FWC 22.23-27 Airboat Hull Engine and Trailer Final.pdf

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

1875 ORANGE AVE E

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311-6160

(850) 488-6551

INVITATION TO BID

FWC 22/23-27

GOODWIN AIRBOAT HULL, ENGINE, AND TRAILER

ITB BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Purpose: The intent of this bid is to obtain competitive pricing for an operational 14' X 8' Airboat Hull, Engine and Trailer per the specifications herein., per the specifications contained herein. Only responsive and responsible Contractors will be considered for award of this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

Responsive: To be responsive, a bid must constitute a definite, firm, unqualified and unconditional offer to meet all of the material terms of this ITB. Material terms are those that could affect the price, quantity, quality, or delivery. Also included as material terms are those which are clearly identified in this ITB and which, for reasons of policy, must be complied with at risk of bid rejection for non-responsiveness.

Non-Responsive: Any submission that does not comply with this ITB in any way, does not contain all the properly signed forms, supplements or deviates from the Bid requirements or has an incomplete Price Sheet may be considered nonresponsive at the discretion of the Procurement Manager.

Responsible Companies: The Commission shall only consider responsible companies. Responsible companies are those that have, in the sole judgment of the Commission, the financial ability, experience, resources, skills, capability, reliability and business integrity necessary to perform the requirements of the contract. The Commission may also consider references and quality to determine the responsibility of the bid. The Commission reserves the right to use any information, whether supplied through the Bidder’s submission or otherwise obtained, in determining responsibility.

Rejection of Bids: The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any minor irregularity in the submissions received in response to this ITB. The Commission reserves the right to consider all information, whether submitted or otherwise, to determine responsiveness and responsibility and to reject bids accordingly.

Name of Business: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: _____________________________ Zip code: ______________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Federal Employer Identification Number: ____________________

The undersigned attest to the following:

“We understand all of the terms, conditions and the specifications contained herein and agree to abide by all of the terms, conditions and the specifications in their entirety.”

Authorized Signature (Manual): ________________________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature Name (Typed) and Title: __________________________________________________________________________

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SCHEDULE DUE DATE METHOD

Bid Advertised September 8, 2022 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

(VIP)

Deadline for Questions

Must be received PRIOR to:

September 15, 2022

@ 5:00 PM ET

See Deadline for Questions Clause

Anticipated date for Responses to Written Questions September 20, 2022 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

SEALED BIDS DUE

(REMEMBER: The bid number should be clearly marked on envelope)

Must be received PRIOR to:

September 27, 2022

@ 2:30PM ET

Mailing Address:

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Attn: Purchasing 1875 Orange Ave E Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160 Submissions are due BEFORE the date and time of the public opening.

Public Bid Opening September 27, 2022

@ 2:30PM ET

Public Opening Options for Attendance:

-In Person- 1875 Orange Ave E Tallahassee, FL 32311-6160

-Teleconference- Conference call phone number:

1.888.585.9008 Conference room number: 218-721-199

Anticipated Date of Intended Award September 30, 2022 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC or Commission) mission is to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The Commission administers six (6) major programs including habitat and species conservation, freshwater fisheries management, law enforcement, marine fisheries management, hunting and game management and fish and wildlife research.

A Bidder submitting a bid shall be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and where required, the Sunbiz system prior to the bid opening. Business entities which must be on file with Sunbiz include the following foreign and domestic entities: Corporations for and not for profit, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP) including Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLP), and organizations doing business under a fictitious name (DBA). A Bidder may not be considered for an award, if not registered in the MFMP and Sunbiz system. The Bidder’s registration address and federal employer identification (FEID) number should match the Bidder’s address and FEID number listed on the Bidder Acknowledgment form (page 1).

Certified Minority-owned, Woman-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, as certified by the State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity, are encouraged by the Commission to participate in the bidding process.

Bids from Bidders shall include all necessary equipment to complete the job. The bidder is required to supply all specified documentation when submitting a bid for this project.

Please note:

• The terms “Contract,” “Agreement” and “Purchase Order” are used interchangeably in the document.

• The terms “Commodities” and “Goods” are used interchangeably in the document.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PUR 1000 and PUR1001 are hereby incorporated by reference. PUR1000 and PUR1001 can be found at the Department of Management Services website at the following link:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purc hasing_pur_forms

The following terms and conditions take precedence over the PUR1001 and PUR1000 forms where applicable. The Commission objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a Bidder or Contractor, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a Bidder’s response.

In signing and submitting its bid, a Bidder agrees that any additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. Failure to comply with terms and conditions, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a bid, shall be grounds for rejecting a bid.

