MFMP FIO ITN.pdf

This Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) is issued by the University of South Florida's Procurement and Payment Services on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) to solicit qualified shipyards for maintenance and repair services. FIO seeks to establish agreements for the maintenance and drydocking needs of its fleet of two research vessels: the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II. Proposers must register and submit sealed bids through the USF Sourcing portal by 3:00 PM EST on November 13, 2026. Detailed specifications and bid documents are available for download from the USF Procurement Services website at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=USFlorida. All inquiries should be directed to Clifton James at USF Procurement and Payment Services (cliftonj@usf.edu). Requestors requiring special accommodations to attend related events or meetings must notify the contact at least five working days in advance.

The file does not contain specific information regarding pricing terms, budget amounts, funding sources, contract duration, renewal options, set-asides, or incumbent contractor details. These terms and conditions are expected to be contained within the detailed specifications and proposal documents available through the USF Sourcing portal.