2021 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 (Northstar Premium White)

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations on behalf of the Department of Marine Resources for one 2021 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 in Northstar Premium White with specified accessories, with quotations due October 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The scope includes one vehicle equipped with LED light kit, brush guard and hardware kit, wide-angle rear view mirror, bed extender, and ATV cover; a loading ramp is optional and quoted separately. Delivery is to Jonesboro, Maine on a Free on Board Destination basis, with all shipping charges included in the bid price and the State bearing no responsibility for goods until receipt at destination.

Evaluation follows a best-value methodology, considering product conformity with specifications, delivery timeline, and overall State interest, with lowest price determining the award among conforming bids. Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system and must include a completed Appendix A bid cover page and debarment form, an audit report if documents are electronically signed, a quote on company letterhead, product data and information sheets, and warranty information.

The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the awarded bid price for six months following contract award. There is no guaranteed award; all purchases depend on bid results and departmental budget availability. The State reserves the right to reject any bidder with documented poor performance or terminated contracts within the previous five years and will not request best and final offers.