Shelving & Flammable Cabinets - Saco FMS#1

The State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Military Bureau is seeking quotations for shelving and storage cabinets for the Maine Army National Guard FMS#1 facility located in Saco. The procurement specifically requires 33 units of medium duty steel shelving (measuring 96"x24"x96" with 4 shelves), one flammable storage cabinet designed for large tanks with double doors, and one oxygen storage cabinet. All procurement requirements include assembly and installation services, with complete delivery and installation mandated by March 31, 2025. The solicitation (RFQ #15A 250117*0154) will be awarded on a best value basis, with pricing serving as the primary determining factor among qualified bidders meeting technical specifications. Vendors must submit comprehensive bids through the State's electronic procurement system (VSS AdvantageME), which must include detailed product specifications, warranty information, and specific delivery timeframes. All bid responses are due by February 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time, with strict requirements that bidders understand facility access is limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and all personnel must successfully pass federal background checks.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the facility has specific access requirements that may limit potential bidders, including mandatory federal background checks for installation personnel. The State of Maine is tax-exempt, and pricing must include all costs necessary for full contract compliance. Though an exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves multiple shelving units and specialized storage cabinets, suggesting a moderate-value contract. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in steel shelving manufacturing, cabinet production, and professional installation services specific to military facility requirements. All responses must be submitted electronically through the VSS AdvantageME system, indicating a preference for technologically capable and administratively efficient vendors.