FWC 25.26-27 Final.pdf

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

1875 ORANGE AVE E

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311-6160

(850) 488-6551

SeaArk Aluminum Boats and Related Components

FWC 25/26-27

INVITATION TO BID

ITB BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Purpose: The intent of this bid is to obtain competitive pricing for the acquisition of SeaArk aluminum boats, related components, and other related services 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 Vendors: The Commission shall only consider responsible vendors. Responsible vendors 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.

Sealed Bid: In response to an Invitation to Bid (ITB), a sealed bid is the final submission of a bid from a vendor prior to the bid deadline, after which no further submissions will be considered.

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 February 18, 2026 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

(VIP)

MANDATORY Pre-Bid

Conference Call

February 25, 2026

@ 10:00 AM ET

See Pre-Bid Conference Clause

Deadline for Questions

Must be received

PRIOR to:

March 4, 2026

@ 5:00 PM ET

See Solicitation Questions Clause

Anticipated date for Responses to Written Questions March 9, 2026 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

SEALED BIDS DUE

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

Must be received

PRIOR to:

March 16, 2026

@ 2:30 PM 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 March 16, 2026

@ 2:30 PM 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 March 19, 2026 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 2).

Certified Minority-owned, Woman-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, as certified by the State of Florida Office of Supplier Development, 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.

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PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Xavier Wilson xavier.wilson@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.

RENEWAL

The Commission has the option to renew this Contract on a yearly basis for a period up to three (3) years after the initial Contract period upon the same terms and conditions contained herein. Pursuant to Sections

287.057(1)(a)2., and 287.057(1)(a)3., Florida Statutes (F.S.), each Bidder shall supply a price for each year that a contract may be renewed. Evaluation of bids shall include consideration of the total cost of the contract, including the total cost for each renewal year, as submitted by the Bidder.

Exercise of the renewal option is at the Commission’s sole discretion and shall be conditioned, at a minimum, on the Contractor’s satisfactory performance of this Contract and is subject to the availability of funds. The Contractor if it desires to exercise this renewal option will provide written notice to the

Commission no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Contract expiration date. The renewal term shall require written approval from the Commission’s Procurement Manager.

SUBCONTRACTS

Subcontracting IS permitted pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of the Purchase Order The

Subcontractor Minority Status Report (Composite Exhibit I) shall be submitted with each invoice for payment. The List of Subcontractors (Composite Exhibit I) shall be included with bid submission.

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 Development 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 Development website for information on certified business enterprises that may be considered for subcontracting opportunities. However, pursuant to Section 287.05701 F.S., the Commission may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor, nor give preference to a vendor based on the vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests.

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MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE CALL

A mandatory pre-bid conference call will be held on the date and time specified in the Calendar of Events

(Page 3). The purpose of the pre-bid conference call is to discuss the contents of this ITB and to accept verbal questions from Bidders concerning the project. Vendors must attend this pre-bid conference call as a requirement of bid responsiveness. Failure to attend the entire conference call, from the time it is called to order to the time it is adjourned, shall disqualify a potential respondent. The Commission will make a reasonable effort to answer verbal questions asked at the pre-bid conference call however, Bidders should clearly understand that verbal discussions held at the pre-bid conference call shall not be binding on the

Commission, and the Commission will only issue an official written response to verbal questions subsequently submitted in writing in accordance with the Deadline for Questions clause below. Mandatory

Conference call phone number: 1.888.585.9008

Conference room number: 218-721-199

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.

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS

Any questions from Bidders that require an official FWC answer concerning this project shall be submitted in writing to the Procurement Manager. This includes specification inquiries, such as questions or requests for additional or altered terms and conditions. Questions to the Procurement Manager shall not constitute formal protest of the specifications or of the solicitation. Questions must be received no later than the date and time specified in the Calendar of Events (Page 3). 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.

BIDDER SPECIFICATION CHALLENGE

Any protest concerning the specifications of this solicitation shall be made in accordance with PUR1001, paragraph 20, “Protests”. A notice of protest of the solicitation documents shall be made within seventy-two hours after the posting of the solicitation. 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.

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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 2), 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 details.

