Contract for Respirator Equipment and Supplies

The State of Maine is requesting bids for respirator equipment and supplies with a proposal due date of November 5, 2009.

The scope encompasses twenty-three line items of SAS Safety Corps respiratory protection equipment and accessories, including supplied air system masks in multiple sizes, respirators, hood assemblies, filters, air supply lines, peel-off lens covers, safety glasses, replacement lenses, and replacement components such as O-rings, head straps, and inhalation valves. All items must be SAS Safety Corps branded products. Projected purchase volumes range from zero to four hundred fifty units depending on the specific item, with quantities expressed in packages, boxes, or individual pieces. The state notes that projected volumes reflect estimated needs at solicitation time, with actual order quantities dependent on organizational needs at time of order. All bid prices must include freight and delivery to the destination in Maine.

Bidders must comply with standard state procurement conditions including bid submission deadlines, document certifications, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda and maintain conformance with specifications. The Conditions and Instructions to Bidders document establishes requirements for bidder qualifications, insurance and bonding, and prevailing wage compliance where applicable.

Questions due date and pre-bid meeting information are not specified in the source materials. Contract value, contract term, and incumbent vendor information are not identified.