Hydro Platform - Under Bridge Inspection Unit

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the one-time purchase of one new 2026 HP35 Trailer-Mounted Under Bridge Inspection Platform Unit. The unit must be a highly maneuverable inspection platform designed to perform bridge underside work with specific technical capabilities including a 35-foot platform, 18-foot extension with drop depth capability, and 180-degree rotation to enable efficient single-lane closure operations. Quotations must include all labor, materials, and costs necessary for manufacture and delivery with FOB-Destination shipping terms, meaning all shipping charges must be included in the bid price. Quotation responses are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, April 24, 2026, submitted through the State's e-Procurement system (Advantage/Vendor Self Service), with bidders permitted to submit questions through the Q&A List tab up to 48 hours prior to the closure date. A pre-bid inspection of the trade-in unit (a 2012 HP-35) is available by appointment only on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Bids will be evaluated on a best value basis considering compliance with specifications, delivery timelines, price, warranty, manufacturer performance data, parts availability, and service capabilities. Bids must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening date.

The State of Maine is exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes on articles not for resale and requests quotations excluding these taxes. A trade-in allowance is available for the 2012 HP-35 unit, with bidders required to provide a firm trade-in dollar value that accounts for pickup and transport costs; however, this value will not be factored into the final bid evaluation. The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. Warranty terms shall be manufacturer's standard, with the warranty period commencing from the equipment's in-service date as determined by MaineDOT Fleet Services Augusta. The State anticipates making one award, with delivery expected to Augusta, Maine, though other State agencies may require statewide delivery. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following award and reserves the right not to make an award or to cancel the RFQ. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation.