High density mobile rack system

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases, acting on behalf of the Department of Marine Resources, issued an RFQ for a high-density mobile rack storage system with quotations due May 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The system must fit within a 9-foot-deep by 24-foot-wide by 8-foot-high space, accommodate a 36-inch aisle for access, and store clothing, boots, vests, life jackets, hip waders, badges, sampling gear, and file/archive boxes. Required features include fully adjustable shelving with 10–15 adaptable clothing rods for hanging uniforms and heavy-duty 22-gauge steel construction with stainless steel track systems. Both new and pre-owned equipment are acceptable.

Bidders must submit separate line-item quotations covering the complete high-density mobile rack system including freight and inside delivery, installation and labor costs, a floor plan, and warranty information. Submissions were required through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) procurement system.

For bids exceeding $100,000, an economic impact evaluation applies a scoring adjustment of up to 10 percent based on Maine resident salaries paid, Maine-based subcontractor payments, state and local tax payments, state licensing fees, and charitable contributions to Maine-based nonprofits within the past 12 months. The award will be made on a best-value basis considering conformity with specifications, delivery date, and lowest price among conforming bids. The State exempts bids from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes and anticipates net 30 payment terms upon receipt of an accurate invoice. The RFQ incorporates a 180-day bid validity period and State of Maine standard terms and conditions.