Float Replacement Rangeley Lake State Park - BGS Project No. 3899 (2026)
Maine Bureau of General Services | State of MaineState · Augusta, ME- Due
- Mar 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- David Machon
- (207) 623-7700
The 30-second brief
Bureau of General Services is seeking bids for the design, production, delivery, and installation of a new floating dock and gangway system at Rangeley Lake State Park in Rangeley, Maine. The project (BGS No. 3899) includes eighteen 12-ft x 6-ft aluminum floats, six 16-ft x 6-ft aluminum floats, three 4-ft x 20-ft aluminum gangways with handrails, three T-shaped aluminum landing floats, and six 2-inch diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe stiff arms with trailer hitch/ball connections. Specifications call for 6-inch aluminum tube frames with welded corner plates, perforated non-slip gray vinyl decking, and rotationally molded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats with a minimum buoyancy of 32 lbs/sq ft and pressure testing. The work requires a contractor bid form, bid security of 5% (Bid Bond or certified/cashier's check), performance and payment bonds if exceeding $125,000, and proof of insurance. Substantial completion is required on or before 15 June 2026, with final completion by 22 June 2026. Bids are due by email to [email protected] no later than 1:30 p.m. on 31 March 2026, with design questions due by 5:00 p.m. on 25 March 2026.
Eighteen 12-foot aluminum x 6-foot floats, Six 16-foot x 6-foot aluminum floats, Three 4-foot x 20-foot aluminum gangways with handrails, Three T-shaped aluminum landing floats, Six 2-inch diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe stiff arms with trailer hitch/ball connections
Lowest dollar value of an acceptable Base Bid, or any combination of Base Bid plus Alternate Bids, responsive and responsible bidder
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Summary
Bureau of General Services is seeking bids for the design, production, delivery, and installation of a new floating dock and gangway system at Rangeley Lake State Park in Rangeley, Maine.
The project (BGS No. 3899) includes eighteen 12-ft x 6-ft aluminum floats, six 16-ft x 6-ft aluminum floats, three 4-ft x 20-ft aluminum gangways with handrails, three T-shaped aluminum landing floats, and six 2-inch diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe stiff arms with trailer hitch/ball connections. Specifications call for 6-inch aluminum tube frames with welded corner plates, perforated non-slip gray vinyl decking, and rotationally molded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats with a minimum buoyancy of 32 lbs/sq ft and pressure testing. The work requires a contractor bid form, bid security of 5% (Bid Bond or certified/cashier's check), performance and payment bonds if exceeding $125,000, and proof of insurance. Substantial completion is required on or before 15 June 2026, with final completion by 22 June 2026. Bids are due by email to [email protected] no later than 1:30 p.m. on 31 March 2026, with design questions due by 5:00 p.m. on 25 March 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Lowest dollar value of an acceptable Base Bid
- Any combination of Base Bid plus Alternate Bids
- Responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Eighteen 12-foot aluminum x 6-foot floats, Six 16-foot x 6-foot aluminum floats, Three 4-foot x 20-foot aluminum gangways with handrails, Three T-shaped aluminum landing floats, Six 2-inch diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe stiff arms with trailer hitch/ball connections
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Contractor Bid Form (section 00 41 13), Bid Bond (section 00 43 13) or certified/cashier's check for 5% of bid amount, 100% Performance Bond (section 00 61 13.13), 100% Payment Bond (section 00 61 13.16), proof of insurance, Schedule of Values, Project Schedule, List of Subcontractors and Suppliers
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Rangeley, Maine
- Reported agency
- State of Maine Bureau of General Services
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact David Machon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is David Machon at (207) 623-7700. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Eighteen 12-foot aluminum x 6-foot floats, Six 16-foot x 6-foot aluminum floats, Three 4-foot x 20-foot aluminum gangways with handrails, Three T-shaped aluminum landing floats, Six 2-inch diameter Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe stiff arms with trailer hitch/ball connections. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest dollar value of an acceptable Base Bid, or any combination of Base Bid plus Alternate Bids, responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Contractor Bid Form (section 00 41 13), Bid Bond (section 00 43 13) or certified/cashier's check for 5% of bid amount, 100% Performance Bond (section 00 61 13.13), 100% Payment Bond (section 00 61 13.. Review the full document from Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Rangeley, Maine. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.