Trap Nets

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, through the Office of State Procurement Services and on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, is seeking quotations for two new trap nets to be used in the Downeast Region for non-lethal sampling of cold-water native fish populations. The procurement is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) with specific technical requirements for the trap nets, including a 75-foot long, 6-foot deep lead constructed with 3/4" square #126 knotless nylon netting, black netcoating with UV inhibitor, a 4' x 4' x 6' box with an 8" x 8" funnel throat, a 12' x 12' x 6' bonnet, and 18' x 6' wings with zipper openings. Quotations are due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system. The state will evaluate bids based on best value, with a preference for the lowest-priced qualified bidder meeting all specifications. Bidders may submit equivalent items with detailed specification sheets and equivalency documentation, and samples may be requested at no cost to the State. Delivery is required by August 31, 2026, to 317 Whitneyville Road, Jonesboro, Maine.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including product data sheets, warranty information, and compliance statements within 180 days of bid submission. The State reserves the right to negotiate the purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months following the award and can decline making an award if no bidder meets the specifications. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of an acceptable invoice containing the State contract number and accurate pricing information. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is for two trap nets with detailed technical requirements. Bidders must provide a minimum of two business days' notice before delivery, and all bid prices must include Free on Board (FOB) Destination shipping charges, with no state, federal, or local taxes included. The State anticipates making one award based on the most advantageous proposal that meets the specified technical requirements.