Live Haul Tanks - Fish

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for a one-time purchase of two bob tail style insulated live haul tanks. These specialized tanks must meet specific technical requirements, including dimensions of 52" wide x 84" long x 36" high, constructed with double wall insulated aluminum, featuring dual inner tank compartments, ejection ports, and aerator brackets. The procurement is seeking complete tanks with all associated hardware, and bidders must submit detailed technical specifications, equivalency justifications for alternative items, warranty information, and manufacture assembly drawings demonstrating full compliance with specifications. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 10, 2025, with delivery requested by March 1, 2026. Responses must be submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system, with questions allowed up to 48 hours before the closing date. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, prioritizing specification compliance, delivery timeline, and overall State interests, with the award going to the lowest-priced qualified bidder.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement is for a one-time purchase with no guaranteed award amount, though the State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following the award. Shipping terms are Free on Board (FOB) Destination, meaning bidders must include all shipping charges in their pricing and bear responsibility for goods until delivery to the DIF&W Dry Mills Hatchery in Gray, Maine. Bidders are required to provide proof of compliance with specifications within 48 hours if requested, and the State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes. Pricing should comprehensively include all labor, materials, and costs necessary for complete manufacture and delivery. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the pricing is expected to cover the full cost of the two specialized live haul tanks meeting the detailed technical specifications outlined in the RFQ.