Contract for Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Paint

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Paint under a one-year Master Agreement, with bids due February 3, 2010. Award will be made to the supplier demonstrating the best combination of price and lead time, contingent upon approval of product samples.

The scope covers multiple CARC paint items in specified colors and container sizes — Black 37030 (75–150 gallons annually), Green 383 (1,000–1,500 gallons annually), Brown 383 (50–125 quarts annually), Tan 686A (200–300 gallons annually) — plus Non-VOC Zenthane Reducer (900–1,500 gallons annually). All products must conform to MIL-DTL-53039 Revision C and FED-STD-595 specifications. Delivery is to 125 Kansas Road, Limestone, Maine. Bidders must provide manufacturer information and product numbers with their bids and must be prepared to furnish Certification of Conformance and product samples at their own expense for evaluation and testing; samples will likely be fully consumed and will not be returned.

Bid prices must be quoted net F.O.B. destination with all transportation and delivery charges prepaid by the contractor and remain fixed throughout the contract period unless modifications are agreed to in writing. No minimum or maximum order quantities or dollar values apply. The State Purchasing Director reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial one-year term with contractor consent or to cancel with thirty days' written notice, and may increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. Questions must be submitted through the official Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Bids must be submitted electronically to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine by the closing deadline.