The terms and conditions of Attachment A, Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, are hereby incorporated into this solicitation. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the terms and conditions contained in Attachment A .

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purchasing_pur_forms https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purchasing_pur_forms

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PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Ashley Strickland Ashley.Strickland@MyFWC.com

TERM

The contract will be effective one year upon issuance of Purchase Order.

If circumstances constituting Force Majeure have occurred, or if anything occurs beyond the Contractor’s control, the Contractor shall submit an extension request in writing. The Project Manager and Contract Manager will review the extension request and if they determine it is justified, will forward to the Bid Request Inbox (bidrequest@myfwc.com) for procurement review and approval/disapproval.

DIVERSITY

The Commission is committed to supporting Florida’s diverse business industry and population through ensuring participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises in the economic life of the state. The State of Florida Mentor Protégé Program connects minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises with private corporations for business development mentoring. We strongly encourage contractors doing business with the State of Florida to consider this initiative. For more information on the Mentor Protégé Program, please contact the Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915 or osdinfo@dms.myflorida.com.

FWC encourages diversity in its procurement program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this solicitation enthusiastically embrace diversity. The award of subcontracts should reflect the vast array of citizens in the State of Florida. Bidders can visit the Office of Supplier Diversity website for information on certified business enterprises that may be considered for subcontracting opportunities.

VERBAL INSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

Bidders may not consider any verbal instructions as binding upon the Commission. No negotiations, discussions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by the Bidder as a result of any discussion with any Commission employee. Only those communications from the Commission that are in writing, may be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Commission.

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS

Any questions from Bidders that require an official FWC answer concerning this project shall be submitted in writing to the Procurement Manager. Questions must be received no later than the date and time specified in the Calendar of Events (Page 2). Questions may be sent via email with the solicitation number in the subject line. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm receipt of questions if needed.

If questions are received, an addendum will be issued and shall be posted on the Vendor Information Portal (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com).

LIMITATION ON BIDDER CONTACT DURING SOLICITATION PERIOD

Bidders to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the Commission posting the notice of intended award, (i.e., the 72-hour posting period excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the Procurement Manager or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

mailto:bidrequest@myfwc.com?subject=Extension%20Request https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/mentor_protege_program mailto:osdinfo@dms.myflorida.com https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/mentor_protege_program

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BIDDER SPECIFICATION INQUIRIES

If the specifications of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) could restrict potential Bidder competition, the Bidder has 72 hours within which to request to the Commission that the specification(s) be changed. The Procurement Manager must receive the written request within 72 hours after the posting date of the ITB.

Requested changes to the Commission’s specifications shall include the Bidder’s concerns regarding restricting competition, provide detailed justification, and provide recommended changes to the specification(s). A Bidder’s failure to request changes by the prescribed date and time shall be considered to constitute the Bidder’s acceptance of the Commission’s specifications.

The Commission shall determine what change(s) to the ITB is acceptable to the Commission. If accepted, the Commission shall issue an addendum reflecting the change(s) to the ITB, which shall be posted to the Vendor Information Portal (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com).

It is up to the bidder to ensure that everything is included as required by the Commission’s Purchasing Office. It is not the Commission’s responsibility to mail or fax any forms to a potential Contractor. Bid packet information may also be requested from the Commission’s Purchasing Section by calling (850) 488- 6551. Please have bid number and Bidder information available when requesting any information.

ADDENDUMS

If the Commission finds it necessary to supplement, modify or interpret any portion of the specifications or documents or answer any Bidder questions during the ITB period an addendum shall be posted on the Vendor Information Portal internet site. Each Bidder is responsible for monitoring the Vendor Information Portal website (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com) for new or changing information relative to this procurement. The Commission bears no responsibility for any delays, or resulting impacts, associated with a Bidder’s failure to obtain the information made available through the Vendor Information Portal.

BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In order for this bid to be valid, the bid must be completed in its entirety, signed by the Bidder and returned, as part of the bid or the bid will be rejected. By affixing your signature to the ITB Bidder Acknowledgement Form (page 1), the Bidder hereby states that the Bidder has read all bid specifications and conditions and agrees to all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and is currently licensed to do business within the State of Florida, if required by State or Federal Law, for the services or commodities the Bidder will provide the Commission under these bid specifications.

REFERENCES

Each prospective Bidder shall provide a minimum of three (3) references for similar projects completed.

Current contact names and phone numbers shall be included with the bid package. See the attached references form for more detail.

IDENTICAL TIE BIDS

Preference shall be given to businesses with drug-free workplace programs. If two (2) or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process.

Contractors must complete the Identical Tie Bid / Drug Free Workplace form (Attachment B) provided and return it with their bid.

