RFQ-15A-26042700000000000276 | Compass Rose Recertification

The State of Maine, through the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management - Military Bureau, is soliciting bids for the recertification of a compass rose located in Bangor, ME, under solicitation RFQ-15A-26042700000000000276. The work requires a magnetic survey of a 120-foot diameter compass rose to verify magnetic uniformity and site cleanliness using a Di Flux magnetometer, precise radial marking accurate to within one minute of arc, replacement of the magnetic north marker if necessary, and verification of true azimuth using a calibrated theodolite. All work must adhere to UFC 3-260-01 and FAA AC 150/5300-13B standards, culminating in a Certificate of Calibration valid for up to five years, along with a detailed technical report. The contract has a fixed performance period from July 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with delivery terms set at FOB Destination, meaning the vendor bears all costs and risks until the work is completed on-site. Bids will be evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical conformity is verified prior to price comparison; only the lowest-priced responsive bidder among technically acceptable offers will be selected. Required submissions include a quote on company letterhead, an Excel-based cost response sheet, Appendix A containing the Bid Cover Page and Responsible Bidder Certification, and Appendix D with a subcontractor list and a detailed, non-generic Disaster Recovery Plan. Subcontracting is limited to no more than 15% of the total contract value, and all subcontractors must meet the same insurance and compliance standards as the prime contractor. Bidders must not have had a contract terminated for cause or been convicted of fraud within the past five years, and affirmative responses to certain certifications may lead to disqualification. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Maine Vendor Self-Service portal by June 9, 2026, with all files under 2MB in size and formatted in PDF, Word, or Excel. Payment will be made via check, EFT, or procurement card within 30 days of invoice receipt, and no surcharges for payment methods are permitted. The State retains the right to reject the lowest-priced bid based on responsibility concerns, and no contract options or renewal terms are specified in the solicitation.