20' Boat, Motors and Trailer (DOH)

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to procure a new 20' all welded aluminum boat, motors, and trailer for the DOH Shellfish Program. The purpose is to purchase this equipment, with delivery required by no later than June 1, 2014. An optional pre-bid conference will be held on December 12, 2013, and bids are due by December 18, 2013. The anticipated award date is January 10, 2014. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB establishes voluntary 3% numerical goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) participation, either directly or through subcontractors. The contract will be awarded to a single bidder, and DES reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or make multiple awards if it is in the best interest of the state. No best and final offer will be requested, and the awarded contract value is not specified.