Ceiling Tile and Grid System - Bldg. #7 Camp Keyes.

The State of Maine Military Bureau's Division of Purchases is requesting sealed bids for ceiling tile and grid system materials for Building #7 at Camp Keyes in Augusta, with bids due January 29, 2010. This is Bid #10-031 and carries a strict no-substitution requirement — all line items must be Armstrong branded as specified.

The scope comprises Armstrong XL8300 main runners (12-foot length, 6 boxes), XL8323 cross braces (2-foot length, 6 boxes), XL8340 cross braces (4-foot length, 6 boxes), and 925 ceiling tiles in 2-foot by 2-foot white configuration totaling 6,550 square feet. Delivery must be made to Building #8 at Camp Keyes, Augusta, Maine 04330 with prior coordination required. Bidders must submit separate unit prices using the provided spreadsheet with no exceptions, and include delivery costs if applicable.

In-state vendors and those offering Maine-produced commodities receive tie-bid preference under State of Maine procurement rules. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award on an item-by-item or group basis, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. All prices must be quoted delivered to destination with prepaid transportation, and the State will not pay Federal or Maine sales and use taxes. Bidders should submit contact information (name, telephone, email) with their quotes.

Questions and delivery coordination should be directed to David Pelletier at 207-626-7848 or 207-557-2011, or (RET)1SG Phil Ceaser at 207-624-2321. Bids must be sealed and submitted to the State of Maine Military Bureau at Camp Keyes, Building #8, Augusta, Maine 04330 prior to the January 29, 2010 opening.