Rapid chloride permeability tester

The State of Maine is requesting quotations for a rapid chloride permeability tester with responses due August 5, 2013. The procurement is structured as an RFQ issued through Maine's online bidding portal.

The equipment is designed to measure chloride ion permeability in concrete samples for quality assurance and durability evaluation in construction and materials engineering. The tester must meet established testing protocols and integrate with existing state laboratory operations.

Bidders must register with the portal, download all attachments and specifications before preparing responses, and submit unit pricing and delivery timeframes through the system. The submission process generates a unique SR number; bids may be modified at any time until the closing date. Submissions are blind until the RFQ officially closes. Supporting documentation such as MSDS sheets and specification documents must be uploaded as part of the response. Large documents or multiple attachments may require coordination directly with the buyer for alternative submission methods.

Award notification is issued via email through the portal, where winners and bid details, including notices of award and public bid readings, are accessible by searching solicitations and filtering by awarded status. Vendors should verify successful submission by confirming their bid status under "My Bids." The buyer is available to assist with registration, bidding, technical issues, or platform navigation.