Marine Equipment

This state and local contract opportunity in Arkansas is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The IFB seeks pricing and a firm contract for various marine equipment, including Jon boats, Fishin' Barges, outboard motors, paddle pontoon boats, and trailers, with required quantities ranging from one to two units per item. The bid opening date is June 16, 2021, and the contract term is anticipated to start on July 1, 2021, with delivery of the equipment requested within 45 calendar days of ordering. The award will be made to the lowest bidding, responsible vendor, with certain items awarded as combination packages and the remaining items awarded on a line item basis. The IFB provides detailed specifications and requirements for each line item, including construction, motor characteristics, electronics, safety equipment, and other features. Prospective contractors must submit bid responses through the state's eProcurement system, ARBuy, and bids will be evaluated on price, with no exceptions to the requirements or terms and conditions allowed without justification.

The contract opportunity does not provide any information about set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total estimated value of the contract is not disclosed, but it will be awarded to multiple vendors.