RFB 2026-027 Wood Pellets - University of Maine at Fort Kent

The University of Maine System is seeking bids for the provision of wood pellet fuel to the University of Maine at Fort Kent. The contract duration is for an initial term of 2 years starting on or about July 1, 2025, with 3 additional 1-year renewal options for a potential 5-year duration. The estimated annual consumption is 1400 tons. The University requires the contractor to deliver wood pellets to the silos at the Armory Building and the Sports Center, and to provide a quality certificate with each delivery. The contractor must also undertake quarterly third-party analysis of the composition of pellets produced for the University. • The contract requires the contractor to provide wood pellet fuel that meets specific technical specifications, including pellet length, diameter, higher heating value, density, moisture, ash content, and fines. • The contractor must also provide sustainable forestry certification for all pellet sources and identify a secondary or backup source in case of emergency. • The University reserves the right to make separate awards for pellet supply and delivery services if it deems it to be in its best interest. • The contract will be awarded to the low bidder or bidders provided that all other requirements are satisfactorily met.