Culvert Liner, Solid & Profile Wall to create Master Agreeme

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) culvert liners in solid wall and profile wall configurations under RFQ 17A 240209-182, with quotations due February 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST. The State intends to establish a Master Agreement for use across all State departments and agencies with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantity.

Solid wall products include round pipes with interlocking connections in diameters from 8.625 inches to 63 inches and standard lengths of 9, 11, 21, and 24 feet; HydroBell interlocking connections; and oval pipes with interlocking connections in specified dimension combinations. Profile wall products consist of round pipes with welded or threaded connections in diameters from 18 inches to 132 inches and class specifications of 160, 250, and 400 feet. Bidders must submit pricing per unit, manufacturer names and part numbers, lead times, and product data sheets, manufacturer warranty information, and certifications regarding municipal and political subdivision participation.

The anticipated contract term runs from March 11, 2024, through March 31, 2026, with two optional extension periods: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028, and April 1, 2028, through March 31, 2029. All bid prices must be quoted on a Free on Board Destination basis inclusive of shipping to MaineDOT locations in Scarborough, Augusta, Dixfield, Bangor, Hancock, Oakfield, Presque Isle, and Caribou. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of one year from the initial contract period. The State reserves the right to negotiate additional units at the bid price and may make a single award or multiple awards if deemed beneficial. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of an acceptable invoice.