(2) 2026 ATV Honda Fourtrax Foreman 4x4's

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for the purchase of two (2) 2026 Honda Fourtrax Foreman 4x4 ATVs with specific technical requirements. The required equipment must include a 518 liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine with programmed fuel injection, electric start, 5-speed manual transmission, swingarm rear suspension, independent double wishbone front suspension, and selectable 2x4/4x4 capability. Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service system no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 13, 2026, with delivery required by June 1, 2026, to the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife at 353 Water Street, Augusta, Maine 04333. Bidders must provide manufacturer literature or quotes demonstrating compliance with specifications, warranty information, and equivalency documentation for any alternative items proposed, and all bids must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date. The State anticipates making one award to the lowest-qualified bidder and reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following the award. Submission requirements include a Bid Cover Page, a Responsible Bidder Form certifying non-debarment and absence of collusion, and a completed Technical Specification Sheet with supporting documentation.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation based on business classification, disadvantaged enterprise status, or other categorical qualifications; however, bidders must be certified as responsible vendors through the non-debarment certification process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. All pricing must be quoted on a Free on Board (FOB) Destination basis, with shipping charges included in the bid price and the State bearing no responsibility for goods until delivery. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and will provide an exemption certificate upon request, with payment terms established at net 30 days upon receipt of an acceptable invoice. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the solicitation materials, and no best and final offer process will be conducted, requiring all bidders to submit their best pricing with their initial quotation.