2013 fourtrax foreman rubicon

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for one new 2013 Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon ATV, with quotes due April 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Bidders must be authorized Maine ATV dealers capable of providing service and must submit descriptive literature for the specific unit being offered; failure to provide descriptive literature may result in bid disqualification. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine.

The ATV must meet or closely match 2013 Fourtrax Foreman Rubicon specifications: 500–550 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine with electric start, automatic transmission with high and low ranges, shaft drive with sealed CV joints, dual-hydraulic disc brakes (front) and drum brakes (rear), digital LCD multifunction display, and a minimum 3,500 lb. front-mounted winch with handlebar controls. Required dimensions are 83 inches in length, 46.8 inches in width, 46.4 inches in height, with 7.5 inches ground clearance, 4-gallon fuel capacity, and 850 lbs. towing capacity. Suspension calls for long-travel straight-axle design with 6.7 inches of travel front and rear; tire sizes are 25 x 8 x 12 (front) and 25 x 10 x 12 (rear).

Delivery must be arranged to Ashland, Maine, or available for pickup within 150 miles of Ashland. Award will be made on a best-value basis considering specification conformity, price, and delivery terms. Pricing must be submitted as unit prices delivered to destination with all trade and quantity discounts included. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine sales and use taxes; quotes should exclude these amounts. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in evaluation; discounts under 20 days are not. Questions must be submitted through the dedicated Question and Answer portal on the Solicitation Details View page, with responses posted to the same location.