Floating dock/boat lift

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids on a floating dock and boat lift for law enforcement vessel operations in the Charleston area under an Invitation for Bid, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. South Carolina vendors may claim resident vendor preferences, resident contractor preferences, or end-product preferences under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

The scope is a single marine-grade boat lift with capacity for vessels 29 to 50 feet in length, 35,000-pound lifting capacity, aluminum and stainless steel construction, 120V electrical operation, and an air-assisted lift system. The lift must be delivered, set up, and installed at St. Johns Yacht Harbor, 2408 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, South Carolina. Bidding includes two line items: total cost to provide and install the dock/lift and total cost to ship all components. The contractor must provide a manufacturer's statement of origin prior to delivery, comply with ABYC-E9 electrical standards, and maintain warranty coverage (three years for polyethylene tanks and structure/frame/mechanical parts; two years for lift controllers, pumps, and hoses). Service facilities must be available within South Carolina.

The contract is estimated to run from September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, with delivery required within 60 days of purchase order issuance. Pricing must be fixed in U.S. dollars. The state pays net 30 days from invoice receipt via electronic funds transfer. Vendor registration with the state is mandatory. Questions are due August 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST to Procurement Officer Andy Bowman, CPPB. Award notification is expected August 20, 2026. Award goes to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.