16' Smoker Craft Freedom160 CC - Hull Only

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for one new, unused 16-foot Smokercraft Freedom160 CC aluminum boat hull to support fish population monitoring activities throughout the Penobscot Region. The required vessel must feature deep-V riveted aluminum construction with an overall length of 16 feet 10 inches, a beam of 89 inches, and a maximum horsepower capacity of 90 hp for up to 6 persons, with mandatory features including a livewell, integrated gunnel track, storage compartments, bow storage, and in-floor battery storage. The solicitation explicitly excludes outboard motors, trailers, and accessories not specifically listed in the specifications. All quoted prices must include shipping charges with FOB-Destination terms, placing full responsibility for shipping costs and risks on the vendor until State possession at the delivery location in Enfield, Maine; vendors must also provide a boom truck for off-loading. Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 20, 2026, with delivery required by June 1, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest-cost bidder meeting all specifications, with delivery timelines expressed in weeks after order receipt considered in the evaluation. Bidders must submit a Bid Cover Page, Responsible Bidder Form affirming compliance and non-debarment status, and detailed cost responses including unit price and estimated delivery days through VSS.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or other categorical limitations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation, and no specific technology integration requirements or existing infrastructure considerations are referenced. Quoted prices and rates must be guaranteed firm for a minimum of one year following contract award, with any price adjustments requiring at least 60 days' notice and supporting manufacturer documentation. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional materials at the bid price for up to six months following award and reserves the authority to not make an award if deemed not in the State's best interest. While a specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the RFQ, interested vendors should note that all submissions will become public records available for inspection under the State of Maine Freedom of Access Act following the award announcement.