Custom Electrofishing Boat and Trailer

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Acid Mine Drainage Development Division is seeking a custom electrofishing boat and trailer to support expanded fishery assessments and monitoring programs across the Commonwealth. The procurement specifically requires a 16-foot marine-grade aluminum boat with United States Coast Guard approval, featuring side console steering, integrated high voltage wiring conduits, removable safety rail, LED lighting, and specialized electrofishing equipment. The boat must include a Suzuki 40 Horsepower 4 Stroke Outboard Motor and detailed electrofishing components such as pivot/swing booms, anode arrays, and a high voltage wiring system. The bid closing date is set for 2:00 PM on August 21, 2025, with bids to be submitted electronically through the Department of General Services' eMarketplace website. Technical questions should be directed to Jon Smoyer, while contracting inquiries should be addressed to Jeannine Estok. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total submitted price, with payment contingent upon satisfactory receipt of items and invoice submission.

The procurement opportunity includes several significant federal and state-level restrictions and requirements. Vendors must comply with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States, with specific domestic content and manufacturing process requirements. Additional compliance is required under the Steel Products Procurement Act and Trade Practices Act, which restrict the use of steel products from certain countries and mandate U.S. manufacturing origins. The solicitation includes Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements that provide potential bid preferences for in-state vendors, with adjustments ranging from 3% to 15% depending on the state of origin. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is designed to replace and expand current electrofishing equipment capabilities for large streams, rivers, and select reservoirs. The boat and trailer must be fully compatible with existing Midwest Lakes Electrofishing Systems (MLES) equipment used by Pennsylvania agencies and regional entities, with no substitutions permitted.