Lady lillian annaul maint & paint

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Marine Resources Division is soliciting comprehensive maintenance and repair services for the R/V Lady Lillian, a 98-foot research vessel. The procurement targets qualified shipyards along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts to perform an extensive vessel overhaul, which includes dry-docking, hull painting, engine rebuilds, system repairs, and multiple equipment upgrades. Specific deliverables include hull painting, zinc replacement, propeller maintenance, engine rebuilds, fuel tank cleaning, and installation of new equipment such as transducers, windows, and hydraulic steering rams. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST in Charleston, with bid responses due by October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The contract term is from October 30, 2025, to March 5, 2026, with the vessel required to return to its home port in Charleston Harbor by the final date. The solicitation includes an 18-line bidding schedule with specific line items for various repair and maintenance tasks, each priced separately. Contractors must have appropriate equipment for hauling a vessel weighing over 200 tons and demonstrate technical capability to complete the comprehensive maintenance project.

The procurement does not specify any minority business set-asides or specific restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders must be registered vendors and comply with South Carolina procurement regulations. The solicitation requires comprehensive insurance coverage with specific liability limits and includes warranty provisions of 90 days for repairs and 365 days for newly installed items. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project suggests a critical maintenance cycle for the research vessel that likely involves specialized marine repair expertise. The total project budget and specific award value are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, but the comprehensive nature of the maintenance suggests a significant investment in vessel rehabilitation. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical proficiency in marine vessel repair, possess appropriate hauling capabilities, and have experience with research vessel maintenance across multiple complex systems including mechanical, electrical, and structural components.