Scott Canoe Pkg. for Warden Service.

The State of Maine, Division of Purchases, is soliciting bids for a Scott Canoe Package for the Warden Service, with bids due June 11, 2009. The procurement is structured as a package award comprising three integrated components: a 2009 21-foot Scott Freighter Hudson Bay Canoe with square stern design and 2,000-pound capacity, a 2009 15 horsepower Yamaha two-stroke outboard motor with electric starting and 15-inch shaft, and a 2009 EZ Loader EZB 14-17 single-axle bunk trailer rated for 1,250 pounds.

The canoe specifications include 56-inch gunwale width, 26-inch transom width, olive drab color, spray rails, vinyl trim, and Kevlar wear strip on the bow. The outboard motor must feature a 362 cubic centimeter displacement OHC twin cylinder engine with water cooling, 10-amp alternator, and 114-pound dry weight. The trailer specification calls for two bunks, 4.80 x 12B tires, 54-inch width between fenders, 19-foot overall length, 302-pound dry weight, and includes tongue extension, extra roller, tongue jack, spare tire, and oil bath bearings.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder with consideration given to quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. All transportation charges and freight are prepaid by the contractor. The State of Maine is exempt from Federal and State sales and use taxes and bids should not include these taxes. Bidders must specify payment terms and any cash discounts offered; discounts of less than twenty days will not be considered in award determinations. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities or technicalities, and increase or decrease quantities by up to ten percent.