Metal Culvert Reg 3 Solon

The State of Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on metal culverts for Region 3 (Western Region) delivery to Solon, Maine, with proposals due August 17, 2011. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value, with tie quotes resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced or manufactured commodities.

The scope includes metal culverts in diameters from 12 inches to 72 inches, in specified lengths of 12, 18, and 20 feet, with quantities ranging from 5 to 15 units per diameter category. Hardware components — culvert nuts and bolts in 1/2" x 6" and 1/2" x 8" sizes — are included. Delivery is to 1719 River Road, Solon, Maine 04979 under contract number U0308CULVEJPRESS.

Bidders may submit alternate commodity proposals with complete identification and descriptive literature. Transportation charges must be prepaid unless otherwise specified. The state is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes, and quotes should exclude these taxes. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to award on an item-by-item or group basis, increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent, and reject any or all quotes. Unit prices govern in case of discrepancies with totals. All contractors must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Maine Chemical Substance Identification Law requiring material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals. Electronic submissions close at 2:00 p.m. local time on the due date.