Salmon trap nets - marine

The State of Maine is requesting quotes for salmon trap nets for marine use, with quotes due August 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value, including quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost; tie bids favor in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced or manufactured commodities.

The scope comprises salmon trap nets with detailed construction specifications: PVC floats (3.0-inch outer diameter, 1.25-inch height, spaced every 3.0 feet), lead weights (4.0 ounces, spaced every 2.0 feet), 0.25-inch polyester rope, and #147 or #189 knotless nylon net material with 0.75-inch bar measure mesh size. The assembly includes a 100-foot lead line by 4-foot height with 33 floats and 50 lead weights; a box measuring 4.0 feet wide by 4.0 feet deep by 6.0 feet long; a bonnet measuring 12.0 feet wide by 4.0 feet deep by 12.0 feet long; and wings measuring 4.0 feet deep by 17.75 feet long. All net materials and lead components must be treated with black net dip. The specification includes three marine-grade #10 non-separating zippers, 36 inches long, positioned at the top of the box and each wing. Vendors must specify their location in bids; those outside the New England area must provide shipping-cost information to Maine, which may factor in award determination. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife anticipates periodic net repairs and is willing to transport nets to a vendor's location for service.

All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Bidders must specify delivery terms in definite language and provide cash discounts of 20 days or more for evaluation consideration. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales taxes. The Division reserves the right to award on an item-by-item or group basis and to increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent.