16' Utility Boat and Trailer

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) issued a limited solicitation (Solicitation Number FWP-LimtSol-2020-0085) for procuring one 16' utility boat and one corresponding boat trailer, with delivery scheduled for April 1, 2020, to their Helena, MT location at 930 West Custer Ave. The procurement was specifically for Lincoln County and was conducted as an all-or-none award, meaning a single vendor must supply the entire boat and trailer package. The solicitation opened on November 25, 2019, at 3:30 PM MST and closed on December 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM MST. Vendors were required to submit comprehensive documentation including company contact information, delivery lead times, manufacturer literature, warranty information, and a completed Specification/Cost form. The procurement process mandated vendors review and accept standard terms and conditions, follow a single point of contact protocol, and examine all questions and answers on the Q&A board before submitting their bid.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms were established at 0% with Net 30 conditions, and the commodity was classified under code 5104 for Vehicles - Boats/Motors. The contract was ultimately awarded to Townsend Marine Inc., though the specific contract value was not disclosed in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward acquisition to support MFWP's operational needs, with a focus on obtaining a utility boat and trailer that meets the agency's specific requirements. While detailed budget ranges were not specified, the solicitation suggests a targeted, precise procurement process designed to secure a specific type of marine equipment for the agency's use.