Edge Line Marking Unit Statewide

The State of Maine, specifically the Department of Administrative and Financial Services' Office of State Procurement Services and the Department of Transportation, is seeking to procure five Edge Line Marking Units for use in pavement marking line layout operations. The procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) targeting vehicle-mounted units that can be transferred between vehicles using a 2-inch receiver hitch attachment. These units must feature powder-coated tubular steel construction with specific dimensional requirements, including a minimum 12.25-inch extension beyond the driver side and a 60.25-inch extension beyond the passenger side. The units will require an electric timing system for paint application control and must meet precise technical specifications. The RFQ is specific to Kennebec County and will be evaluated on a Best Value basis, considering both price and specification conformity, with delivery timeframe as a key decision factor. Responses are due by February 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with quotes remaining valid for 180 days. All submissions must be made through the state's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, with delivery required to the Department of Transportation in Augusta, ME.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were mentioned in the procurement documents. The state anticipates making one award, with the potential to purchase additional units at the bid price within six months of the initial award. Pricing must be submitted on an FOB-Destination basis, including all shipping costs. While no explicit budget range was provided, the procurement is for five units with potential for additional purchases. The procurement does not appear to have special provisions for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor restrictions. Vendors are permitted to submit equivalent items with proper documentation proving equivalency. Delivery is expected to be immediate, and the units will become part of the state's transportation infrastructure for pavement marking operations.