Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Correction, is soliciting bids for the acquisition of autoplate coiled aluminum suitable for the manufacture of reflectorized multi-year vehicle license plates. The aluminum material is to be delivered to the Autoplate Shop at MCI Walpole, Rt. 1A, Walpole, MA. The contract will be for a period of up to 3 years, with the option to renew for an additional 3 years. The estimated value of the procurement is $12,000,000.00. Key requirements include:
* The aluminum must have the following properties: Alloy 8112-H111, Thickness: Gauge .028, Coil Size: 20” plus 2” minus 1” core, Width Standard Size: 12.125” + 1/32”, Ultimate Strength: 17,000 to 23,000 psi, Minimum Yield Strength: 12,000 psi, Elongation on 2” Standard Specimen: Minimum 16% (20% nominal)
* The aluminum shall be of alloy 8112-H111 that conforms to the mechanical test parameters: ultimate strength, minimum yield strength – 12,000 psi, elongation on 2” – minimum 16% (20% nominal)
* The aluminum must be treated with a light, tightly adherent amorphous Chromate Finish conversion coating, applied in conformance with Backside Prep specifications outlined in ASTM specification B-449-67, Class 2, or as revised
* The coating weight must be 10 to 35 mg/sq/ft, with a median of 25 mg/sq/ft as the optimum
* The aluminum must be packaged on skids with a total weight of not more than 4,500 lbs, with each coil separated by 2” x 2” wood spacers on the bottom to provide for pick up by fork truck
* The contractor must provide a Supplier Diversity Plan, which will be evaluated at 10% or more of the total evaluation
* The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and the Environmental Preferred Products (EPP) program.