Deckover Trailer

The State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management is requesting quotations for one standard duty deckover trailer, model P8CAM8164D0, with quotations due July 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service e-procurement system.

The trailer must feature a 14,210-pound payload capacity, 4-foot beavertail with 6 adjustable spring-assisted ramps, steel-plated tongue, 12K bolt-on drop leg jack, electric brake axles, slipper spring suspension, pressure-treated pine decking, aluminum toolbox, LED lights, and D-ring tie downs, with a three-year warranty. Bidders may submit equivalent items provided they submit documentation proving equivalency and a specification comparison sheet; physical samples must be received by the bid closure date.

Quotations must be submitted on a delivered basis with all shipping charges and applicable costs included in the quoted price. Quotations will be evaluated on a best value basis considering conformity with specifications, delivery timeframe, and overall state interest, with award to the lowest-priced compliant bidder unless the lowest bidder has documented poor performance or contract termination history within the past five years. Quotations must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date. Payment will be made on a net 30 basis upon receipt of an accurate invoice. The successful bidder will execute a State of Maine Buyer Purchase Order or Master Agreement incorporating the State's standard terms and conditions. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and will provide an exemption certificate upon contract finalization.