Boats, Motors, & Trailers for LDWF - Addendum No. 1 – Extending Bid Opening Date & Specification Revision D

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB), solicitation number 3000025440, seeking to procure two identical boat packages for agency use. Each package consists of a Gator Tail LLC 18' x 48" Extreme Series Boat (Model GB1848EXT), a 40HP Gator Tail Motor (Model 2025 GTZ 40-L), and a McClain Heavy Duty Galvanized Trailer. The procurement is a proprietary purchase, meaning only the specified brands and models will be considered, with strict technical requirements for hull design, motor performance, and trailer specifications. The bid opening is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with electronic bid responses accepted through the LaGov vendor portal. Delivery is set at 75 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with LDWF willing to pick up the boat packages directly from the awarded vendor within a 70-mile radius of White Lake WCA in Gueydan, LA. The state will award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject individual line items.

The procurement offers several preference opportunities for Louisiana-based businesses, including provisions for Louisiana workforce (minimum 50% Louisiana residents), Louisiana product manufacturing, and United States product manufacturing. Vendors can receive price considerations if their products meet specific criteria, such as being within 10% of the lowest bid for Louisiana products or within 5% for U.S.-manufactured products. Payment will be processed electronically, with options for LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The state requires detailed documentation for movable equipment, including certificates of origin and supporting documents. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are explicitly mentioned, the bid includes provisions that favor local and domestic businesses. The exact award value is not specified in the documents, but the procurement involves two complete boat packages with associated motors and trailers. Vendors must carefully review the Special Terms and Conditions and Online Bidding Instructions, which provide comprehensive guidance on submission requirements, pricing, and evaluation criteria.