Chipper Truck, 2024 or Newer with Possible Trade-in

The State of Maine, through the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is seeking quotations for the purchase of four (4) Chipper Trucks, Model Year 2024 or newer, with a possible trade-in of a 2008 HINO 268 Chipper Truck. The RFQ specifies that the award will be made to the lowest bidder for the new Chipper Trucks without any allowance for trade-ins, and delivery of the vehicles is required immediately upon award. Quotations must be received by 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Bid prices 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 lowest price bidder if that 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 incumbent vendor or current contractor is not listed, and the RFQ does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.