Dive team trailer

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Purchases, is requesting quotations on behalf of the Maine State Police for one dive team trailer, with quotations due June 15, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Maine businesses submitting bids within 5% of the lowest cost bid from non-Maine businesses and meeting equivalent specifications may receive preferential consideration under Executive Order 2017-003.

The trailer must meet detailed technical specifications including interior dimensions of 8'6" wide by 20' long by 7'6" high, overall length of 23' including tongue, drop axle rated at 5,200 lbs., LED tail lights, 12-volt interior lights, ramp back door, electric brakes, and other standard components. The RFQ accepts quotations for 2015, 2016, and 2017 model year trailers.

Award will be made on a best value basis initially considering conformity to specifications, delivery date, and the State's best interests; once bids are determined to conform to specifications, the award goes to the lowest-price bidder. Shipping and handling costs must be included in the bid price with Free on Board (FOB) Destination delivery terms. Quotations must remain valid and binding for 180 days from the bid opening date. The State anticipates payment on a net 30 basis upon receipt of an accurate invoice.

Bidders must submit the Bid Cover Page, Debarment Form, detailed itemized quote, product data and information sheets, and warranty information as attachments not exceeding 2 megabytes each through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.