Calcium chloride flakes

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, through the Office of State Procurement Services and on behalf of the Department of Transportation, is seeking quotations for a one-time purchase of calcium chloride flakes for ice and snow removal. The procurement requires 83-87% purity calcium chloride, to be supplied in bags no larger than 50 pounds, and delivered via pallets not exceeding 2,700 pounds to eleven specific locations across Maine, including Washington, Solon, Dixfield, Bangor, and others. Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service system by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 12th, with anticipated delivery in late December or early January. Bidders must provide 48-hour delivery notice and use flatbed trucks or trailers for transportation. The State will evaluate bids on a best value basis, with award going to the lowest-priced qualified bidder meeting all specifications, and reserves the right to negotiate additional purchases at the bid price for six months following the official award.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit a completed Bid Cover Page, Responsible Bidder Form, and manufacturer product data sheets demonstrating specification compliance. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement involves twenty-one pallets of calcium chloride flakes. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes, and bidders must exclude these from their quotations. Invoices are expected to be paid within 30 days via check, electronic funds transfer, or procurement card. Aggrieved bidders may appeal the award decision to the Director of the Bureau of General Services within 15 calendar days of award notification. All quotations must remain valid and binding for 180 days from the bid opening date, and the State reserves the right to reject bids from vendors with documented poor performance or terminated contracts within the previous five years.