Bake Booths

The Maine Division of Purchases, Department of Administrative and Financial Services is requesting quotes for two propane-fired bake booths and associated air units under RFQ issued by the Maine Military Authority (MMA), with quotes due January 26, 2010. A mandatory facility site visit with 24 hours' notice is required; prospective vendors must contact Terry Susee or Dave Prentiss at 207-328-4873 and notify buyer Bambi Tefft Bahr.

The scope involves converting two existing paint spray facilities at Building 7500 in Limestone, Maine—each approximately 20 feet wide, 60 feet long, and 14 feet high—to accommodate bake and waterborne paint capabilities. Work includes installation of the bake booths, airflow testing, installation of air-management equipment, verification of waterborne paint capability, and successful start-up with sign-off by the Facility Manager and MMA Representative. Installation must be completed within 30 days of award.

Price dominates the award decision at 70 percent, with experience and references weighted at 10 percent, service and warranty at 10 percent, and lead-time at 10 percent. Vendors must submit general liability insurance evidence with a minimum of $400,000 coverage, a minimum of three references from similar past projects (company name, contact name, address, phone, and email), detailed warranty descriptions for equipment and installation, and specification sheets and manufacturer's data sheets. Freight is FOB destination, paid entirely by the vendor.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the AdvantageME website, with answers posted within 24 hours. The State of Maine reserves the right to reject all bids. Bambi Tefft Bahr, Buyer II, is the point of contact at (207) 624-7341 or bambi.t.bahr@maine.gov.