Bear Traps for the Regions

The State of Maine, through the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, and the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, is procuring cage-style bear traps. The RFQ requires 10 traps total, including an initial prototype trap for assessment. The traps must meet detailed specifications, including an 8' length, 40" width and height, access holes, counterweight-operated door, and various modifications. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 24, 2024, and the State intends to make a single award to the bidder with the lowest total quote. The initial prototype trap is required by September 1, 2024, with the remaining 9 traps due by March 31, 2025. Bid prices must be provided with "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination" shipping terms, and the State reserves the right to not award to the low bidder if the bidder has had documented poor performance or contract termination within the last 5 years.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The pricing details provided indicate that the bid price for the prototype trap and the 9 additional traps is $0.00 each, with a $0.00 price for the middle separator option. The total package amount, including any additional charges, is also $0.00. The RFQ does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The potential award value or budget range is not specified in the available information.