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 requires the procurement of two finger joint expansion devices and two fabric troughs, which must be fabricated according to March 2026 MaineDOT Standard Specifications and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Materials must be ready for delivery by May 31, 2027, with the final delivery date coordinated based on the project schedule. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on unit prices, and the contractor must perform at least 30 percent of the work with their own organization. Key requirements include the submission of fabric samples for testing at least 30 days prior to delivery and the marking of curtain plates with the manufacturer's name and address. Bidders must provide a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Plan and certify that they have not been debarred or suspended within the last three years. The procurement process underwent several modifications, with the final bid opening date extended to September 23, 2026. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for this contract, and shipping terms are established as F.O.B. destination.