Solicitation: 25101600000000000086 Aviation Fuel Trailers -750-gal

The State of Maine is seeking quotations for the purchase of three 750-gallon double-wall tank aviation fuel trailers. The trailers must meet specific technical specifications, including a stainless steel inner tank, mild steel outer tank, and various safety features. The State intends to award a contract to the bidder that meets the specifications and offers the best value, considering price and delivery. The contract will be for a period of 180 days, and the State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after the award is made. • The trailers must have a 750-gallon double-wall tank with a stainless steel inner tank and mild steel outer tank. • The trailers must have a 20" Betts stainless steel manway, 10" fill port, and vacuum/pressure relief vent. • The trailers must have a ball valve to isolate the tank, leak gauge in the secondary containment, and tank fuel level gauge. • The trailers must have stainless steel fittings, valves, and plumbing, and a powder coat finish. • The trailers must have tandem 7000 lb. steel axles, DOT-approved heavy steel chassis, steel fenders and decking, and steel light guards and steps. • The trailers must have electric brakes and a breakaway safety system, heavy-duty ST trailer tires on 16" steel wheels, and a heavy-duty tongue jack. • The trailers must have a GPI 12-volt 25 gpm aviation pump, GPI mechanical totalizing meter, and digital inline meter at the nozzle. • The trailers must have a 12-volt deep-cycle battery and box, NOCO Genius 10 battery charger, and Facet VF-21 filter housing with differential pressure gauge and aviation 1-micron filter cartridge. • The trailers must have a 50' aviation-certified hose with grounding, Hannay spring rewind reel with stainless internals, and 50' static grounding cable on reel with grounding clip. • The trailers must have an aviation overwing nozzle with dust cap, 6.5' grounding cable, and 100 mesh screen. • The trailers must have two BC 20 lb fire extinguishers, two emergency stop switches, and a 100-watt solar panel with mounting bracket, charger, and wiring installation to the battery system. • The trailers must comply with the US Forest Service carding specifications put forth in PMS 525 NWCG Standards for Interagency Cooperator Type 2 and 3 Helicopters – Exhibit 7 “Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements”.