17' FIBERGLASS BOAT & TRAILER
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking to procure two 17-foot center console boats and two trailers for survey and assessment of nesting sites for seabirds and shorebirds in coastal marine areas. The solicitation specifically identifies the Boston Whaler 170 Guardian 2026 model as the representative vessel, which must feature an unsinkable foam-filled hull, 25-gallon fuel capacity, hydraulic steering, and compatibility with a 115 HP Yamaha outboard motor....
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for the procurement of a comprehensive boat package, specifically a 25-foot vessel with specific technical requirements. The procurement includes a 25'3" deep-V hull boat, two 200 horsepower EPA-approved motors (with Yamaha 4-stroke engines suggested as a representative model), and a compatible trailer with detailed equipment specifications. The solicitation requires the successful...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking to procure a comprehensive boat package through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for Richland County. The procurement includes one complete system consisting of a 25-foot 3-inch vessel with a deep V hull, two 200 horsepower Yamaha 4-stroke engines, and a tandem-axle trailer, all fully rigged and delivery-ready. While a 25-foot Contender boat and Amera Trail Model AS2426TMB trailer are referenced as representative...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking quotes for a comprehensive jet boat and trailer package through a Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement specifically targets one Sea Ark 1872MVJT jet boat or an approved equivalent, accompanied by a galvanized trailer and motor installation services. The boat must be an 18-foot aluminum jet tunnel hull with precise specifications, including a 72-inch bottom width, 28-inch true depth, 11-person capacity,...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking to procure two complete aluminum patrol boat packages through a Request for Quotes solicitation. Each package consists of a 17-foot aluminum boat (2019 Prodigy 1751 or approved equivalent), a 933cc 4-stroke outboard motor (2019 Mudbuddy 5000 EFI HDR or approved equivalent), and an aluminum trailer (2019 EZ Trac Aluminum Elite or approved equivalent). The procurement is specifically for Richland County and requires vendors to...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid for a comprehensive marine vessel procurement, specifically seeking one 39-foot Contender boat with specific technical requirements. The solicitation requires a deep V hull boat with a 24.5-degree dead rise, 10-foot 8-inch beam, 500-gallon fuel capacity, and a maximum 1600 horsepower rating. Accompanying the boat must be three Yamaha 300 horsepower 4-stroke engines and one Amera Trail trailer, all to be...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking to procure a 24-foot fiberglass boat and trailer for its Marine Turtle Conservation Program through a Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement specifically requires one boat with a flat-bottom hull, 100-inch beam, integrated storage compartments, console with steering system, bilge pumps, 34-gallon fuel tank, and a comprehensive electrical system, along with a corresponding Load Rite trailer (model...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of a complete 28-foot boat system for Richland County. The solicitation requires a 28-foot Contender boat with specific technical specifications, including an 8 feet 10 inches beam, deep V hull with a 24.5-degree dead rise, and capability to accommodate up to 600 horsepower with a 180-gallon fuel capacity. While the solicitation identifies representative models like Yamaha...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) initiated a procurement for a comprehensive 24-foot boat and trailer system through an Invitation for Bid solicitation. The procurement seeks a marine vessel with specific technical requirements, including a catamaran hull design constructed of marine-grade aluminum, meeting U.S. Coast Guard standards with features such as an unsinkable construction, urethane foam flotation, custom dead rise hull, 2-inch safety railings, bilge pumps, LED...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of a 30-foot boat and trailer system for its Marine Research Division in Charleston, South Carolina. The solicitation seeks a specialized vessel with a catamaran hull design constructed from marine-grade aluminum 5052, measuring 30 feet in length with a 9-foot beam and capable of supporting 600 horsepower. Specific requirements include a 108-inch wide dropdown bow door with...
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of a 17-foot Guardian Boston Whaler boat and trailer package for the Coastal Birds Project, aimed at surveying and assessing shorebird and seabird nesting sites in South Carolina's coastal waters. The solicitation, numbered 5400016772, specified detailed requirements for a fiberglass boat with a haze gray gelcoat, 36-inch tubular aluminum leaning post, stainless steel hardware, navigation lights, fire extinguishers, and a 10-year limited hull warranty. The trailer must be aluminum construction with a 3,000-pound capacity winch, submersible LED tail lights, and a spare tire. A 90 HP Yamaha engine was explicitly required, with manufacturing specifications mandating that the engine be installed by the manufacturer and post-installation rigging and water testing completed by The Boat Shed in Georgetown, South Carolina. The original submission deadline was December 27, 2018, at 10:00 AM, with questions from potential offerors due by December 13, 2018, at 12:00 noon. The procurement officer, Andy Bowman, set an award posting date initially for December 28, 2018, which was later extended. The solicitation allowed for vendor preferences, including South Carolina resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, and United States end-product preference, subject to compliance with Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Vendors were required to be registered in South Carolina, provide a state vendor number, and submit manufacturer's descriptive literature and product specifications with their bids. All products needed to be new, meet U.S. Coast Guard standards, and be certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Service facilities were required to be available within 120 miles of Charleston, South Carolina. Vendors were also mandated to provide a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) prior to or at delivery. Interestingly, the solicitation resulted in a "no award" determination, as no offers received met the solicitation requirements. The procurement was structured to award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the contract to be formed upon final award and subject to the standard terms and conditions of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code.
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Amendment 1.docx | 34KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Extension of Award.doc | 31KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Solicitation.doc | 242KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
No Award.doc | 30KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Notice of Award Posting.doc | 35KB | Document | 11/18/25 |