ATV - Sportsman 400 H. O.

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for a new 2011 or 2012 Polaris Sportsman 400 HO ATV, with bids due March 23, 2012. A preference applies to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured commodities when price, quality, and availability are equal.

The scope is a 4x4 ATV with electric start and auxiliary recoil ignition, equipped with heavy-duty front and rear racks and bumpers, a 3,000-pound electric winch, cover, rear storage box, windshield with Lock n Ride technology, and a Blue Light Package. The vehicle must be finished in green and delivered within 30 days of award. The Polaris Sportsman 400 H.O. is a 455cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine with automatic transmission, on-demand AWD/2WD, liquid-cooled carbureted fuel system, MacPherson strut front suspension with 8.2 inches of travel, dual A-arm rear suspension with 9.5 inches of travel, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Dimensions are 83 inches long by 48 inches wide by 48 inches high, with a dry weight of 688 pounds, wheelbase of 50.5 inches, fuel capacity of 4.1 gallons, front rack capacity of 90 pounds, rear rack capacity of 180 pounds, and towing capacity of 1,225 pounds. Standard features include dual 50-watt low beam bumper lights, a single 50-watt high beam pod light, dual brakelights and taillights, and comprehensive digital instrumentation.

All quotes must be submitted electronically and close at 2:00 p.m. local time on March 23. Pricing shall be delivered to destination and include all trade or quantity discounts; transportation charges shall be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine sales and use taxes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in determining the low bidder. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State. The Division reserves the right to award on an item-by-item basis or as a group, reject any or all quotes, and increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%.