Propane Boiler and Installation in Warren, Maine

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is requesting quotes for propane boiler removal, purchase, and installation at The Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren, Maine under RFQ, with quotes due October 8, 2009 and a mandatory on-site visit scheduled for September 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope includes removal and disposal of an existing 30-year-old dual-fuel furnace, purchase and installation of a new gas-fired furnace with capacity of 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 BTU/hr, disposal of an existing oil storage tank, and all necessary connections and modifications to meet State of Maine and Federal codes. The furnace specification is Riello Model C8559250 or approved equivalent. Work must include exhaust system reconfiguration, complete startup, and certification by the State of Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles representative and Facility Manager. The successful contractor must complete installation within 30 days of award. Bidders must submit quotes in two line items covering furnace specification with manufacturer's data sheets and work description costs, with delivery FOB destination.

General liability insurance of $400,000 is required. Bidders must provide references from similar past projects and warranty descriptions for both unit and installation. In-state preference applies to tied bids under the State of Maine's procurement rules. Evaluation is weighted 80 percent on total cost including warranty, 10 percent on site proposal, and 10 percent on references and recommendations. Questions and answers from the site visit will be posted on the Vendor Self Serve AdvantageME website within 24 hours. The State reserves the right to reject all bids.