Attachment_F_Specifications.pdf

Attachment F: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

Responder must include complete specifications sheets of boat, motor and trailer if submitting comparable equipment for approval.

Responder will be held in strict compliance with these specifications.

All submissions for a proposed Comparable unit must be submitted no later than the date and time deadline listed in Section 1 of the RFP for questions and/or DNR Approved Comparable requests.

Section 1: Duties and Scope of Work

1. SCOPE OF WORK.

The purpose of this contract is to provide and deliver one (1) approximately 21’ boat with 250HP motor and boat trailer to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for sampling purposes on the Large Lake Monitoring Program.

2. EQUIPMENT TRAINING.

The cost of the equipment must include training to the Customer that includes, but is not limited to, equipment operating instructions, mounting, removal, operating and safety instructions. If requested by the State, the Contractor will provide the training before the purchase of equipment will be considered complete. No additional training fees may be charged to the Customer.

3. EQUIPMENT SALES LITERATURE.

Upon request by the State, the Contractor must provide equipment sales literature at no cost to the requestor. Equipment sales literature should include items such as, but not limited to:

3.1 Product information, product functionality, safety instructions, and operation instructions.

3.2 All applicable parts, service, operator manuals (either Paper or CD format), and spare keys are to be included at no additional charge.

3.3 These items should be delivered to the DNR office at the time of delivery and not left in the boats.

4. DELIVERY DATE AND LOCATION.

4.1 Delivery Date should be June 1, 2024, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the State and Contractor.

4.2 Delivery address:

DNR 1201 E Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

4.3 The DNR requires the Contractor to contact the delivery site 48 hours prior to delivery.

Standard delivery hours are M-F 8AM CT-4PM CT.

4.4 If trailers are stacked, the contractor will be responsible for ground delivery. Delivery locations may refuse delivery if trailers are stacked, as the DNR may not have means to unload trailers safely.

4.5 All products must be delivered to the DNR with Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)/Titles and inventory sheets, if applicable.

4.6 Contract Vendor may be required to unload boat package at a local dealership that has the proper capabilities to off load from shipping truck. This will need to be discussed with the DNR prior to shipping.

5. EQUIPMENT WARRANTY, RECALLS, AND SERVICE UPDATES

5.1 The equipment offered must include the manufacturer’s standard warranty.

5.2 Minimum warranty required for boats and trailers is 1 year or greater.

5.3 Minimum warranty required for motors is 2 years or greater.

5.4 The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of any inspections, adjustments, parts, labor, travel, pickup and/or delivery charges that are a result of equipment failure(s) prior to or during the warranty period.

5.5 The Contractor will be the single contact through which Customers arrange warranty work.

5.6 The DNR reserves the right to require the work to be subcontracted if it facilitates and expedites the completion of the warranty work.

5.7 The Contractor must complete all warranty work for the State of Minnesota unless agreed upon in writing by the DNR and the Contractor.

5.8 The warranty work must be performed within 14 calendar days or as otherwise approved in writing by the DNR.

5.9 The warranty for ordered equipment will commence once the invoice is paid in full by the

DNR.

5.10 Any current factory recalls, or service updates must be completed by the contractor prior to delivery to the DNR.

5.10.1 Any factory recalls or service updates that occur prior to the delivery of the equipment must be communicated to the DNR and have appropriate documentation noting the parts or service performed.

Section 2: Equipment Specifications

1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Contractor must be an authorized dealer or reseller(s) for the products defined in this section.

1.2 Package must be the most current advertised production model (unless otherwise specified).

1.3 Contractor is to furnish all standard equipment except when an item is replaced by an optional item over and above the standard equipment. Any non-factory standard equipment ordered by the DNR must be supplied and installed by the Contractor.

1.4 The boat package must meet all applicable codes and standards, must be sized, and adjusted per the manufacturer’s recommendations and must not exceed the manufacturer’s maximum ratings.

1.5 All boats must have a hull identification number and meet flotation per United States Coast

Guard (USCG) guidelines.

1.6 If concerns arise, or modifications are recommended by the Contractor during the fabrication process, the DNR must be notified in writing immediately. Following notification, the DNR will review, authorize or decline any suggested changes in writing.

1.7 All watercraft packages must be complete, water ready, and fully operational (including pitch/size of props). All fluids (except fuel) need to be filled to manufacturer recommended levels.

1.8 If any fuel remains in the engine and tank, it must be treated as if it’s going into long term storage prior to delivery (per owner’s manual).

2. BOAT

2.1 New 2024 or newer Boston Whaler Guardian 210 unsinkable hull design made with commercial fiberglass boat or DNR approved comparable with all the standard equipment and noted features below.

2.2 Boat Length: 21’ 4”

2.3 Boat Width: 102”

2.4 Transom Height: 25”

2.5 Fuel Tank: Minimum 66 gallon or larger

2.6 Steering: Console

2.7 Color: White

2.8 Console: Center fiberglass

2.8.1 lockable storage

2.8.2 windshield

2.8.3 grab rail

2.8.4 electrical switch panel

2.8.5 sonar with navigation

2.8.5.1 9” Simrad NSX Electronics navigation or DNR approved comparable.

