Commercial Dryer for MSP Laundry

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, through the Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ #03A 250129-0167) on behalf of the Department of Corrections - Maine State Prison for a specific commercial dryer. The procurement seeks one UniMac Steam Dryer Model UT200SDN0RQA3W with strict specifications, including a 200-pound capacity, steel door construction, self-cleaning lint filter, touch screen control, and a 58.6 cubic foot cylinder. Vendors must provide complete services including equipment removal, delivery, setup, installation, and staff training, with delivery required within 90 days of award. The RFQ sets a response deadline of February 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with vendor questions due by February 6, 2025. The state will evaluate bids based on best value criteria and anticipates making a single award, with pricing to be FOB Destination and inclusive of all shipping charges.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The state reserves the right to negotiate additional purchases at the bid price for six months following the award, with the potential purchase quantity being one unit. Payment terms are established at net 30 days upon receipt of an accurate invoice, with payment methods including check, electronic funds transfer, or procurement card. The contract will be formalized as a State of Maine Master Agreement or Buyer Purchase Order. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned. While a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement is for a single commercial dryer with associated installation services, suggesting a moderate-value contract focused on equipment replacement for the Maine State Prison laundry facility.