Call 2 025311.10

Solicitation WIN 025311.10 is a prebuy contract issued by the Maine Department of Transportation for the manufacture and delivery of expansion devices and fabric troughs for the Penobscot Bridge in Bangor-Brewer. The scope of work specifically requires the fabrication and delivery of two finger joint expansion devices and two fabric troughs, which must be ready for delivery by May 31, 2027. The procurement is based on a unit price model, and the award will be granted to the lowest responsive bidder who can demonstrate successful completion of similar projects. Technical requirements include adherence to the March 2026 MaineDOT Standard Specifications and Details, with specific material testing required for fabric troughs and curtain plates according to ASTM D790. The contract includes several administrative requirements, such as a mandate that the contractor perform at least 30 percent of the work with its own organization and the submission of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Plan. While no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required, the contractor must certify they have not been debarred or suspended by any government agency within the last three years. Bids are submitted via Bid Express or physical delivery to the DOT Headquarters in Augusta. Final acceptance occurs after delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis, with the Department reserving the right to reject shipments if 10 percent of inspected articles are found to be defective.