Steam Trainers

soliciting proposals to procure steam trainers for our High- Pressure Boiler program located at the Fairfield Campus in Fairfield, Maine. A detailed explanation of the scope and specifications is contained in Section 6.0, Scope of Services. Preference will be given to the proposals conforming to the specifications provided; however, alternate recommendations may be considered. If a vendor chooses to make inquiries on the specifications provided, the rules set forth in Section 8.0, Interpretation of Contract Documents, apply. KVCC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the proposals received, in part or in whole. 2.0 Background Kennebec Valley Community College is a comprehensive community college offering technical, career, and transfer education in addition to customized training for businesses and industries in Kennebec, Somerset, Waldo and Knox Counties. The College is located on two campuses in mid-Maine. Its 70-acre main campus in Fairfield, Maine is reached by

taking Exit 132 off Interstate 95. The 600-acre Harold Alfond Campus is located seven miles north of the Fairfield campus on U.S. Route 201 in Hinckley, Maine. 3.0 Schedule / Modifications Description Day/Date Time RFP Issued August 1, 2022 Site Walkthrough N/A N/A Proposals Due On August 19, 2022 3:00 P.M. ET Award Decision & Notification August 19, 2022 4.0 Examination of Specifications and Schedule Each bidder or authorized agent is expected to examine the bid specifications, contract documents and all other instructions pertaining to this RFP. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s own risk, and the bidder cannot secure relief on the plea of error in the bid. KVCC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in part or in whole. KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION AND EMPLOYER FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT (207) 453-5019 3 5.0 Submission of Bids The Proposal, which must be signed by a person having proper authority to legally obligate the offering company, along with any additional supporting material, must be received no later than August 19, 2022 by 3:00 P.M. (ET). All proposals are to be marked “Steam Trainers” and mailed to: Elizabeth Fortin Dean of Workforce Training and Professional Development Kennebec Valley Community College 92 Western Avenue Fairfield, ME 04937 Proposals may also be e-mailed to: efortin@kvcc.me.edu, with the subject line “Steam Trainers” 6.0 Scope of Services The Scope of Services set forth in this Request for Proposal (RFP) represents an outline of the services the College anticipates the successful proposer to perform and is presented for the primary purpose of allowing the College to compare proposals. The precise scope of services shall be negotiated between the College and the successful Proposer. 6.1 Scope Supply and delivery of steam trainers. 6.2 Specifications The following specifications are minimum acceptable requirements. Any specific reference to manufacturer(s) and/or catalog/model/stock numbers provided is to establish the design, type of construction, quality, functional capability and performance level desired. The bidder may offer an alternate product believed to be an equal. Any alternate product(s) bid must be clearly identified by manufacturer and catalog, model or stock number. Adequate detailed specifications of the product offered must be included with your bid to establish equivalency and to ensure that the product being bid meets all specifications: a. Steam Systems 1 Learning System Amatrol 950-SH1 with one industrial boiler system, mobile mounting frame, feedwater system, condensate removal system, water tank heating system with thermostatic control, steam pressure reducing valve with bypass, alkalinity test kit, hardness test kit, Hubbell plug lockout b. Student learning activity packet and reference guides c. Instructor’s guide d. Hand tool package e. Learning library access 7.0 Contractor’s Insurance The Contractor shall maintain throughout the term of the agreement general liability insurance to insure against all claims of bodily injury or death, and property damage, arising out of work performed under this agreement. mailto:efortin@kvcc.me.edu KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION AND EMPLOYER FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT (207) 453-5019 4 Such insurance shall provide coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and shall list KVCC as an added insured Contractor shall also maintain worker’s compensation insurance in amounts required by state law. 8.0 Interpretation of Contract Documents No oral interpretation will be provided to any bidder as to the meaning of the specifications or other contract documents. Every request for such interpretation shall b