Event Description

RFQ# 003000000085795

Boat is needed for save removal, sampling, and monitoring of invasive carp population in Indiana's large rivers. Specifications are list in the Event Details. All shipping, delivery,freight, tariff fees need to be included in the cost of the boat.

Responses can be emailed to kmevans@dnr.in.gov or mailed to Kathy Evans, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington Street, W 265, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

This bid is NOT eligible for electronic submission through the supplier portal.

A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the due date/time. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Evans at kmevans@dnr.in.gov or call (317) 233-8214.

General Comments

- Pricing must be listed in the unit requested, and must be inclusive of all applicable charges (i.e., shipping, reconditioning, installation and labor). Prices listed above and beyond what is requested shall not be considered and shall be reason to reject offer.

- As required by IC 4-13-2-14.8:

Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or custom, a person or company who has a contract with the State or submits invoices to the State for payment shall authorize in writing the direct deposit by electronic funds transfer of all payments by the State to the person or company. The written authorization must designate a financial institution and an account number to which all payments are to be credited. For forms and additional information see the State Comptroller's website at https://www.in.gov/comptroller/forms/

- Supplier must include shipping and/or any other additional costs in bid response. Shipping and/or additional costs will not be paid if added to invoice.

- To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State Law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Solicitation Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due Date (aka Finish Time) listed above.

Event Details

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000085795 Buy RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Invasive Carp Custom River Boat Start Time Finish Time

10/19/2025 12:06:01 EDT 11/19/2025 10:00:00 EST

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details No Bid:

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: Each Weighting: 50% Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Invasive Carp River Boat - all parts will be stainless steel hardware Comments:

- <<Custom Boat Specs:

At least 19 ft long, 72” wide bottom, approximately 96” beam, with 24” tall sidewalls.

Additional 6” ‘wings’ added to top of sidewalls on rear half of boat for safety.

Transom/hull built to accept jet motor. At least 0.125” marine grade aluminum sides, at least 0.190” marine grade aluminum bottom and transom and at least 0.125” marine grade aluminum treadplate floor and deck. Flat bottom with flat or ~6-degree V bow, with seams doubled welded throughout sides, transom and bottom.

Additional features include: a front bow weep deck approx. 48”, a removeable bow safety rail (no lights), underdeck bow storage, dual bow eye, side console with control box rack, driver seat, transducer mounting bracket, transom strap eyes, at least 25-gallon built-in fuel tank, a self-draining splash well, stern storage (under driver seat or splash well area), bottom tracking strakes, auto bilge pump, navigation lights, 8 gang 12-volt fuse panel with ATO style blade fuses, 12-volt waterproof electrical socket (1 gang) wired to fuse panel for 12-volt accessories (workup lights, bilge pump, aerators, etc.), deep-cycle accessory battery, with tray and strap-downs, and on-board bank charger for two batteries

Quantity 1 - Four stroke 105 HP JET Outboard Motor (Mercury or approved alternate)

105hp Jet output 4-stroke Outboard: Mercury (or approved alternative) 150hp power block equaling 105hp output at jet, power tilt and trim, remote throttle, RPM gage, electric start, hydraulic steering, cranking battery, with tray and strap-downs, to be mounted on a 4" setback manual jackplate

7kw Honda Powered / Honda Generator (or approved alternative): Installed, super quiet inverter style, fuel injected, air cooled with electric start, isolated neutral, grounded to boat, must be removable and located to maximize useable floor space

MLES Infinity HC-80 Control Box: Compatible and interchangeable with all INDNR vessels outfitted for MLES gear.

*Include protective transport case for Control Box

MLES Inverter Generator Stabilizer: For using MLES control box with an inverter generator to reduce interference.

Additional Compatible Electrofishing Equipment:

*Two Pivot/Swing Electrofishing Booms, attached to removeable bow safety rail, at least 10ga 1000v wire with disconnects for easy removal of rail/boom assembly, all non-conductive material for added safety, boom tip connection socket design to prevent electrocution hazard

*Two anode arrays, collapsible version from 6” to 40” span with 3/16” stainless steel cables

*Two removeable aluminum foot switches (safety switches) at bow

*Driver foot safety pedal *All stainless-steel hardware

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000085795 Buy RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Invasive Carp Custom River Boat Start Time Finish Time

10/19/2025 12:06:01 EDT 11/19/2025 10:00:00 EST

Wiring and Rigging:

All electrofishing equipment (control box, generator, inverter generator stabilizer, booms, safety pedal system) wired and rigged with appropriate size wires and waterproof connectors. All wiring running from front to back of boat to be hidden and protected in conduit or c-channel

Delivery To: Sugar Ridge FWA, 2310 E State Road 364, Winslow, IN 47598>>

Question UOM Best Worst Weighting Response What is your quote/bid price? 100%

Required: Yes Mandatory Response: No

Response Comments

No Bid:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: Each Weighting: 50% Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Galvanized Axle Trailer - 3,500 lb axles, hydraulic surge brakes, 2-inch coupler and Comments:

- <<safety chains, 7 pole vehicle light connector plug, heavy duty swivel jack, winch with strap and safety chain hook, LED stop, turn, side marker and license plate holder and light, standard bottom and side bunks, galvanized frame, mounted spare wheel and tire, and retractable transom straps.

***** Please see the attached specification sheet for detailed requirements

***** All delivery/shipping freight fees need to be included in the total cost of the bid package>>

Question UOM Best Worst Weighting Response What is your quote/bid price? 100%

Required: Yes Mandatory Response: No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000085795 Buy RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Invasive Carp Custom River Boat Start Time Finish Time

10/19/2025 12:06:01 EDT 11/19/2025 10:00:00 EST

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Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States

Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:

Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000085795 Buy RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Invasive Carp Custom River Boat Start Time Finish Time

10/19/2025 12:06:01 EDT 11/19/2025 10:00:00 EST