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The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Division of Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Maine ACF Parks & Lands, for nine (9) 22' deckover tilt equipment trailers. The RFQ requires bidders to provide pricing for the equipment and any additional charges or options, as well as the number of days required to receive the order after award. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, August 23, 2024, and must be submitted through the State's Advantage "Vendor Self Service" (VSS) electronic procurement system. The State reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards, and delivery of the trailers is required immediately.

Pricing must be provided on a "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination" basis, and the State is tax-exempt. The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after the award is made.