Invasive Carp Custom River BoatBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDNR) is seeking a custom-designed river boat for invasive carp population management through Request for Quotation #003000000085795. The procurement involves a specialized electrofishing vessel and trailer system to be delivered to Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area in Winslow, Indiana. Specific requirements include a marine-grade aluminum boat at least 19 feet long with a 72-inch wide bottom, 96-inch beam, and 24-inch sidewalls, equipped with a four-stroke 105 HP jet outboard motor and a 7kw Honda-powered generator. The boat must include an MLES Infinity HC-80 control box, two pivot/swing electrofishing booms, anode arrays, safety switches, and complete electrical wiring and rigging. Proposals are due by November 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with responses accepted via email to kmevans@dnr.in.gov or by mail to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in Indianapolis. Bidders must include all shipping, delivery, freight, and tariff fees in their total cost, and quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside goals for disadvantaged businesses, including 8% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 11% for Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% for Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Vendors may be eligible for additional Indiana purchasing preferences, including U.S. Manufactured Products, Steel Products, Indiana Business preferences, and Indiana Small Business preferences. The successful vendor must provide a 90-day warranty or match the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement represents a comprehensive, custom-engineered solution for invasive carp management. The State reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice and can reject bids that do not meet specified requirements. Successful bidders must authorize direct deposit through the State Comptroller's website and comply with mandatory drug-free workplace certification, nondiscrimination guidelines, and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.