Kayak purchase for conservation education and outdoor recreation

The State of Maryland, through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure a variety of kayaks and paddles for the DNR Center for Conservation Education and Stewardship. The State is seeking to establish a firm fixed price contract for the supply of 70 kayaks, including models such as the Ocean Kayak Malibu 9.5, Malibu Two, and Malibu Two XL, Old Town Sportsman 120, Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 and Palmico 135T, and Aquabound Stingray kayaks in 230 cm and 250 cm lengths. The kayaks and paddles are to be delivered to Sandy Point State Park. The bid due date is March 24, 2023 at 10:00am local time, and the State intends to make a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This procurement does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Maryland state and local entities, as well as nonprofits within the state, may purchase from the awarded contractor at the same prices. There are no MBE or VSBE participation goals associated with this contract. The State has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the contract value is not specified in the documents provided.