Trailer, 35 Ton Low Boy Paver Special

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for one 35-ton low boy paver special trailer under RFQ #17D 220819-043, with quotations due September 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through AdvantageME Vendor Self Service.

The trailer must transport construction equipment weighing 30,000 to 50,000 pounds at speeds up to 50 mph, with overall length of 48 feet comprising a 9-foot upper deck, 6-foot slope, 27-foot main deck, and 6-foot dovetail. Ramps must be air-operated or self-contained electric over hydraulic. All deliveries go to Augusta, Maine, with inspection within five business days of delivery. Quotations must include all shipping costs under FOB Destination terms, and the state requires tax-exempt pricing. The vendor must maintain warranty and service facilities within 100 miles of Augusta with trained technicians and stocked parts.

The state anticipates purchasing one initial unit with no guaranteed award and reserves the right to negotiate additional units at the bid price for six months following award. Warranty coverage extends one year from equipment delivery and acceptance, with the vendor bearing all repair costs and transportation. Monthly status reports are required during equipment assembly.

Award decisions follow best-value criteria considering conformity to specifications, delivery capability, and lowest price among compliant bidders. The state reserves the right to reject the lowest-cost bidder if the vendor has documented poor performance or terminated contracts within the previous five years. Delivery dates factor into the award decision. Bidders must submit wet-signed bid cover pages, cost responses, certifications, proof of debarment compliance, product data sheets, warranty information, service facility locations, and technical specification compliance attestations.