Summary

This is a procurement specification document for the State of Maine relating to the 2013 Expedition XU 600 LE Snowmobile. The document outlines the technical requirements and specifications for a snowmobile purchase, detailing the requested model year, engine specifications, and operational features required for state use. The procurement specifies the Expedition XU 600 LE model with particular emphasis on performance capabilities, safety features, and equipment standards necessary for Maine's operational needs. The document establishes the baseline requirements that bidders must meet to be considered responsive to the state's solicitation.

The specification document establishes mandatory equipment and performance standards that prospective vendors must comply with in their bids. Key specifications include engine type, horsepower ratings, fuel capacity, track design, and comfort features required for the snowmobile's intended operational environment. The document serves as the technical foundation for the procurement process, ensuring all submitted bids meet Maine's minimum operational and safety requirements. Vendors must provide equipment that conforms to all stated specifications, with no substitutions permitted unless explicitly approved through an amendment to the procurement.