Chipper Truck, 2024 or Newer with Possible Trade-in

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a Chipper Truck, 2024 or newer, with a possible trade-in. The State is seeking to purchase four units, with delivery to the DACF in Augusta, Maine. Quotes are due by 4:00 pm EST on May 14, 2024, and the award will be made to the lowest bidder for the new Chipper Truck and components, without any allowance for trade-ins. Trade-in values will be approved only if it is in the State's best interest, and all trades must be reviewed and approved by Maine Surplus Property. Pricing must be provided on a "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination" basis, and the State is exempt from paying federal, state, and local taxes. The State reserves the right to not make an award to the low-cost bidder if the bidder has had documented poor performance or a contract terminated or not renewed within the last five years.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not include any information about possible award values or budget ranges.