Fisher Plow Model 8'-6" XV2 Painted

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is seeking quotations for Fisher Plow Model 8'-6" XV2 Painted units for the state's Central Fleet Management (CFM). The procurement involves acquiring four total plow units - one for a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD and three for 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD vehicles, all with quad cab configurations, 6.6L V-8 engines, and 4WD. Specific technical requirements include a Minute Mount 2 V-Plow system with cutting edge, sight pins, flasher upgrade, hand-held controls, blade stops, LED lighting package, and rubber top deflector. Vendors must provide complete plow units with installation, and are required to pick up and deliver vehicles to the CFM facility in Augusta, Maine. All electrical connections must be sealed using heat shrink techniques, with explicit prohibition of Scotch-Lok style connectors. The state will evaluate bids on a Best Value basis, with the lowest-priced bidder meeting all specifications likely to be awarded the contract. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. local time on December 9, 2024, with vendor questions accepted until December 4, 2024.

The request for quotations does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or restricted respondent categories. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The state reserves the right to negotiate additional units at the bid price for six months following the award, and there is no guaranteed purchase quantity. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly defined, the procurement documents suggest the state is seeking competitive pricing for the plow units and associated installation services. The contract appears to be structured with flexibility, allowing the state to potentially acquire additional units at the initial bid price. Vendors are permitted to offer equivalent products, but must provide documentation proving equivalency to the specified Fisher Plow Model 8'-6" XV2 Painted units. The procurement is structured on a Free on Board (FOB) - Destination basis, meaning shipping charges must be included in the quoted price.