DNR new tugboat build (with delivery)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is procuring a new tugboat with delivery through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The tugboat must be approximately 25'x14'x6' and weigh around 42,000 lbs, allowing it to be transported in accordance with all local, state, and federal transportation laws. The tugboat must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the IFB, including requirements for the engine, navigation electronics, and safety equipment. The contract term is 12 months from the Notice to Proceed. Bids are due by July 22, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest price. The tugboat is to be delivered to a pre-determined location in Cambridge, Maryland.

There are no MBE subcontracting goal or VSBE subcontracting goal for this solicitation, and no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The IFB does not provide any information about the award value or budget range for this procurement.