Northshore breathing air compressor 400V fill station

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Purchases, is requesting quotations on behalf of the Maine Department of Public Safety, Drug Enforcement Administration (MDEA), for the purchase and installation of a Northshore breathing air compressor and space saver single bottle 400V fill station, with quotations due May 26, 2016 by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The scope covers a breathing air compressor meeting minimum specifications of 5 horsepower, 6.5 cubic feet per minute, auto drains, hour meter, and filter system; a 400V fill station; and floor reinforcement. The equipment must be installed in designated compartments within a 2009 F550 6.4 Diesel Super Duty truck: the compressor in the left compartment (42" wide × 74.5" high × 21" deep) and the fill station in the right compartment (41" wide × 74.5" high × 21" deep). Installation must occur within the State of Maine. MDEA will deliver the truck to the vendor's location.

Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system and include the Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form (Appendix A) and an itemized quote. Pricing should be submitted as total cost on a Free on Board Destination basis, inclusive of all necessary costs for full compliance with specifications and contract terms. The State is exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes on articles not for resale. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering conformity with specifications, quality of goods and services, and lowest price among conforming bids. Bid pricing must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice. The selected bidder's quotation will be incorporated into the final contract using the State of Maine Buyer Purchase Order or Master Agreement format with standard terms and conditions.