Find Transportation & Fleet RFPs in Maine

32 active opportunities· Updated daily

10+ agencies4 set-aside6 with posted budget

Active transportation & fleet opportunities in Maine right now come from agencies including Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Municipal Association and South Portland, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find transportation & fleet bids in Maine?

Maine transportation & fleet solicitations are spread across 10+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Maine sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a transportation & fleet bid is worth your time. The 32 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Transit Bus Rolling Stock RFP 2026-008Greater Portland Metro2026-09-08--
Police Cruiser BidTown of Wells2026-09-08--
Guardrail PartsTRANSPORTATION2026-09-08--
Transportation Impact Fee StudySouth Portland2026-09-09-$125K
Plow and/or Remove Snow for the City of Portland, MaineBidNet Portal - ME2026-09-09Minority Business Enterprise-
One (1) New or Current Year ¾ Ton PickupSouth Portland2026-09-10--
Statewide Courier ServicesMOTOR VEHICLES2026-09-10Minority Business Enterprise-
RFQ for Municipal Vehicle PurchaseMaine Municipal Association2026-09-11--
Snow Plow Equipment - Truck - BelgradeMaine Municipal Association2026-09-11--
Municipal Truck PurchaseBidNet Portal - ME2026-09-11Minority Business Enterprise-
Overhaul - Barrier BoatDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-11SBA-
030497.16 Region 4 LoadersMaine Department of Transportation2026-09-16--
Kingfield, Lexington Twp., New Portland, Embden, Anson — Snow Plowing and Ice C…Maine Department of Transportation2026-09-16-$500K
Lincoln, Winn, Mattawamkeag, Molunkus Township, Macwahoc Plantation — Snow Plow…Maine Department of Transportation2026-09-16-$300K
Milo, Brownville, Ebeenee TWP., T4 R9 NWP, Long A TWP., T4 Indian Purchase TWP.…Maine Department of Transportation2026-09-16-$500K
Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, and Edgecomb — Snow Plowing and Ice Control in Booth…Maine Department of Transportation2026-09-16-$500K
North Yarmouth Type I Ambulance RFPMaine Municipal Association2026-09-17--
Construction Heavy Duty 2027 1 Ton Regular CabSouth Portland2026-09-21-$140K
Log Loader TrailerBangor, City of2026-09-23--
Wilton - 2026 - Addendum No 1 - Police Ford Interceptor Equipment Package RFP -…Maine Municipal Association2026-09-23--

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Tips for Winning Transportation & Fleet Contracts in Maine

  • ✓GSA Schedule 751 covers vehicle leasing and fleet management: getting on this schedule opens access to federal fleet contracts across all agencies.
  • ✓Many transit agencies require Buy America compliance under 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j), meaning vehicles and components must be manufactured domestically.
  • ✓State DOT contracts often require prequalification. Start the prequalification process months before bidding: it typically takes 30-90 days.

Transportation & Fleet RFP FAQ

What is Buy America compliance for transit procurements?

Buy America (49 U.S.C. § 5323(j)) requires that iron, steel, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects be produced in the United States. Rolling stock (buses, railcars) must have final assembly in the U.S. with at least 70% domestic content. This applies to all transit procurements receiving federal funding.

How do I bid on government fleet vehicle contracts?

Most federal fleet purchases go through GSA Fleet or the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Register in SAM.gov, get on GSA Schedule 751 (Leased Motor Vehicles) or 23V (Vehicles), and monitor GSA eBuy for task orders. State and local fleet purchases are posted on individual state procurement portals.

What certifications help win transportation contracts?

DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification is critical for USDOT-funded work: states must meet DBE participation goals. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification helps for fleet maintenance. CDL requirements apply to driving-related contracts.

Are there set-asides for small businesses in transportation?

Yes. Federal transportation contracts have small business set-asides under FAR Part 19. State DOTs receiving federal highway funds must meet DBE goals (typically 5-15% of contract value). Many transit agencies also have their own small business or local business preference programs.

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