Warden Service Boats

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 09A 260428-277 on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Warden Service, seeking quotations for six complete turnkey boat packages. The procurement includes five 1650 Lund Adventurer SS boats equipped with 50 HP motors and trailers (Commodity Lines 1-5), and one 1675 Lund Alaskan SC boat with a 90 HP motor and trailer (Commodity Line 6). Each package must be fully equipped with installed motors, required options and accessories, bunk trailers, dealer preparation, documentation, and delivery to the Maine Warden Service facility at 15 Game Farm Road, Gray, ME 04039. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 20, 2026, submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system, with questions accepted up to 48 hours prior to closure. The RFQ specifies 2026 model year boats, with 2025 holdover models acceptable only if new, unused, and previously untitled or unregistered. All pricing must be submitted on an all-inclusive, per-unit basis using FOB Destination terms with estimated calendar days to delivery specified for each line item. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis considering compliance with specifications, and awards will be made to the lowest-priced qualified bidder per line item; proposals must remain valid for 180 days from bid opening.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it identify disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. Bidders are not required to bid all six commodity lines; however, each line item bid must represent one complete package, and no best and final offers will be requested, meaning bidders must provide best-value pricing in their initial submission. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes on articles not for resale, so quotations should exclude taxes with an exemption certificate to be furnished upon contract finalization. Payment terms are anticipated at net 30 upon receipt of accurate and acceptable invoices referencing the contract number and correct pricing. Bidders must submit the required Bid Cover Page and Responsible Bidder Form certifying compliance with specifications and non-debarment status. No specific budget or award values are listed in the RFQ; the State anticipates making multiple awards and reserves the right to make a single award or no award.