University Of Maine Maineuniversity #2026-102

University of Maine System Solicits Bids for Custom Fabricated Creel Assembly for CFM Gen 3.0

The University of Maine System is seeking bids for the fabrication and delivery of a custom painted steel Creel assembly for the Continuous Forming Machine (CFM) Gen 3.0, to be delivered to the Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono, ME. - Government Buyer: - University of Maine System, Office of Strategic Procurement - Delivery to Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME - Products and Components Requested: - Custom fabricated painted steel Creel assembly (CFM Gen 3.0) - Includes left, center, and right side creels, guide wheel assemblies, outer and inner arm assemblies, roller assemblies, and guide stops - Multiple steel structural members (e.g., HSS4X4X1/4, HSS3X2X1/4, L1X1X1/8), steel plates, and specialized hardware - Commercial components specified: McMaster-Carr High-Capacity Spartan Caster (#2856T24, qty 16), Swivel Leveling Mount (#6111K249, qty 8), various fasteners, wheels, and mounting hardware - Quantities range from single units to multiple assemblies (e.g., 36 outer arm assemblies, 24 inner arm assemblies, 30 roller assemblies) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fabrication, assembly, and pre-delivery testing of the sliding Creel component - University representative inspection prior to completion and delivery - Painting to University of Maine Blue (Pantone PMS 289) - Compliance with detailed technical drawings and specifications - Emphasis on participation by diverse business enterprises - OEMs and Vendors: - No single OEM mandated for the Creel assembly - McMaster-Carr specified for certain commercial components (casters, mounts, hardware) - Vendors must provide comprehensive cost responses covering all aspects of fabrication, assembly, and delivery.

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The University of Maine is soliciting bids for the fabrication of a custom painted steel Creel to be delivered to the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine in Orono, ME. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and drawings for the Creel assembly, and requires the vendor to provide a complete cost response covering all costs associated with the purchase and delivery. The University emphasizes commitment to diverse business enterprises and outlines terms for bid submission, evaluation, and award.

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