Boat Purchase

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Plant Protection Division is seeking to purchase a motorized boat, similar to a Carolina Skiff, with a trailer and accessories. The vessel will be used to navigate through the Barrier Islands and Savannah River to assist with the eradication of yellow-legged hornets in Chatham and Glynn Counties, Georgia. The required delivery date is May 15, 2024 or earlier, with delivery to Savannah, Georgia. Any service needs are preferred to be made in Savannah as well. The contract was awarded to Gilbert Global Group, LLC for a fixed amount of $71,324.00, with Technology International, Inc. as the unsuccessful offeror.

The procurement is a single award contract, with the State providing the reasons for not selecting the unsuccessful offeror, though the list is not exhaustive. All protests must be submitted electronically to the Georgia Department of Administrative Services. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not specified, and the required integration with any existing infrastructure or technology is not mentioned. The budget range for this procurement is $71,324.00.