EQUAL BIDS

In the event that there is no multiple awards contemplated in the ITB, and the Commission receives equal bids eligible for award, the Commission will comply with the following, as applicable: sections 287.057(12), 287.082, 287.087,287.092, 295.187(4)(a), and 295.187(4)(b), F.S. In order to clarify the Bidders’ status with regard to the applicable statutory preference requirements, the Commission may request information from

Bidders with equal bids. A Bidder will not be permitted to amend or supplement its Bid in response to such request for clarification. If the tie has not been broken by application of the aforementioned statutes, the

Commission will proceed with a random selection to decide the award.

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

Ch. 287 Invitation to Bid – Revised 3.12.2025 FWC 25/26-27, Page 8 of 73 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.

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’s 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. DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE

AND SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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 3). 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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT ON COMMISSION PROPERTY

If the Commission allows the Contractor to have project materials or equipment delivered to and/or stored upon the Commission-managed or owned property before, during, or after the term of the project, the

Contractor will be fully and solely responsible for all expenses and liability incurred as a result of the delivery or storage. Should the Commission, in its sole discretion, determine that any project materials or equipment stored on its property must be moved in response to an emergency, the Contractor shall hold harmless, indemnify, defend, and may be responsible for costs of any reasonably necessary actions taken by the Commission.

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

Ch. 287 Invitation to Bid – Revised 3.12.2025 FWC 25/26-27, Page 11 of 73 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.

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SCOPE OF WORK

SEAARK ALUMINUM BOATS AND RELATED COMPONENTS

1. PURPOSE

1.1 The intent of this bid is to obtain competitive pricing for the acquisition of SeaArk aluminum boats, related components, and other related services per the specifications contained herein.

2. GENERAL TERMS

2.1 Bidders are required to submit MSRP List with the bid response. Failure to provide supporting documents shall result in the bidder being deemed non-responsive.

2.2 MSRP List: The Bidder shall provide the most current version and complete MSRP List with the

Response. When a new MSRP version becomes available, the Contractor shall provide a copy of that

MSRP with its publication date to the Contract/Project Manager within in one (1) month. The MSRP

List shall, at a minimum, include the publication date, manufacturer item number and a brief description and MSRP for SeaArk models and related components offered.

2.3 Vessels will be ordered on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term

2.4 The Contractor shall clearly list on all quotes and invoices the percentage discount, current MSRP pricing, and the amount to be charged to the Commission after the percentage discount has been deducted from the current MSRP. Current MSRP pricing refers to the MSRP based on the most recently published version.

2.5 Components, installation, and related services provided by the Contractor not specifically identified herein may be requested by the Commission throughout the contract term. The pricing shall be provided as quoted, following industry standards.

2.6 The Commission reserves the right to purchase any new models 20ft or under that are not included in the boat specification. The new models may be added by written approval of the Commission’s

Purchasing office, using the same specifications listed in section 3, any section for a vessel of the same length. The percentage discount off MSRP shall be the same for any new models per line 7 on the price sheet.

2.7 Any future year models that adhere to the same boat specification shall adhere to the percentages off

MSRP provided in the price sheet.

3. ALUMINUM WORK BOATS AND RELATED COMPONENTS

3.1 The Contractor shall provide a percentage discount off the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

(MSRP) for SeaArk aluminum boats, as detailed in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The Contractor shall also provide a percentage discount off the MSRP for Additional Component Options detailed in Section

10.

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3.2 Vessel standards:

3.2.1 Vessels shall meet all U.S.C.G. standards.

3.2.2 Vessels shall meet all ABYC standards.

3.2.3 Manufacturers or vessel dealers shall provide all compliance certifications and associations for the vessel.

3.3 Lighting for all vessels shall be:

3.3.1 LED Navigation lights.

3.3.2 Must comply with USCG rules.

3.3.3 Navigation lights should be positioned to avoid illuminating the deck or interfering with the operator’s vision during night operations.

3.4 Electrical system for all vessels shall be:

3.4.1 All wires shall be marine grade tinned boat cable.

3.4.2 All wire connections from 8 gauge down to 20-gauge wire shall use epoxy heat shrink connectors.

3.4.3 All battery cable terminal ends shall be soldered prior to using heat shrink.

3.4.4 Deutsch connectors shall not be used below decks or in bilge areas.

3.4.5 A service loop shall be provided for all serviceable components such as lights, pumps, radios, and switch panels. The service loop shall be large enough to allow removal of switch panel from dash to access terminal ends.

