PUR 7776-Coast Machinery LLC dba MarshMaster.pdf

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DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Department of Environmental Protection

TITLE: Single Source with Coast Machinery, LLC dba Marsh Master Short description of the commodity or service desired: Procurement of a Marsh Master MM- 2MX-KC-FF with Fire Package; KC: Kohler Engine, Hi/Low Flow Pumps & Rear Hitch; O/H Basket, Jack, Catwalk, Cab Fans, Camera. MM-2MX Hydraulic Driven Rotary Cutter Attachment and MM-2 TRLR Extra Long Galvanized Tilt Deck Trailer with Fixed Front Section and Electric Brakes. The Marsh Master® is a tracked amphibious vehicle.

CONTACT

Name: Kimberly Bowling Address: 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS93, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Telephone: (850) 245-2352 Email: Kimberly.Bowling@FloridaDEP.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: 2025SS003 (SS-10004)

Date posted: August 19, 2024 Last day for receipt of information: September 10, 2024

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

25101909 Amphibious Vehicle 25101900 Specialized and Recreational Vehicles

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

One-time purchase upon execution of a purchase order.

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Division of Recreation & Parks, District 1 Administration

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

District 1 manages over 16,500 acres of wetland and submerged habitats which are frequently inaccessible for resource management which includes prescribed fire and invasive plant control.

With almost 900 acres of pristine wet prairie and wet flatwoods at Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park. The Marsh Master, a tracked amphibious vehicle, will allow improved access in areas where other equipment cannot reach.

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Quote Number: 11660 Total Cost: $245,640.00

One (1) Marsh Master MM-2MX-KC-FF with Fire Package; KC: Kohler Engine, Hi/Low Flow Pumps & Rear Hitch; O/H Basket, Jack, Catwalk, Cab Fans, Camera. ($205,500.00) One (1) MM-2MX Hydraulic Driven Rotary Cutter Attachment ($15,990.00) One (1) MM-2 TRLR Extra Long Galvanized Tilt Deck Trailer with Fixed Front Section and Electric Brakes. ($22,500.00) Delivery and In-Service Training to Milton, Fl - Subject to change based on fuel price at time of Delivery, ($1,650.00)

Intended Single Source:

Coast Machinery, LLC dba Marsh Master

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$245,640.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

Justification for Purchase of Marsh Master for Resource Management in District 1 State Parks District 1 manages over 16,500 acres of wetland and submerged habitats which are frequently inaccessible for resource management which includes prescribed fire and invasive plant control.

With almost 900 acres of pristine wet prairie and wet flatwoods at Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park. The Marsh Master, a tracked amphibious vehicle, will allow improved access in areas where other equipment cannot reach.

In particular, the Marsh Master is a low ground pressure vehicle that will improve access to tidal/salt marsh and upland/marsh interfaces with minimum damage to natural resources. The onboard fire suppression package and mower attachment will allow for the establishment of fire containment lines for prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, and support prescribed fire operations in the difficult to manage wet prairie community.

Having the ability to limit the amount of wet prairie burned during a prescribed or wildfire has important implications for preserving habitat for rare birds such as the Bachman’s sparrow and rare plants including 6 varieties of imperiled or protected varieties of carnivorous plants, where excluding prescribed fire would be detrimental to local populations.

An internet search was conducted to see if there were comparable amphibious vehicles to the Marsh Master. The other brands discovered did not have the implement flexibility of the Marsh Master required for resource management in state parks, so you would need to have multiple vehicles (one machine to mow, one machine for fire suppression, and one outfitted for herbicide treatment) which would not be practical. The companies with equipment similar to a Marsh Master, but with fewer capabilities to conduct multiple types of resource management from one machine, included Wilson Marsh Equipment, Mobitrac, and Hydratrek. The identified machines from these companies while comparable in appearance are not in function, requiring multiple machines to perform the tasks one Marsh Master is capable of.

Funds were appropriated to the department by Senate Bill 1638. The Division of Recreation and Parks (Division) is appropriated funding in several special categories. Language in the

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department's D-3A allows the Land Management category (100718) to be used for purchasing equipment.

Coast Machinery, LLC is the manufacturer of the MARSH MASTER® amphibious track vehicle.

Coastal developed the design and been building them since 1981. The MARSH MASTER® has a 40-year track record of proven capability, reliability, and durability.

Coastal sells direct to the customer only and maintain sole sales, proprietary parts distribution, and marketing rights due to the small market and specialized nature of the equipment they manufacture.

Coastal is the only factory authorized warranty, service, and repair facility.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Daryl Hatfield (Budget) Accountant IV Steve Cutshaw, DRP District 1 Bureau Chief Chuck Hatcher, Director of Recreation and Parks Kimberly Bowling, Purchasing Specialist Supervisor

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.