YURTS

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for yurts to be installed at Mount Blue State Park, with bids due October 11, 2012 and delivery required by November 19, 2012.

The solicitation is for two yurt sizes—20-foot or 24-foot diameter units—with the state making a single award based on price and delivery. The scope specifies tall walls (approximately 7 feet), vinyl side covers with two windows and two doors, a snow and wind kit, roof and wall insulation, a heavy-duty top cover with rain diverters, and a dome opener. Materials and components are prescriptively defined: kiln-dried Douglas fir wood framework with cedar stain, expandable lattice walls with aluminum rivets, machine stress-rated rafters, a laminated compression ring with through-bolts, a clear Douglas fir door with Yale lever hardware, a bronze-tinted acrylic dome skylight, and 1/4-inch aircraft-quality galvanized steel tension cable. Fabrics must meet NFPA-701 flame resistance standards; the top cover must be at least 28 ounces per square yard with a 15-year warranty, and side covers at least 17.5 ounces per square yard with a 5-year warranty. Seven-layer reflective insulation liners are required, along with specified window treatments with bug screens and weather flaps. Bidders must provide complete installation instructions, recommended platform construction plans, and technical telephone support.

Quotations must include separate unit prices for both yurt sizes with shipping and handling incorporated. Electronic submission closes at 2:00 p.m. local time on October 11. The state is exempt from federal and Maine state sales taxes and will not pay those costs. Samples required for evaluation must be provided free of charge. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, considering product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall cost. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, and award items individually or as groups.