3 Year Lease on a new Kubota F3080 Tractor

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for a three-year lease on a new Kubota F3080 4WD tractor-mower, with quotes due September 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The equipment specification is fixed on the Kubota brand to maintain compatibility with an existing snow blower attachment. The tractor must be new with a 30 horsepower diesel engine, cab with heater, 72-inch mowing deck, hitch with remote valve and hydraulics, rear weights, and engine block heater.

Electronic submission of quotes is mandatory. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on a basis of overall best value to the State, considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. All transportation and freight charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item, specify payment terms, and note cash discounts; discounts under 20 days will not be considered in award determination. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes, and quotes should reflect this exemption. Contractors are prohibited from assigning, subletting, or transferring the purchase order without written consent from the Director. Vendors must submit all questions through the Q&A portal on the Solicitation Details View page; questions submitted through other channels will not be valid.