Underwater Side Scan Sonar

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a one-time purchase of an Underwater Side Scan Sonar system on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, specifically for the Maine State Police. The procurement seeks a comprehensive marine survey system consisting of a Marine Sonic Explorer MKII 900/1800 system with a GETAC computer, Sea Gear 200-meter HD winch, and associated equipment, including a towed side scan sonar fish with dual 900/1800 kHz frequencies and adaptive CHIRP technology. Quotations must be submitted via the State's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system by November 7th at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with questions accepted up to 48 hours before the closure date. The delivery location is Maine State Police headquarters in Augusta, with immediate delivery required on an After Receipt of Order basis. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest qualified bidder, with the State reserving the right to negotiate additional unit purchases at the bid price for six months after the initial award.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The State anticipates making a single award and is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes on articles not for resale. Bidders must submit a completed bid price sheet in Excel format, including manufacturer names, part numbers, warranty information, and equivalency documentation for any non-exact proposed items. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of one year, with potential price adjustments permitted only with 60 days' notice and supporting manufacturer documentation. While no specific budget range was provided, the bid price sheet indicates potential pricing considerations, with payment terms set at net 30 upon receipt of accurate invoices. The contract will be executed as a State of Maine Buyer Purchase Order, with the State retaining the flexibility to pay by check, electronic funds transfer, or procurement card without additional surcharges.