Boat & trailer - medium size (DGS/OTA)

The State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of seventeen (17) ft medium-size fiberglass boats and trailers. The RFQ is being issued on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to obtain heavy-duty, high-speed, outboard-powered center console boats and trailers for use in coastal patrol and enforcement operations. The RFQ details technical specifications for the boat design, construction, engine, electronics, and trailer, which must meet all applicable U.S. Coast Guard and industry standards. Bidders are required to provide a complete cost worksheet, narrative response, and other administrative documentation. The RFQ has a bid due date of September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT, and the contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost.

The RFQ includes provisions for socioeconomic programs such as the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive, Small Business Preference, and Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference, which bidders may be eligible for and must claim accordingly. The solicitation is subject to the Alternative Protest Process, allowing for protests of the proposed award to be resolved through binding arbitration. The RFQ does not provide details on the incumbent contractor, award value, or funding source, but specifies that pricing must be all-inclusive and quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid.