Commercial Dishwasher and Installation - Amendment 1

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on behalf of Riverview Psychiatric Center for the provision, delivery, and installation of one commercial conveyor dishwasher. The specification calls for a Hobart Model CL66-BAS+BUILDUP or approved equal, featuring a single-tank design with power scraper, pumped rinse, 15kW electric tank heat capability, 480v three-phase dual-point connection, and a minimum capacity of 202 racks per hour, with required Energy Star and NSF certifications. Deliverables include the new dishwasher unit, complete delivery and installation services to the facility located at 250 Arsenal Street in Augusta, Maine, proper disposal or recycling of the existing Hobart CRS66A unit, and provision of a trade-in credit for the current equipment. All bids must be submitted with complete documentation including equivalency justifications for alternate equipment, manufacturer product data sheets, warranty information, and licensure documentation for electrical and plumbing work. A mandatory pre-bidders' conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Riverview Psychiatric Center, with attendance required for bid responsiveness; quotations must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 16, 2026, through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system. The award will be made to the lowest net bid amount meeting all specifications, and installation must be completed by August 31, 2026, with the State reserving the right to negotiate additional purchases at the bid price for up to six months following award.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The incumbent vendor information indicates that the State currently operates a Hobart CRS66A dishwasher unit, which will be replaced under this contract; the successful bidder will be responsible for picking up this existing equipment and providing a separate trade-in credit toward the net bid amount. All quotations must include FOB Destination shipping terms with freight charges and delivery costs incorporated into the quoted price, and bidders must specify estimated delivery time in calendar days from contract award. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and expects quotations to reflect this exemption. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of an accurate invoice, and all bids must remain firm for 180 days from the date and time of bid opening. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, the award value will be determined by the lowest net bid amount, calculated as the cost of the new dishwasher minus the trade-in credit for the existing unit.