Lumber and styrofoam for Richmond - FY11

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for lumber and styrofoam for Richmond, FY11, with bids due September 22, 2010. In-state vendors and those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine receive preference in case of tie bids.

The styrofoam scope includes 64 pieces of 7"×20"×8' billets (1.8 lbs per cubic feet average density, 55 lbs per cubic foot buoyancy) and 16 pieces of 24"×96"×8" heavy-wall rotational molded drums with foam filling (1.0–1.5 lbs per cubic feet EPS), plus 28 pieces of 48"×72"×16" heavy-wall rotational molded drums with matching foam filling. All drums must feature virgin-grade polyethylene material with UV inhibitors, molded-in mounting flanges, and must meet Corps of Engineers Regulations 36 CFR Part 327. Delivery is required on or before September 17, 2010, to the Maine Department of Conservation, 1009 Brunswick Road, Richmond, Maine 04357.

Lumber specifications are detailed in supporting order documents but are not enumerated in the procurement notice. Bids must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. local time on September 22, with supporting documentation permitted via fax or mail prior to bid opening. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item, including all transportation charges and trade discounts. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the lowest bidder; discounts under 20 days are not considered. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and award items individually or as a group based on best interest to the State.