Wood Pellet Fuel Supply and Delivery

The University of Maine System is seeking a manufacturer to supply and deliver approximately 800 to 1,400 tons of wood pellets annually to the University of Maine at Fort Kent under an initial two-year term with three one-year renewal options.

University of Maine System > Office of Strategic Procurement


General
Open
2027-031
Oct 23, 2026 08:00 PM
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
sbilodeau@competitive-energy.com
+12077726190
148 Middle Street, Portland, ME, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The University of Maine System is soliciting proposals from manufacturers of the primary pellet source to provide fixed-price wood pellet fuel for the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Estimated annual consumption is approximately 1,400 tons for combined university and community heating needs, or approximately 800 tons for the university alone. Deliveries will be made to silos at the Armory Building and Sports Center, with delivery required within 24 hours of request and during specified operating hours. Pellets must meet detailed specifications for dimensions, heating value, density, moisture, ash, fines, durability, consistency, and contamination. Each delivery must include a quality certificate, and the contractor must provide quarterly third-party composition testing, sustainable forestry certification for all pellet sources, and a secondary or backup source. The response must include pricing, organizational and experience information, references, the required certifications, and identification of any primary-source or transportation subcontractors. The initial term is two years, with three additional one-year renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS457210Fuel Dealers
PSCS212Solid Fuel Handling Services
Smart Codes
wood pelletsbulk fuel deliverypneumatic silo delivery
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026-Deadline for Written Inquiries/Questions
Oct 19, 2026-Response to Written Inquiries/Questions
Oct 23, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 1, 2026-Award Announcement
Nov 1, 2026-Estimated Agreement Start Date
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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