26CRDWBCLULL-0015G - RFQ FOR IMPACS REBID.pdf

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26CRDWBCLULL-0015G - SeaArk Mud Runner REBID
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542-DNRRFQ-2350-2026
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Van Buren County, Iowa

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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purchase of a specialized aquatic vessel. The DNR seeks to procure a Sea Ark Mud Runner 180 with Pro Drive X40 motor or a State of Iowa-approved equivalent. The vessel specifications include an 18-foot length, 72-inch beam, 52-inch bottom, 1,100-pound weight capacity, 4-person capacity, 16/21-inch transom, and 0.125-gauge construction. The package also includes a Pro Drive X40 motor with full power reverse and hydraulic trim, plus a trailer with tongue jack, spare tire, and side guides. Quotes are due December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, submitted exclusively through IMPACS. Delivery must occur by May 1, 2026, on an FOB Destination basis to the Odessa Wildlife Unit in Wapello, Iowa. Vendors must be authorized manufacturer representatives capable of extending manufacturer warranties, and any deviations from specifications must be clearly documented and are subject to DNR approval.

The DNR is offering a trade-in allowance consisting of various boats, motors, and trailers from its fleet, including vessels and engines ranging from 1959 to 2015. Vendors are not required to bid on trade-ins but may incorporate them into their proposals; the DNR reserves the right to award based on lowest responsive responsible bids including trade-in value. Vendors must accept the standard Terms and Conditions for goods procurement as specified by the State of Iowa and comply with FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and standard Iowa payment terms allowing sixty days for invoice payment. No specific budget range, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or incumbent information is disclosed in the solicitation. The primary contact is Colton Lullmann, Procurement Specialist 3, at the DNR, reachable at (515) 361-0743 or Procurement@dnr.iowa.gov.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

INFORMAL COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION

BOAT W/ MOTOR

26CRDWBCLULL-0015

Introduction: In accordance with the informal competition procedures provided for in 11 Iowa Administrative Code rules 117.9(1), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to purchase a boat and motor meeting the specifications in this RFQ. Vendors interested in providing these products should submit quotes to the DNR Issuing Officer via IMPACS.

Colton Lullmann, Procurement Specialist 3

Iowa Department of Natural Resources 6200 Park Ave, Ste 200 Des Moines, Iowa 50321

(515) 361-0743 Procurement@dnr.iowa.gov

Quotes are due December 17, 2025 at 2:00PM central time. Quotes must be submitted via IMPACS. Late quotes are not eligible for consideration.

Description of Good:

The DNR is seeking to purchase a Sea Ark Mud Runner 180 w/ Pro Drive X40 or a State of Iowa approved equivalent. The brand/model is intended to illustrate the general characteristics of the boat and motor needed and not meant to limit competition. All equivalents must provide detailed specifications with their quote. Any deviations to the following specifications should be noted next to the specification listed below by either handwriting or inserting a comment next to the specification. The DNR reserves the right to determine if the deviations are acceptable. Vendors must be authorized manufacture representatives authorized to extend manufacturer’s warranties.

Specifications for State of Iowa approved Equivalent:

Boat:

● Sea Ark Mud Runner 180

● Length: 18 feet

● Beam: 72 inches

● Bottom: 52 inches

● Weight Capacity: 1100lbs

● Person Capacity: 4

● Transom: 16/21 inches

● Gauge: 0.125

Motor:

● Pro Drive X40 with full power reverse and hydraulic trim

Trailer:

● Trailer with tongue jack, spare tire and side guides

FOB Destination: Odessa Wildlife Unit, 9726 Co Rd X61, Wapello, IA 52653 on or before May 1, 2026.

Page 1 of 2 DNR Updated 4/9/2018 mailto:Procurement@dnr.iowa.gov

The DNR seeks to trade-in the following items against this purchase. The trade-in(s) can be seen by scheduling an appointment with the Travis Russell at (563) 260-9864 during normal business hours and days. The DNR makes no expressed or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness of the trade-in(s) in this RFQ. It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility to determine merchantability and fitness. Contractors are not required to bid on the trade-in(s) however the DNR reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive responsible bidder including the trade-in(s) value.

Trade List:

● 1972 Monark boat (SN - 73060)

● 1972 Snowco trailer (SN - 1046)

● 1975 Starcraft boat (SN - STR8532CM77DF)

● 1959 Gator Trailer (SN – W21461)

● 2005 Lowe 1648 boat (SN – LWCJ0216G405)

● 25 Hp Johnson (SN – 04539540)

● 1973 Snowco trailer (SN – 10331)

● 2007 Alumacraft Jon boat (SN – ACBF5492C707)

● 23 Hp Vanguard Mudbuddy Model - 386447

● 2007 Shorelander trailer (SN – 1MDA5XP138A392235)

● 35 HP Mercury Outboard (SN – A123251)

● 60 Hp Johnson Outboard (SN – G02985462) Model – J60TTLEIB

● 60 Hp Johnson Outboard (SN – G03992959) Model – J60TTLEDR

● 60 Hp Mercury Outboard (SN – 06159983)

● 35 Hp Johnson Outboard (SN – E5072982) Model – 35R79A

● 20 Hp Johnson Outboard

● 1986 Clark Welding boat (SN - WDV19083B686)

● 2010 Clark Trailer (SN - 1C9BB16150B766670)

● 2015 (60 Hp) 60 ELPT 4S EFI Mercury Motor (SN - 1C359439)

From the date of issuance of this Informal Competitive Solicitation until announcement of the successful Vendor, Vendors may not contact any employee of the State of Iowa about this RFQ other than the DNR Issuing Officer named above. Vendors may submit written questions relating to the interpretation of this Informal Competitive Solicitation and the procurement process to the DNR Issuing Officer via IMPACS. Written responses to any questions received will be provided to all known potential Vendors.

Acceptance of Attached Contract Terms and Conditions By submitting a quote, Vendor acknowledges its acceptance of the Terms and Conditions located at:

https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/050116%20terms%20goods.pdf

Miscellaneous Information: DNR reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, in whole or in part, to advertise for new quotes, to abandon the need for such, and to cancel this Informal Competitive Solicitation at any time prior to the execution of a written contract.

All information submitted by a Vendor may be treated as a public record by the DNR unless the Vendor properly requests that the information be treated as confidential information in accordance with the public records laws of the State of Iowa at the time its quote is submitted.

The costs of preparation and delivery of the quote are solely the responsibility of the Vendor.

https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/050116%20terms%20goods.pdf

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