Furnish Jon Boat & Trailer

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry for Weiser State Forest is procuring a specialized patrol boat for use in Dauphin and Montour Counties. The specific procurement is for one (1) G3 1656 CCJ Tunnel Jet Jon boat equipped with a Yamaha Four Stroke 60/40 Jet outboard motor and a Trail Guard Galvanized Trailer BJ 66-18, or an approved equivalent. The boat is intended to serve as a patrol vessel, with detailed equipment and accessory requirements specified in the Statement of Work. The bid was posted on March 18, 2016, with a submission deadline of April 4, 2016, and electronic bids were to be submitted through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal. Evaluation criteria include the lowest total sum, with bids requiring unit prices to two decimal points. The contract term extends from the date of execution and purchase order receipt until July 31, 2016, or upon satisfactory completion of all contract tasks. Delivery is specified to the Weiser State Forest Resource Management Center, with a required 24-hour advance notice.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Commonwealth nondiscrimination, contractor integrity, and contractor responsibility requirements. The Reciprocal Limitations Act Form indicates potential preference for Pennsylvania resident bidders, with requirements for vendors to disclose manufacturing locations and residency status. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single patrol boat and associated trailer. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience, non-appropriation of funds, or contractor default. Vendors must complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act Form, detailing the manufacturer and state or country of origin for each item proposed. The contract appears to be a single-award procurement, with the intent to select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.