RFQ - Kawasaki Mule SX~1.doc

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

Attn: Adam Bergerson, Procurement Services

4190 Aumsville Hwy SE Salem, OR 97317

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

***THIS IS NOT AN ORDER******

S-25900-00001222 Return To: Adam Bergerson via e-mail @ adam.bergerson@dpsst.oregon.gov or fax to (503)378-4414 Description: Kawasaki Mule SX (2x4), or equal Quote Due By: 2:00 PM PST on November 17, 2021 The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (“Agency”) is seeking one (1) new (unused) Kawasaki Mule SX, or equal, side by side utility vehicle with an installed Kawasaki Mule SX Utility Package (Item # 99969-3757), or equal. Agency intends to award a single contract, by way of Purchase Order, for the selected product. Due to supply chain challenges vendors may submit multiple quotes for this opportunity.

If quoting equal products please submit detailed product specifications with your quote; see page #3 for Kawasaki Mule SX specifications as provided on the Kawasaki website. Utility Package includes Plastic Roof (KAF600-005B), Standard Side Mirror Set (99994-0855), Trailer Hitch (KAF600-026A), 2" Chrome Hitch Ball (KAF136). Agency will review equivalent products based on all factors to include; but not limited to, cost, all product specifications (size dimensions, power, weight, etc.) brand dealer network and service availability, and product that best meet the Agency need.

Need for this utility vehicle is not dire; however, Agency wishes to act on this purchase in a timely fashion. As such, Agency will also accept quotes for the following additional Kawasaki, or equal, models as acceptable substitutes:

· Mule SX

· Mule SX 4x4 FI

· Mule SX 4x4 XC LE FI

· Mule SX 4x4 XC SE FI If submitting an alternate equal product, please submit your quote and specifications via email to: adam.bergerson@dpsst.oregon.gov Questions:

1. Make Quoted:

2. Model Quoted:

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5. Estimated Delivery Date, if PO issued by November 23, 2021:

Any reference to brand names is meant as descriptive not restrictive. Alternate bids will be considered on products, which meet or exceed products indicated on quote. Vendor is to mark clearly alternate proposals. “OR EQUAL”: Any brand name listed in the specifications as “or equal” or “or equivalent” shall establish the minimum requirements for quality, utility, durability, function, purpose, etc. Other product brands may be offered that are equal to or better than the product brand name. Bidder may show cost differences, alternates and options in the space provided in the quote. This clause is not meant to be restrictive, but to set the minimum standard. AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, WHETHER A PRODUCT OFFERED IS “EQUAL.” When the designation is “or equal” or “equivalent” Agency shall make its decision after Bid Closing.

Per ORS279B.070(4) If a contracting agency awards a contract, the contracting agency shall award the contract to the offeror whose quote or proposal will best serve the interests of the contracting agency, taking into account price as well as considerations including, but not limited to, experience, expertise, product functionality, suitability for a particular purpose and contractor responsibility under ORS279B.110.

All Pricing Must Be Held Firm For 30 Days, or until Unit Delivery

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