Compact Excavator - John Deere 50-P Tier or Equivalent

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services (OSPS) is seeking quotations to provide two (2) units of a John Deere 50-P Tier or equivalent compact excavator with a cab, rubber tracks, and standard arm. The requested items are to be delivered to Camden Hills State Park and Sebago Lake State Park, with a needed delivery date as soon as possible. Responses are due by 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The State will evaluate bids on a best value basis, with the lowest price bid among conforming bids being awarded. The pricing must be provided on a FOB-Destination basis, meaning shipping is to be included in the quoted price. The State is exempt from paying taxes and will provide a tax exemption certificate upon contract finalization. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after the award.

The RFQ does not include any set-asides or incumbent information, and the funding source is not specified, though it does include an ARPA Addendum with associated requirements. The potential award value or budget range is not provided in the RFQ.