Fastener Commodity Contract For MaineDOT

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a fastener commodity contract, with quotes due September 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service platform.

The scope covers standardized fasteners across multiple categories: Grade 5 and Grade 8 hex head bolts with coarse threads in yellow zinc finish (diameters 1/4 inch to 2 inches, lengths 1/2 inch to 10 inches); plow bolts with Grade 8 dome heads; lag bolts in zinc and stainless steel; hex head finished nuts; lock nuts in Nylock and Stover variants; slotted nuts; cotter pins (diameters 1/16 inch to 1/4 inch, lengths 1/2 inch to 4 inches); flat washers in USS grades; and split lock washers in medium series. Packaging quantities range from 5 to 100 pieces depending on product. Bidders must submit separate unit prices per hundred units for each item listed in the Fastener Master Listing, using the pricing template provided. Alternate commodity proposals require complete identification and descriptive literature.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, evaluated on quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. All pricing must include transportation, freight, and delivery charges to MaineDOT facilities statewide. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. Bid prices firm for the contract term (not specified in source). Questions must be submitted through AdvantageME's Question and Answer link no later than 48 hours prior to bid closing; all questions and answers are posted in the same location, and only Q&A obtained through this designated link are valid.