EV 135HP 20" etec/REM/EL/PT WH

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Marine Resources, issued an RFQ for one Evinrude 135 horsepower 20-inch ETEC/REM/EL/PT boat motor with quotations due November 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The scope comprises one Evinrude 135HP motor in white, one remote control assembly with bin-1 lever weight/kit, one 3.5-inch gauge kit, one 20-foot wiring kit, and one aluminum 13.25 x 17 propeller. Delivery is to the Department of Marine Resources Watercraft Repair Facility in Rockland, Maine. All quotations must include itemized pricing with FOB destination shipping and delivery incorporated, product data sheets, and warranty information. Submissions require the Appendix A Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form certifying that bidders and their principals have not been debarred and have not been convicted of fraud, antitrust violations, or other specified offenses within three years.

The State evaluates quotations on a best value basis, considering conformity with specifications, delivery timeframes, and lowest price among qualifying bidders. Anticipated payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of accurate invoices referencing the State of Maine contract number. The State reserved the right to negotiate contract terms with the selected bidder provided such negotiations did not significantly alter the content or pricing of the submitted quotation. All bidder questions and responses were submitted exclusively through the State of Maine's electronic procurement system (AdvantageME/Vendor Self Service) via the Q&A List tab within VSS. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes.