As per 25/26-44 and Negotiation of Best Terms and Conditions, the vendor shall supply a heavy-duty… and 1 more item

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded contract C6DDF1 for the procurement of a heavy-duty airboat to serve as a workboat. The contract, valued at $83,788.30, was awarded on February 25, 2026, with a completion date of September 15, 2026. The airboat specifications include a complete hull, engine cage, rudders, controls, and elevated seating for five occupants, powered by a 525 horsepower 7.4-liter Levitator MS.70 airboat engine with propeller. The motor component is priced at $22,592.50, while the hull component is priced at $61,195.80. Project Manager and Contract Manager Dan Kolterman oversees the contract.

The vendor will manufacture the airboat in accordance with contract specifications detailed in procurement guidance 25/26-44 and negotiated terms and conditions. An existing Commission-owned 2015 Ram-Lin tandem axle aluminum airboat trailer designed to fit a 15-by-8-foot airboat will be provided to the manufacturer for integration with the completed airboat build. The contract was executed under Florida state authority, with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission serving as the contracting organization.