPS battery back-up system (providing 2–4 days of operation during power outages), a mobile cart, and exterior finish choices of smooth or diamond-plated.

Bidders must submit unit prices inclusive of all transportation, trade discounts, and quantity discounts, with delivery to the designated destination included. The State reserves the right to award items individually or as a group based on best value, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and reject any or all quotes. Cash discounts of 20 days or longer will be considered in award determination; shorter discounts will not. Bidders may submit alternate commodity proposals with complete identification and descriptive literature. Samples, when required, must be provided free of charge. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes. No contract may be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written Director consent.