Ambient Air Monitoring Shelters

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to procure four ambient air monitoring shelters to house and secure regulatory grade ambient air monitoring equipment. The shelters must meet specific requirements, including a 100-amp breaker box or larger, weatherproof and temperature-controlled construction, a level roof or roof platform, and transportability. Three of the shelters must have a floor space of 56 square feet, exterior dimensions of 8 feet by 8 feet, and an interior height of 7.5 feet, while one shelter must have a floor space of 86 square feet, exterior dimensions of 12 feet by 8 feet, and an interior height of 7.5 feet. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024, and questions are due by October 28, 2024. The State anticipates making a single award but reserves the right to make multiple awards. Pricing must be provided on a "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination" basis, and the expected purchase quantity is four units with the possibility of negotiating additional units at the bid price for six months after award.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the documents do not provide information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget for this procurement is not specified, but the State has indicated it will evaluate bids based on best value, considering factors such as conformity to specifications, delivery time, and the best interest of the State.