2026 Ski-Doo Expedition Sport ACE 600

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is seeking quotations for the one-time purchase of a 2026 Ski-Doo Expedition Sport 600 ACE snowmobile on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) numbered 09A 251107-106, with proposals due by November 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The specific snowmobile must include a 600 ACE Rotax engine, 154-inch track with studs and picks, ultra-high windshield, windshield mount mirrors, rear bumper with tongue hitch, tunnel radiator protector, tunnel ice-scratchers, LinQ cargo box, and Ride-On Cover System cover. Vendors must submit bids through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, including unit pricing, estimated delivery timeline, a completed Bid Cover Page and Responsible Bidder Form, warranty information, manufacturer literature, and product specifications. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering specification compliance, delivery timelines, and overall state interests, with the award going to the lowest-priced qualified bidder. Delivery is preferred prior to December 29, 2025, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife location at 16 Cobb Road, Enfield, ME 04493.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The State reserves the right to negotiate additional unit purchases at the bid price for six months following the official award. Payment terms are anticipated to be net 30 upon receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice. The contract will be executed as a State of Maine Buyer Purchase Order, with shipping terms specified as Free on Board (FOB) - Destination, meaning all shipping charges are included in the quoted price. The State is exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes on articles not for resale, and bidders should not include these taxes in their quotations. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documentation. Vendors must contact the department at least three business days prior to delivery to arrange logistics, and there is no guaranteed award associated with this procurement opportunity. The snowmobile is intended for winter operations during the 2025/2026 season, suggesting a specific operational need for the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.