2203 Electrofishing Boat Packages

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is soliciting bids for Electrofishing Boat Packages through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process designated as 2203. This procurement is being conducted on behalf of Centre County, Pennsylvania, with electronic bid submission required exclusively through the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.com. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with a final bid due date of May 8, 2026. While the specific technical specifications and detailed deliverables for the electrofishing boat packages are not outlined in the available documentation, the procurement indicates that vendors must provide complete boat packages equipped for electrofishing operations, likely for use in fisheries management and sampling activities conducted by the Commission. All prospective bidders are responsible for monitoring the DGS website for any change notices or amendments to the IFB, which will be incorporated as binding elements of the bid requirements. Vendors must be registered on the PA Supplier Portal prior to submission, obtaining a vendor number through the four-step registration process outlined in the provided guidance materials, and must complete mandatory questions confirming their understanding of bid terms and conditions before final submission.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types, indicating that the opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors meeting registration requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, nor is any reference made to existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. Similarly, the bid documents provided do not disclose specific budget ranges or award values for the electrofishing boat packages. Interested vendors should consult the complete IFB documents available on the PA Supplier Portal for comprehensive specifications, pricing instructions, evaluation criteria, and any additional procurement conditions. Technical assistance with portal registration and bid submission is available through the PA Supplier Portal Help Desk at (844) 724-7267 or (877) 435-7363, or through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services Bureau of Procurement at (877) 435-7363.