Chain for Richmond Crew FY11

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for chain to supply the Richmond Crew in Fiscal Year 2011, with quotes due December 1, 2010. A 5% in-state preference applies to Maine-based bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine in cases of tie bids.

The scope is 11 drums of 5/16" steel chain, Grade 30 welded proof coil style, totaling 6,050 feet (550 feet per drum) with a workload limit of 1,900 pounds per drum and maximum skid load of 2 drums per skid. Total weight is 95 pounds per 100 feet. Vendors must contact the procurement office at least 24 hours prior to delivery.

The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. All transportation and freight charges must be prepaid and included in the quoted price. Bidders must specify payment terms and cash discounts of 20 days or longer (discounts under 20 days are excluded from award consideration). The State accepts the procurement card as the primary payment method and reserves the right to reject bids from vendors unwilling to accept this payment form. Pricing submitted shall represent the final cost to the state regardless of payment method, with no surcharges or additional compensation permitted. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes and bids should exclude these taxes.

All inquiries must be submitted through the official Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; vendors are responsible for monitoring this channel for posted questions and answers. For additional information, contact Desk Number 582-5771 or Cell Number 446-8009. Awards will be made on an item-by-item or group basis as deemed most advantageous to the State to the lowest responsible bidder providing the best value.