Extendo Bed - Truck Rollouts

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations on extendable truck bed rollout systems with a due date of April 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The scope includes rollout systems with steel frame construction, minimum 90% extension from the vehicle's rear, minimum 650-pound cargo capacity, integrated safety screens to prevent cargo shift into the passenger area, and rubber-coated deck tops to prevent slippage. Vendors must submit technical questions through the Q&A portal on the Solicitation Details View page; responses will be posted there for all bidders to review. Alternate channels for questions will not be considered valid.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations including quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost to the state. A preference for in-state bidders or vendors offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine applies when price, quality, availability, and other factors are equal. Unit prices must be submitted separately for each item, delivered to destination with all trade or quantity discounts included and federal and Maine state sales and use taxes excluded. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in determining the low bidder; discounts under 20 days will not be considered. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities ordered by up to 10% unless otherwise specified. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor. Quotes must be submitted electronically. The state reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and waive formalities and technicalities.