No Award Statement.doc

This is a No Award Statement issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Procurement Office regarding Solicitation 5400029001 for the procurement of 17-foot center console boats and trailers. The original solicitation sought two Boston Whaler 170 Guardian 2026 model boats equipped with unsinkable foam-filled hulls, 25-gallon fuel capacity, and hydraulic steering, along with two aluminum trailers featuring stainless steel hardware, torsion axles, LED lighting, and carpeted bunks. The procurement included comprehensive rigging services such as gauge and wiring installation, trailer fitting, water testing, and cleaning. Bids were due December 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with award notification anticipated on the same date and delivery required by February 28, 2026, to The Boat Shed in Georgetown, South Carolina. Vendor questions were required by November 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon EST.

No award has been made on any items in this solicitation because no valid bids were received. The solicitation will be re-solicited. Pricing was to be submitted on a unit price basis across three line items: two boats, two trailers, and shipping/delivery costs. The original solicitation included South Carolina resident vendor preferences, resident contractor preferences, and end-product preferences for qualifying offerors. A state vendor number was mandatory for bid submission, and all materials were required to be new and compliant with U.S. Coast Guard standards and NMMA certification. Engine installation was not included in the bid cost, as engines were to be sourced separately from Central Florida Yamaha under a state term contract.