23NC-LE Boat and Trailer

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Northcentral Region, is soliciting electronic bids for a specific boat and trailer procurement located in Lycoming County and Juniata Terrace Borough. The solicitation (ID: 23NC-LE Boat and Trailer) seeks a Crestliner 1600 Storm Camo Side Console boat or equivalent, which includes a Mercury 40HP elpt jet 4-stroke engine, 4-inch fish finder, 45lbs bow-mounted trolling motor, fire extinguisher, two batteries, 9-gallon fuel tank, and various navigational and safety features. The boat specifications include an all-welded hull, 75" beam, 55" bottom width, 610lbs dry weight, and a 3-person capacity. The procurement also requires a matching Karavan 1800 lb. trailer with a swing tongue and 13" wheels. Electronic bids must be submitted by August 15, 2019, with the Commonwealth planning to make a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract will commence upon the original purchase order's effective date and conclude after delivery and acceptance of the awarded items.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly identified in the procurement documents. The total award value is not precisely specified, but the procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase for law enforcement purposes. Both the boat and trailer come with a standard 3-year warranty, which represents an additional value component of the contract. The Commonwealth's procurement process requires bidders to comply with standard regulations covering nondiscrimination, integrity, and vendor responsibility. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the solicitation indicates that equivalent alternatives to the specified Crestliner boat and Karavan trailer would be considered, providing some flexibility in potential vendor responses. The funding for this procurement is being provided directly by the Commonwealth, suggesting this is a standard equipment replacement or enhancement project for the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northcentral Region.