Magee Marsh Surface Drive Motor with Trade-In

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is issuing a Request for Quote for the procurement of one new 37-40 horsepower electronic fuel-injected surface drive motor with a trade-in option for equipment located at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Oak Harbor, Ohio, within Preble County. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a complete motor package meeting Mercury-style specifications, including all required parts and components, mounting hardware, delivery of the new surface drive motor designed for a 16' x 50" Gator Trax boat, service and operator manuals, and manufacturer warranty documentation. Vendors must also provide separate trade-in valuations for two non-operational outboard motors: a Mud Buddy 31 HP surface drive motor and a Go-Devil 9 HP long tail motor, with the winning bidder responsible for picking up the trade-in equipment after delivery and acceptance of the new motor. All proposals must be submitted through Ohio Buys by the March 13, 2026 deadline, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on low lot total pricing, with shipping and handling costs included in the quoted price on an F.O.B. destination, pre-paid basis. The purchase price shall exclude sales tax, as ODNR is tax-exempt and will provide a tax-exempt identification number to the awarded vendor. Vendors are encouraged to schedule appointments to inspect the trade-in equipment prior to submitting bids, and the purchase order is valid for goods and services received through June 30, 2026.

The state will apply preferences pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 123:5-1-06, including a five percent preference for Buy American products and two percent each for Buy Ohio and Veteran-Friendly Business certifications, applied only if at least one offeror does not qualify for each preference. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Invoices must be submitted directly to the Ohio Office of Budget and Management Financial Shared Services with complete documentation including the purchase order number, supplier name, itemized charges, and service completion dates. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, the contract value will be determined by the successful bidder's quoted price for the new motor less the trade-in valuations provided. The point of contact for inquiries is Patrick Baranowski, Assistant Wildlife Management Supervisor, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Magee Marsh Work Unit, reachable at 419-345-9393.