Custom trammel net boats & trailers

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is requesting sealed bids for three custom-built trammel net boats with trailers under an Invitation for Bid, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST and a question deadline of October 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. South Carolina resident vendor preference and U.S. end-product preference are available and must be claimed by line item.

Each vessel must be a 24-foot Florida Trammel Net/Tremblay-design boat with an 8.5-foot beam, fiberglass hull with specified laminate schedules, self-bailing deck, and capacity for a Yamaha 90 or 115 horsepower 4-stroke outboard engine to be supplied separately by SCDNR. The final rigged vessel weight must not exceed 2 tons to accommodate SCDNR's boat hoist system. All vessels must comply with U.S. Coast Guard standards and American Boat and Yacht Council recommended practices. Pricing must include all labor and materials for complete rigging, installation of the SCDNR-supplied engine, water testing, and delivery in fully operational condition. Vendors must exclude the cost of the Yamaha outboard engine and associated rigging materials (throttle cables, steering systems, navigation equipment) that they will install. Unit pricing is required for each boat and trailer package.

Delivery of all three boats is due by May 14, 2027 to SCDNR Marine Resources Division in Charleston, South Carolina. The estimated contract term runs November 3, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. A Manufacturer's Statement of Origin must be submitted prior to or at delivery; failure to provide this documentation will result in shipment rejection. Payment is net 30 days following receipt of proper invoices and approval by SCDNR receiving personnel. Bids may be submitted online through the SCEIS portal or by mail to SCDNR Procurement Services in West Columbia, South Carolina.