6500 Gallon Tank Trailers

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations on behalf of MaineDOT Fleet Services for the manufacture and delivery of one 6,500-gallon single-compartment baffled tank trailer for transporting salt brine and water under RFQ #17D 18041800000000000585, with quotations due May 22, 2018. Maine businesses may receive up to a 10 percent price reduction for evaluation purposes based on in-state employment and economic impact as demonstrated through IRS W-2 documentation.

The trailer must be constructed with T316L stainless steel components, a straight round tank shape with atmospheric operating pressure, and comprehensive safety and operational features meeting rigorous specifications. The vendor must provide certified operator and maintenance training at MaineDOT's Augusta facility and maintain warranty and service facilities within 75 miles of five designated Maine regional headquarters: Scarborough, Augusta, Dixfield, Bangor, and Presque Isle. All equipment and component parts must be new, highest quality, and suitable for extreme heavy-duty use.

The initial contract period runs from June 4, 2018, through June 3, 2019, with the option for two one-year renewal periods contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. Net 30 payment terms apply following equipment acceptance and receipt of required documentation and titles. Liquidated damages of $100 per unit per calendar day apply for delivery delays beyond the agreed-upon date.

Award will be made on a best-value basis considering price, delivery time, warranty, and specification compliance. A pre-bidders conference was held May 4, 2018, at MaineDOT Fleet Services in Augusta. Requests for approved equals and specification clarifications were due May 9, 2018. Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service system and include detailed specifications, warranty information, and service facility locations.