3.4.6 Vessels shall be equipped with one marine battery meeting the engine specifications, with additional option for a second battery. The optional second battery would count as an accessory.

3.4.7 Vessels 18’ and larger shall be equipped with a battery selector switch.

3.4.8 Batteries shall meet engine manufacturers’ requirements.

3.4.9 Must have an area that is 5 1/4” W X 5 1/4" H square for room to place independent switch panel. A minimum of two 12v accessory outlets made of stainless steel or plastic.

3.4.10 Electrical components shall be manufactured by Blue Sea, Cole Hersey, or an FWC approved equivalent.

3.4.11 All wiring, electrical components, and switches shall be labeled for quick troubleshooting and repairs.

3.5 Hardware for all vessels shall be:

3.5.1 All fasteners shall be 316-stainless steel or higher grade. The use of 304 may be approved for certain high-load applications.

3.5.2 Lifting eyes for vessels less than 22’ in length shall be 1/2” or greater.

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3.5.3 Six stainless steel cleats shall be mounted on vessels. Cleats should be a minimum of 6" in size.

3.5.4 The Commission shall approve vessel manufacturers’ cleat size and layout prior to installation.

3.5.5 All deck hardware shall be stainless steel.

3.6 Approved hardware manufactures for all vessels:

3.6.1 Manufacturers shall use high quality hardware such as but not limited to GEM, South Co., Primere, Whitecap, King Marine and Marine Town.

3.6.2 All coated hardware shall be media blasted, or acid etched prior to painting or powder coating.

3.6.3 All stainless steel fasteners shall be isolated from aluminum with the use of TeffGel or phenolic washer.

3.7 Upholstery for all vessels shall be:

3.7.1 Closed cell foam shall be used for all upholstery and seating.

3.7.2 Antimicrobial foam and upholstery products shall be used.

3.7.3 Upholstery colors shall complement specified hull colors. Colors must be approved by the

Commission during the quoting process of each individual vessel.

3.8 Steering wheel for all vessels shall be:

3.8.1 Wheel shall be one-piece anodized aluminum or 316 stainless three spoke wheel with a power knob.

3.8.2 Wheel shall have no sharp edges on the spokes or tooling lines.

3.8.3 Wheel shall have a suicide knob attached.

3.9 Hydraulic steering for all vessels shall be:

3.9.1 Vessels rigged with a 60 hp or greater shall be equipped with Seastar hydraulic steering.

3.9.2 All steering hoses shall be Kevlar reinforced.

3.9.3 All steering components shall be rated at a minimum of 1500 PSI.

3.9.4 Vessels rigged with engines less than 60 hp shall be equipped with no feedback cable steering.

3.10 Factory pre-rig and engine installation for all vessels shall be:

3.10.1 The Contractor shall install engines supplied by the Commission.

3.10.2 Vessel shall be pre-rigged with all applicable gauges, harnesses, and switch panels.

3.10.3 Vessel shall be pre-rigged for single, or twin based on the needs of the Commission.

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3.10.4 UFLEX High Efficiency "Mach Series" cables shall be used for all boats rigged with

Yamaha, Bombardier and Honda engines that are not specified to have Factory electronic controls.

3.10.5 “Gen II Series”, premium cables shall be used for all vessels rigged with Mercury mechanical controls.

3.11 Design and construction for all vessels shall be:

3.11.1 All hatches shall have bonded gaskets.

3.11.2 All hatches and compartments shall be constructed with gutter systems to provide dry storage.

3.11.3 All storage compartments shall be provided with false bottoms to keep items clear of bilge water.

3.11.4 Access shall be provided to test, service and replace all deck hardware below to include bilge pumps, bilge switches and through hull fittings.

