Spreader Beam Bid

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes on a spreader beam under an RFQ with quotes due September 18, 2012. A Maine-vendor preference applies — tie-breaking provisions favor in-state bidders and those offering Maine-manufactured commodities.

The spreader beam is a structural component designed to distribute loads evenly across multiple support points for a TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) program application. The specification document establishes dimensional tolerances, material standards including weld requirements and coating specifications, and testing procedures to verify structural integrity. Bidders must comply with applicable engineering codes and standards, with manufacturer documentation and certification required.

Quotes must be submitted electronically and must include unit prices delivered to destination, with all applicable discounts. Transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Delivery terms must be stated in definite terms. The State is exempt from federal and Maine sales taxes and will exclude these from evaluation. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in bid evaluation. Material Safety Data Sheets are required for all hazardous chemicals per Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.

The State reserves the right to award on a per-item basis or as a group, whichever serves its best interests, and will evaluate bids based on product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall value. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. The State also reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10% and to reject any or all quotes. Questions must be submitted through the portal on the Solicitation Details View page; answers will be posted in the same portal.