The State of Maine is soliciting bids for 4L85E transmissions and torque converters, with bids due September 16, 2011. The solicitation requires compliance with federal debarment certification and Buy American Act certification as prerequisites for award consideration.
The scope is three units of new or remanufactured 4L85E transmissions designed for 2005 GM/Chevrolet 2500 series 4x4 trucks equipped with 8.1L engines. Delivery is to 125 Kansas Road, Limestone, Maine 04750. Bid prices must include all freight and delivery charges. Bidders may propose either new or remanufactured units and are permitted to add additional line items. All items must conform to applicable Military Standards and be accompanied by complete identification details, warranty information, and quality control documentation. Manufacturer certificates of conformance and item samples may be required prior to award.
Evaluation criteria emphasize warranty terms, manufacturer's conformance testing and certification, and applied quality control measures. Bidders must be screened through the federal Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) and must provide DUNS or CAGE code information. Prospective vendors must certify that they and their principals are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible for federal transactions, and that they have not been convicted of fraud, criminal offenses, or anti-trust violations within the preceding three years. Vendors must also confirm they have not had public transactions terminated for cause or default. All inquiries should be directed to the State Purchasing Division rather than the MMA-Limestone Facility.