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If two (2) or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality, service, and submittal of the required documentation regarding the implementation of a drug-free workplace program are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a certified minority owned business shall be given preference in the award process.

If two (2) or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality, service, submittal of the required documentation regarding the implementation of a drug-free workplace program, and are equal in regard to certification as a minority-owned business are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid shall be determined via random selection of vendor names out of a container. This process shall be witnessed by no less than two individuals, and the contract file shall contain the names of the witnesses and the person supervising the drawing. The documentation of the tie bid determination will be provided publicly after the determination is complete.

SUPPORTING/SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Commission requires that bidders submit all required technical, specification, and other supporting information with their bid, so that a detailed analysis and determination can be made, by the Contract Manager that the product/service offered meets this ITB’s specifications and that other requirements of this ITB have been met. However, provided a bid meets the requirements for a definite, firm, unqualified, and unconditional offer, the Commission reserves the right to request supplemental information from the bidder after the bids have been opened to ensure that the products/services offered completely meet this ITB’s requirements. The requirement for such supplemental information will be at the reasonable discretion of the Commission and may include the requirement that a bidder will provide a sample product(s) so that the Commission can make a first-hand examination and determination.

A bidder's failure to provide this supplemental information or the product sample(s), within the time set by the Commission, will cause the Commission to consider the Contractor non-responsive and reject the Contractor’s bid.

CONFIDENTIALITY/PUBLIC RECORDS LAW

Bidders are cautioned that Florida law generously defines what constitutes a public record and grants broad rights of public access to those records; see, for example, section 119.07, F.S. If a Bidder believes that its response contains information that is confidential or exempt from disclosure under Florida Law, the Bidder shall clearly segregate and mark that information (for example, stamp each page "Confidential" and place it in an envelope marked "Confidential") and briefly describe in writing the grounds and specific legal citations for claiming exemption from the public records law. If after the notice of intended decision or thirty (30) days after bid opening, whichever is earlier, the Commission receives a public record request related to the solicitation, the Commission will provide copies of public records that are not exempt to the requester. The Commission will endeavor to provide notice to the Bidder of all public records requests received related to documents provided by the Bidder that were marked pursuant to this paragraph. In no event shall the Bidder hold the Commission or any of its employees or agents liable for disclosing, or otherwise failing to protect the confidentiality of, information submitted in response to this solicitation.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

All bids shall be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE addressed to:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Attn: Purchasing 1875 Orange Ave E Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160.

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The envelope shall be plainly marked on the outside with: BID NUMBER, DATE AND TIME OF THE BID

OPENING.

THE COMMISSION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPENING OF ANY ENVELOPES THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY

MARKED.

PLEASE NOTE: The Commission’s official business hours of operation are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays. Selecting delivery services, such as next day first delivery, may result in attempted delivery prior to opening or closing, and the Commission will not be available to accept those deliveries. THE COMMISSION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS DUE TO COMPLICATIONS

RELATED TO SELECTED DELIVERY SERVICES.

SOLICITATION PUBLIC OPENING

The public opening of this bid will be conducted at the date, time and method specified on the Calendar of Events (Page 2). BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME WILL BE REJECTED.

Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of a disability, please contact the Purchasing Section at (850) 488-6551 at least three (3) workdays prior to the opening.

AWARDED BID/INSPECTION

The Commission will award the bid to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest bid price.

If deemed necessary, an interview with the bidder by the Contract Manager may be required before the bid is awarded.

The Commission reserves the right to inspect the prospective Contractor’s materials and background record prior to making an award of the Contract. If the Contract Manager determines the lowest bidder does not have sufficient experience, equipment, etc. to meet the specifications of this ITB, the Commission reserves the right to reject the bidder and evaluate the next lowest bidder.

POSTING OF BID TABS

Bid Tabulations with Contractors identified as awarded bidders will be posted electronically as Agency Decisions on the Department of Management Services Vendor Information Portal as a Public Notice. The Agency Decision may be viewed at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com, and will remain posted for a period of 72 hours. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3)(b), F.S., shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

Awarded Bidders are instructed not to proceed until a Purchase Order, Formal Written Contract, Lease, Notice to Proceed, or some other form of written notice is given to the Contractor by the Commission. A company or person who proceeds prior to receiving a Purchase Order, Formal Written Contract, Lease, Notice to Proceed, or some other form of written notice from the Commission does so without a contract and at their own risk.

Sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the agency provides notice of an intended decision or until thirty (30) days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier.

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0100-0199/0119/Sections/0119.07.html

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SCOPE CHANGES AFTER CONTRACT EXECUTION

The Commission shall provide written notice to the successful bidder thirty (30) days in advance of any Commission required changes to the technical specifications and/or scope of service that affect the successful bidder’s ability to provide the service as specified herein. Any changes that are other than purely administrative changes will require a change order.

