Air Compressor

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for an air compressor system, with quotes due April 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. local time. All submissions must be made electronically through the AdvantageME procurement platform; questions are due 48 hours before the bid closing.

In tie-bid situations, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

The scope encompasses a complete compressed air system: one Ingersoll-Rand model 15TE20-P air compressor (20 HP, 3-phase, 460V, 120-gallon tank with air-cooled after cooler, auto tank drain, and low oil shut-off); four Ingersoll-Rand vibration pads (5x5 neoprene with cork); one Ingersoll-Rand 20 HP start-up kit; one IR D170NC refrigerated cycling dryer; two ARO Corporation regulators (models R37341-600 and R37461-600, both 1" NPT with 0-140 PSI gauges); one IR F212TH coalescing filter (1" NPT, 0.01 micron); and one ARO F35462-311 coalescing filter (1" NPT, 0.03 micron). All transportation charges, trade discounts, and quantity discounts must be included in the quoted price delivered to the destination. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10%.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best overall value, considering product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Cash discounts for payments 20 days or longer will be considered in the award determination. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine sales and use taxes; quotes should exclude these taxes. Vendors may submit alternate commodities with complete descriptive literature. The contractor must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, including the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law requiring material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.