Ski doo Expedition Sport 900 ACE

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for the procurement of one Ski-Doo Expedition Sport 900 ACE snowmobile. The solicitation specifically seeks a snowmobile with a 900cc 4-stroke ACE engine, 156" 1.5" track, and all standard options for the base model package, intended for the 2025/2026 winter season. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, November 21, 2025, and must be submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) e-procurement system. The vendor must contact Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at least three business days prior to delivery to arrange drop-off at 689 Farmington Road, Strong, Maine 04983. Bids will be evaluated on a "Best Value" basis, with award going to the lowest-priced qualified bidder meeting all specifications and requirements. Key evaluation criteria include warranty information, manufacturer literature for non-exact items, and equivalency documentation for alternative proposed items.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract will be executed as a one-time Buyer Purchase Order with potential for negotiating additional unit purchases at the bid price within six months of award. Bid prices must include all shipping charges with Free on Board (FOB) - Destination terms, meaning the State assumes no responsibility for goods until receipt at the destination point. The State reserves the right to decline award to any bidder with documented poor performance or a contract terminated within the last five years. The State is exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes on articles not for resale. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the solicitation is for a single snowmobile, suggesting a relatively modest procurement value. All submissions following the award decision will be considered public records under the Maine Freedom of Access Act.