FWC CONTRACT MANAGER

The FWC employee identified as the Contract Manager shall perform the following on behalf of the FWC:

• review, verify, and approve receipt of services/deliverables from the Contractor;

• submit requests for change orders/amendments/renewals, if applicable;

• review, verify, and approve invoices from the Contractor; and, if applicable, complete the

Certificate of Contract Completion form; and

• maintain an official record of all correspondence between the Commission and the Contractor and forward the original correspondence to the Procurement Manager for the official file.

DELIVERABLES

The following services or service tasks are identified as deliverables for the purposes of the subsequent Contract:

a. Performance of all services set forth in the Scope of Work.

b. Submission of all invoicing, supporting documentation, Corrective Action Plans and reports.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

The awarded Bidder shall not initiate work under this contract until the required Insurance documentation has been received by the Commission. The Contractor may begin work once it has received an official written Notice to Proceed (Attachment C) from the Contract Manager.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the Contractor fails to complete the work or the conditions of the Purchase Order and/or Change Orders by the completion date, the Commission shall have the right to deduct liquidated damages from any amount due and payable to the Contractor. Liquidated damages shall be assessed in the amount of $100.00 per calendar day of delay. Exceptions to this provision may be made if a delay is attributable to circumstances that are clearly beyond the control of the Contractor. The burden of proof of unavoidable delay shall rest with the Contractor and shall be supplied in a written form and submitted to the Contract Manager.

WARRANTIES/DAMAGED ITEMS/DELIVERY

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for providing or ensuring warranty coverage and/or warranty service on any and all items including goods, materials, or equipment provided to the Commission.

If Contractor is not the Manufacturer, all Manufacturer warranties must be passed through to the Commission.

Delivery shall be made no later than the specified Delivery Date. The Contractor shall pay all costs associated with delivery and shall assume full responsibility for all item(s) damaged prior to the F.O.B.

destination delivery and agree to hold harmless the Commission of all responsibility for prosecuting damage claims.

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The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for replacement of all defective or damaged goods within thirty (30) days of notice by the Commission of such defect or damage.

GUARANTEE

If products do not comply with the specifications contained herein, the Contractor shall replace the product(s), or the purchase price shall be refunded. The refund or the delivery of the replacement product(s) shall be made within thirty (30) days following the Contract Manager’s notification to the Contractor that the original product(s) was non-compliant. Costs of returning the original product(s) will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

AUTHORIZED COMPENSATION

It is understood and agreed that all compensation under this ITB is specifically limited to the Contractor’s bid price accepted by the Commission, and to the specific procedure for payment established in this ITB and the Purchase Order executed pursuant to it. The Commission is not liable for any costs, fees, expenses or any other compensation whatsoever incurred or charged by the Contractor, other than the bid price paid for the work specifically described in the Scope of Work, which work is actually accomplished and invoiced by the Contractor subsequent to the Commission’s notice to proceed (or other notice to begin work). Thus, the Commission is not liable for any costs incurred or charged by the Contractor in anticipation of responding to, or performing work described in, this ITB including, but not limited to, equipment or personnel procured by the Contractor in anticipation of such work. The Commission is not responsible to the Contractor for any loss or damages resulting from circumstances unforeseen at the time of publication of this ITB including, but not limited to, those resulting from a “force majeure”.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL REQUIREMENT

All corporations seeking to do business with the State shall, at the time of submitting a bid, be on file with the Department of State in accordance with provisions of Chapter 607, F.S.; similarly, partnerships seeking to do business with the State shall, at the time of submitting such bid, have complied with the applicable provisions of Chapter 620, F.S. For further information on required filing and forms, please go to the following sites: http://sunbiz.org or http://dos.myflorida.com.

USE OF CONTRACT BY OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND ELIGIBLE USERS

As provided in Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Section 287.042(16), F.S., other State of Florida agencies may purchase from the resulting contract of this ITB, provided that the Department of Management Services has determined the contract’s use is cost effective and in the best interest of the State, and with the Contractor’s consent.

Other State of Florida governmental entities and eligible users may also request of the Contractor to be able to use this contract. If the Contractor agrees to other entities to utilize this ITB contract, such agencies shall coordinate their use of this contract with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in order to reduce scheduling conflicts.

CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The bidder is required to examine carefully the conditions and specifications of this bid and to be thoroughly informed regarding any and all requirements of the conditions and specifications.

http://www.sunbiz.org/ http://dos.myflorida.com/

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SCOPE OF WORK

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GOODWIN AIRBOAT HULL, ENGINE, AND TRAILER

PURPOSE

The intent is to purchase one (1) hull, engine, and trailer meeting the listed specifications. The airboat shall be capable of transporting people in continuous operation through marshes during both high and low water conditions. This airboat is intended to be used in harsh conditions. Harsh conditions may include but is not limited to use in inclement weather, use on dry ground, crossing levees and general use in areas that are in and out of water.

The airboat required shall be the manufacturer’s latest basic production model and shall be equipped with all new standard equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest literature, a copy of which shall accompany the bid along with any and all specifications necessary to verify that the unit either meets or exceeds each and every of the following: complete hull, engine cage, rudders, controls, elevated seating for four (4) occupants, 525 horsepower, 7.4L Pleasure Craft Marine V-8 MS.70 airboat engine with propeller, produced by a licensed airboat manufacturer that has been in the business of constructing airboats for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months and has constructed a minimum of thirty (30) airboats.

GENERAL

A. The airboat shall be tested for engine functionality, electronics in working order and be fully operational and ready for service upon delivery.

B. The airboat shall conform to all federal, state, and marine safety regulations.

C. The airboat shall meet eligibility for State of Florida Marine Vessel Registration.

D. The airboat shall be constructed in accordance with or exceed industry standards for this type of vessel.

Reconditioned or used parts will not be accepted.

E. Hull shall be constructed of Marine Grade Aluminum Alloy.

1.0 BOAT CONSTRUCTION

1.1.1 Fourteen-foot (14’) Marine Grade Aluminum hull (one [1] piece bottom, no splicing of hull).

1.1.2 Eight-foot (8’) beam width.

1.1.3 Minimum twenty-two inch (22”) gunwale height.

1.1.4 Minimum twenty-two inch (22”) transom height with lip at top (splash guard) to extend back a minimum of ten inches (10”) at center.

1.1.5 0.190 inch 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum in bottom, transom and splash plate

1.1.6 0.125 inch 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum sides and bulkhead.

1.1.7 Seven (7), 2” x 2” x ¼” aluminum T-bars on seven-inch (7”) centers, entire length of hull.

1.1.8 The bottom of sides shall have a twenty-degree (20°) chine turned down to aid in maneuverability.

1.1.9 All nuts, bolts and screws shall be stainless steel, except in engine stand where extra strength is needed.

1.1.10 Foredeck to extend back a minimum of thirty-six inches (36”) with non-skid black finish and to be strengthened as necessary to adequately support two (2) 200-pound persons.

1.1.11 Flush mounted aluminum deck lid, framed with one and a half inch (1-1/2”) aluminum channel with two (2) drain tubes extended into hull, stainless steel lock and hydraulic shock.

1.1.12 4-inch (4”) gunwale walk-around on each side with non-skid black finish.

1.1.13 Heavy-duty stainless-steel bow eye, two and one-half inches (2 ½”) minimum

1.1.14 Two (2) heavy-duty stainless-steel stern eyes, two and one-half inches (2 ½”) minimum

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1.1.15 Two (2), one inch (1”) drain plugs.

1.1.16 Two (2) stainless steel pull up cleats located on the corner gussets

1.2 POLYMER

1.2.1 Exterior hull bottom shall be fitted with black one-quarter inch (¼”) thick Ultra High Molecular Weight Polymer (one piece).

1.2.2 Polymer shall extend the full width and length of the hull and shall be siliconized-crack resistant from within eight inches (8”) of bow to stern section.

1.2.3 Polymer shall be fastened to the hull utilizing stainless steel screws with countersunk heads tapped into the aluminum hull.

1.2.4 Polymer screws shall be arranged at a minimum three-inch (3”) centers along seams and outside edges, and a five-inch (5”) by six-inch (6”) pattern in all remaining areas.

1.2.5 Ends of the screws shall not extend more than one-sixteenth inch (1/16”) above the floor of the hull.

1.3 SEATING

1.3.1 Front operator “super fat man” twenty-two-inch (22”) style seat mounted centered towards bow.

1.3.2 Three passenger “fat man” bench seat mounted center behind operator at same height.

1.3.3 Operator seat shall have aluminum watertight box with stainless steel lock under operating seat and stainless-steel vent on back of box.

1.3.4 Passenger bench seat shall include a storage area underneath that is constructed with one inch (1”) by one inch (2”) stainless steel mesh.

1.3.5 Seats shall be covered with replaceable marine grade vinyl material and include matching weather resistant rain covers. Color shall be black.

1.3.6 All footrests shall be of solid aluminum with non-skid paint on the top.

1.3.7 Handholds shall be welded to both sides of rear passenger seat and smaller grab bar on drivers’ right side, separate from instrument panel.