3.11.5 Existing designs utilizing live wells as storage shall not be plumbed.

3.12 Bimini top for all vessels shall be:

3.12.1 All Bimini frames and fittings shall be 316 stainless steels.

3.12.2 Bimini shall have four bows.

3.12.3 Frames shall be a minimum of 7/8” diameter.

3.12.4 Canvas shall be Sunbrella acrylic or FWC approved equivalent.

3.12.5 Stitching threads shall be Gore Tenara or an FWC approved equivalent, 8 gauge or stronger.

3.12.6 YKK zippers shall be used.

3.12.7 Bimini shall be fitted with a cover for storage.

3.12.8 All Bimini’s shall be equipped with cross straps to prevent side-to-side movement.

3.12.9 Bimini frame shall fit inside cap rail when folded back in a stowed position.

3.12.10 Must be positioned in such a way that covers both console and operator.

3.12.11 Shall have the option of a stanchion.

3.13 Center console for all vessels shall be:

3.13.1 Stand up fiberglass or .100 gauge or greater all welded aluminum console with forward seat.

3.13.2 Console shall have ample room to flush mount a VHF radio, Police radio.

3.13.3 Windshield shall be a minimum of 3/16” thickness.

3.13.4 Console shall have adequate access to service all console mounted components and batteries.

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3.13.5 Aluminum or stainless grab rail shall be installed over the windshield. ABYC covers it in

H-41.5.5. Tubing/piping in order to be considered a hand hold device must be between .75” and 1.5”. FWC will accept a minimum of 1” schedule 40 handrail that has an outside diameter of 1.315”.

3.13.6 Console covers shall be medium gray Sunbrella material with sewn in markings to quickly reference proper orientation.

3.13.7 Console cover shall have snaps for trailering and storage.

4. 20’ COMMERCIAL DUTY JON 3 DEGREE DEADRISE BOAT SPECIFICATION

4.1 Hull and Deck shall be:

4.1.1 5052 Marine grade aluminum hull plating.

4.1.2 Modified v-hull with 3 Degree running surface.

4.1.3 All welded hulls, frames, and platforms.

4.1.4 1/8 inch or greater plate thickness for all parts.

4.1.5 3/16-inch thickness or greater extruded center keel.

4.1.6 Continuous double welded chine at keel and hull plate seams.

4.1.7 1/8-inch deck plating on floor secured with stainless fasteners for easy removal.

4.1.8 Shall have no less than 12 transverse ribs and no less than 8 kilgores or longitudinals.

4.1.9 All transverse ribs reinforced with doublers plates.

4.1.10 Two breaks in hull side plating.

4.1.11 Beam at chine shall be no less than 72”

4.1.12 Beam at cap rail shall be no less than 95”.

4.1.13 Hull sides shall be no less than 28” from the chine to the cap rail when measured at midships.

4.1.14 Double channeled transom.

4.1.15 Transom hull plating shall be no less than 3/16.

4.1.16 3” X 4” or greater oval cap rail with heavy duty non marking UV stable rub rail.

4.1.17 Front casting deck with storage.

4.1.18 Folding aft deck lid.

4.1.19 Aft bench seat with storage.

4.1.20 Shall have rigging tubes or troughs from console to transom and wire ways to bow.

4.1.21 Polyurea interior deck coating

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4.2 Bilge Pumps Shall Be:

4.2.1 Rule brand non-automatic 1500GPH bilge pump with a rule-a-matic float switch.

4.2.2 Automatic switch shall be wired directly to the batteries.

4.2.3 Tunnel hull Jons shall be equipped with the above bilge pump located on both sides of the tunnel.

4.2.4 Through hull must be located as high as possible on the hull side. If the through hull cannot be located directly below the cap rail, a valve will be required.

4.2.5 Access to bilge pump and aft bilge area shall not be restricted by permanently mounted cover plates or decking. No batteries may be mounted on top of the plate where accessibility to the bilge pump is restricted.

4.3 Fuel System Shall Be:

4.3.1 USCG approved fuel tank.

4.3.2 Minimum capacity 30 gallons and permanently mounted.

4.3.3 Fuel systems shall comply with EPA regulations.

4.3.4 Fuel tank shall be equipped with fuel level senders.

4.3.5 Fuel filters shall be Racor fuel water separators.

4.3.6 Shall have an aluminum tank, adequately grounded, and secured to prevent movement and vibration.

5. 20’ JON 3 DEGREE DEADRISE BOAT SPECIFICATION

5.1 Hull and Desk Shall Be:

5.1.1 5052 Marine grade aluminum hull plating.

5.1.2 Modified v-hull with 3 Degree running surface.

5.1.3 All welded hull, frames, and platforms.

5.1.4 1/8-inch thickness or greater hull plating.

5.1.5 3/16-inch thickness or greater extruded center keel.

5.1.6 Continuous double welded chine at keel and hull plate seams.

5.1.7 1/8-inch marine grade aluminum deck plating on floor secured with stainless fasteners for easy removal.

