Firefighting Emergency Service Kit

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services is requesting quotations for a Fire & Emergency Service Kit for the 101st Fire & Emergency Services in Bangor, Maine, with quotations due September 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system.

The kit comprises 43 line items including rechargeable systems, extension cords, GFCI adapters, bolt cutters, pry bars, forcible entry tools, power saws, traffic cones and vests, binoculars, tool boxes, safety cans, roof ladders, tool sets, nozzles, fire hoses in various sizes, box lights, a quick attack monitor, palletization, and freight services. Delivery is FOB Destination to Augusta, Maine with all shipping costs included in the quoted price.

The State will evaluate quotations on a best value basis, considering specification conformity, delivery dates, and price, with award to the lowest-priced compliant bidder after specification conformance is determined. For orders exceeding $100,000, bidders with the largest economic impact value receive a 10 percent reduction in their total bid for evaluation purposes, with proportionally smaller reductions applied to other bids. No BAFO round is anticipated; bidders must submit their best value pricing in the initial quotation.

All pricing must exclude federal and Maine state sales and use taxes. Contract execution will be a State of Maine Buyer Purchase Order with net 30 payment terms upon receipt of an accurate invoice containing the State contract number and correct pricing.