Profile Wall HDPE Pipe Liner, Field Extrusion Welded Type

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases, acting on behalf of the Maine Department of Transportation, is requesting quotations for Profile Wall HDPE pipe liners for field extrusion welded culvert applications, with quotations due July 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system.

The pipe liners must be manufactured from high-density polyethylene resins meeting ASTM D3350 specifications with a minimum Cell Classification of 334433C, contain at least 2% carbon black for UV stabilization, and feature smooth outer diameters with profile cut end treatments for field extrusion welding. The bid items catalog specifies 24 distinct product line items with dimensions ranging from 18 x 20.2 inches up to 132 x 146.3 inches, priced per linear foot. Delivery timeframes are 160 or 250 days depending on product size.

The contract term is anticipated to run August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016, with two optional one-year renewal periods extending through July 31, 2018, subject to continued funding and satisfactory performance. Delivery is FOB Destination to Augusta, Maine, with all shipping costs included in the bid. The State is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes and should not be included in quotations.

The State evaluates responses on a best value basis considering conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and economic impact. For bids exceeding $100,000, bidders must complete an Economic Impact Form detailing Maine salaries paid, Maine-based subcontractor payments, state and local taxes, licensing fees, and charitable contributions; the bidder with the largest economic impact receives a 10% bid reduction for evaluation purposes. Quotations must remain valid and binding for 180 days from bid opening. Multiple quotations per bidder are permitted, and bidders may propose approved equals or alternate items. No best and final offer process applies.