The Purchase of Can-Am All Terrain Vehicles or Equivalent

The County of Wayne, New York is soliciting bids for the purchase of two Can-Am Outlander XT 1000R all-terrain vehicles or equivalent models, along with associated accessories including track systems, prefilter kits, heated grip handlebars, and trunk storage boxes, all to be delivered to Lyons, NY. The solicitation, numbered 020-26, was posted on May 7, 2026, with responses due by 6:00 PM on May 25, 2026, and must be submitted either electronically via the OpenGov eProcurement Portal or as sealed hardcopies to the Clerk of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors at 26 Church Street, Lyons, NY 14489; late submissions will not be considered. Bidders must comply with stringent certification requirements, including verification that they are not debarred or suspended, not listed on New York State’s Prohibited Entities List, and have not engaged in collusion or lobbying using non-federal funds to influence the award. All proposals must include completed certifications regarding responsibility, lobbying, insurance, and compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, along with three professional references and insurance documentation using New York-approved ACORD forms indicating Wayne County as an additional insured with products and completed operations coverage, waiver of subrogation, and extended reporting endorsements for claims-made policies, valid for at least two years post-contract completion. The contract imposes strict performance and administrative obligations, including delivery to the County’s designated location with acceptance occurring upon arrival, and requires all equipment to meet or exceed specified technical standards, with “or equal” submissions needing full documentation to demonstrate equivalent performance. Contractors must retain all records for six years and provide access for audit, and may not issue public statements about the project without prior written approval from the County. The County retains the right to cancel the contract with ten days’ notice or terminate for convenience with seven days’ notice, upon payment for services rendered. Disputes must be resolved in either the New York State Supreme Court, Wayne County, or the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, with arbitration expressly prohibited unless mutually agreed in writing. No contract value is stated in the solicitation as pricing details are blank in the bid schedule, and no evaluation criteria, payment office instructions, accounting codes, or designated COR/COTR are provided. All submissions must be complete and self-contained, with supplementary documents such as vehicle specifications and build sheets allowed via the