Road Temperature Sensors

The Maine Department of Transportation is requesting bids for road temperature sensor kits for installation in 39 state wheeler trucks, with bids due June 23, 2009. Bidders must be prepared to deliver to the MaineDOT Wade Street Warehouse in Augusta, Maine.

Each kit comprises a 2-inch digital meter with a 12-foot cable, high-bright LED display showing air and road temperatures, auto-dimming capability, and a sliding clamp sensor mounting system. The sensor must respond within 1/10 second with a 15-degree field of view and operate across -40 to +150 degrees Fahrenheit for road surface and -40 to +131 degrees Fahrenheit for air temperature, with accuracy of ±2 degrees Fahrenheit in normal conditions and ±4 degrees Fahrenheit in extreme conditions. A caution light activates at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. All bid items must be manufacturer's current or 2007 listed stock models.

Bids must include complete owners manuals and specification sheets, with any deviations from specifications documented separately. Pricing must cover all shipping and delivery costs. Vendors must provide manufacturer's standard warranty commencing on in-service date and demonstrate the capability to maintain 95 percent parts availability within 48 hours and 24-hour availability for expendable items, supported by a detailed parts program proposal. Selected vendors will be placed on MaineDOT mailing lists for warranty recalls, technical updates, and service bulletins directed to the Fleet Manager's Office.

The State of Maine reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent. In cases of tie bids, preference will be given to in-state bidders or those offering products produced or manufactured in Maine.