Chains for Buoys, Domestic, Oil Free, Grade 30

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for domestic, oil-free, Grade 30 proof coil chain for buoys, with quotations due November 17, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the State's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.

The scope comprises 10 drums of 5/16" chain (550 feet per drum) and 2 drums of 1/4" chain (800 feet per drum). The 5/16" chain must meet specifications including welded link type, straight long link proof, 1.8" length, 1,900 pound working load limit, self-colored steel finish, and nine links per foot. The 1/4" chain must be Grade 30 proof coil with a 1,300 pound working load limit and self-colored steel finish. No partial orders are accepted; a maximum of two drums per pallet applies. All deliveries must be FOB Destination to 1009 Brunswick Road, Richmond, Maine, with the selected bidder providing minimum two business days' notice before delivery.

All bid prices must include shipping charges to the delivery destination. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and requests quotations without tax inclusion. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional chain from the selected vendor for six months following award.

Evaluation is on a best-value basis, considering conformity with specifications, product quality, delivery timeline, and the State's interests; once conformity is established, award will be made to the lowest-priced compliant bidder. Quotation and pricing must remain valid and binding for 180 days from bid opening. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of an accurate invoice referencing the State contract number. Required bid documents include Appendix A (Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form), a quote on company letterhead, product data and information sheets, and warranty information, submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format with a file size limit of two megabytes.