Lund Alaskan 1875 SS 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 (IFW), issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ 09A 260519-300) for one Lund Alaskan 1875 SS aluminum hull boat with an included trailer package. The procurement supports the Department's field work operations on large water bodies in northern Maine, including Big Eagle Lake, Long Lake, and Square Lake. The vessel must be approximately 18 feet in length featuring a deep-V aluminum hull design, side console steering configuration, internal fuel tank with a minimum 20-gallon capacity, and an open bow design with a minimum of two movable seats to accommodate two to four staff members. The trailer must be galvanized metal construction with roller-type preferred. Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service (VSS) system by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 2, 2026, with bidder questions accepted up to 48 hours prior to closure. Bidders must provide manufacturer literature or product specifications confirming compliance with all specifications in Appendix B, and any equivalent items proposed must include equivalency documentation for Department determination. The selected vendor must provide factory-authorized service and warranty work in Maine, with contact information required in Appendix D.

The RFQ contains no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status. Bidders must certify they are not debarred or suspended from government contracting and have not been convicted of fraud, antitrust violations, or other enumerated offenses within the preceding three years. All bids must remain firm and binding for 180 days from the bid opening date, with pricing submitted on a per-unit basis using Free on Board (FOB) Destination shipping terms, meaning all shipping charges to the delivery location at 63 Station Street, Ashland, ME 04732 are included in the bid price. The State anticipates making one award, though it reserves the right to make multiple or no award based on best value determination. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice referencing the State of Maine contract number. No budget range or award value is specified in the RFQ; this is a one-time purchase procurement with no incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure integration requirements identified.