Lund Alaskan 1875 SS (OR EQUAL) with Trailer Package

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, is soliciting quotations for the one-time purchase of one Lund Alaskan 1875 SS aluminum hull boat with an integrated trailer package. The boat must measure approximately 18 feet in length and feature a flat-bottomed hull with side console steering, an internal fuel tank with minimum 20-gallon capacity, complete flat vinyl non-slip flooring, and an open bow design with a minimum of two movable seats capable of positioning in at least three additional mounting locations. The trailer component must be roller type construction utilizing galvanized metal. Quotations must be submitted via the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system by April 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with delivery required by June 1, 2026, to the Ashland Maine IFW Office at 63 Station Street, Ashland, ME 04732. Bidders must submit pricing on an FOB Destination basis, with all shipping charges included in the quoted price, and must provide the unit price for the complete boat and trailer package along with estimated delivery time in calendar days from contract award. The State will evaluate bids on a best value basis, awarding to the lowest-priced qualified bidder meeting all specifications, and all bids must remain valid and binding for 180 days from the bid opening date. Bidders may propose approved equal items if accompanied by sufficient product literature and specification documentation demonstrating equivalency, with the Department making final equivalency determinations.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes on articles not for resale, and bidders should exclude applicable taxes from their quotations. Payment terms are anticipated at net 30 upon receipt of an accurate invoice containing the State contract number, correct pricing, and any required supporting documents. The State anticipates making one award, though it reserves the right to make multiple or no awards. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials provided.