Box Truck - Class 5

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, through the Office of State Procurement Services, is seeking quotations for a Class 5 Box Truck for the Department of Corrections. The procurement is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) targeting a specific vehicle with precise specifications, including a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating between 16,001-19,500 lbs, maximum height under 11'6", and a box length between 16-24 feet. Key requirements include a gas engine of 7.3 liters or larger, dual rear wheels, and a minimum 40-gallon fuel tank. The truck must be delivered within six months of award to the Maine State Prison in Warren, ME, with the vendor required to maintain a service facility within 100 miles of the prison for warranty and repair services. Responses are due by February 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST through the state's e-Procurement system (AdvantageME/VSS), with bid prices needing to remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening. While the immediate procurement is for one unit, the state reserves the right to negotiate additional purchases at the bid price within six months of the award.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing must be submitted FOB-Destination and include all shipping costs, with the state being exempt from federal, state, and local taxes on articles not for resale. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the detailed truck specifications. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the state's flexibility to potentially purchase additional units suggests a strategic procurement approach. The exact budget range is not explicitly stated in the documentation, but the specificity of the vehicle requirements implies a standard market-rate procurement for a Class 5 box truck. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, meet all technical specifications, and demonstrate capability to deliver and service the vehicle within the specified geographic and operational constraints.