Customized airboat and trailer

The State of Nebraska's State Purchasing Bureau is soliciting bids for a one-time purchase of a customized airboat and trailer for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Fisheries Division, specifically targeting chemical dispensing operations in shallow, muddy water environments. The procurement, identified as ITB Number 121647-OR, requires an 18' aluminum hull airboat with a minimum 550 horsepower engine and a double axel trailer, to be delivered to the Valentine State Fish Hatchery. Electronic bid responses are due by June 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the contract evaluation based on multiple factors including price, quality, delivery time, and vendor capabilities. Key deliverables include a specialized airboat designed for wetland environmental operations, with precise specifications that support chemical application in challenging terrain. Pricing must be comprehensive, covering all transportation and delivery charges, with no additional fees permitted for packaging or partial deliveries. The solicitation emphasizes vendor qualifications, requiring compliance with immigration verification systems, civil rights laws, and work eligibility status.

The contract opportunity includes potential set-aside preferences for Nebraska vendors, resident disabled veterans, and businesses located in designated enterprise zones. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the solicitation indicates the contract is not exclusive, and the State reserves the right to contract with multiple vendors if necessary. The procurement allows for potential usage by other political subdivisions, expanding the potential scope beyond the initial agency requirement. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the provided documents, the Cost Sheet.xlsx suggests a template for pricing that would need to be completed by bidders. The contract appears designed to provide flexibility for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with specific technical requirements that suggest a specialized procurement approach focused on obtaining a highly customized solution for environmental management and fisheries operations.