Self-priming fiberglass pump with installation

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases, acting on behalf of the Department of Marine Resources Boothbay Harbor Lab, is requesting quotations for a self-priming fiberglass pump with installation, with quotations due May 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. local time through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.

The scope includes supply of a self-priming fiberglass pump, removal of the existing pump, delivery to Boothbay Harbor Lab (or Augusta, Maine unless otherwise specified), and installation. Bidders must submit itemized quotation pricing in the specified format with all costs for shipping, pump removal, and installation included in the total bid price. Quotations may be submitted in multiple alternative configurations if desired. Submission via the VSS system requires completion of the attached specifications and terms document (FY1600 Fibrglass Pump Specs Terms Cond.docx); failure to complete and attach this document may result in disqualification.

For bids exceeding $100,000, bidders must complete the Economic Impact Form (Appendix C) detailing Maine-resident salaries, Maine-based subcontractor payments, state and local tax payments, licensing fees, and charitable contributions within the past 12 months. The bidder demonstrating the largest economic impact value receives a 10 percent reduction in total bid for evaluation purposes; smaller economic impact values receive proportional reductions.

Award will be on a best value basis, with price serving as the determining factor once goods or services conform to specifications. Quotations must remain valid and binding for at least 180 days from bid opening. The State will not request best and final offers and reserves the right to negotiate with the selected bidder at the same rate presented in the quotation. Exclude federal taxes and Maine state sales and use taxes from pricing. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of an accurate invoice.