Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis -Boston Whaler 210 Guardian or Comparable .docx
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- Solicitation number
- NIA1 751 260000000734 1
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- Michigan
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This is an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis prepared by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Procurement Office for Request for Quotes (RFQ) 260000000373. The solicitation sought responses for the procurement of one 2026 or newer Boston Whaler 210 Guardian or comparable alternate boat package configured to DNR specifications. The RFQ was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 29, 2026, with a due date of July 31, 2026, and represents a one-time purchase. Three bidders submitted proposals by the deadline: Chaves Brothers, Scout Boats, and Tideman Boats US. All three bidders submitted responsive and responsible proposals that satisfied the RFQ specifications and the RFQ Response Form requirements. The Department of Natural Resources issued a Notice of Intent to Award on August 11, 2026, recommending contract award to Scout Boats.
The evaluation was conducted on a pass/fail basis with contract award to the lowest-priced responsive bidder. Scout Boats submitted the lowest overall price at $86,993.50, which includes a base cost of $82,846.00 for the boat package with Mercury 150 XL EFI 4-stroke outboard or comparable engine and galvanized trailer, plus a delivery cost of $4,147.50 FOB destination. Chaves Brothers quoted $135,758.00 total ($131,758.00 base plus $4,000.00 delivery), while Tideman Boats US quoted $172,500.00 total ($168,500.00 base plus $4,000.00 delivery). Scout Boats, located in Summerville, South Carolina, is neither a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business nor a Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The evaluation was conducted by Lisa Crozier-Green, Solicitation Manager, in collaboration with Bill Webster, DNR Law Enforcement Division Subject Matter Expert.
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AWARD RECOMMENDATION
Notice of Intent to Award Number: 260000000734 Notice of Intent to Award Date: 8/11/2026 The Department of Natural Resources Procurement Office has completed the evaluation of RFQ 260000000373 LED Boston Whaler 210 Guardian or Comparable Alternate Boat Package and has recommended an award to Scout Boats in the amount of $86,993.50.
Background Information:
This Request for Quotes (RFQ) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide ONE 2026 or newer Boston Whaler 210 Guardian or Comparable Alternate Boat Package per DNR specifications. This is a one-time buy.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 29, 2026, for a period of thirty-three calendar days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of July 31, 2026.
| Bidder |
| Address, City, State, Zip Code |
| SDVOB* |
| GDBE** |
| Chaves Brothers |
| 2138 S US-27, St. Johns, MI 48879 |
| No |
| No |
| Scout Boats |
| 2531 Highway 78 W, Summerville, SC 29483 |
| No |
| No |
| Tideman Boats US |
| 165 Flagship Drive North, Andover, MA 01865 |
| No |
| No |
*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business **GDBE: Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
EVALUATION SYNOPSIS
I. Evaluation Process A Responsible Vendor is a vendor that demonstrates it has the ability to successfully perform the duties identified by the solicitation. A Responsive proposal is one that is submitted in accordance with the solicitation instructions and meets all requirements identified in the solicitation.
Proposal Instructions PASS/FAIL – contract award to lowest price PASS bidder. The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions.
II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by the Solicitation Manager in collaboration with one LED Subject Matter Expert which consisted of the following individuals:
Lisa Crozier-Green, Solicitation Manager Bill Webster, DNR Law Enforcement Division, Subject Matter Expert III. Evaluation Results The evaluators reviewed the proposals and made the following determinations related to the published specifications:
| Specification |
| Chaves Brothers |
| Scout Boats |
| Tideman Boats US |
| RFQ Response Form | ||
| PASS | PASS | PASS |
| Brand Specific or Comparable Alternate | ||
| PASS | PASS | PASS |
| PROPOSAL DETERMINATION | ||
| PASS | ||
| PASS | ||
| PASS |
IV. Pricing Summary Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who received a PASS rating and is summarized below:
| Deliverable |
| Chaves Brothers |
| Scout Boats |
| Tideman Boats US |
| Boston Whaler 210 Guardian / Comparable Alternate with Mercury 150 XL EFI 4-stroke or comparable outboard, and galvanized trailer to fit proposed boat. |
| $131,758.00 |
| $82,846.00 |
| $168,500.00 |
| Delivery FOB Destination |
| $ 4,000.00 |
| $ 4,147.50 |
| $ 4,000.00 |
| Total Price |
| $135,758.00 |
| $86,993.50 |
| $172,500.00 |
V. Award Recommendation:
Award Recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible bidder who receives a PASS rating and offers the lowest price to the State of Michigan. Low price is determined by the bidder who meets the requirements and offers the lowest overall price as demonstrated by its proposal.
Award Recommendation is made to Scout Boats in the amount of $86,993.50.
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