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INVITATION FOR BIDS

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

a. Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Procurement & Contracts, Mississippi State University, for the purchase of the items listed herein.

b. All bids must be received in the Office of Procurement & Contracts on or before the bid opening time and date listed herein. Delivery of bids must be during normal working hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, except on weekends and holidays when no delivery is possible.

c. Bidders shall submit their bids either electronically or in a sealed envelope. To submit electronically, follow the instructions below. Bids CANNOT be emailed.

i. Sealed bids should include the bid number on the face of the envelope as well as the bidders’ name and address. Bids should be sent to: 245 Barr Avenue, 610 McArthur Hall, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

ii. At this time we only accept non-ITS bids electronically. For electronic submission of bids, go to: portal.magic.ms.gov.

and use the RFX number on the next page as your reference number.

d. All questions regarding this bid should be directed to the Office of Procurement & Contracts at 662-325-2550.

2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

a. All bids should be bid “FOB Destination”

b. Bidders must comply with all rules, regulations, and statutes relating to purchasing in the State of Mississippi, in addition to the requirements on this form. General Bid Terms and Conditions can be found here: https://www.procurement.msstate.edu/procurement/bids/Bid_General_Terms_May_2019_V2.pdf

c. Any contract resulting from this Invitation for Bid shall be in substantial compliance with Mississippi State University’s Standard Contract Addendum: https://www.procurement.msstate.edu/contracts/standardaddendum.pdf Bid Number/RFX Number: 24-76/RFX #3160006839 Opening Date: September 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Description: 34 ft Boat Vendor Name: ______________________________________________________ Vendor Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________________________________ Days the Offer is Firm: ________________________________________________ Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________________________

This item could have some federal grant funding, so it falls under the Buy American Act and we must consider American manufactured items first.

BUILD SUMMARY

Catamaran Hull Length (LOA) 34 Beam 11'4" Draft 22" Total Fuel Capacity (gallons) 382 Max HP 800 Layout Center Console

ENGINES

Twin Engines with power steering

• Color White

• Recommended Transom Height (inches): X: 25 XX: 30 With Contra Rotating Propellers

• Starting System: Electric- Start System

• Weight LBS: X 727, XX 747

• Engine Type: DOHC 24-Valve

• Fuel Delivery System: Multi Point Sequential Electronic Fuel Dual Injection with Lean Burn and Oxygen Sensor

• No. Of Cylinders: V6 (55°)

• Piston Displacement inches (cc): 267.9 (4390)

• Bore X Stroke Inches (mm): 3.74 x 3.82 (98 x 97)

• Maximum Output HP: 350

• Operating Range (RPM): 5700-6300

• Steering: Remote

• Troll Mode: Optional Troll Mode-See Dealer

• Oil Pan Capacity quarts (liter): 8.5 (8.0)

• Ignition System: Solid State Direct Ignition

• Alternator: 12V 54A

• Trim Position: Power Trim and Tilt

• Gear Ratio: 2.29:1

• Standard Propellers: Contra-Rotating Propellers- Hull and Deck

· 8” Stainless Steel Pull-up Cleats – (7)

· Advanced cored fiberglass construction with composite/resin stringer system

· Aluminum 4-step dive ladder with handrails

· Cup holders: Stainless Steel (6) (2)-Console, (2) per side gunwale

· Drain covers: stainless steel

· Fresh water tank w/ washdown (13g tank)

· Fuel Cells – 191 Gallon each x 2 w/Fuel Level Sensor

· Gel Coat Color: White

· Grip Tek – yacht style non-skid

· High-Quality EVA decking – covers the Bow floor, port/stbd Fish Box Lids and Anti-fatigue Helm Pad & Foam Fish Ruler

· In-Deck fish boxes/storage Macerated, Port & Stbd

· LED Courtesy lights throughout, Blue

· Stainless V1XL GO 500w Windlass with 1400 lbs. pulling power

· Rod holders: (16) Stainless Steel – 8 per side gunwale & (6) on Aluminum T-Top connect piece

· Rod Holders: Aluminum transom mounted “Euro” rod holders 10 total (5) each port/stbd

· Rod Storage, Under Gunwale, Thermoformed & Flush Mounted

· Rub Rail: Thick Flexible rub rail with insert, white or black

· Outboard Brackets

· Stainless Steel Bow and Stern Tow Eyes – (3)

· Stainless Steel Bow Roller

· Tension hinges: Stainless and Brass

· Thru hulls: Stainless Steel

· Transom Walkthrough with drop board to Swim/Fish/Sun platform

· Upper Bow Storage with Molded Fiberglass Hatches

· Wash down: Raw water washdown, stern

· Bottom Paint Console, Helm & T-Top Features

· 3 Spoke Polished Stainless Steering Wheel w/ Turning Knob

· 3 Bank battery charger

· ABYC Standard Fire extinguisher

· Acrylic Dash Panel w/ extra-large surface area for electronics

· Acrylic Windshield – 3 Sided

· Battery selector with on/off switches (2)

· Center Sport Console with forward facing insulated coffin/storage box, fully upholstered lounge style seating

· Electric Marine Horn

· Marine head, self-contained

· Electric/Hydraulic Steering

· Compass

· Stainless Steel Cup Holders (2)

· Switch panel: Gloss Black Panel push buttons [blue LED lights/red in use], USB and 12v receptacle with circuit breaker protection

· Thermoformed & Flush Mounted Footrest (Black)

· White Powder Coated Aluminum Door T-top Features

· Electric motorized anchor light/electric antenna mount

· Flood/Search Light Bar LED, forward & aft, 10,000+ lumens- independently switched

· Integrated Anodized Aluminum T-top system, flush mounted onto console

· LED Courtesy lights throughout, Blue

· Molded Fiberglass hardtop w/ integrated E-box, acrylic door, recessed overhead LED lights and Outrigger pads

· Navigation lights, port & stbd Livewells, Pumps & Storage

· 2000 GPH Bilge pumps with float switches (4)

· Coffin insulated storage/fish box – forward facing/upholstered

· Freshwater tank w/washdown (30gal)

· Livewell System w/ (3) 2000gph pumps [2 main + 1 backup]

· In-Deck Storage, Fiberglass Hatches, Diaphragm Pumps, Port & Stbd

· Molded Fiberglass Bilge access hatches

· Raw Water Washdown Pump

· Stern 3-drawer tackle centers, 2 total (1 ea.) port & stbd

· Twin transom live wells (45gal), (1 ea.) port & stbd

TRAILER

Triple Axle Aluminum Trailer Ladder/Spindle/Hub/Mount/Spare & Electric Over Hydraulic Brake System

ELECTRONICS OPTIONS

Garmin Option: Garmin Single Package/Installed: 8616xsv, GRID 20 Vertical, Airmar B175M (20 degree tilt), VHF and antenna

OTHER OPTIONS

Folding stern seats with upholstery [port & stbd] 6 Man Life Raft Mounted Epirb Unit Coast Guard Ready Kit image1.jpeg