Extreme Duty Soft Shackle, Load Rating 43, 500lb

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for an Extreme Duty Soft Shackle with a 43,500-pound load rating on behalf of the Department of Transportation, with quotations due June 14, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The scope is a single product line: a 20-inch soft shackle with 3/8-inch diameter and a safety factor of 55, part number 00067. Bidders must submit quotations through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and include a wet-signed or electronically signed (DocuSign or Adobe Sign only) Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form, cost response with unit price and estimated delivery days, company letterhead quote demonstrating full specification compliance, product data sheets with supporting literature, and warranty information.

Delivery is required immediately upon receipt of order (ARO), and delivery capability factors into the award evaluation. Prices must be quoted on a Free on Board (FOB) Destination basis with all shipping charges included in the unit price; the State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and requests that quotations exclude these taxes. Award will be based on best value considering conformity with specifications, delivery capability, and the State's best interest, not lowest price alone. The State reserves the right to reject bids that do not conform to specifications, lack required documentation, or come from vendors with documented poor performance or a terminated contract within the past five years. Payment is anticipated on net 30 terms upon receipt of invoice.

Questions must be submitted through the VSS Q&A function no later than two business days prior to closure.