5.1.8 20’ Shall have no less than 9 transverse ribs and no less than 6 kilgores or longitudinals.

5.1.9 Beam at chine shall be no less than 72”.

5.1.10 Beam at cap rail shall be no less than 95”.

5.1.11 Hull sides shall be 28” from the chine to the cap rail when measured at midships.

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5.1.12 Double channeled transom.

5.1.13 Transom hull plating shall be no less than 3/16.

5.1.14 3” X 4” Extrusion for cap rail.

5.1.15 Front casting deck with storage.

5.1.16 Folding aft deck lid.

5.1.17 Aft bench seat with storage.

5.1.18 Shall have rigging tubes or troughs from console to transom and wire ways to bow.

5.1.19 Shall have positive buoyancy closed cell foam floatation.

5.1.20 Polyurea interior deck coating.

5.2 Bilge Pumps Shall Be:

5.2.1 Rule brand non-automatic 1500GPH bilge pump with a rule-a-matic float switch.

5.2.2 Automatic switch shall be wired directly to the batteries.

5.2.3 Tunnel hull Jons shall be equipped with the above bilge pump located on both sides of the tunnel.

5.2.4 Through hull must be located as high as possible on the hull side. If the through hull cannot be located directly below the cap rail, a valve will be required.

5.2.5 Access to bilge pump and aft bilge area shall not be restricted by permanently mounted cover plates or decking. No batteries may be mounted on top of the plate where accessibility to the bilge pump is restricted.

5.3 Fuel System Shall Be:

5.3.1 USCG approved fuel tank.

5.3.2 Minimum capacity 30 gallons and permanently mounted.

5.3.3 Fuel systems shall comply with EPA regulations.

5.3.4 Fuel tank shall be equipped with fuel level senders.

5.3.5 Fuel filters shall be Racor fuel water separators.

5.3.6 Shall have an aluminum tank, adequately grounded, and secured to prevent movement and vibration.

6. 20’ JON 15 DEGREE DEADRISE BOAT SPECIFICATION

6.1 Hull and Deck Shall Be:

6.1.1 5052 Marine grade aluminum hull plating.

6.1.2 Modified v-hull with 15 degree running surface.

6.1.3 All welded hull, frames, and platforms.

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6.1.4 1/8-inch thickness or greater hull plating.

6.1.5 3/16-inch thickness or greater extruded center keel. Continuous double welded chine at keel and hull plate seams.

6.1.6 1/8-inch marine grade aluminum deck plating on floor secured with stainless fasteners for easy removal.

6.1.7 Shall have no less than 14 transverse ribs and no less than 6 kilgores or longitudinals.

6.1.8 Beam at chine shall be no less than 72”.

6.1.9 Beam at cap rail shall be no less than 94”.

6.1.10 Hull sides shall be 26” from the chine to the cap rail when measured at midships.

6.1.11 Double channeled transom.

6.1.12 Transom hull plating shall be no less than 3/16.

6.1.13 3” X 4” Extrusion for cap rail.

6.1.14 Front casting deck with storage.

6.1.15 Folding aft deck lid.

6.1.16 Aft bench seat with storage.

6.1.17 Shall have rigging tubes or troughs from console to transom and wire ways to bow.

6.1.18 Shall have positive buoyancy closed cell foam floatation.

6.1.19 Polyurea interior deck coating

6.2 Bilge Pumps Shall Be:

6.2.1 Rule brand non-automatic 1500GPH bilge pump with a rule-a-matic float switch.

6.2.2 Automatic switch shall be wired directly to the batteries.

6.2.3 Tunnel hull Jons shall be equipped with the above bilge pump located on both sides of the tunnel.

6.2.4 Through hull must be located as high as possible on the hull side. If the through hull cannot be located directly below the cap rail, a valve will be required.

6.2.5 Access to bilge pump and aft bilge area shall not be restricted by permanently mounted cover plates or decking. No batteries may be mounted on top of the plate where accessibility to the bilge pump is restricted.

6.3 Fuel System Shall Be:

6.3.1 USCG approved fuel tank.

6.3.2 Minimum capacity 25 gallons and permanently mounted.

6.3.3 Fuel systems shall comply with EPA regulations.

6.3.4 Fuel tank shall be equipped with fuel level senders.

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6.3.5 Fuel filters shall be Racor fuel water separators.

