Metal roofing materials for york

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for metal roofing materials for York Building #B at the Maine Department of Transportation Maintenance facility in York, Maine, with quotes due August 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. local time — a same-day deadline. This RFQ was posted August 31, 2010.

All materials must be delivered by September 7, 2010 to the MDOT Maintenance facility on U.S. Route 1, approximately 2 miles from the York Spur off Interstate 95. Contact Steve Cady at 885-7000 (office) or 592-3030 (cell) with 24 hours advance notice of delivery.

The scope comprises 91 sheets of 36-inch-width metal roofing in ivy green (imperial rib design, 3/4-inch-high ribs at 9-inch center-to-center spacing, 29-gauge thickness) in three lengths; 90 closure strips; 10 ivy green rake trim pieces (5.5" × 5.5" in 10'6" lengths); 5,700 ivy green 1.5-inch screws; 3,325 linear feet of standard 1" × 4" pine strapping; 14 ivy green ridge cap pieces (10' × 6" lengths); and 4 boxes of Paslode 2 3/8" × .113" ring shank galvanized fasteners (2,000 per box). Bidders must supply unit costs and extended totals for each line item.

Quotes must be submitted electronically through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system. Questions are accepted up to 48 hours prior to bid closing and must be submitted through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; responses will be posted in the same location. Vendors are responsible for monitoring the system through the bid due date for any posted updates.

Awards go to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. In case of tie quotes, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. Pricing must include all transportation charges and reflect Maine sales and use tax exemptions. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%.