Canoes and Kayaks

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ2152) for the procurement of watercraft, specifically seeking bids for two 16'9" canoes, one 12' kayak, one 14' kayak, and one 16' canoe. The solicitation is open to all vendors and covers jurisdictions in Clark County and Jefferson City, Missouri. The RFQ was released on January 22, 2021, with a response deadline of February 5, 2021, at 12:00 PM CST. Vendors are required to submit their proposals either as a hard copy or electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The contact for this procurement is Chris Scheppers at the MDC, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 or chris.scheppers@mdc.mo.gov for any questions regarding the solicitation. Detailed specifications for the watercraft are referenced in separate attachments, though these were not explicitly provided in the reviewed documents.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not provide information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements. Additionally, no estimated total contract value or budget range was specified in the procurement documents. The payment terms are to be determined and specified by the individual vendors submitting proposals. The solicitation appears to be an open and competitive procurement process with no explicit limitations on the types of organizations that can respond. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their quotes and allowing adequate time for technical support if needed. The MDC will likely evaluate the proposals based on responsiveness, price, and compliance with the specified technical requirements.