Solicitation: 26081700000000000025 Tractor -70 HP, 4x4 W/Bucket to create a Master Agreement

This solicitation seeks a master agreement for the purchase of two 70 HP, four‑wheel‑drive tractors equipped with hydraulic shuttle transmission and a quick‑attach bucket loader for the Maine Department of Transportation. The agreement will cover the initial one‑year period with up to four one‑year extensions, requiring full warranty, service, and parts support within the state. • One (eventually two) 70 HP, 4×4 tractors with flail mower and bucket attachments, meeting detailed engine, transmission, cab, and safety specifications. • Required warranty, service, and parts coverage for at least one year from the in‑service date, with service facilities within 75 mi of the five regional hubs. • Contract spans 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sep 2027, with optional extensions through 30 Sep 2031; all bids must be submitted via the State’s VSS system by 31 Aug 2026 4 PM EDT. • The award will be made to the lowest‑priced qualified bidder; no best‑and‑final offer will be solicited, and liquidated damages of $100 per unit per day apply for late delivery.