DMF Center Console Research Vessel Purchase

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is requesting quotes for the purchase and delivery of one brand-new, current-model-year Steiger Craft 255 CC "Chatham" center console vessel or approved equal, with quotes due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM via COMMBUYS and questions due October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The procurement is subject to the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), and SBPP-registered businesses meeting best value criteria will receive contract award preference over non-SBPP participants. To qualify, businesses must have their principal place of business in Massachusetts, have been in operation for at least one year, employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and have gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average.

The vessel must be configured for rod-and-reel fisheries research, coastal monitoring, and research diving operations and must include twin Yamaha F200XSA outboard motors, tandem-axle aluminum trailer, and specified equipment and features. The vendor must provide a complete turnkey package with all shipping, delivery, and associated costs included in the total quote and must deliver to 30 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts by March 2027. Comprehensive proposals must include detailed vessel descriptions with manufacturer specifications, spec sheets, photographs, technical drawings, complete warranty information for the vessel and all major components, vendor experience with similar vessels, and a detailed cost breakdown.

The estimated procurement value is $240,000. The contract duration is one year with no renewal options. The apparent successful bidder is estimated to be notified October 22, 2026, with an estimated contract start date of October 23, 2026.

Evaluation is weighted as compliance with required specifications (50 points), delivery and warranty reliability (20 points), vendor experience (15 points), and price (15 points). Vendors must comply with Executive Order 515 regarding environmentally preferable products. Navigation and electronic equipment will be procured separately.