Open Equipment Trailer, 22 Ft

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for one open equipment trailer, 22 feet long and 8 feet 6 inches wide, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, with quotations due July 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The trailer must feature dual 8,000-pound electric oil bath axles, hydraulic full tilt bed with wireless controller, LED lighting, blackwood decking, and a gross vehicle weight rating of 18,000 pounds. Delivery is required to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Bolton Hill Facility at 2870 North Belfast Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04330, with immediate delivery needed. Delivery timing is a factor in award decisions.

Award will be made on a best value basis considering conformity to specifications, delivery timing, and price, with preference given to bidders with documented good performance history. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following official award, though no guaranteed award is associated with this offer.

Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system on a Free on Board Destination basis, inclusive of all shipping charges. Bidders must submit the completed Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form with wet signature or electronic signature via DocuSign or Adobe Sign, quotes on company letterhead, product data sheets with specification documentation, and warranty information. The State is exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes on articles not for resale; quotations should exclude these taxes. The State reserves the right to waive minor informalities and decline to make an award.