Warden Service Boats

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Warden Service, is requesting quotations for six complete boat, motor, and trailer packages with quotations due June 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST via the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system.

The scope comprises five 16-foot side-console utility boats based on Lund Adventurer specifications (commodity lines 1–5) and one 17-foot side-console utility boat based on Lund Alaskan SC specifications (commodity line 6). Each package is turnkey ready and includes the boat, installed motor, installed accessories, trailer, dealer preparation, required documentation, and delivery to the Maine Warden Service facility in Gray, Maine. The 16-foot packages include 50 HP 4-stroke motors with digital depth finders, bimini tops, boat covers, and Shorelander galvanized bunk trailers. The 17-foot package includes a 90 HP 4-stroke motor with digital depth finder, bimini top, mooring boat cover, and appropriate trailer. Bidders must base all pricing on FOB Destination and state the number of calendar days required for delivery. Pricing must be all-inclusive with no separate itemization of boat, motor, trailer, dealer preparation, documentation, freight, shipping, handling, or delivery costs. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes.

The State anticipates making multiple awards, with evaluation and award made separately for each commodity line based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Delivery timeline may be considered in the award decision. Bidders may submit quotations for one, multiple, or all commodity lines. Bidders offering approved equals must provide comprehensive specification sheets and manufacturer or dealer documentation verifying compliance. Pricing shall remain firm for 180 days from bid opening. The State anticipates net 30 payment terms upon receipt of acceptable invoices.