1.3.8 Frame to be constructed of using three-eighths inch (3/8”) and one inch (1”) stainless steel tubing of

.065 wall.

1.3.9 Seating must accommodate a space large enough for a removeable herbicide rig below. Space must be a minimum of thirty-two inches (32”) above top of stringers and a minimum thirty-six inches (36”) fore to aft.

1.4 PROPELLER GUARD

1.4.1 Framework shall be constructed of five-eighths inch (5/8”) and seven-eighths (7/8”), .065 wall stainless steel tubing, covered with 4” x 4” .135 heavy gauge stainless steel welded wire

1.4.2 Wire shall be welded to framing at all contact points.

1.4.3 Propeller guard shall completely enclose the engine and propeller area.

1.4.4 Propeller guard shall have two (2) hinged full size access doors with hydraulic shocks and latching devices for maintenance accessibility. Doors located on port and starboard sides.

1.4.5 The propeller guard shall be constructed so that it may be unbolted from operator/passenger seat stand to allow for removal and engine service.

1.4.6 Stainless steel tabs shall be welded onto propeller guard for installation of steering cable w/rubber coated stainless steel or aluminum clamps.

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1.4.7 The propeller guard shall have a flat plate welded to the top of the guard for mounting a safety flag.

Flag height must be in accordance with regulations of ten feet (10’) above lowest part of hull.

1.4.8 Safety guard installed on front of prop guard.

1.5 ENGINE STAND

1.5.1 Engine stand shall be constructed using one and one inch (1”) 16-gauge stainless steel tubing.

1.5.2 Four (4) mounting points for engine, Prothane mounts (front) and Moog mounts (rear), or approved equivalents.

1.5.3 All mounts shall be shock mounted to prevent vibration.

1.5.4 Mounting brackets shall be incorporated into engine stand for fuel tank and dual battery rack.

1.6 STEERING

1.6.1 Heavy duty three-eighth inch (3/8”) Teleflex, or approved equivalent, cable steering with left hand directional control stick mounted to bottom of rudder.

1.6.2 Steering cable shall be mounted and secured to the propeller guard using stainless steel hose clamps at fixed mounting points.

1.6.3 Stainless steel steering bearing shall be one and three-sixteenth inch (1 3/16”) I.D. Argutto, or approved equivalent.

1.6.4 Aluminum billet steering grip.

1.7 THROTTLE

1.7.1 Livorsi Electronic throttle control

1.7.2 Throttle pedal assembly to be located on driver’s foot stand and to be operated with the driver’s right foot.

1.8 FUEL TANK

1.8.1 Low profile constructed of one-eighth inch (0.125”) 5052 Marine Grade Aluminum Alloy, minimum 40-gallon capacity with electric fuel sender.

1.8.2 Fuel tank shall be mounted on rubber shock mounts to the hull under the engine stand.

1.8.3 Fuel tank shall meet Coast Guard and B.I.A. standards.

1.8.4 Fuel tank filler neck shall be accessible from ground level.

1.8.5 Fuel tank filler hose shall be placed so that the flow of fuel into the fuel tank bulkhead is not impeded.

1.8.6 All fuel lines shall meet Coast Guard and B.I.A. standards.

1.8.7 All fuel openings (filler, vent) be located at least eighteen inches (18”) above the tank

1.9 RUDDERS

1.9.1 Boat shall have two (2), forty-eight-inch (48”) Airfoil design rudders, constructed of welded aluminum with foam filling.

1.9.2 Each rudder shall have three-eighth inch (3/8”) diameter stainless steel rods and polymer bushings.

1.9.3 Rudders shall be connected to one another at the bottom with three-eighth inch (3/8”) diameter

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1.9.4 Steering cable attachment points to the rudder shall be located on the bottom of rudders.

1.9.5 Rudders should have a field of turn of at least one-hundred thirty degrees (130°) and a maximum acute angle of the turning rudder of twenty-five degrees (25°).

1.10 BILGE PUMP

1.10.1 Two (2), 2000-gallon per hour bilge pumps with one and one-eighth inch (1 1/8”) discharge hoses mounted through hull; one port and one starboard discharge.

1.11 GRASS RAKE

1.11.1 Twenty-four-inch (24”) aluminum grass rake with step having non-skid black finish and side flush mounted navigation lights.

1.11.2 Grass rake shall be easily removable.

1.11.3 Design shall include “cushion-type-fail-first” construction to protect the hull in case of impact.

1.11.4 Covered nose roll.

1.12 INSTRUMENTATION

1.12.1 Instrumentation and control panel of aluminum box type construction mounted on operator’s right-hand side

1.12.2 Lighted Teleflex oil pressure gauge (marine), Teleflex water temperature gauge, Teleflex amp meter (marine), Teleflex electrical tachometer with hour meter and Teleflex fuel gauge.

