Garmin Rino 650 GPS + Radio and accessories

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting quotations for Garmin Rino 650 GPS and Radio units with accessories, with quotations due September 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The scope is the Garmin Rino 650 handheld GPS unit, a waterproof (IPX7) device combining a 5-watt FRS/GMRS radio with a 2.6-inch color touchscreen display, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass, and NOAA weather radio. The unit supports position reporting and wireless text messaging between compatible units, allows waypoint and track sharing, and accepts topographic, marine, and road maps via microSD card. Technical specifications include 2.4" × 7.5" × 1.8" dimensions; 11.3 ounces weight; removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 14 hours runtime; 2,000 waypoint capacity; 200 routes; 10,000 track points; FRS/GMRS radio with 22 channels and transmission ranges up to 2 miles (FRS) and 20 miles (GMRS); and voice activation, vibration alerts, hunt and fish calendar functions, and sun and moon information tools.

All quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform. Unit pricing must be submitted separately for each item; discrepancies between unit and total prices resolve in favor of unit pricing. Pricing is net 30 days from receipt of correct invoice and must include all transportation charges on an FOB Destination basis. Equivalent or approved equal products may substitute provided they meet the same quality and performance standards. The State of Maine is exempt from federal and state taxes, and all quoted prices must exclude taxes. Awards will be made on lowest price among conforming bids or on best value analysis incorporating quality, specification conformity, delivery time, and cost, with price receiving a minimum of 25 percent weight.