Asphalt Cleaner MA request

The Maine Department of Transportation is requesting quotes for asphalt cleaner products under an annual contract with a due date of April 16, 2008. The procurement covers three products: D-Limonene (600 pails annually), Biodiesel Asphalt Remover (200 pails), and Slip and Slide (600 pails), all in 5-gallon pails supplied on an as-needed basis, typically one to two pallets per order.

The contract term runs May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009, with the option for extension at the Director's discretion. Pricing shall be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and delivery charges prepaid by the contractor to the Fleet Services Warehouse in Augusta, Maine. The State of Maine Procurement Card is the required payment method with no surcharges permitted; quoted pricing must remain final regardless of payment method. Payment terms operate on net 30 days, potentially extending to 45 days or longer for partial shipments.

The incumbent contractor is Larry Arch, with Wedor Corporation identified as the current product manufacturer. The state reserves the right to test alternate products and review Material Safety Data Sheets before purchasing, with vendors required to provide samples for crew assessment. Vendors must comply with Maine chemical substance identification law by providing current MSDS copies to direct purchasers and the Division of Purchases.

Orders of $5,000 or less will be transmitted via email; larger orders require Division of Purchases buyer approval. The successful bidder must furnish a summary of purchases made during the contract period to the Director of Purchases. The division reserves the right to cancel with thirty days' written notice or immediately for non-compliance. Bidders are asked whether they will accept orders from Maine political subdivisions and school districts at the quoted contract prices.