Vinyl Siding and Accessories for Bldg. #7 Camp Keyes.

The State of Maine Military Bureau is requesting sealed bids for vinyl siding and accessories for Building #7 at Camp Keyes, Augusta, with bids due September 2, 2009. In case of tie bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

The scope comprises double 4-inch standard lap vinyl siding in Pearl color (62 square units), Georgia-Pacific Forest Ridge Thermax exterior insulation (200 sheets), coil stock, perforated vinyl soffit boards, spruce boards, J-channel and F-channel vinyl components, roofing nails, cap nails, and insulation seam tape. No substitutions are permitted on any listed items. Bidders must submit unit prices and total prices using the provided Bill of Materials spreadsheet. Delivery is required to Building #8 at Camp Keyes, Augusta, Maine 04330, with advance coordination required through David Pelletier (207-626-7848 or 207-557-2011) or 1SG Phil Ceaser (207-624-2321) prior to delivery.

Bids must be submitted electronically to the State of Maine Military Bureau, Camp Keyes, Building #8, Augusta, Maine 04330, prior to the closing date and time. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days will not be factored into award decisions. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, with evaluation based on quality, conformance to specifications, delivery date, and cost. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities and technicalities, increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%, and accept individual items or groups of items. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes. Contractors must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, provide Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals in accordance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law, and cannot assign or sublet contracts without written consent from the Director.