2014 wood sign posts order

The Maine Department of Transportation is requesting quotations for 1,450 wooden sign posts in various dimensions to supply six maintenance facilities and a paint warehouse across Maine, with quotes due February 26, 2014.

The procurement specifies Eastern Hemlock No. 2 or better, or Southern Yellow Pine No. 2 or better, treated to .40 inch penetration with .60 PCF retention using ACQ treatment. All lumber must be kiln or air dried before treatment, incised on all four sides, and dressed four square. Posts range from 4"×4"×14' to 6"×6"×20', distributed by location: Scarborough, Augusta, Dixfield, Bangor, and Caribou. Material must be rectangular, straight, and sound timber cut from live growing native trees, free from loose knots, shake, holes, and heart rot, with allowable tolerances of 25 millimeters in length and 6 millimeters in width or thickness.

Under State of Maine Division of Purchases standard terms, quotes must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. local time with unit prices for each item delivered to destination, all trade and quantity discounts included, excluding federal and Maine state sales taxes. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder; in case of tie quotes, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced commodities. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent and to reject any or all quotes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more from delivery or invoice receipt are evaluated as award factors; discounts under 20 days are not. Contractors must provide material safety data sheets for all hazardous chemicals under Maine law. All questions must be submitted through the official Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page.