2.8.6 Compass

2.8.7 Secondary footrest

2.8.8 Tilt helm steering controls

2.8.9 Driver Seat – leaning post style and have a storage compartment.

2.9 Bow storage locker with fiberglass cover and drain

2.10 Low-profile stainless-steel side rails

2.11 Swim platform with grab rail and telescoping swim ladder

2.12 Bilge pump with automatic float switch

2.13 Electric trim tabs with indicator gauge at the console

2.14 Stainless steel cutwater keel protector

2.15 Mounted marine grade fire extinguisher

2.16 Battery boxes with master battery switch

2.17 Shallow water power pole anchor

2.18 All console boats shall come with anti-feedback steering and steering wheel with knob.

2.19 16-foot boats or greater must be equipped with electronic horn.

2.20 Navigation Lights – Bow free of obstructions that interfere with netting operations – No bow cleat. Move bow navigation lights to sides of console.

3. MOTOR

3.1 Newest model year Mercury 250HP four stroke or DNR approved comparable installed on boat in Line 2.1.

3.2 Shaft length to match boat.

3.3 Remote Steering (steering must match the boat as per manufacturer recommendations).

3.4 Engine Cutoff Switch – Fell Marine Man Overboard System (MOB+ Basepack), including xTag

– This is a No Substitution item.

3.5 Motor must meet 3 Star CARB Rating.

3.6 Power Trim and Tilt

3.7 One stainless steel propeller installed

4. TRAILER

4.1 Trailer width must not exceed 102”

4.1 New 2024 or newer galvanized tandem axle trailer sized and adjusted to fit boat and motor in lines 2.1 and 3.1 for this package.

4.2 Trailer must be fully assembled properly sized with adequate gross vehicle weight rating

(GVWR) to carry boat (with accessories that may include anchor, trolling motor, batteries, depth finder, plus 400 pounds of gear) and motor with full fuel tank in this package. The contract vendor will be responsible to add these weights together to provide the adequate

GVWR.

4.3 To prevent invasive species as much material should be of smooth surfaces. In the cases of fiberglass boats the material for the bunks must be recommended by the manufacturer to least likely harbor invasive species and to not scratch the fiberglass boat.

4.4 Trailer Style: Bunk

4.5 Trailer Guides: Standard

4.6 Trailer Tongue: Swing

4.7 Connector: 7- Spade RV electrical connector (must be hardwired, no adapters allowed).

4.8 Manual Winch: Must include a two-inch wide, 25-foot winch strap and hook, sized appropriately for boat and motor. Electrical winches must have a manual override crank option in case the electric winch fails.

4.9 Coupler: If less than 5,000 GVWR, 2” ball coupler; if more than 5,000 GVWR, Lever type coupler; appropriate coupler required.

4.10 Tongue:

4.10.1 Must be sized to accommodate weight and design of boat and motor.

4.10.2 Less than 3,000 GVWR – Adjustable style swivel jack with caster wheel

4.10.3 Greater than 3,000 GVWR – Swivel drop leg jack with dual wheels

4.10.4 Swing tongue must have double bolt or nylon locking nut, if applicable.

4.10.5 Tongue weight – should be 10-15 percent of the fully equipped boat, motor, and trailer. package (items included in this weight are full fuel tank(s), batteries, mounted spare tire, etc.).

4.10.6 Must not exceed the manufactures axle ratings – gross axle wight rating

(GAWR).

4.11 Trailer hubs: Must be equipped with one of the following:

4.11.1 Stainless steel bearing buddies

4.11.2 EZ-lube

4.11.3 Oil bath system.

(Either system must include protective covers, if applicable)

4.12 Brakes: Trailers with a GVWR of 2,000 lbs. or more require brakes on all wheels as well as breakaway brakes.

4.12.1 If equipped with electric brakes must include breakaway battery.

4.12.2 If equipped with surge brakes must include a reverse release lever/switch/pin.

4.13 Transom:

4.13.1 Two transom tie down straps (retractable preferred)

4.13.2 Adjustable transom saver bar for supporting the motor during travel.

4.14 Lighting: Must waterproof LED’s and meet or exceed Federal, DOT and MN DOT requirements.

4.15 Spare Tire: galvanized matching spare tire and wheel mounted on trailer so that the boat can be clearly loaded onto trailer without interference.

4.16 Fender Step and grab post, if available

4.17 Safety Restraints:

4.17.1 Two safety restraints with snap hooks appropriately rated and sized for trailer and load.

4.17.2 One safety restraint from trailer to boat eye.

4.18 Trailer must meet or exceed all current Minnesota and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

4.19 Certifications:

4.19.1 Trailers are required by Federal Law 49 CFR 567.4 to have the certification label/plate adhered at time of delivery.