Boat Maintenance and Repair

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is soliciting proposals for boat maintenance and repair of client agency-owned vessels under solicitation 26PSX0176, with responses due December 3, 2026. The solicitation summary states the contract "may include set-asides for small businesses or other designated vendor categories as specified in Connecticut's procurement regulations," so eligibility depends on the specific designations the solicitation document names.

Work is ordered on an as-needed basis to keep the state's vessel fleet operationally ready. The price schedule (Exhibit B) organizes pricing into four tabs, one each for Cumberland, Hollister, Selden III, and Other Vessels, with 14 line items per tab. Line items cover haul out and storage, emergency haul out and refloat, hull and structural work, propulsion and machinery, electrical and navigation, conversion/overhaul, general maintenance, and naval architecture/marine engineering. Labor is priced hourly, annual storage per year, emergency services per each, and parts and materials as a percentage discount off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). Blank cells are treated as no bid, and any modifications to the spreadsheet may result in bid rejection.

The state will award to the bidder offering best value, weighing price, qualifications, and ability to meet service requirements. Evaluation focuses on contractor qualifications, experience with marine vessel maintenance, pricing competitiveness, and service capabilities. Funding comes from the client agency's operational budget for vessel maintenance and repair. The contract has an initial term with renewal options exercisable at the state's discretion, supporting continuity across multiple fiscal periods. Bidders submit detailed cost proposals covering labor, materials, and services.