23' Semi Enclosed Cabin Boat with Engine and Trailer

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids on one customized 23-foot semi-enclosed cabin boat equipped with a single 250-horsepower Yamaha engine and a Load Rite galvanized tandem-axle trailer under IFB K00R6600020, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and public bid opening August 27 at 10:00 a.m. via Google Meet.

No set-asides or subcontracting goals apply. No minimum bidder qualifications are imposed, and no pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.

The vessel must feature a 100% composite hull with stainless hardware, trim-tab system, self-bailing fiberglass deck, and semi-enclosed fiberglass cabin with full canvas enclosure. Interior specifications include a V-berth with storage and locking door, integrated porta-potty, two pedestal chairs with seat storage, and a minimum cabin height of 6 feet 3 inches. The boat must carry 124-gallon fuel capacity, measure 23 feet overall length (excluding motor) with 8 feet 6 inches beam and 13 inches maximum draft, and weigh no more than 5,100 pounds combined. Navigation equipment must include Garmin GPS, VHF radio, two marine batteries, electric bilge pump, and transom-mounted swim ladder.

This is a one-time purchase with firm fixed price and no option periods. The contractor will be selected on lowest evaluated price among responsive and responsible bidders; no alternate or multiple bids are accepted. Award is contingent on State acceptance, and the department will pick up the completed boat and trailer at an agreed location within Maryland.

The contractor must carry commercial general liability insurance of one million dollars per occurrence with three million dollars annual aggregate, plus one million dollars workers' compensation insurance per occurrence. Certificates of insurance are due within five business days of award. Invoices are processed upon completion and acceptance, with final invoices due within 60 calendar days of contract termination. Questions were due August 5, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically via eMMA.