Metal roofing for bangor roofs

The City of Bangor, Maine is soliciting bids on metal roofing for municipal facilities, with quotes due January 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the State of Maine's AdvantageME electronic procurement system. Questions must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to bid closing. A local-vendor or Maine-manufactured-product preference applies in tie-bid resolution under State of Maine procurement rules.

The scope includes metal roof and siding installation with specified panel materials, dimensions, fastening components, and installation sequencing documented in the attached technical diagram. The bill of materials specifies 29-gauge metal decking in green, ridge caps, rake trim, fascia trim, endwall components, fasteners (2-inch and 1-inch screws in dark green finish), 1x4 strapping, vinyl J-channel and soffit materials, coil stock, and metal panels ranging from 8'11" to 17'0" in length. The scope also includes two fiberglass doors. Detailed material and dimensional specifications are provided in the supporting technical and materials documents.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value to the State, with evaluation considering product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. All pricing must be submitted on a unit basis, inclusive of trade or quantity discounts and prepaid delivery to destination. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales taxes; quotes should exclude these. Cash discounts for payment 20 or more days after invoicing will be considered in award determination. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. All contractors must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, including Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law requiring material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.