Electrofishing Boat

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division is issuing a Request for Proposal for the procurement of one electrofishing boat package for Cass County. The deliverable is a complete, brand-specific Smith-Root electrofishing system or comparable alternate, consisting of an 18-foot aluminum vessel with semi-V hull construction, integrated electrofishing controls capable of delivering 0-1,200 VDC output, a 74-gallon livewell system, command console with GPS and fish finder capabilities, a 90-horsepower Suzuki four-stroke commercial outboard engine, and a tandem-axle galvanized trailer with disc brakes and waterproof LED lighting. The vessel must accommodate up to five crew members, feature marine-grade aluminum hull with welded seams, closed-cell polyurethane foam flotation exceeding U.S. Coast Guard standards, and include a Honda 7000-watt generator with inverter power. Required qualifications include submission of mandatory documents: a Vendor Questions Worksheet, Confidential Treatment Form, Statement of Work (Schedule A), and Pricing Schedule (Schedule B), with all costs including shipping, handling, and setup charges included in the proposal. Bidders proposing alternate brands must complete Attachment A—Brand Comparison Spreadsheet for DNR evaluation of comparability. The evaluation process operates on a pass/fail basis for the Vendor Questions Worksheet, Statement of Work, and Brand Comparison documents, with Schedule B pricing evaluated only for proposals achieving passing scores on mandatory documents. Critical deadlines include October 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EST for submission of bidder questions, October 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. EST for posted answers, November 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EST for proposal submission through the Michigan SIGMA VSS system, and an anticipated contract start date of November 8, 2024, with delivery required by April 30, 2026, and contract term running through September 30, 2026.

The contract is subject to State Administrative Board approval due to the anticipated value of $250,000 or greater, and qualified disabled veteran or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses may receive preference consideration under MCL 18.1261. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Contractor must maintain required insurance coverage including general liability of $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation, with the State named as additional insured. Liquidated damages of $1,000 plus $500 per day apply for late or improper completion. The State reserves the right to conduct facility visits, request oral presentations, perform background checks, and negotiate terms. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract duration, and the anticipated contract value is $250,000 or greater, though no specific budget maximum is disclosed in the available documentation.