Aquaculture BAY boat

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of one (1) bay boat for use in the Division of Aquaculture operations. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) provides detailed technical specifications for the required boat, including length, draft, beam, fuel capacity, deadrise, maximum horsepower, and maximum capacity, as well as required options such as a T-top, swim platform, hydraulic jack-plate, hydraulic trim tabs, compass, hydraulic steering, and trailer. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total price, and the Department may purchase additional quantities of the boat within 12 months of the award at the same terms and pricing.

The ITB includes provisions for preference to Florida-based businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and bidders with a drug-free workplace program in the event of tie bids. Additionally, the ITB outlines requirements related to scrutinized companies, lobbying, debarment, and suspension that bidders must acknowledge. The ITB was released on September 20, 2022, with a last day for written inquiries of September 27, 2022, and a bid due date of October 10, 2022 by 5:00 PM ET, followed by a public bid opening on October 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET.