Crash Attenuator to create Master Agreement

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is soliciting quotations to establish a Master Agreement for truck-mounted crash attenuators, with quotations due October 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. The RFQ seeks equipment equivalent to or exceeding a Scorpion II TMA TL3 specification and requires comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating compliance with MASH NCHRP-350 TL-3 safety standards.

The scope covers truck-mounted attenuators (TMA) with an expected initial quantity of three units for MaineDOT. Vendors must provide proof of service facilities in Maine staffed with trained technicians and stocked replacement parts, with preferred locations within 75 miles of Scarborough, Augusta, Dixfield, Bangor, and Presque Isle. Pricing must be quoted on an FOB Destination basis to Augusta, Maine, including all shipping costs. Submissions must be made through the State's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system and must include manufacturer literature, warranty information, and certifications.

The Master Agreement will run from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods available through October 31, 2031. The State reserves the right to negotiate purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following award and to make one or multiple awards. The resulting agreement will be available for use by all State agencies and, at the vendor's discretion, by Maine municipalities and school districts at the quoted pricing.

No set-asides, incumbent preferences, fixed award date, or bidders conference are identified. Evaluation criteria include best value, with delivery timelines factored into the assessment.