Navigational Buoys, 9" & 5"

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for navigational buoys in two sizes—9-inch and 5-inch diameter—with quotations due November 29, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. EST through Advantage VSS.

The scope calls for 218 nine-inch buoys and 21 five-inch buoys, all permanently marked "PROP. STATE OF MAINE" stamped directly into the buoy surface rather than applied via decals or vinyl wrappers. Specific buoy types include "Rock," "Shallow Area," "Hazard Area," "Black & White Stripe," and "Headway Speed Only" designations, with detailed marking requirements specified in the RFQ.

All pricing must be quoted on a Free on Board (FOB) Destination basis, with shipping charges included in the bid. Delivery is required to 1009 Brunswick Rd., Richmond, Maine. The State requests immediate delivery and requires a minimum of two business days' notice before shipment; the entire order must be delivered without partial shipments.

Evaluation will be conducted on a "Best Value" basis, considering conformity with specifications, delivery timeline, and lowest price among qualifying bidders. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following award and explicitly reserves the right not to award to the lowest-cost bidder if that bidder has documented poor performance or a terminated or non-renewed contract within the five preceding years. Delivery timeline may be factored into the award decision.

Quotations must include product data sheets and warranty information in MS Word, MS Excel, or PDF format not exceeding 2MB per file. No guaranteed award is associated with this opportunity, as all purchases depend on bid results and departmental budget availability.