Stryofoam Billets for FY12 (Richmond)

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for Styrofoam billets for FY12 delivery to Richmond, with quotes due January 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Electronic quote submission is mandatory.

The scope includes fifty-two pieces of 24"×96"×8" heavy-wall drums manufactured through one-piece rotational molding with foam filling of 1.0–1.5 lbs. per cubic foot using virgin-grade polyethylene material. Drums must include UV inhibitors and molded-in mounting flanges and comply with Corps of Engineers Regulations 36 CFR Part 327. Delivery is required to the Maine Department of Conservation at 1009 Brunswick Road, Richmond, Maine 04357, on or before February 17, 2012.

Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified and may propose alternate commodities with complete descriptive literature. Awards will be made to the bidder offering the best value to the State, considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall cost. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; quotes should exclude these taxes. All transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, shall be prepaid and at the contractor's expense unless otherwise specified. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the low bidder; discounts of less than 20 days will not be considered. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities and technicalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. All questions must be submitted through the official Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; questions and answers obtained through other means will not be considered valid.