Boat And Trailer - DEQ - Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Questions and State's Response Date Issued: 05

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeking the procurement of a specific 21' Frontier Bay Boat and trailer. The solicitation, identified as RFx number 3000024720, requires a comprehensive boat package that includes a 200 horsepower Mercury outboard motor, a 9" display with GPS and mapping capabilities, stainless steel hardware, and a Sport Trail or equivalent dual tandem axle aluminum trailer with LED and submersible lighting. The bid is scheduled for public opening on May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online submissions required through the LaGov vendor portal. Bidders must be registered in the system and are expected to provide detailed specifications about their proposed equipment, including brand, model, specific features, and compliance with listed requirements. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may reject individual line items, with pricing to exclude waste tire fees and include all applicable taxes.

The procurement opportunity appears to have several preference considerations, including potential advantages for Louisiana-based businesses, Louisiana-produced products, and United States-manufactured products. Vendors will need to submit a W-9 form, particularly if newly registering in the system, and the state will utilize electronic payment solutions including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a preference for local and domestic manufacturers. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, indicating a localized procurement need. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the detailed specifications suggest this is a specialized procurement requiring a high-quality marine vessel and trailer for environmental quality department operations. Interested vendors must carefully review all attached documents, including the online bidding instructions and special terms and conditions, to ensure full compliance with the procurement requirements.