Cab & Chassis, 4X4, Standard Cab DRW, 14, 000 GVWR

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 Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for the procurement of one new 2025 or newer model year cab and chassis vehicle. The specific vehicle requirements include a 4X4 configuration with a standard cab, dual rear wheels (DRW), and a 14,000 lb. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 9, 2025. Bidders are required to provide detailed technical specification sheets in Microsoft Excel format, manufacturer build sheets or window stickers, warranty information, and roadside assistance documentation. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, considering compliance with specifications, delivery timeline, and overall State interests, with the award going to the lowest-priced qualified bidder. Bidders must submit questions through the VSS portal up to 48 hours before the deadline, and the vehicle is to be delivered to Augusta, Maine, with pricing submitted on a Free on Board (FOB) - Destination basis.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The State reserves the right to reject the lowest bidder if there is documented poor performance or prior contract termination within the last five years. Additionally, the State retains the option to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following the official award. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single vehicle with an emphasis on competitive pricing. The delivery is expected to be as soon as possible after order receipt, with minimum mileage potentially being a factor in the award decision. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. The procurement is focused solely on the acquisition of a specific type of vehicle for the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, with the State being exempt from federal, state, and local taxes.