Crew Cab Pickup, 1 Ton, 8' Bed, SRW, 4X2 for MA

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Office of State Procurement Services has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ #17D 250123-155) for a Master Agreement to procure sixteen Crew Cab Pickup trucks, specifically 1-ton, 8' bed, single rear wheel (SRW), 4X2 configuration. MaineDOT will serve as the primary user of these vehicles, with most deliveries scheduled for Augusta, though the contract will be available to all state departments. The procurement seeks detailed vehicle specifications including factory-installed features such as air conditioning, heavy-duty engine cooling, power steering, tilt wheel, cruise control, cloth seats, Bluetooth-enabled radio, mud flaps, running boards, backup alarms, and factory-installed towing packages. All vehicles must be dark blue, with vendors required to mark compliance with each specification requirement or provide detailed explanations for any exceptions. The initial contract period will run from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, with potential for four optional one-year extensions through February 28, 2030. Responses are due by February 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with pricing requirements stipulating FOB-Destination and firm pricing for the specific model year.

The Master Agreement allows municipalities, political subdivisions, and school districts in Maine to access contract pricing, though the state will not be responsible for their individual orders. Pricing mechanisms include using State of Maine P-Cards for orders under $5,000 and Delivery Orders through AdvantageME for orders exceeding that threshold. The solicitation permits price adjustments for new model years with appropriate manufacturer documentation, providing flexibility for vendors. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed vehicle specifications. The contract structure suggests potential substantial value, with sixteen units initially being procured and the possibility of additional purchases by state entities and local municipalities. Orders will be fulfilled with vehicles matching the precise configurations outlined in the bid pricing sheet, which includes various truck types with different GVWR ratings, wheelbases, engine sizes, and drivetrains.