High Pressure Boiler For DHHS/ MeCDC/HETL 221 State St.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control is requesting quotes for supply and installation of a high-pressure boiler at 221 State Street, Augusta, Maine, with quotes due June 30, 2010. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., and questions must be submitted through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service portal with responses due within 48 hours prior to bid closing.

The scope includes removal of the existing Cleaver Brooks Model 4 Watertube boiler and installation of a replacement unit meeting the facility's heating and domestic hot water needs, together with all necessary fittings, controls, plumbing, air intake and exhaust connections, and disposal of the existing unit. Installation must be completed within 30 days of award. Bidders must provide General Liability Insurance of $400,000, references from similar commercial or government projects, a warranty description for materials and installation, boiler specifications with manufacturer's data sheets, and itemized labor costs.

Evaluation is weighted 75% on best cost and 25% on best proposed solution and overall value. All bids must comply with prevailing wage requirements and equal employment opportunity provisions. Bidders must certify they are not debarred or suspended from conducting business with state entities and provide proof of adequate bonding and liability insurance coverage. Ken Pote is the project contact; Bambi L. Tefft, Buyer II, Division of Purchases, Department of Administrative and Financial Services, handles inquiries and submissions.