Specification

PONTOON BOAT / WORKING PLATFORM

The purpose and intent of these specifications is to describe a pontoon boat that will be used as a working platform on Maine’s waterways for bridge inspections and maintenance work. The estimated carry capacity of the boat/working platform will be approximately twenty-five hundred pounds (2500#). This package shall include a trailer and outboard motor appropriately sized to the boat. It must be of rugged design and construction throughout in order to deliver dependable service under severe operating conditions, and optimum performance and production capabilities.

Item # 1 Pontoon boat/work platform:

1.1 Overall size shall be 8ft. wide by 20ft. long (approximately).

1.2 Shall have a non skid deck (working surface).

1.3 Removable guard rails around entire perimeter with strategically located loading gates.

1.4 Shall have a 2500 lb. weight capacity.

1.5 Shall have a stand up control console.

1.6 Control Console shall include; switch panel, speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, 12v outlet, horn and engine controls with trim gauge.

1.7 Pontoons shall be filled with USCG approved “closed cell” polyurethane foam.

1.8 Pontoons shall be constructed of 5000 series marine grade aluminum.

1.9 Pontoons shall be of shallow “v” rectangular shell design for greater load carrying capacity and buoyancy.

1.10 Navigation and anchor lighting.

1.11 Anchor with electric anchor winch.

1.12 Shall have a heavy duty marine quality battery.

1.13 Ladder, heavy duty design.

1.14 All hardware is to be stainless steel.

1.15 Shall have stainless steel bow eyes.

1.16 Shall have six “D” ring tie downs mounted securely on deck at outer edge along boat.

Item # 2 Outboard Motor:

2.1 Motor shall be of four stroke design.

2.2 Motor shall be 90hp minimum.

2.3 Motor shall have electric start.

2.4 Motor shall operate on 87 Octane fuel.

2.5 Motor shall have fuel injection system.

2.6 Motor shall meet all current emission compliances (CARB 3 star)

2.7 Must be of current year model and of a major manufacture brand Such as Johnson, Evinrude, and Honda etc.(or APPROVED EQUAL).

Item # 3 Boat trailer:

3.1 Shall be dual axle.

3.2 Shall be appropriately sized for the above mentioned boat.

3.3 Shall have a spare tire and wheel mounted to trailer.

3.4 Shall have safety chains.

3.5 Shall have tongue mounted wheeled support jack

3.6 All lighting shall be LED.

3.7 Shall have license plate bracket and light.

3.8 Shall be constructed of galvanized steel.

Item # 3 Warranty:

3.1 Manufacture’s standard warranty will apply.

3.2 Terms and conditions of warranty must be provided with bid proposal for all items (pontoon boat, trailer and outboard motor).

3.3 Manufacture’s warranty will start with the in-service date.

Item # 4 General

4.1 Two (2) complete parts manuals shall be supplied (CD’s are ok).

4.2 Two (2) complete service manuals shall be supplied (CD’s are ok).

4.3 Two (2) operator’s manuals shall be supplied (CD’s are ok).

4.4 Bidders shall supply a specification sheet with their bid proposals.

4.5 Be it known that these specifications are a minimum and that bids will be evaluated based on price, warranty, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability and other items deemed appropriate.

4.6 Vendor may be asked to provide training at a later date, but within eight (8) weeks of delivery.

4.7 Maine DOT reserves the right to pre-inspect the equipment before delivery.

4.8 All bid pricing will include shipping and delivery to Maine DOT Fleet Service, 105 Capitol St. Augusta Me. 04330.

4.9 Exceptions to specifications shall be listed on a separate paper and noted as exceptions and submitted with bid proposal. If exceptions are not listed as such it shall be considered that the vendor will comply with all specifications as listed.

If you have a question regarding this RFQ, you must submit your questions thru the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Your answer will appear there as well. It is the vendor’s responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted there. Questions and Answers obtained any other way will not be valid for this RFQ.

PAYMENT METHOD: The State of Maine reserves the right to pay for goods purchased through this solicitation by any of several available means, which include but may not be limited to check, EFT, and/or procurement card. Bidders are advised that state statute precludes sellers from imposing a surcharge on credit or debit card purchases (text follows).

9-A MRSA §8-303 (2): A seller in a sales transaction may not impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card or debit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means.

Interchange rates that are charged to vendors who accept credit cards are not standardized at 3%. The rates depend on multiple factors involved with each individual vendor’s agreement with its banking partners. Given that this RFQ is for a competitive purchase, interested vendors should consider the implications of simply transferring fees directly to the State, and how that might have a negative impact on the vendor’s bid in reference to the bids of other vendors. The use of State Procurement Cards is advantageous to the State (and also to vendors). It creates a more efficient payment method that ensures vendors are paid in a timely manner, and it requires less administrative processing by the State. Also, as noted above, it does not mean that the State will automatically pay higher prices. The pricing of competitive purchases still depends on each interested vendor’s business practices.

Revised:3/28/2011 ESB.