Shackle req for FY11

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids on 700 galvanized anchor shackles for fiscal year 2011, with bids due December 1, 2010.

The scope consists of 5/16" galvanized anchor shackles (part number 31SSPG/I or equivalent) with an inside length of 1 1/4", manufactured from alloy steel with a working load limit of 3/4 tons and a 3/8" diameter screw pin. Delivery is a single shipment to 1009 Brunswick Road, Richmond, Maine 04357, attention Timothy Thurston, with delivery scheduled for May 16. Vendors must contact the delivery site at 582-5771 at least 24 hours before arrival.

Pricing is FOB site with freight costs included in the quoted price. The State requires vendors to accept the State Procurement Card as payment and will not permit surcharges or additional compensation regardless of payment method; the state reserves the right to reject bids from vendors unwilling to accept these conditions. The state is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes and should not be included in quotes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in determining the lowest bidder; discounts under 20 days will not be considered.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on an item-by-item basis with consideration given to quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. The Division reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent and to award to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured products when price, quality, and availability are equal. Bids must be submitted as sealed bids or electronic quotes to Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine.