Compressed Air Reciever Tank

The State of Maine is soliciting bids on a compressed air receiver tank with a proposal due date of December 23, 2011. The Receiver Tank.xlsx specification document lists the core requirements: one vertical tank with 2,100–2,500 gallon capacity minimum, rated for 150 PSIG working pressure, and constructed to ASME pressure-vessel code with NPT or 3-inch minimum flanged air connections, safety valve, pressure gage with liquid fill, manual drain, primer paint coating, and gage and drain connections. Tank height cannot exceed 156 inches, and no more than two tanks may be used to achieve required capacity.

Delivery is to 125 Kansas Road, Limestone, Maine 04750. All items must be new and conform to applicable Military Standards; datasheets and Certificates of Conformance are required prior to award. Bid prices must include all freight and delivery charges, with lead time identified as a significant value determination factor. The solicitation documents reference site visits and pre-bid conferences as available to interested bidders, though specific dates are not stated in the source materials.

Bidders must submit complete legal company or entity names, DUNS numbers, and CAGE codes where applicable. Buy American Act certification may be required prior to award. All bidding parties must clear screening through the federal Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Prospective participants must provide certification regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters under 29 CFR Part 98. Installation pricing is optional. A Questions and Answers document has been posted to address bidder inquiries regarding technical specifications, delivery schedules, and submission procedures. Bidders should direct inquiries to the State Purchasing Division rather than the MMA-Limestone Facility.