RFB 2026-102 Creel Fabrication Quote

The University of Maine System is seeking a qualified vendor to design, fabricate, and deliver a custom‑painted steel creel to its Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono, ME. The creel must meet the engineering drawings provided in the attachment and be delivered with all required documentation and licensing keys. The solicitation is a straightforward price‑only competition; the lowest responsive and responsible bid will be awarded, with tie‑breakers favoring in‑state bidders and earliest electronic receipt. Vendors must certify they are not debarred, have no recent fraud or contract terminations, and must indemnify the university for environmental or hazardous‑material liabilities. The contract is expected to be $50 k or more, with firm pricing required for 90 days and net‑30 payment terms after invoicing.