2016 snowmobile for northern region

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases, is requesting quotations on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Parks and Lands for one 2016 snowmobile for the Northern Region under RFQ 01A 16010400000000000454, with quotations due January 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The snowmobile must meet detailed engine and chassis specifications: 600cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine with reverse, 154-inch track length, 20-inch track width, minimum 1.5-inch track profile height, and overall vehicle width not exceeding 43 inches. Pricing must include all shipping and handling charges to the State's designated location under FOB Destination terms.

The State reserves the right to evaluate quotations on a best-value basis, considering conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and economic impact. Bidders willing to extend pricing to Maine municipalities, political subdivisions, and school districts receive consideration in award evaluation. Economic impact evaluation, if applicable, reduces the highest-impact bidder's total price by 10 percent, with proportional reductions applied to other bidders based on their respective economic impact values.

Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. All quotations remain valid and binding for 180 days from the bid opening date. The State pays invoices on net 30 terms.