2026 SKI-DOO grand touring limited 600 ACE

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for the one-time purchase of two Ski-Doo Grand Touring Limited 600 ACE snowmobiles. The procurement seeks 2026 model year units, though new, unused 2024 or 2025 inventory is acceptable. The snowmobiles must meet eighteen detailed technical specifications, including a Rotax 600 ACE four-stroke DOHC three-cylinder engine with EFI fuel system, electric start, heated throttle lever and grips, 23-inch windshield with mirrors and side deflectors, front and back bumpers, mechanical reverse, and a Silent Track II equivalent suspension with carbide round 4-inch skis. Bidders must submit quotations through the State of Maine's e-Procurement system (Advantage Vendor Self Service) no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with questions accepted up to 48 hours prior to closure. Bids must include all shipping costs with Free on Board (FOB) Destination terms, delivery to 2870 Conservation Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330, and are required to include manufacturer literature or compliance documentation for all specifications. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, with the lowest-priced qualified bidder receiving the award, though the State reserves the right to reject the lowest bidder if the vendor has documented poor performance or terminated contracts within the past five years. Bid validity is 180 days from the opening date and time.

The RFQ documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and requests tax-free quotations from all bidders. Bidders must complete Appendix A (Bid Cover Page and Responsible Bidder Form) and provide detailed cost responses with unit price and estimated delivery days in calendar format, with delivery timeframe potentially factored into award decisions. The State prefers a single award but will accept bids for individual units if necessary. Following award, the State reserves the right to negotiate with the selected bidder for additional units at the bid price for six months and may terminate negotiations and proceed to the next-highest ranked bidder if an acceptable contract cannot be finalized. No budget range or award value is specified in the solicitation documents.