Request for Proposals (RFP)
Sewer Manhole Frames, Covers, & Risers
Proposal No. P26-50
Issue Date: March 26, 2026
Purchasing Department
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04401
207-992-4282
I. Introduction
The City of Bangor (City) Wastewater Maintenance Department is requesting proposals for the
supply and delivery of sewer manhole frames, covers and risers to be used for wastewater
maintenance. The details of equipment needed are below in Section IX: Scope of Services.
II. General Information
Available at the following web address: www.bangormaine.gov/proposals on the City’s website. By
submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer accepts the responsibility for downloading,
reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set forth in the City’s “General Information for
Vendors.”
In your proposal, please specify whether you currently have, or are in the process of developing, a
domestic violence policy. If you do not have such a policy, let us know if you would like to receive a
copy of the City of Bangor's policy as a reference.
III. Submission
For consideration, submit the proposal Bid Form (pages four and five) electronically or in an envelope
via submission methods listed below. The envelope or subject line must be clearly marked as
"Proposal No. P26-50: Sewer Manhole Frames, Covers, & Risers."
Submissions must be received by 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Submission of documents can be completed by:
A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov; or
B. Hand Delivery to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or
C. US Post Office addressed to 73 Harlow Street, Purchasing Department, Bangor, ME 04401
(items must be received by the deadline); or
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D. All Other Delivery Services to City of Bangor: Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow Street,
Bangor, ME 04401 (proposal must be received by the deadlines).
All submissions should reference “Proposal No. P26-50: Sewer Manhole Frames, Covers, & Risers.”
Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Council Chambers (first floor), 73
Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.
A tabulation of all the proposals received will be posted on the City's website as soon as possible
after the opening date. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bids for results. The "Show
Closed/Awarded/Cancelled Bids" box must be checked to see the proposal information.
IV. Questions
Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30 P.M., Friday,
April 10, 2026.
The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday April 17, 2026. This response will be in the
form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website. Notifications will be sent to those who have
signed up to receive notifications at www.bangormaine.gov/bids through NotifyME. Notifications
will be sent when new addenda are released.
V. Late Proposals
It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their proposals have sufficient time to be received
by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any proposal, portion of a proposal,
or requested proposal revision received at the City Purchasing Department after the time and date
specified will be returned to the Proposer unopened or, if by electronic submission, deleted without
being opened.
VI. Withdrawal of Proposals
No Proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening.
All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.
To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal in writing.
All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e., mailing fees) will be borne by the Proposer.
VII. Rejection
The City reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any informalities or defects in proposals, or
accept a higher-cost proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City also
reserves the right to request clarification of any details from the successful Proposer. The evaluation
of proposals and determination of the award will be at the discretion of the City and its judgment
shall be final and without right of recourse by any Proposer.
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VIII. Information for Proposers
A. Tax Exclusion: All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal price. Upon
request, a tax exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful
Proposer.
B. Bid Form and Requirements: The Bid Form (pages four and five) must be completed and
returned with the proposal to be considered responsive.
IX. Scope of Services
The equipment requested is as follows:
A. Ten (10) 26"x4" Sewer Rim/Cover Bolt Down Combo
B. Twenty (20) 26"x6" Manhole Frame
C. Fifty (50) 26" Sewer Manhole Cover
D. Ten (10) 24" Sewer MH Cover
E. Fifty (50) 26"x1" Fixed Riser
F. Seventy-Five (75) 26"x1.5" Fixed Riser
G. Fifty (50) 26"x2" Fixed Riser
H. Ten (10) 24"x1" Fixed Riser
I. Ten (10) 24"x1.5" Fixed Riser
J. Ten (10) 24"x2" Fixed Riser
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Bid Form
Bid Form
Sewer Manhole Frames, Covers, & Risers
Proposal No. P26-50
Bid Deadline:
2:00 P.M., Wednesday,
April 29, 2026
Notes: The proposal must include this Bid Form. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Price
must include all miscellaneous charges: fuel, transportation, etc. No other charges will be accepted.
Business Name:
Contact Name/Title:
Street Address:
City, State Zip:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Do you currently have, or are you in the process of, developing a domestic violence policy?
Yes / No
Item
Description
1 26"x4" Sewer Rim/Cover bolt down combo
2
26"x6" Manhole Frame
3
26" Sewer Manhole Cover
4
24" Sewer Manhole Cover
Amount Unit Price
10 $
20 $
50 $
10 $
Total Price
$
$
$
$
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5
26"x1" Fixed Riser
6
26"x1.5" Fixed Riser
7
26"x2" Fixed Riser
8
24"x1" Fixed Riser
9
24"x1.5" Fixed Riser
10
24"x2" Fixed Riser
Total Bid Price
50 $
$
75 $
$
50 $
$
10 $
$
10 $
$
10 $
$
$
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.