Old Town Discovery Canoe for AWW

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Office of State Procurement Services, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Bureau of Parks and Lands, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to procure eight (8) new 2023 or newer Old Town Discovery 169 canoes for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. The quotations are due by October 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. local time. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after the award is made. Bids must be provided on a "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination" basis, with shipping costs included in the bid price. The State will inspect the canoes upon delivery, and if deemed unacceptable, the delivery will be refused at the risk and expense of the vendor. The State reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards, and may consider the delivery date as a factor in the award decision.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a budget range or an expected award value, but it is noted that the State is exempt from paying federal, state, and local taxes, and bidders should provide quotations excluding these taxes.