Contract for Military Vehicle Anti-Corrosion Compound

The Maine Division of Purchases, under the Maine Military Authority, is soliciting a one-year contract for anti-corrosion compound to support military vehicle and equipment maintenance, with bids due February 17, 2010. The solicitation restricts bidding to NWAC Greenwax Bulk in 5-gallon containers (part number GNW-5G) from Northwest Anti-Corrosion, Inc. — a single-source product specification that limits competition to that vendor or authorized distributors only.

The scope covers anti-corrosion compound for vehicle refurbishment and maintenance operations, with projected annual volume of 40 to 60 containers (200 to 300 gallons total). Delivery is to 125 Kansas Road, Limestone, Maine. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value, evaluated on quality, specification conformance, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Bid prices must be submitted net F.O.B. destination with all transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid by the contractor; prices remain fixed throughout the contract period unless periodic changes are agreed to in writing. The State Purchasing Director reserves the right to extend the contract beyond one year with contractor consent and to cancel with thirty days' written notice.

Tie bids favor in-state bidders or vendors offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. Orders will be transmitted via email delivery order documents with distinct order numbers; multiple orders with different delivery dates may be released simultaneously. Shipments are accepted only up to two weeks prior to stated delivery dates, and advance shipments without prior approval are subject to refusal. The winning bidder may be required to provide product samples and certificates of conformance for evaluation. Sealed bids are due at the Division of Purchases, Room 119, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation.