Hay/Straw Mulcher

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is requesting bids for a trailer-mounted hay/straw mulcher with a bid due date of December 29, 2010.

The equipment must be an 18 horsepower air-cooled engine with electric start, a fuel tank capacity of at least four gallons, and a processing capacity of two bales per minute with the ability to load entire bales into the machine. The unit shall include a flexible discharge hose with a minimum six-inch inside diameter and 30 feet in length fitted with a handle for product distribution. All components must be constructed for heavy-duty, continuous extreme-duty service and comply with applicable Federal, State, and OSHA vehicle regulations. The feeder for the bale shall remain stationary. All paint and primer must be lead-free.

Bids must be submitted electronically to the Division of Purchases in Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine, prior to the closing deadline. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities and technicalities, and award items individually or as groups based on best value to the State. Transportation charges, including freight, must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Pricing must exclude all Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in determining the lowest bidder; discounts under 20 days will not factor into award determinations. Payment time is computed from the date of delivery at destination following final inspection and acceptance, or from receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later. In case of contractor default, the State reserves the right to procure materials from alternative sources and charge any excess costs to the defaulting contractor.

Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; responses will be posted in the same location.