Self-contained Water Quality Monitoring Multiprobe Device

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for one self-contained water quality monitoring multiprobe device on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection, with quotations due January 24, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The device must be watertight with maximum dimensions of 3.5 inches in diameter and 20 inches long, feature an on-board interchangeable battery compartment and electronic data storage, and include a programmable interface with an integrated wiper to clean all probes. The instrument must incorporate seven integrated water quality sensors: temperature, depth, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, chlorophyll A fluorometric sensor, and CDOM/DOM fluorometric sensor. The quotation must include necessary communication cables and handheld communication interfaces.

Delivery is to DEP, 17 SHS Ray Building, 28 Tyson Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330, immediately after receipt of order. Delivery timeline may be factored into the award decision. All bids must include vendor and manufacturer part numbers, product data sheets documenting specification compliance, equivalent bid item comparison sheets for alternate items, warranty information, and signed Appendix A forms with wet signatures or acceptable electronic signatures via DocuSign or Adobe Sign. Pricing must be quoted with FOB Destination shipping terms, including all shipping charges to the delivery destination. The State is exempt from taxes and requests quotations without these charges included.

Award will be made on a best value basis, with conformity to specifications as the primary consideration followed by lowest price among conforming bidders. Delivery days is a potential secondary factor. No best and final offers will be sought. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after official award. Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system.