Wildfire Pumps - Mark III Watson Edition or Equivalent

The State of Maine's Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry for eleven (11) Wildland Fire Pumps, specifically seeking Mark III Watson Edition models or approved equivalents. The solicitation requires pumps with precise technical specifications, including performance metrics of 80 GPM at 100 PSI, 70 GPM at 150 PSI, and 40 GPM at 250 PSI from a 5-foot draft, with a maximum pressure capability of 380 PSI. Required equipment features include 2-cycle, 10 HP engines, composite-based impellers, stainless steel shafts, mechanical rotary seals, quick-release clamp systems, and user interface modules with USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 31, 2025, and must be submitted through the State of Maine's AdvantageME Vendor Self Service system. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering specification compliance, delivery timelines, and overall cost, with no best and final offer process permitted. Vendors must submit their lowest cost pricing initially and provide manufacturers' literature and warranty information with their proposals.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Delivery of the pumps is expected immediately following order placement, with delivery to 2870 N. Belfast Ave., Augusta, Maine 04330. The State reserves the right to negotiate purchase of additional units at the bid price for six months after award, with pricing to include shipping costs under FOB-Destination terms and exclude applicable state and local taxes. While no specific budget range is detailed, the State anticipates making one award and retains the right to reject bids from vendors with documented poor performance or terminated contracts within the last five years. Payment will be processed on a net 30 basis upon receipt of accurate invoices, and there are no guaranteed purchase quantities, with actual procurement dependent on bid results and departmental budget availability. Equivalency bids for non-specified items will require detailed documentation for departmental approval, and vendor proposals must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening.