2203 2026 21' Patrol Boat - BLE

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is seeking a vendor to procure a 2026 model year fiberglass patrol boat with specific requirements, including an unsinkable hull and a galvanized trailer. This procurement opportunity is open to registered vendors and spans multiple jurisdictions including Centre County, Dauphin County, Bethel CDP, and Harveys Lake Borough. The solicitation, identified as "2203 2026 21' Patrol Boat - BLE", requires only electronic bid submissions through the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.com). Interested vendors must complete a mandatory registration process to be eligible for bidding. The procurement is specifically for a complete boat package, with strict requirements that all bidders must monitor the Department of General Services website for potential change notices, which will become incorporated into the bid specifications. The bid response deadline is set for December 23, 2025, with the opportunity initially posted on December 4, 2025. Vendors must carefully review all attached documentation, including the New Vendor Registration Guide and the solicitation response procedures.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or provide specific budget ranges for the patrol boat procurement. Potential bidders must complete a comprehensive registration process that includes providing an Employer Identification Number, detailed business information, and creating an administrative user account. Vendors will receive a unique vendor number upon successful registration and are required to submit a signed IRS W9 form. The Commonwealth provides support through the Department of General Services Customer Support Center at (877) 435-7363 for vendors needing assistance with the registration or bidding process. While no specific award value was disclosed, the procurement is for a single 2026 model year fiberglass patrol boat with a galvanized trailer, suggesting a specialized and potentially significant municipal equipment purchase.