1.12.3 Kill switch, keyed ignition and three (3) two-position switches shall be installed and connected to navigation lights, bilge pump and one for future accessories. All electrical equipment shall be inoperable when keyed ignition is in “OFF” position.

1.12.4 Control panel shall include two (2), 12-volt “cigarette lighter” style plugs.

1.12.5 All switches shall be marine grade and labeled to function.

1.12.6 Vinyl instrument panel cover, color black.

1.12.7 Black rubber booted toggle two-position switches with bubble style breakers.

1.13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1.13.1 Twelve-volt (12v) system with dual batteries controlled by a marine battery selector switch capable of isolating individual batteries or utilizing both batteries at once.

1.13.2 Seventy-amp (70A) marine application alternator. Unit shall be new (OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturer, or approved equivalent.

1.13.3 All high current wires shall be minimum 10-gauge.

1.13.4 Coast Guard approved navigation lights shall be installed and tested.

1.13.5 All wiring shall be fuse protected and enclosed in convoluted high abrasive tubing.

1.13.6 Two (2) maintenance-free marine batteries, minimum 650 marine cranking amps, including plastic battery boxes w/ tie-downs, shall be installed.

1.13.7 Battery rack shall be mounted twelve-inches to fifteen- inches (12”-15”) above the inside floor of the hull, at the front end of the engine stand.

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1.14 HARDWARE

1.14.1 All hardware, including but not limited to nuts, bolts, washers, screws, rivets, hinges and hose clamps, shall be made of marine grade stainless steel. All fastening hardware shall be of nylon locknut type where applicable.

1.15 PAINT

1.15.1 All aluminum and stainless-steel metal works shall be left unpainted, except for the interior of hull and the grass rake, which shall be painted matching black webbing. Paint shall be applied in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.15.2 Black non-skid paint shall be applied to the bow cap, floorboards, inside grass rake and sidewalk-way surfaces.

1.15.3 All non-aluminum and non-stainless steel, ferrous metal framework, shall be painted black powder coat.

2.0 ENGINE

2.1.1 New Pleasure Craft Marine (PCM) MS.70 7.4L engine with multi-port EFI fuel system. Engine must meet EPA certification requirements

2.1.2 100-amp alternator

2.1.3 Heavy duty GM starter.

2.1.4 Flywheel, JW heavy duty or approved equivalent

2.1.5 Engine fitted with an Ox Box 2.38 reduction

2.1.6 Engine to have electric fuel pump, and large water separated spin-on canister type fuel filter.

2.1.7 Engine is to be appropriately vented to prevent excessive crankcase pressure.

2.1.8 Engine to have a remote oil drain run down engine stand to floor of boat. Drain to have a stainless steel shut off valve.

2.2 EXHAUST SYSTEM

2.2.1 Three-inch (3”) stainless steel headers

2.2.2 Exhaust system of stainless-steel flex pipe attached to propeller guard above the deck and vented to the rear of the hull via three-inch (3”) stainless steel dump pipes.

2.2.3 Two (2), three-inch (3”) Magnaflow stainless steel mufflers.

2.2.4 All band clamps, U-clamps and hardware for exhaust system must be stainless steel.

2.3 WATER COOLING SYSTEM

2.3.1 Heavy-duty large aluminum radiator

2.3.2 Radiator shall be mounted low inside propeller guard using rubber shock-mounts and have sufficient cooling capacity to maintain correct operating temperature under tropical conditions maximum engine load.

2.3.3 Radiator fittings must be rust resistant

2.3.4 Hoses to be Coast Guard approved for marine use

2.3.5 Aluminum expansion tank.

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2.3.6 Aluminum overflow tank for coolant recovery

2.4 PROPELLER

2.4.1 New factory manufactured Sensenich three (3) blade eighty-two-inch (82”) JX series

2.5 OIL COOLER

2.5.1 Large heavy-duty Hayden Oil Cooler with stainless steel braided oil lines connected to engine and securely mounted low inside propeller guard in such a way as to provide appropriate oil flow and cooling.

3.0 TRAILER

3.1 Trailer shall be heavy duty aluminum construction (minimum 4” frame channel with 3” crossbars) sized to fit a 14’ X 8’ airboat and designed to allow for launch and/or loading from dry ground.

3.2 Trailer shall have tandem torsion axles, each with minimum 3500-lb. load capacity, with super lube type spindles with built-in grease fittings. Torsion axles should be rated to exceed weight of fully loaded and fueled boat plus weight of trailer frame.

