Airboat and Trailer (DGS-OTA)

The California Department of General Services, procuring on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, is requesting bids on one 17-foot airboat and matching trailer under IFB #0000001611, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT. A 5% small business preference applies; DVBE incentive (with no minimum participation requirement) and optional Target Area Contract Preference Act preference are available, with the combined value of all preferences and incentives capped at 15% of the lowest net bid amount or $100,000, whichever is less. Bids must be submitted in writing to OTA@dgs.ca.gov (not through CaleProcure), with the Business Unit number (BU #2665), Event/Solicitation number, due date, and Procurement Official name clearly stated in the subject line.

The airboat and trailer must be new, latest-model production units. The airboat requires a marine-grade 5086 aluminum hull, minimum 6.0-liter 450-horsepower EPA/CARB-certified electronic fuel injection engine, counter-rotating carbon-fiber propellers, electronic fly-by-wire throttle, dual air-foiled rudders with cable steering, and 2.3:1 belt reduction drive. Seating consists of a stainless-steel captain's chair and removable three-passenger bench. The trailer must feature galvanized tandem torsion axles rated for 3,500 pounds minimum, UHMW-covered support bunks with rollers, hydraulic disc brakes, and two-speed winch system. Specialized accessories include multifunction GPS/sonar device, four wireless headsets, minimum 2000-GPH bilge pump, and minimum 55-gallon fuel tank with remote fill. All systems must comply with CARB, U.S. Coast Guard, FMVSS, California Vehicle Code, UL, IEC, and ABYC standards.

Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, all-inclusive with no additional fees unless expressly itemized. Sales tax calculated by the State based on vehicle registration location. Award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost after preference calculations. Written questions are due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT. A public bid reading will occur September 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. PT via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must submit complete drawings, descriptive literature, cost worksheet, narrative responses addressing GenAI usage and socioeconomic program participation, and technical questionnaire with OEM product literature.