Furnaces MA

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting quotes for furnaces under RFQ "FURNACES MA," with quotes due September 4, 2013.

The procurement covers Lo-Boy and Hi-Boy furnaces to the specifications documented in the attached technical file. The required furnace output is 258 MBH with an oil input minimum of 2.25 gallons per hour and a blower capacity of 2800 CFM maximum. Hi-Boy configurations of identical specifications are obtainable if needed.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State, with evaluation considering product quality, specification conformity, delivery dates, and overall economy. In cases of tied bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and accept items individually or as a group.

Bidders may submit separate unit prices for each item and alternate bids. Unit prices govern in cases of discrepancies between unit and total prices. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in bid evaluation. All transportation and delivery charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Pricing should exclude Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes. Delivery terms must be stated in definite language.

Electronic submission of quotes is required by 2:00 p.m. local time on September 4, 2013. All contractors must comply with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law by providing current material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals to direct purchasers. Vendors must submit questions through the designated Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; answers will be posted for all vendors to review.