DNR LED Boat Package- War Eagle 761 Blackhawk

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure a War Eagle 761 Blackhawk boat package through a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued for Delta County and Garden Village. The specific procurement involves one 2019 or newer War Eagle 761 Blackhawk boat with a center console in camo color, featuring a spray-in liner floor, two deep cycle batteries, one starting battery, a Humminbird Helix Chart Plotter, a Minnkota trolling motor, and a 90 horsepower Mercury boat motor. Proposals must be submitted through the SIGMA VSS system by Monday, July 22nd, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., with all vendor questions due by July 15th, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. The boat will be delivered to the DNR Escanaba Field Office in Gladstone, Michigan, with pricing required to be F.O.B. destination. The state will evaluate proposals with consideration for qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status under MCL 18.1261(8), which requires vendors to provide proof of service, discharge conditions, and service-connected disability documentation.

The procurement appears to have special considerations for qualified disabled veterans, potentially providing preference or additional points in the evaluation process. Payment terms are set at net 45 days after invoice receipt, though vendors may offer quick payment discounts to potentially improve their proposal's competitiveness. The state reserves the right to evaluate proposals using the lower of any pricing discrepancies, which suggests a thorough and detailed review process. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a specialized boat package with specific equipment requirements. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of QDV status if applicable, and submit all required documentation through the SIGMA VSS system to be considered for the contract.