Michigan Department Of Natural Resources DNR Boat Inspection

This indefinite delivery vehicle provides dry dock inspection services for charter boats operating in Michigan waters under the authority of Michigan Law, Part 445 of 1994 PA 451. The contract encompasses comprehensive vessel inspections conducted while boats are out of the water, including examinations of electrical systems, plumbing, rigging equipment, mechanical functionality, propulsion systems, safety systems, fuel systems, fire suppression systems, and vessel construction. Based on historical utilization data, the contract anticipates 200 to 250 inspections annually, with services available statewide across multiple inspection districts.

The prime contractor is Gerber Marine Services, LLC, owned and operated by Patrick B. Gerber, a qualified marine surveyor headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan. The contracting organization is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The contract is effective March 1, 2024, and extends through February 28, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods available at the State's discretion. The contract type is a Department of Natural Resources service agreement with an estimated annual value of $133,750.00 based on the $535.00 per-inspection fee, yielding a potential five-year contract value of $668,750.00. Services are provided statewide, with a designated subcontractor, Downriver Marine Surveyors, supporting inspections in districts 5, 6, 8, and 9.