26CRDWBCLULL-0015G - SeaArk Mud Runner REBID

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of a specialized aquatic vessel, specifically a Sea Ark Mud Runner 180 with Pro Drive X40 or an approved equivalent. The solicitation, numbered 542-DNRRFQ-2350-2026, seeks a vessel to be delivered to the Odessa Wildlife Unit in Wapello, Iowa by May 1, 2026. Bidders must provide detailed specifications demonstrating equivalency and note any deviations from the stated requirements for DNR review and approval. The RFQ opened on December 4, 2025, at 11:15 AM CST, with a bid closure date of December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Only authorized manufacturer representatives with the ability to extend manufacturer warranties are eligible to respond, and all submissions must be made through the state's bidding portal, including completion of required forms and the cost proposal document.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must agree to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and standard Iowa payment terms, which allow sixty days for invoice payment per Iowa Code 8A.514. The primary contact for this solicitation is Colton Lullmann, who can be reached at colton.lullmann@dnr.iowa.gov. While a specific budget range is not provided, interested vendors can find additional contract terms and conditions on the Iowa DNR website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RFPBidLettings.aspx. Respondents are required to certify and resubmit their proposals if they open their bids after initial submission or if amendments are posted by the issuing officer. The procurement is focused on acquiring a specialized vessel for aquatic operations, with the expectation that the selected vendor can meet the precise specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the RFQ.