Fire Suppression System

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a dry chemical fire suppression system with external fire alarm components to be installed at Maine DOT Fleet Services in Augusta, with bids due July 15, 2011.

The scope covers a complete dry chemical suppression system and external fire alarm system (including temperature detectors, alarms, materials, installation, testing, test gases, and certification) for a COL-MET truck and equipment paint booth (model TSC 1813-40 PSB) measuring 19 feet wide by 15 feet 2 inches tall by 40 feet 6 inches long. The facility also includes a paint mixing room measuring approximately 8 feet by 8 feet by 10 feet and a Titan Heat and Cure Air Make-Up Unit with a 2,500,000 BTU LP gas direct-fired burner. All work must comply with Federal, State, local, and OSHA regulations and be inspected and certified by the local regulating authority. The system must be delivered and installed at 105 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine 04333, with all shipping, delivery, and installation costs included in the bid.

Bids will be evaluated on price, warranty, manufacturer performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability, and other appropriate factors. The awardee must provide a designated warranty period per Maine State requirements and submit all documentation including invoices, layout diagrams, drawings, and maintenance and inspection schedules upon delivery. Questions must be submitted through the designated Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page.