2024 or newer Ski Doo Skandic LE Snowmobile or Equivalent

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for one 2024 or newer Ski-Doo Skandic LE snowmobile or equivalent model, with quotations due March 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system.

The scope specifies a Rotax 900 ACE engine, Arctic Desert color, electric starter, sea-level calibration, and a 154-inch by 24-inch Silent Cobra WT 1.5 track. The package includes thirteen specified accessories: passenger seat, windshields, bumper, skis, cargo box, and tool kit, among others. Delivery is required to the Department of ACF at 87 State Park Road, Presque Isle, Maine, prior to the 2024-2025 winter season.

All pricing must be submitted on a Free on Board Destination basis, with the State exempt from federal, state, and local taxes. Quotations must be provided on company letterhead with itemized lists including year, make, model, engine specifications, part numbers, and individual accessory prices; manufacturer product data sheets; warranty information; and a signed bid cover page with debarment certification. Bids remain valid and binding for 180 days from submission.

Award will follow evaluation using best value criteria, with delivery timeframe as a potential evaluation factor. The State reserves the right to reject the lowest-priced quotation based on documented poor performance or prior contract termination within five years, to negotiate with the successful vendor at the quoted rate, to negotiate with subsequent ranked vendors if the top-ranked vendor cannot finalize an acceptable contract, or not to make an award. The State may also authorize other state departments to utilize any resulting contract. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.