Freeport garage roof freeport salt shed roofing & siding

The Town of Freeport, Maine is requesting quotations on roofing and siding materials and labor for the Freeport Garage Roof and Freeport Salt Shed, with quotes due September 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time. No set-asides or preference programs apply; awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering best value to the municipality.

The scope encompasses replacement and repair of roofing and siding for two municipal structures. The Freeport Garage Roof project requires metal roofing with imperial rib design, 36-inch width, 3/4-inch high ribs at 9-inch center-to-center spacing, and 29-gauge thickness, including closure strips, rake trim, ridge cap pieces, pine strapping, and specified fasteners. The Freeport Salt Shed project includes metal siding in patina green with detailed specifications for sheets in multiple sizes, corner pieces, J-channel strips, and Tyvek wrap. All material, labor, and equipment costs must be included in bid submissions on a lump-sum or unit-price basis.

Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured products or services. The state is exempt from federal and Maine state taxes, which should be excluded from quotes. Site visits are permitted and encouraged for bidders to assess project conditions. All questions must be submitted through the online Question and Answer portal; inquiries through other methods will not be considered valid. Time of delivery must be stated in definite terms. The state reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent.