Ford F150 Crew Cab Police Package Pursuit Rated/Equivalent

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for Ford F150 Crew Cab Police Package Pursuit Rated vehicles or approved equivalents on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, with quotations due February 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via the State's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) e-procurement system.

The specification calls for 2021 or 2022 model-year full-size crew cab pick-up trucks configured as 4x4 with single rear wheels, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder gas engine, 10-speed automatic transmission with cooler, and 5'5" bed. Required features include 145-inch wheelbase, minimum 25-gallon fuel capacity, 7,000 GVWR, power steering with tilt wheel, cruise control, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, factory-installed front and rear bumpers, skid plates, class 4 towing hitch, full-size spare tire, heavy-duty battery, rear axle traction lock with 3.55 ratio, factory-installed engine cooler, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, tinted glass, intermittent wipers, and tires rated minimum LT275/65 R18 all-terrain. Quotations must include unit pricing for standard configuration and any additional charges for dark blue color options and roadside assistance coverage. Bidders may submit multiple quotations with alternative items or pricing.

The contract term runs March 19, 2021 through February 28, 2022, with three optional one-year renewal periods through February 28, 2025. Bids must be priced on a Free on Board Destination basis with all shipping included. Evaluation uses a best value standard considering product quality, specification conformance, delivery dates, and state interests; awards go to the lowest-priced conforming bidder unless documented poor performance or prior contract terminations within five years justify otherwise. Questions must be submitted through VSS Q&A no later than 48 hours before closing. Required submissions include completed Appendix A cover page, Appendix D municipality and school district participation certification, cost and specifications sheet with delivery timeline, product data sheets, and warranty information.