SKI-DOO grand touring limited 600 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 Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for the one-time purchase of two Ski-Doo Grand Touring Limited 600 ACE snowmobiles. The procurement seeks quotations for 2026 model year units or unused 2024 and 2025 leftover inventory that must comply with 18 detailed technical specifications, including a Rotax 600 ACE four-stroke DOHC three-cylinder engine with EFI fuel system, electric start, carbide skis, heated throttle lever and grips, 23-inch windshield with mirrors and side deflectors, front and rear bumpers, mechanical reverse, and a Silent Track II equivalent track (137X15X1.25"). Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) e-procurement system by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with all questions required to be submitted through the VSS Q&A List tab no later than 48 hours prior to the deadline. Delivery is required to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry at 2870 Conservation Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330, with immediate delivery preferred and delivery timeline potentially factored into the award decision. Bid responses must include detailed cost information with unit price and estimated calendar days from contract award to receipt of units, along with manufacturer literature or quotes addressing all 18 specifications, warranty information, and equivalency documentation for any non-standard items. All bid prices must include Free on Board (FOB) Destination shipping terms with all shipping charges included in the quoted price, and the State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after award. Award will be made on a best value basis to the lowest-priced qualified bidder that meets or most closely meets all specifications, with the State reserving the right to reject any bid or decline to make an award.

The Request for Quotations does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned vendors, suggesting that all qualified suppliers are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The State of Maine is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and will provide an exemption certificate upon application, which should be factored into bid pricing. Resulting contracts will take the form of a Buyer Purchase Order with net 30 payment terms upon receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the RFQ, bidders should note that the procurement involves the purchase of two specialized snowmobile units with defined technical specifications and warranty requirements. All bid submissions must comply with State of Maine Standard Terms and Conditions, and the State may request proof of compliance with specifications within 48 hours of submission.