Outboard Boat Motor & Installation, Honda 50Hp

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife department, is requesting quotations for a Honda 50-horsepower 4-stroke outboard boat motor (BF50) with installation services, with quotations due June 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Bidders must be located within two driving hours of the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Ashland headquarters or be willing to pick up the boat from that location. The boat will be transported by the State to the selected vendor for motor installation.

The motor must be delivered and installed by August 15, 2020 and include side console steering and controls, power trim and tilt, L-type transom height of 20 inches, propeller and spare propeller, and repower installation on an existing Lund boat. Quotations must include separate line items for motor, installation costs, and transportation costs, priced under FOB Destination terms with all transportation costs absorbed by the bidder.

Evaluation will proceed on a best-value basis considering goods quality, specification conformity, delivery date, and State interests, with the award going to the lowest-price conforming bidder. The State reserves the right to reject bids without required documentation and will not award to a bidder with documented poor performance or a terminated or non-renewed contract within the prior five years.

Bidders must submit a completed Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form, a PDF quote on company letterhead with item specifications, installation costs, transportation costs, and delivery and installation feasibility confirmation, product data sheets, and warranty information through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system.