SCBA Compressor

The State of Maine is requesting quotations for purchase and installation of an SCBA air compressor system for the 101st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at Bangor Air National Guard Base, with quotes due September 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The scope includes removal of the existing compressor and installation of a new 6000 PSI, 20 horsepower system rated for 25.5 cubic feet per minute delivery and 84,000 standard cubic feet purification capacity. The system must operate on 120/208 volt three-phase electrical service and include a four-cylinder filling station with rotating fill capability, a controller with high-temperature, low-oil, carbon-monoxide, and dew-point monitoring with safety shutoffs, and an ASME-compliant four-cylinder storage rack with high-pressure lines and hardware. Installation, electrical hookup, and operator training are included in the deliverables. The compressor must comply with NFPA 1989 standards and the Buy American Act. CMSgt. James Winchenbach is the Contracting Officer Representative.

Bidders are required to conduct a physical site survey and submit equipment specifications and plans for approval prior to installation. All questions must be submitted through the AdvantageME vendor self-service system's Question and Answer link no later than 48 hours before bid closing. The State reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and economy; to reject any or all bids; and to adjust quantities by up to 10 percent.

Contractors must carry commercial general liability coverage at $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation as required by law, vehicle liability at $400,000 per occurrence, and professional liability at $1,000,000, with certificates of insurance and required endorsements provided before work begins.