Winter 2014/2015 snowmobiles

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for three 2015 model year snowmobiles, with bids due February 4, 2015. The procurement includes one 2-stroke and two 4-stroke units, each with a 600cc liquid-cooled motor. In case of tie bids with equal price and quality factors, preference will be given to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured products or services.

All snowmobiles must meet specified track and chassis dimensions: 154-inch track length, 20-inch track width, 1.5-inch minimum track profile height, and overall vehicle width not exceeding 43 inches. Vendors must submit separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified and may submit additional and alternate bids with supporting documentation. All shipping and handling charges must be included in the total bid price.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the State, with consideration given to quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. Pricing must account for all transportation charges, trade discounts, and quantity discounts. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be factored into bid evaluation. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes.

Electronic submission is required, with bids closing at 2:00 p.m. local time on February 4, 2015. Bidders must utilize the Q&A List tab on the Solicitation page for questions; responses will be posted for all bidders to access, and only questions or answers obtained through this channel are valid. Bidders must certify compliance with suspension and debarment regulations under 49 CFR Part 29 and Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, affirming they are not debarred, suspended, excluded from covered transactions, convicted of disqualifying offenses within the preceding three years, or subject to terminated contracts by default.