3.3 Trailer shall include stainless steel fenders with aluminum step panels fore and aft.

3.4 Coupler shall be two-inch (2”) diameter with minimum 5000-lb. gross load with two (2) Safety chains

(½” diameter with hooks), swivel type tongue jack with minimum 1800-lb. capacity. Tongue weight shall be 7-10% of total trailer/airboat weight and within safe operating parameters established by the Department of Transportation.

3.5 Industry standard commercial ply-rated fourteen-inch (14”) radial trailer tires with galvanized rims and hubs to support unit specifications.

3.6 Spare tire/hub spindle type mount with matching spare tire and complete rim and spare hub assembly installed on front passenger/starboard side

3.7 Bow stop with heavy duty winch (including strap/cable and hook) located such that grass rake doesn’t interfere with operation of winch; minimum four-inch (4”) clearance between winch handle and grass rake. Winch stand shall include galvanized safety chain (1/2” diameter) with hook mounted below bow stop.

3.8 All bunks shall be constructed of two-inch by six-inch (2” x 6”) marine-treated wood with heavy duty marine carpet. Trailer shall have left and right vertical side guides with rollers located in front of and behind axles and two (2) easy load ramps with three (3) rollers on each ramp

3.9 Trailer shall be equipped with LED brake/signal/running and side marker lights

3.10 Trailer shall include heavy-duty, stainless-steel ratchet tie downs mounted directly on the rear of the trailer frame on both sides

3.11 Trailer shall meet all U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration requirements and shall include capacity labels

4.0 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 All components of boat shall conform to the requirements of marine quality and marine practice for the intended service of the boat as a state boat in continual harsh conditions. conditions. Harsh conditions may include but is not limited to use in inclement weather, use on dry ground, crossing levees and general use in areas that are in and out of water. .

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4.2 Manufacturer warrants the basic hull and components of the boat to be free from defects in material and workmanship under state use and service. Manufacturer’s warranty obligation limited to performing repairs to include any replacement part(s) at its factory thereof which within 1 year (12 months) after the delivery date become defective.

4.3 Complete unit package (hull, engine and trailer as specified) assembled and ready for pickup by May 30th, 2023

4.4 Each vendor doing business with the State shall be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system.

4.5 Upon delivery, airboat shall be accompanied by legal documents for State of Florida Registration.

This includes an original invoice and Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO; signed and notarized). Boat weight shall be included on the MCO.

4.6 Manufacturer shall provide an owners/operator’s manual that includes break-in procedures, maintenance intervals, recommended part, and procedures for safe operation of all components.

4.7 Airboat shall not porpoise (boat setup as to not need a trim tab).

4.8 Airboat shall be capable of launching, running, and loading on dry ground.

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PRICE SHEET

FWC 22/23-27

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ALTER THE PRICE SHEET IN ANY WAY.

Price quoted shall not contain any Federal or State sales or use taxes. The bidder recognizes that the State of Florida, by virtue of its sovereignty, is not required to pay taxes on services, goods and/or equipment purchased incident to such service. Quoted price shall include all necessary items to complete the project.

ALL ITEMS SHALL BE BID OR THE BID WILL BE REJECTED. THE BID WILL BE AWARDED TO

THE RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER THAT SUBMITS THE LOWEST TOTAL PRICE.

TOTAL BID PRICE (Hull, Engine and Trailer) $ _____________________

BY SIGNING BELOW, I ATTEST THAT I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE BID AND AGREE TO FURNISH

EACH ITEM AT THE PRICE QUOTED ABOVE. I HEREBY AFFIRM I HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY

AGREEMENT OR COLLUSION AMONG BIDDERS IN RESTRAINT OF FREEDOM OF COMPETITION.

Contractor: ___________________________

Address: _____________________________

Signed: _______________________________

Print Name: __________________________

Title: ________________________________

Fax: _________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________

Telephone: ___________________________

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REFERENCES

FWC 22/23-27

A minimum of three (3) references from persons or firms for whom the bidder has performed similar jobs as per the specifications in this bid must be supplied with the bid. The firms and/or contact persons should be available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. If any reference is not available as stated above, this may be cause for rejection of the Bidder’s bid. Provide a description (scope of work) of each job.

NAME OF COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________

JOB DATE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK): ______________________________________________________________

NAME OF COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________

JOB DATE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK): ______________________________________________________________

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NAME OF COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________

JOB DATE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK): ______________________________________________________________

CONTRACTOR NAME

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

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EXPERIENCE

FWC 22/23-27

The Respondent shall provide a chronological list…