6.3.6 Shall have an aluminum tank, adequately grounded, and secured to prevent movement and vibration.

7. 18’ JON 3 DEGREE DEADRISE BOAT SPECIFICATION

7.1 Hull and Deck Shall Be:

7.1.1 5052 Marine grade aluminum hull plating.

7.1.2 Modified v-hull with 3 Degree running surface.

7.1.3 All welded hull, frames, and platforms.

7.1.4 .100-inch thickness or greater hull plating

7.1.5 3/16-inch thickness or greater extruded center keel. Continuous double welded chine at keel and hull plate seams.

7.1.6 .100-inch marine grade aluminum deck plating on floor secured with stainless fasteners for easy removal.

7.1.7 Shall have no less than 10 transverse ribs and no less than 6 kilgores or longitudinals.

7.1.8 Beam at chine shall be no less than 60”.

7.1.9 Beam at cap rail shall be no less than 82”.

7.1.10 Hull sides shall be no less than 24” from the chine to the cap rail when measured at midships.

7.1.11 5052 Marine grade aluminum hull plating.

7.1.12 Double channeled transom.

7.1.13 Transom hull plating shall be no less than 3/16.

7.1.14 Front casting deck with storage.

7.1.15 Aft bench seat with storage.

7.1.16 Folding aft deck lid.

7.1.17 Shall have rigging tubes or troughs from console to transom and wire ways to bow.

7.1.18 Shall have positive buoyancy closed cell foam floatation.

7.1.19 Polyurea interior deck coating.

7.2 Bilge Pumps Shall Be:

7.2.1 Shall come with a non-automatic 800GPH rule bilge pump with a rule-a-matic float switch with the option to upgrade to a 1500GPH.

7.2.2 Automatic switch shall be wired directly to the batteries.

7.2.3 Tunnel hull Jons shall be equipped with the above bilge pump located on both sides of the tunnel.

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7.2.4 Through hull must be located as high as possible on the hull side. If the through hull cannot be located directly below the cap rail, a valve will be required.

7.2.5 Access to bilge pump and aft bilge area shall not be restricted by permanently mounted cover plates or decking. No batteries may be mounted on top of the plate where accessibility to the bilge pump is restricted.

7.3 Fuel System Shall Be:

7.3.1 USCG approved fuel tank.

7.3.2 Minimum capacity 15 gallons and permanently mounted.

7.3.3 Fuel systems shall comply with EPA regulations.

7.3.4 Fuel tank shall be equipped with fuel level senders.

7.3.5 Fuel filters shall be Racor fuel water separators.

7.3.6 Shall have an aluminum tank, adequately grounded, and secured to prevent movement and vibration.

8. 16’ 3 DEGREE DEADRISE BOAT SPECIFICIATION

8.1 Hull and Deck Shall Be:

8.1.1 5052 Marine grade aluminum hull plating.

8.1.2 Modified v-hull with 3 degree running surface.

8.1.3 All welded hull, frames, and platforms.

8.1.4 .100-gauge thickness or greater hull plating.

8.1.5 3/16-inch thickness or greater extruded center keel. Continuous double welded chine at keel and hull plate seams.

8.1.6 .100-inch marine grade or greater aluminum deck plating on floor secured with stainless fasteners for easy removal.

8.1.7 Shall have no less than 8 transverse ribs and no less than 4 kilgores or longitudinals.

8.1.8 Beam at chine shall be no less than 52”.

8.1.9 Beam at cap rail shall be no less than 72”

8.1.10 Hull sides shall be a minimum of 20” from the chine to the cap rail when measured at

Midships.

8.1.11 Double channeled transom.

8.1.12 Transom plating shall be a minimum of 1/8 thickness.

8.1.13 Extruded cap rail.

8.1.14 Folding aft deck lid.

8.1.15 Front casting deck with storage.

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8.1.16 Shall have rigging tubes or troughs from console to transom and wire ways to bow.

8.1.17 Shall have positive buoyancy closed cell foam floatation.

8.1.18 Polyurea interior deck coating

8.2 Bilge Pumps Shall Be:

8.2.1 Shall come with a non-automatic 800GPH rule bilge pump with a rule-a-matic float switch with the option to upgrade to a 1500GPH.

8.2.2 Automatic switches shall be wired directly to the batteries.

8.2.3 Tunnel hull Jons shall be equipped with the above bilge pump located on both sides of the…